Successful cultivation of tomatoes in the garden depends largely on the variety that will be selected for planting. Everyone wants to get a high and high-quality harvest as a reward for their labors. Therefore, preliminary information on the characteristics, agrotechnical requirements, advantages and disadvantages of a particular variety is very important.
One of the proven and well-established varieties of tomatoes is considered "Krasnobay F1". About him and talk.
Appearance and description of the variety
Tomatoes varieties "Krasnobay" were bred in Russia by breeding in 2008. This is a hybrid of mid-ripening, which allows you to get fruits in 3.5-4 months after the seedlings are planted.
The description of the Krasnobay variety tomatoes differs little from the characteristics of a classic tomato, with the exception of the height of the shrub. The height of the stem in the fruiting stage reaches 150 cm and more, therefore a mandatory garter to the support is required. Plant growth is not limited, which requires pinching and pinching. High yield is achieved with the formation of a single main stem.
Leaves of a plant of a usual type, dark green color, the average size. The inflorescence is of a simple form and the first appears after the formation of a 9-11 leaf on the stem. It is recommended to pinch the growing point at the end of the growing season at the level of 7-8 formed brushes.
The hybrid has high resistance to the main diseases affecting tomatoes.
Did you know? Tomatoes are known in Europe since the end of the 15th century and were grown as an ornamental plant with beautiful fruits that were called apples of love. Until the second half of the seventeenth century, tomatoes were considered poisonous and were not eaten.
Fruit Characteristic
Tomatoes variety "Krasnobay" in a mature form have excellent characteristics in appearance, taste, weight, ability to store and transport.
Ripe fruits of a round, slightly flattened shape, have a classic red tomato color and reach a weight of 300-400 g, and sometimes they gain weight up to 500 grams. The inner space of the tomato is divided into five chambers containing pure juice and seeds. The fruit itself is fleshy, as the content of dry substances in its structure reaches a decent figure of 5-6% of the total mass.
Fruits in unripe form are allowed. The tomatoes removed from the bush ripen independently to varietal ripeness, without losing their nutritional and taste qualities. It is convenient for long-term storage and transportation over long distances.
Important! To obtain a guaranteed high yield, this variety should be grown in a high greenhouse, as the hybrid was originally designed specifically for this planting technology of tomatoes.
The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
When describing the merits of the Krasnobay tomato variety, the following points can be highlighted:
- consistently high yields (from 8 kg per bush);
- excellent presentation (smooth, without cracks and green spots on the surface of the fruit);
- real tomato flavor (usually hybrids partially lose it);
- high resistance to pests and diseases;
- possibility of long-term storage and long-distance transportation.
- growing only in the greenhouse;
- the inability to use seeds for subsequent planting;
- poor livability with other varieties of tomatoes in the same area.
Did you know? The world's largest tomato, weighing 3.8 kg, was grown by Dan McCoy (USA, Minnesota) in 2014.
Agrotechnology
Growing a tomato "Krasnobay" in greenhouse conditions, it should be remembered that the plant is high and should be tied up. In the period from planting to harvesting, it is very important to observe the correct temperature regime, regularity of irrigation, and conduct complex feeding.
The number of plants per square meter of soil should not exceed 4 bushes.
In the care, “Krasnobay” is not picky and standard actions are enough for him, such as:
- periodic soil loosening;
- weed removal;
- timely watering;
- Garter in accordance with the height of the bush;
- pinching and pinching.
Seed preparation, planting seeds in boxes and caring for them
Before sowing seeds, prepare containers for seedlings; as a rule, these are flat wooden boxes. They are filled with a substrate that is slightly compacted. The day before sowing, the prepared soil is watered abundantly.
Can be planted as dry seeds, and previously germinated. The latter option speeds up the process of emergence.
Seeds are placed in special grooves or simply on the surface of the soil with a distance of 2 cm between them and 3-4 cm between the laid rows. Then they fall asleep from above with a layer of 1 cm in the same primer as in the box.
After sowing, the surface is moistened by spraying, and the box is placed in a room where the air temperature does not fall below 22 ° C.
