Tomato Orange Strawberry

Currently, the assortment of tomatoes in gardening stores is so huge that even experienced gardeners sometimes find it difficult to choose a particular variety. Each of the options is unique in its own way. Everyone tries to choose a fruit crop with the maximum number of advantages and the minimum list of disadvantages. On the positive side, the Orange strawberry variety has proven itself.

The bushes are cultivated in greenhouses or outdoors, depending on preferences and weather conditions in the region. Growth type is indeterminate. Tall plants reach a height of 170-200 centimeters in the open air, but in greenhouses, their growth can reach 350 centimeters. They are vigorous plants with medium foliage. The foliage is dark green. It is advisable to eat vegetables in their natural form, without processing. They will also make delicious tomato paste or ketchup.

The first brush is formed over 8 leaves, and all the others are found every 4 leaves. Ties from 4 to 6 tomatoes in one fruit cluster. The roots are located close to the soil surface.

The non-standard color of the fruit attracts the attention of gardeners, clearly distinguishing this variety from the rest. Ripe tomatoes turn bright orange, which is why the vegetable crop got its name. Large tomatoes grow up to 400-500 grams. Outwardly, they resemble a heart or a strawberry berry (with a pointed tip and a wide top). Some specimens are cone-shaped.

The pulp is fleshy and firm. Inside there is a small amount of seeds and nests (about 4 pieces). Moderately dense, but thin peel protects tomatoes from cracking. Even fully ripe vegetables can withstand transportation without problems. The main thing is to properly store the crop, not stacking tomatoes too close to each other.

The excellent taste of ripe fruits was noted by almost all gardeners who are personally familiar with the Orange strawberry variety. Sweetness is pleasantly combined with light notes of acidity.

Note: Tomatoes are high in carotene. It is he who gives the vegetables a bright orange color.

For the ripening of vegetables, a mid-season culture needs from 100 to 110 days. Bushes bear fruit for a long time. During ripening, tomatoes remain intact and do not crack. Vegetables are harvested between July and October.

The yield is high. Up to 6 kilograms of juicy vegetables are harvested from one bush. They ripen together, in groups of 8-10 pieces.

Sowing seed for seedlings in greenhouses is necessary in mid-March. Terms for subsequent planting in the open field - early April. After 7 days, the first shoots will appear. By the end of spring or early summer, the seedlings will be ready to be transplanted to a permanent growing site.

Before using the seeds, it is advisable to process them by soaking them in hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate. They also use growth stimulants. Such procedures are carried out using the seed collected with your own hands.As a rule, purchased seeds have already passed all stages of processing.

The key to obtaining high-quality seedlings is the correct choice of soil. The soil is prepared in advance. It should be fertile and loose. Depleted soil must be fertilized. To save time and effort, you can buy a ready-made mixture. Summer residents recommend sowing vegetables in loamy soil, into which humus or compost is mixed. For a loose texture, add peat or sawdust.

During soil preparation, the following rules are adhered to:

• the land must be sieved to clear it of weeds, insect larvae and worms;

• then it is steamed and frozen for disinfection;

• feed the soil with ash, humus, superphosphate and urea.

Peat tablets are widespread, in which 3-5 seeds are placed. When using tablets, picking is not carried out.

The soil is moistened, and the seeds are deepened by a maximum of 1-1.5 centimeters. When using large containers, leave a gap of 5 centimeters between the seeds. After that, the containers are covered with foil or glass, transferred to a warm place with a temperature of + 22 ... 25 degrees Celsius.

After the appearance of the first shoots, boxes with seedlings are transferred to a cooler, but well-lit place. The new temperature regime is + 15 ... 16 degrees. After a week of such conditions, the temperature is increased to +20 degrees during the daytime and + 17 ... 18 degrees at night.

In the first few days, the seedlings are watered with warm water. Work is carried out after the soil is completely dry. After the formation of the first full-fledged leaf, the seedlings are irrigated once a week. Then the pick time comes. The appearance of 5 or more leaves indicates that the irrigation frequency needs to be increased to 3-4 days.

The seedlings are transferred to the ground in early May. By that time, the bushes are already strong enough for a successful transfer.

No more than three bushes are planted on one square meter of the bed. In greenhouses, it is desirable to make the planting more spacious (2 plants per square meter).

When growing a variety, it is desirable to form bushes. Some gardeners advise the 2-3 stem option, others opt for one-stem formation. And also once a week, the plants are cleaned of lateral processes. The top is tied up so that it does not lean to the ground. Damaged lower foliage is also disposed of. Thinning of the green mass promotes normal air circulation. And the risk of disease is also reduced.

Tall plants need a garter. Strong supports are pre-installed so that they can be used as the bush develops and grows. After rooting, regular irrigation is established. Water the plantation 2 times a week. During a drought, watering is carried out more often, the main thing is to prevent moisture stagnation. When cultivating a variety in greenhouses, it is advisable to use a drip irrigation system. It will regularly moisten the soil without increasing the normal moisture level.