Over the long years of its existence, the Schelkovsky Early tomato has had time to acquire many admirers among vegetable growers. The variety was bred in Russia in the eighties of the XX century. This tomato is time-tested, and even a novice gardener will be able to grow it.
In our article we have collected a lot of useful material for you on this topic. Read the full description of the variety, get acquainted with the features of its cultivation and other characteristics.
Tomato "Schelkovsky early": description of the variety
Tomato variety "Schelkovsky early" refers to extra early varieties, since it takes from 85 to 100 days from sowing seeds to fruit ripening. The height of the stem deterministic bushes of this tomato is from 30 to 35 centimeters. This variety is not a hybrid, and it can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses. This variety of tomatoes is not subject to diseases. This variety of tomatoes is characterized by high yield.
The main advantages of the "Schelkovsky early" tomato can be called:
- Disease resistance.
- High yield.
- Universal purpose of tomatoes.
- The possibility of growing in open ground and in greenhouses, as well as on the balcony.
The disadvantages of this variety are in the small size of the fruit and that it is somewhat morally obsolete. The main feature of this type of tomato is its quick and friendly yield return. Its compact bushes can grow even in dense planting.
Specifications
- Fruits of Schelkovsky Early tomatoes have a rounded shape and a smooth surface.
- Red tomatoes.
- They have a classic taste with a slight sourness.
- Weight ranges from 40 to 60 grams.
- These tomatoes contain an average amount of dry matter.
- They have a small number of nests.
- For long-term storage, these tomatoes are not suitable.
According to the method of use Schelkovsky early refers to the universal varieties. Its fruits are consumed fresh, as well as used for pickling and preservation.
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Recommendations for growing
These tomatoes can be grown in all regions of the Russian Federation. Tomato "Schelkovsky early" refers to the light-loving and heat-loving cultures. The optimal period for sowing seeds for seedlings is mid-March. Seeds need to be deepened into the ground by two centimeters, and the optimum temperature for their germination is the temperature from +20 to +25 degrees.
As soon as two or three full leaflets appear on the seedlings, dive them to a depth of 5 centimeters. You can sow seeds directly in open ground in mid-May. Planting of seedlings in film greenhouses without heating, greenhouses and shelters is also made in May. The depth at which the main stem is rooted in the soil should be 10-12 centimeters.
The distance between plants should be 50 centimeters, and between rows - 30 centimeters. Pastage and garter tomato Schelkovsky early does not require! Caring for plants is a regular watering, which special attention should be paid before flowering, the formation of ovaries and early fruit ripening, weeding and loosening the soil, as well as the introduction of complex fertilizers.
Diseases and pests
Diseases Schelkovsky early tomato suffers extremely rarely, and you can protect against its pests with the help of modern insecticidal preparations.
Growing tomato Schelkovsky early will not require you to much effort, but do not forget to follow the basic rules of care for this plant.
