Tomato Karl

Long-term tomatoes can be enjoyed by even the most demanding gardener. But these varieties also need attention and should be carefully studied. A close acquaintance with the tomato Karl will allow you to draw many important conclusions.

This plant is distinguished by an indeterminate type of growth and a universal scope of application. Its bushes are quite tall: at least 1.5 m tall. They are characterized by foliage of the usual type.

Ripe Karl berries are red and large. Their mass varies from 0.15 to 0.25 kg. The shape of the tomatoes resembles a pear. They are characterized by well-defined ribs. The fruits will develop on simple inflorescences.

Carl tomato pulp has an attractive sweetness. She is always fleshy and dense. No voids appear in the pulp. For her, a pink-crimson color is typical.

According to the rate of maturity, Karl tomato belongs to the mid-season group. This usually takes 105-115 days, weather permitting. Further, if fruiting has already begun, it will be stretched.

Karl's productivity, though not a record, is quite worthy for domestic gardens. On 1 bush, from 4 to 5 kg of tomatoes are formed. Fee for 1 sq. m can reach 10-12 kg. Therefore, there is no doubt that with proper agricultural technology, it will take a long time to feast on the fruits.

Sowing seeds in seedling containers is carried out in the first 10-20 days of March. Earlier dates, like later ones, are hardly reasonable. If the soil is not bought, then it is created on the basis of the sod. Peat, compost or phosphorus-potassium mixtures are added to it. Transplanting into greenhouses is carried out in the first half of May, and it is possible to plant plants in open ground only in June in order to insure against recurrent cold weather.

The beds should have a maximum of 3 Karl bushes per 1 sq. m. The location of the bushes and the aisles are not specifically spelled out. It can be assumed that one should be guided by the same instructions as for tomatoes in general.

Karl's requirements for soil fertility are quite high. When growing seedlings, it is necessary to close up seeds to a depth of no more than 15 mm. Until shoots appear, the containers should be kept under a cover made of film or glass.The optimum temperature at this stage of development is 25-26 °. It is recommended to form bushes in 2 trunks.

For feeding adult bushes, mineral and organic fertilizers are actively used. Karl feels uncomfortable without a garter. But it is still not worth fixing it too much on the support. It is better to water the plants with a hose strictly at the root. Drip irrigation systems should be used whenever possible.

It is worth noting, unfortunately, that there is still not too much specific information about the cultivation of this variety. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account general recommendations for growing early ripening varieties of tomatoes.

Continuous growth is considered a criterion for good grooming. At the same time, flower brushes are formed. If the bushes were not pinned, you will have to remove the green fruits without waiting for full ripeness. Other recommendations are as follows:

• when growing tomatoes in greenhouses, the air humidity should be no higher than 60%;
• it is critical to avoid waterlogging of the earth;
• at high air temperatures, soil drying should be avoided as much as possible;
• the regularity of fertilizing and watering is critically important during the period of ovary formation and fruiting;
• fertilizers are applied before planting, compensating for nitrogen components with phosphorus compounds;
• leaves cannot be removed.