- Authors: Israel
- Name synonyms: Aurica, Auria, Auriya, Adam, Lady's whim, Manhood, Woman's joy, Ladies' man, Fun, Adam
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: universal
- Ripening period: mid-season
- Ripening time, days: 105-110
- Growing conditions: for closed ground
- Bush size: tall
- Bush height, cm: 180-200
You can dilute the classic types of tomatoes that are grown by every gardener on the site by planting an exotic variety, but very tasty. These include the mid-ripening nightshade culture Auria, which grows ideally in film greenhouses and in flower beds.
Breeding history
The medium ripeness variety Auria is the result of the successful work of Israeli breeders. Despite the fact that the culture was bred less than 20 years ago, it quickly won the attention and love of summer residents and farmers due to its merits. This type has several names: Ladies' Man, Fun, Manhood, Women's Joy. The species is not included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements. The crop is recommended for growing in all climatic zones. The most productive plant growing in film greenhouses.
Description of the variety
Tomato Auria is a tall plant of an indeterminate type, reaching a height of 180-200 cm. The bush is endowed with medium thickening of light green foliage, an erect central stem, liana-shaped branches that are quite flexible, withstanding a huge number of berries. Despite its tallness, the bush is very compact, has a developed root system and is a decoration of the summer cottage. On average, up to 5-6 brushes with 3-8 ovaries (fruits) are formed on a healthy bush. The first fruit cluster is formed above 10-12 leaves.
During the cultivation period, experts recommend forming bushes in 1-2 stems, tying them to supports or trellises, and also removing unnecessary stepchildren in a timely manner. Tomatoes have a universal purpose, so they are eaten fresh, processed into drinks and ketchups, and preserved with whole berries, which is especially tasty.
The main qualities of the fruit
Tomato Auria, representing the class of medium-fruited crops, is famous for its unusual external data. The vegetable is endowed with an elongated shape with a tuberous surface and a forked "nose". The average weight of a tomato is 150-200 grams. The fruit grows in length up to 12-15 cm. The color of tomatoes is classic - deep red. In an unripe state, the berries are light green with a spot at the base. The tomato skin is thin but dense, which allows the tomatoes to be transported and stored for a sufficient time in proper conditions. The presentation of tomatoes is given not only by the elongated shape, but also by the pronounced gloss of the peel. In addition, the berries are not prone to cracking.
Taste characteristics
Auria tomatoes are famous for their excellent taste characteristics. The taste of berries is dominated by sweetness and richness. The pulp of tomatoes is dense, fleshy, very juicy, not watery. There are a minimum of seeds in the pulp. In the context of the tomato has a light scarlet color. Sometimes white streaks or a thin core can be traced in the pulp.
Ripening and fruiting
Tomatoes are mid-season nightshade crops. Less than 4 months (105-110 days) pass from the moment of full germination to the appearance of ripe berries in fruit clusters. This plant is not prone to overripe. The berries ripen gradually. The active stage of fruiting occurs in July-September. Dates may shift slightly due to growing conditions and climate.
Yield
High yield is one of the advantages of the variety.Subject to the basic rules of agricultural technology, up to 8 kg of ripe berries can be harvested from 1 bush per season. Summer residents remove up to 20 kg of tomatoes from 1 m2.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
You need to sow seeds for seedlings 60-65 days before transplanting to the garden and 45-50 days. The best time is the end of February - mid-March, if you grow a vegetable in a greenhouse. The seed is pre-sorted and disinfected. After sowing, it is recommended to create a greenhouse effect with glass or polyethylene, which will speed up the emergence of seedlings. Passionking is carried out at the stage of appearance of 2 true leaves on a bush. Seedlings should be hardened 7-10 days before transplanting, which will help the tomatoes quickly adapt to new growing conditions.
The planting of bushes in a new place is carried out from late April to mid-May, when the air and soil are well warmed up.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener can harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
When growing a culture, you need to not only take care of it, but also observe the density and planting pattern. It is recommended to plant no more than 2-3 bushes per 1 m2. The optimal layout for planting is 50x40 cm.
Growing and care
The cultivation of the Auria nightshade culture does not require special skills and large financial costs, the main thing is to follow agricultural techniques and select the optimal climatic conditions. Tomatoes love loose and fertile soil that breathes well, is hydrated, fertilized, and free of debris and weeds. Tomatoes are very fond of the sun and heat, so it is better to choose an area where the sun's rays fall.
The nightshade culture will certainly thank you with a bountiful harvest if you provide it with proper care and good growing conditions. Comprehensive care for this tomato variety includes: irrigation with settled water, fertilizing, forming and tying a bush, removing stepchildren and excess lower leaves, loosening the soil, preventing diseases, as well as regular ventilation if tomatoes grow in a greenhouse.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth.All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
Auria tomatoes are resistant to almost all tomato diseases, but sometimes the plant is affected by apical rot. Preventive treatments with fungicides and insecticides help to prevent diseases. The most dangerous pests for the variety are the Colorado potato beetle (if the tomato grows in the garden) and the whitefly (if the tomatoes grow in the greenhouse).
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
The plant is stress-resistant. He is not afraid of droughts, but watering needs to be controlled, prolonged heat, since tomatoes are thermophilic, and sharp temperature jumps. Only drafts and strong winds negatively affect the yield and development of the plant.
Growing regions
The nightshade crop is grown in all climatic zones of the Russian Federation. In the middle lane and in the Urals, tomatoes are grown in greenhouses, and in the south - in open ground.
Review overview
Auria tomatoes are a frequent visitor to personal plots and farmlands. This is due to the high yield, good taste of the fruit, transportability and unpretentious care. Among the shortcomings of the culture, it is possible to emphasize the imperfect shape of the berry (tuberosity, different sizes, length), short keeping quality and careful selection of the feeding scheme.