- Authors: Altai selection
- Category: grade
- Growth type: semi-determinant
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for whole fruit preservation
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 87-95
- Growing conditions: for closed ground
- Marketability: high
- Bush size: medium-sized
- Bush height, cm: 120-140
Sugar plum red - Altai tomato selection, distinguished by excellent resistance to adverse weather and climatic factors. Fruits are not prone to cracking, suitable for conservation. Among plum varieties, it stands out for its excellent balance of taste and early ripening.
Description of the variety
Tomato bushes are medium-sized, semi-determinate. They reach a height of 120-140 cm. The branching of the shoots is moderate, the inflorescences are racemose, it is customary to leave 5-7 tomatoes in each ovary.
The main qualities of the fruit
Fruits are red, small, weight varies within 20-25 g. The shape is typical, elongated-plum-shaped, with a dense skin and dense pulp. The fruits are well stored and transported. There are only 2 seed chambers.
Taste characteristics
Red Sugar Plum tomatoes have a sweet taste. They are rich in nutrients. The pulp is sugary, without noticeable sourness. The variety is considered the best choice for preservation in its own juice.
Ripening and fruiting
The ripening period of tomatoes is 87-95 days.
Yield
Up to 5-6 kg of ripe tomatoes are harvested from 1 m2. Such indicators are achieved in greenhouses.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Seeds can be sown 55-60 days before the end of the return frost period in the region. Seedlings are first placed in a common container, then dived at the stage of appearance of 2 leaves.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The bushes are placed in a greenhouse according to the scheme 50 × 50 cm. 2-3 plants are placed per 1 m2.
Growing and care
Tomato bushes are in need of pinching and garter, especially during the fruiting period. The variety is suitable for growing on a windowsill or balcony. The stem is formed into 2-3 branches. This number of shoots ensures maximum yield.
The soil at the planting site should be moderately acidic or neutral. It is recommended to drain the soil well, dilute it with sand if it is too dense. Preliminary temperature adaptation of tomato bushes is required before transplanting. You can transfer them to a permanent place after the appearance of 5-7 full-fledged leaves on each plant.
When transplanting, it is recommended to shed the soil around the hole with insecticidal and fungicidal preparations. The bushes are planted immediately with props, tying them up. Water the tomatoes immediately after that, and then after 14 days.In the future, moisture is introduced at intervals of 2-3 times a week, in extreme heat - daily. The water is preliminarily defended, heated in the sun.
Moderate feeding is also necessary. While the crown is forming, it is worth using fertilizers based on magnesium sulfate and ammonium nitrate. After the formation of ovaries, a solution of poultry manure or cow dung, diluted sufficiently strongly, will bring more benefit. Additionally, the bushes huddle, loosen and weed the soil in the aisles.
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
Tomatoes need constant disease prevention. The bushes are sprayed with "Fitosporin" against fungal diseases, treated with preparations based on copper. Since the cultivation is carried out in greenhouses, it is imperative to protect the plants from excess moisture, regularly ventilate, and mulch the soil at the base of the bush. If the amount of mineral dressings is exceeded, signs of diseases may develop, which are eliminated by normalizing the composition of the soil.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
The variety is not adapted for outdoor cultivation. Needs protection from adverse weather conditions, a lot of heat and sunlight.
Review overview
Summer residents highly appreciate the special properties of tomato Sugar plum red. Many have grown this variety for years, preferring it over others. It is noted that the yield and size of fruits strongly depend on the intensity of watering, dressing and other agrotechnical measures. Summer residents are also delighted with the germination of seeds - deviations from the indicator of 100% are extremely rare.Of the shortcomings, only the difficulty with the acquisition of planting material stands out, as well as not very high immunity to common diseases.
Beautiful calibrated fruits are exactly the reason why many vegetable growers choose plum tomatoes. This variety is excellent when pickled, the skin does not crack when scalded, the tomatoes remain firm. The miniature size of tomatoes is good for growing, allowing you to get bountiful harvests even in a limited area of the area.