After the first two sheets appear, dive into separate small containers (cups or pots) for further growth of the seedlings in a separate bush.
Seedling and planting in the ground
The yield of hybrid tomato "Krasnobay" largely depends on the correct planting of seedlings in the ground.
To do this, you should mark the bed into rectangles measuring 40 by 60 cm and in each of them make holes of sufficient depth to accommodate the root system of the seedlings together with the soil in which the seeds have germinated. In this area, a maximum of four plants should be planted with a uniform distance between them and the edges of the highlighted rectangle.
After the wells are ready, a small amount of water is poured into them, and after it is absorbed, seedlings are planted. This is done so that the roots, stretching beyond moisture, develop better.
After the soil has fallen asleep with the seedling stem installed in it, watering is not required. It is enough to perform mulching around the stem to reduce evaporation of moisture already present in the soil.
Important! Before placing the seedlings in the hole, you must drive a peg for further strap garter. Since in greenhouse conditions the height of the plant reaches one and a half meters, the peg itself should be at a height of at least 1.3 m above the ground level, with a depth of 25-30 cm.
Care and watering
After the seedlings are planted, it is not necessary to water it for 2-3 weeks, as the water poured into the planting hole is sufficient for normal rooting and further growth. In the future, it is advisable to water the plants every ten days.
Watering is done at the root, without applying the method of sprinkling, which can lead to the shedding of inflorescences that have appeared. In addition, when sprinkling increases humidity and the temperature drops, which leads to the appearance of cracks in the ripening fruit.
During the appearance of the first fruits, the frequency of irrigation increases, but at the same time the volume of water that is discharged at a time decreases.
After the soil is moistened, it is loosened, removing the weeds that appear. The depth of loosening is carried out to a depth of 8-12 cm for the first time and 4-5 cm in all subsequent ones. In total, it will take from three to five loosening for the whole time - this will avoid compaction and swimming of the top layer of soil, which will allow the plant root system to function normally.
At increase in height of a bush it is necessary to watch a strap garter. This is important for high yield. Under the weight of the fruit poured, the stem may break. During the growth of the plant will need to tie the stem 3-4 times.
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After the seedlings are rooted, pasynkovanie. It consists in the removal of lateral processes for the formation of a bush consisting of one main and one or two additional shoots. Thus, the goal of the directed consumption of nutrients for the development of a plant in one, the strongest stem is achieved. Pasynkut tomatoes when the appearance of lateral shoots 3-4 cm long.
With the beginning of the appearance of the fruit, lower leaves should be removed and pinching should be carried out, i.e., cut off the growth point and remove unnecessary flowering brushes.
The stalks of tomatoes are tied up only under the brush on which the fruits are located, and the peg itself should be located on the north side at a distance of 8-10 cm from the plant.
Pests and diseases
The most common pests that can damage tomatoes are whitefish, whitefly, moth and sawflies. To combat them, there are special drugs by analogy with the "Lepidocide".
The appearance of the solanaceous mine is possible. In the fight against it will help the use of such a tool as "Miner".
Such a disease as fomoz is eliminated by a decrease in the amount of nitrogen in the soil, with a simultaneous decrease in humidity and the removal of affected fruit.
For all other pests and diseases, Krasnobay F1 has a fairly strong immunity, so their appearance can be ruled out by ordinary prophylaxis. Timely watering, weeding (loosening), feeding and maintaining the correct temperature will not allow diseases to appear.
Fruit use
Tomatoes "Krasnobay F1" have a great taste. The most frequent consumption occurs in whole form and in the manufacture of various salads. Suitable for salting in barrels. But the traditional canning in three-liter jars, unfortunately, is impossible because of the large size of the fruit.
Tomatoes "Krasnobay" are ideal for processing in tomato juice.
Hybrid tomatoes "Krasnobay F1" deservedly gained their popularity among farmers for their high yield, resistance to diseases and unpretentiousness in care. Using the right agricultural techniques, with little labor and material costs, you can get a stable crop - up to two buckets of fruit from one bush. Apply the above recommendations - and enjoy large, appetizing tomatoes.
