- Name synonyms: Fire embers
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: universal
- Ripening period: mid-early
- Ripening time, days: 110-115
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses, for greenhouses
- Bush size: tall
- Bush height, cm: 150-180
- Bush characteristic: strong
When choosing a tomato variety, gardeners first of all pay attention to a high yield in different climatic conditions. This is exactly the characteristic that the Tomato Hot Coals possesses. It is not difficult to cultivate this variety, so even a beginner can handle it.
Description of the variety
Tomato feels great in different types of greenhouses and in open areas. Growth - indeterminate, purpose - universal. Tall bushes reach a height of 150-180 centimeters. Under certain conditions, they grow up to two meters. The plants are sturdy and vigorous. In the process of growth, it is advisable to tie up the bushes. Particular attention is paid to plants that grow in greenhouse conditions. The foliage color is standard green. The first brush is formed after the fifth leaf. The maximum number of vegetables in one brush is 8 to 12.
The main qualities of the fruit
A distinctive characteristic of this variety is the unusual color of the fruit. Unripe tomatoes are light green with black shoulders. In mature tomatoes, the green color changes to red, and the top remains dark. In weight, they gain from 60 to 100 grams. The shape is round. The pulp is a rich dark raspberry color. Ripe tomatoes are excellent keeping quality. The skin is even and smooth. The pulp is very juicy and fleshy.
Taste characteristics
The taste is declared as harmonious and sweet with a pleasant fruity aftertaste. Tomatoes are great for processing and making nutritious sauces. Due to the small amount of seeds, tomatoes are highly valued by lovers of fresh and healthy tomato juice.
Ripening and fruiting
Bushes bear fruit for a long time, and the ripening period is from 110 to 115 days. The variety is medium early. Harvested from July to September.
Yield
The yield is stable. From one bush, you can get up to 3 kilograms of fruit. Under certain conditions, the yield can be increased up to 5 kilograms. Fruiting is affected not only by adherence to agricultural technology, but also by climatic conditions.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Sowing seed material for seedlings is carried out in March, and planting of seedlings in the ground begins in May. It will take 60 days to form seedlings ready for transplantation to a permanent place. During this time, it will be possible to grow strong and healthy seedlings from the seeds. When growing, it is important to observe the following conditions: a comfortable temperature regime, a sufficient amount of light, a soil of suitable quality.
The variety Hot Coals is sensitive to low temperatures at any stage of development. If the temperature drops below +15 degrees, seed growth slows down significantly. And also the cold negatively affects the ability of the ovary of tomatoes. Extremely high temperatures of more than +30 degrees are also harmful for seedlings. The best temperature for germinating seedlings is 21-28 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures lead to wilting of plants.
Young plants need sunlight. With its lack, lighting devices are used. A minimum of 6 hours of direct color is needed for seedlings for full development and proper growth. Tomatoes are very sensitive to low light conditions. Excessive intensity is also detrimental.Shoots and leaves begin to wilt, and uneven development is also observed. When cultivating the variety in greenhouses, shaded areas are selected.
For germination, it is advisable to purchase a ready-made soil mixture. In this case, you will not have to disinfect the soil. Micronutrients are added to the soil, which nourish the seedlings as they grow.
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
Experienced gardeners adhere to a planting scheme of 50x60 centimeters. It is advisable to grow no more than 3 bushes on one square meter.
Growing and caring
Vegetable crops constantly require moisture throughout the growing season. When grown in open areas, 5 liters of water are used per bush. Irrigation is carried out once a week. This amount of water will be quite enough for the full development of bushes and the formation of juicy tomatoes. In greenhouses, about 3 liters of water are consumed per plant once a week. Stagnant moisture can cause rotting of the root system and the development of fungus. And also excess water negatively affects the formation of ovaries and the taste of the crop. Tomatoes begin to crack, losing marketability.
A few weeks (2-4) before picking tomatoes, watering is stopped in order to increase the percentage of dry matter in the tomatoes, as well as compaction of the soil during picking.
It is very important to feed regularly. Once a month, the soil is fed with a phosphorus-based composition and a preparation with a low nitrogen content. These ingredients will help the variety to set vegetables. Fertilizers with seaweed or fish emulsion are highly effective.
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.