Tomato Yellow scallops

Yellow tomato varieties are very popular among gardeners. This culture is distinguished by its sweet taste. Ukrainian tomato Yellow scallops are just such vegetables.

The variety is indeterminate. The power of growth is not limited by anything. On average, the height of the bush is 160-180 cm. Tomatoes are suitable for planting in open or closed ground.

The stem is thick and strong. It is recommended to form 2-3 stems to make the bush more resilient.

The leaves are small, thin, deep green in color. The anterior plate has characteristic veins and a midsection. There is slight pubescence on the back of the leaf. The edging is framed with large notches.

The first inflorescence is formed at the level of 7-8 leaves from the ground. Subsequent - every 2.

On one hand, 8 to 14 fruits are tied.

The positive aspects of the variety include:

• yield;

• unpretentious care;

• taste qualities;

• good immunity.

Of the minuses, it can be noted:

• pinching;

• tying to pegs;

• active growth.

The fruits of the plant are of an interesting shape, somewhat reminiscent of a heart. They have a characteristic pointed nose. The weight of one tomato is 200-500 g. The peel has a bright yellow color. Although the skin is smooth, due to the heart-shaped shape, ribbing is present, which is most pronounced at the peduncle.

The pulp is juicy, fleshy and grainy. The color is white-yellow or with small pink veins in the middle. Narrow longitudinal chambers are formed inside, they are not pronounced. Most often there are 1-2 of them. The seeds are small.

Variety Yellow scallops, as a representative of yellow tomatoes, has a very sweet taste.

The culture belongs to medium early varieties with a ripening period of 110-120 days. Although the fruits are formed amicably, the harvest stretches from late July to late autumn.

The variety has a good yield. From one bush, you can collect from 4 kg or more.

Before sowing the seeds, the seedling boxes are prepared. Pre-prepared soil is poured into them, fertilizers are applied and spilled with water.

The seeds are soaked in a small container, and then the non-floating seeds are treated with potassium permanganate.

The holes are made shallow, only 2 cm. After sowing, the soil is again spilled abundantly with water, covered with foil and placed on the windowsill. The seeds should hatch in a week. After that, the film can be removed.

Watering the seedlings is necessary once a week. Fertilizers are applied after watering.

Since the culture is very fond of sunlight, a UV lamp can be used before picking so that the bushes have enough sunlight.

After the seedlings have formed several strong leaves, the seedlings can be dived. Here you need to remember that the variety is indeterminate, so you need to carefully monitor the growth. The optimum room temperature should be +18 degrees, then the stem will not actively grow.

10 days before planting in the ground, tomatoes are taken out into the street for acclimatization. You can plant seedlings in 60-65 days from the date of sowing.It is worth remembering that the ground must be warm enough, so the daily temperature for landing is +16 degrees.

The selected area is dug up in advance, and all fertilizers are applied. The day before planting, the soil is poured abundantly with water. The holes are shallow, up to 15 cm. Ammonium nitrate or nitroammofoska can be poured into the bottom of the hole to stimulate growth and strengthen the root system.

The distance between the bushes is as follows: if planted in one row, then between the bushes should be 50 cm, if staggered, then 40 cm.This arrangement will facilitate harvesting, there will be a normalized air flow and easy access to the bushes for processing.

An important factor when planting is that the bushes should not cast shadows on each other.

Regular care for any crop has a beneficial effect on yields. The variety Yellow scallops is no exception.

• It is worth watering the bushes in the evening, when the sun is no longer in the active phase. One plant should have up to a liter of warm water. The number of waterings per week should be at least two. Avoid getting moisture on the leaves. This can lead to sunburn or fungal infections.

• Loosening, as well as removing weeds, is carried out as needed. Better 1-2 a week. Loosening will supply oxygen to the root system. The main thing is to do it carefully so as not to hurt the roots.

• Top dressing is applied after watering. Of the mineral elements, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are used. Among organic feeding, the best are: silt, fluorine, wood ash.

Each crop has a number of diseases and pests that destroy the crop. In order to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to treat the bushes with special preparations in a timely manner.

One of the most common diseases among tomatoes is late blight. A fungal disease that most often affects the leaves and then the fruit. The fungus appears in the soil. Therefore, in order to protect the plant, you must first cultivate the land.

Among pests, tomatoes are most often attacked by:

• aphid;

• whitefly;

• bear;

• Colorado beetle;

• wireworm.

To avoid the appearance of pests, it is necessary to spray the culture with special preparations in a timely manner.