Tomato Andreevsky surprise: characteristics and description of the variety

Each gardener tries to find varieties of tomatoes that stand out for their great taste, excellent presentation and ease of care. One of them is the Andreevsky surprise tomato, the reviews and photos of which testify to its wide popularity.

Tall indeterminate bushes attract with large fleshy fruits of bright rich pink color. The variety is intended for growing in greenhouses, however, in a warm climate, the tomato develops well in open beds.

Characteristic of the variety

Variety Andreevsky surprise refers to late-ripening tomatoes, it gives the first harvest four months after planting the seeds. Bushes grow up to 2 m, so already when planting they have to be tied to supports. For tomatoes, formation in 1 or 2 stems is more favorable. With proper care and regular feeding, the average yield is 5-8 kg per bush. The variety is resistant to phytophthora. An attractive property of Andreevsky surprise tomatoes, according to reviews and photos, is its undemanding to intense lighting. Seedlings develop well even with a lack of light.

The fruits of the Andreevsky surprise variety are characterized by:

• large sizes – the weight of 1 tomato can reach from 600 to 800 g;
• in the stage of full maturity, rich pink, turning into crimson, color;
• a characteristic flat-round shape with a slightly noticeable ribbing;
• high content of sugars, which give tomatoes excellent taste;
• versatility in use – the variety is equally good for use in summer salads, cooking vegetable dishes and winter preparations.

The main disadvantages of the Andreevsky surprise tomato, according to reviews and photos, include its low yield, although it is offset by great taste. It should also be noted the tendency of the fruit to crack.

Growing seedlings

For higher productivity, Andreevsky Surprise tomatoes need to provide optimal temperature conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the timing of sowing seeds, focusing on the end of night frosts in this region. The most favorable period for sowing seeds for seedlings is usually considered the beginning or middle of March, depending on the climatic conditions of the region. By the beginning of summer, tomato seedlings will be ready for transplanting into a greenhouse or garden beds.

Soil Preparation

Soil for sowing seeds is prepared in two weeks. You can make it yourself by mixing garden soil with sand and humus. The presence of a small amount of clay also favorably affects the condition of the roots. Do not increase the nutritional value of the soil too much. The finished soil must be disinfected and filled with small boxes. For disinfection, you can use a strong solution of potassium permanganate or boiling water. After sterilization, beneficial microflora multiplies in the soil.

Seed sowing

Tomato seeds Andreevsky surprise are best purchased in specialized stores. They do not need to be further processed. However, seeds purchased elsewhere or collected on their own must be disinfected with potassium permanganate. Some summer residents suggest soaking the seeds in diluted aloe juice for about a day.

Tomato seeds are sown in well-moistened soil. They can be placed on the surface or in grooves at a distance of 2 cm from each other and sprinkled with earth on top. Containers with tomato crops are covered with a film on top and placed in a warm place to speed up their germination. Every day, you need to lift the film a little to provide air access to them. When drying, the soil with seeds should be watered with a spray bottle. However, it should not be allowed to overmoisten. If mold has appeared on the surface of the soil from excessive moisture, it is necessary to carefully remove the top layer and treat the soil with potassium permanganate.

Care of seedlings

After 3-4 days at a temperature of +25 degrees, the first tomato sprouts will appear. Reviews and photos of those who planted the Andreevsky surprise tomato testify to such an important feature as the lack of need for additional lighting. Therefore, for intensive growth of tomato seedlings, it is enough to put boxes with green seedlings on the windowsill.

After two true leaves appear on the tomato sprouts, it is necessary to pick the seedlings.

Transplanting sprouts into separate pots

Reviews on the Andreevsky surprise tomato are recommended to water the seedlings abundantly the day before picking, so that they can then be easily separated along with a lump of earth. The procedure requires special care. A few tips will help not to damage the delicate stalks of tomatoes and not delay their further development:

• if you deepen the sprouts of tomatoes when transplanting almost to the cotyledon leaves, they will have more roots, and the stem will still stretch;
• do not delay with picking – the earlier the sprouts are transplanted, the sooner they will adapt and strengthen the root system;
• to avoid infection with a fungus, it is good to disinfect the seedling roots in a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
• the first top dressing of tomatoes can be carried out about a week after the dive, when the plants adapt to the new place.

In the future, feeding should already be carried out 1 time per week. Description of tomatoes Andreevsky surprise advises using diluted manure or herbal infusions for fertilizer. At the same time, it is necessary to harden tomato seedlings, taking them outside on sunny days and gradually increasing the holding time.

Transplanting seedlings to beds

Healthy tomato seedlings are distinguished by thick stems, large leaves and a powerful root system. If the seedlings began to throw out flower brushes, no later than two weeks later it must be transplanted into a greenhouse or open ground. Violation of these terms will lead to the cessation of plant growth and a decrease in their productivity in the future.

If it is not possible to transplant tomatoes during this period, you can pinch off the flower brush that has appeared. Then the timing of transplanting to the beds can be pushed back by another week. Timely transplanted tomatoes will give the first harvest two months after transplantation.

Planting seedlings in a greenhouse

Description of the variety, photos and reviews characterize the Andreevsky surprise tomato as a very tall variety, so the height of the greenhouse should be sufficient for its stems. The beds before planting tomatoes need to be well warmed up. Manure is laid out on them, and on top they are covered with garden soil with a thickness of at least 18 cm, between the manure and the soil there should be a layer of wood ash. The rules for planting tomato bushes in a greenhouse include:

• optimal planting pattern – 60 cm between bushes and 40 cm between rows;
• favorable weather conditions – it is better to transplant tomatoes in cloudy weather, in the late afternoon;
• optimal stem penetration – if the seedlings are too long, they are placed along the groove and sprinkled with soil;
• tying tomatoes to supports – they can be prepared in advance so that tall stems are more stable and do not break.

Care of tomatoes

Growing tomato Andreevsky surprise, as the characteristics and description of the variety show, requires timely agrotechnical measures:

• regular watering;
• the introduction of mineral and organic dressings;
• removal of a huge number of stepchildren;
• systematic tying to supports as you grow;
• formation of tomatoes in 1-2 stems;
• periodic ventilation of the greenhouse;
• maintaining the temperature regime within +30 degrees;
• timely collection of tomatoes, in order to avoid their cracking.

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Conclusion

Despite the fact that the Andreevsky surprise tomato variety is not very productive, it has gained wide popularity with its excellent taste.