Tomato Eagle Beak

Tomato Eagle's beak is one of the brightest representatives of indeterminate varietal varieties of tomatoes. Summer residents love it very much for its high yield rates, spectacular appearance and taste, and the ability to withstand difficult natural conditions.

The eagle beak was developed and bred by domestic breeders Dederko, Yabrov and Postnikova. This variety got into the State Register in 2005. The plant can be grown everywhere in the country, but it is especially recommended for regions with a difficult climate, including Siberia. Tomatoes of the Eagle's Beak variety are cultivated both outdoors and in greenhouse conditions.

The eagle's beak belongs to the medium-sized group of tomatoes. This is a non-standard grade. The bushes are spreading, strong, very branched. They grow up to 120-150 cm in height, but without pinching and growth control they will be even higher - about 2 meters. Strong stems are covered with large green foliage. The inflorescences of the variety are simple, the very first is formed over 10 leaves. After that, ovaries will form every 3 leaves.

The heart-shaped fruits of the Eagle's beak really resemble in appearance the large beak of a bird of prey, hence the name of the variety. The berries are uneven, slightly ribbed. Green unripe fruits are distinguished by the classic spot at the peduncle, the latter having an articulation. Ripe pink tomatoes are characterized by rather large dimensions - 228-260 grams. But these are not the largest specimens. With intensified agrotechnical measures, tomatoes will grow up to 600 g. In a brush, as a rule, from 6 to 8 tomatoes develop.

The eagle's beak has a dense and fleshy flesh with few voids. The pulp is also characterized by sugar content. The taste is very harmonious and worthy. It is sweet, there is almost no sourness.

Ripe fruits of the variety have an elastic skin, but it is very dense. Thanks to this, tomatoes lie for a long time and can easily ripen at home, as well as be transported to the market without any problems. Many who appreciate the taste of berries make sauces and pastes, ketchups, lecho, as well as winter and summer salads from them. But you will have to preserve the Eagle's beak only in a sliced ​​form, because the large size does not allow you to determine the whole tomatoes in jars.

The plant is mid-season, the harvest will give in 105-110 days after the first shoots appear. Tomatoes ripen gradually, and the fruits can be seen in July. Harvested several times, the last tomatoes, with proper care, can be removed in September.

Vegetable growers are attracted not only by the taste and appearance of tomatoes, but also by the good yield of the variety. Those who provided the plants with everything they need, as a result, will receive from 10.5 to 14.4 kg of vegetables per square meter of land. Moreover, each bush will give at least 4 kilograms.

Like many other tomato varieties, the Eagle's Beak is grown in a seedling technique. Seeds can be prepared independently, as the plant is varietal. Two-year-old specimens demonstrate excellent germination. The seed needs preparation.It must be sorted out, discarded unsuitable specimens, then pickled with manganese. After that, the seeds are poured onto a saucer, a moistened fabric material is placed on top. All these procedures are carried out 60-70 days before the planned transfer of seedlings to the ground. Most gardeners recommend starting seed in March.

It is also recommended to prepare the ground. The purchased land is already completely ready, but if it is done independently, then you will have to resort to calcining and spilling with potassium permanganate. The germinated seeds are planted in the grooves, and then the container is covered with a shelter and carried to the heat. Seedling care will be classic:

• maintaining the required humidity and temperature;

• provision of 14-hour daylight hours, supplementary lighting with phytolamps;

• irrigation with warm water;

• feeding with mineral complexes;

• picking;

• hardening.

After the seedlings are ready, they are transferred to a greenhouse or open ground. To prevent the seedlings from freezing or suffering from the sun, in the first days after planting in open ground, it is recommended to hold them under a film. The optimal dates are late May or early June.

The soil for the growth of the Eagle's beak must be loose and nutritious, peat and mineral fertilizing must be added to it even before planting. If the soil is acidic, it is mixed with ash or lime. You need to understand that tall bushes will need a lot of nutrition from the soil. Therefore, it is unreasonable to plant more than 3 sprouts per square meter. The classic planting scheme is 50x70 cm. Thicker plantings make it difficult to care for and harvest, provoke the development of fungal pathogens.

In general, the Eagle's Beak is unpretentious, but care should be systematic. So, of course, watering will be a very important step. Water is given when the top soil layer dries up. Once every 7 days, tomatoes will be quite enough for active growth. During the flowering period, watering is increased: this time, water will need to be applied every 3 days.

After rain and watering, it is strongly recommended to loosen the ground. This will get rid of weeds, as well as let oxygen into the soil. In greenhouses, mulching is widely practiced, which allows you to keep moisture in the soil for a longer time.

More abundant harvests can be achieved if you organize a feeding regime. The best mineral complex will be Kemira. Such a composition can be given 3 times per season. Organics are also used, first diluted with water. Such feeding can be organized every couple of weeks. Tomatoes of this variety respond well to ash fertilizers.

So that the plants do not waste energy on the formation of abundant tops, you need to properly form the bush. Usually gardeners do it in 1-2 stems. Passion-making is also carried out, although the originator claims that it is possible to do without it. However, the removal of stepchildren contributes to an increase in the number of fruits. The garter is carried out as soon as the tomato bush grows up a little.The best option for supports is trellis.

Disease and pest resistance

The eagle's beak is extremely rarely affected by any diseases. It is especially strong against TMV, fusarium. But if high humidity persists for a long time, it can pick up late blight. Preventive spraying with "Fitosporin" will help prevent the disease. If the disease has already appeared, it is recommended to use Ridomil.

Both in greenhouses and outdoors, the plant can be damaged by scoops, whiteflies, various beetles, and aphids. Bears parasitize in the inner layers of the soil. Tomatoes can be protected with wood ash, tobacco dust, soap solution, as well as infusions of plants with a pungent smell: onions and garlic. Planting marigolds helps very well, celandine not far from culture.