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These tomatoes are hybrid varieties and are characterized by an early ripening period.
Description of Andromeda tomato
Plants are determinate and grow to a height of 65-70 cm when planted in open ground and up to 100 cm when grown in a greenhouse. Harvest can be harvested in 90 – 115 days. The bush is characterized by the presence of branches of medium density. The Andromeda tomato is not standard and grows sprawling. Fruit of average weight 75-120 gr. has a smooth and pleasant to the touch skin, differs (according to reviews) in a pleasant taste. From a square meter plot, you can harvest 12 kg of tomatoes with good plant care.
Andromeda F1 tomatoes are pink and golden. A distinctive feature of Andromeda pink is the early ripening of fruits – after 90 days you can start harvesting. And the golden Andromeda, in addition to the beautiful color of tomatoes, is distinguished by large fruits – the mass of one can be about 300 grams. (as in the photo).
Advantages of Andromeda F1 tomato:
- early yield;
- good resistance to frost and sudden changes in temperature;
- excellent taste;
- unpretentious care.
Planting and care
This tomato does not belong to the capricious varieties. Therefore, with the right minimum care, you can harvest a decent harvest.
Growing seedlings
According to the descriptions, the Andromeda tomato variety is early ripe, so seeds can be sown in March. For this, special boxes with soil are prepared. Seedlings are laid on the soil in rows and lightly sprinkled with a layer of earth. From above, the container must be covered with a transparent plastic film – so that the earth does not dry out and the moment of germination of tomato seedlings can be seen.
For successful seed germination, the air temperature should remain within 20-22˚ C. Usually, seed germination occurs after 4-5 days, and then the polyethylene can already be removed. As soon as one or two leaves appear, you can dive seedlings – plant them in separate small containers.
Before planting seedlings in open ground, it is recommended to additionally harden tomato sprouts. To do this, the temperature is gradually lowered.
As soon as the risk of frost disappears, the seedlings are planted in open ground. The optimal period is the end of May, the beginning of June. Wells are prepared in advance.
The first inflorescence of this tomato variety is formed on the 6-7th leaf. Each following arises through 2 sheets. In an inflorescence 5-7 fruits can be formed.
Caring for tomatoes
It follows from the description of the variety that if tomatoes are grown in warm regions, then the plant can not be stepsoned. In colder areas, it is necessary to stepchild and tie up the bush. Otherwise, the tomato bed will turn into a jungle, the fruits will become small, and the risk of infection with diseases will increase for the plant. Therefore, no more than 2 stems are left on the Andromeda bush.
Pinching is done by hand or with scissors. If scissors are used, then they must be disinfected after each bush to prevent the spread of possible infections. It is desirable to engage in pinching in the morning twice a week. When pinching a tomato in damp cloudy weather, it is recommended to sprinkle the places of breaks or cuts with ashes.
It is better to start the procedure with healthy plants and end with dubious bushes (which have brown or wilted leaves).
If instead of the removed stepson, another grows, it should also be removed. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully examine the entire bush.
Also, we must not forget about the need to remove the lower leaves from the Andromeda tomato.
Moreover, during the week you can not pick more than 3 leaves, otherwise the plant may slow down in growth. In no case should the leaves be pulled down, as this can lead to a break in the skin on the trunk. It is better to break out the leaves with a sideways movement.
Watering tomatoes
Tomato Golden Andromeda is very fond of moisture, so it is recommended to water regularly, but you should not allow excessive soil moisture. After watering, it is desirable to loosen the soil. On hot and dry days, you can add more spraying to the watering. It is recommended to carry out this procedure in the morning or in the evening.
How to fertilize tomatoes
Since the Andromeda variety has a weak root system, the plant needs mandatory feeding.
The first time fertilizer is added when forming the first brush. First, the soil is well watered, and then a complex mineral fertilizer is added (at the rate of 30 grams per square meter).
disease
According to the characteristics and descriptions, the immunity of the Andromeda variety is above average. However, bushes can be affected by late blight, blossom end rot, or other diseases.
Late blight is a fungal disease that occurs most often in wet, cold weather. It appears as black spots on tomatoes, brown spots on leaves. For the treatment of the disease, fungicides, Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate are used.
Preventive measures:
- do not plant tomatoes in areas after carrots, beets, cucumbers;
- rows should not be allowed to thicken;
- Watering is best done in the early morning or after sunset. And it is not allowed to get water on the tomatoes;
- in wet weather, it is advisable not to water at all. In such cases, it is recommended to loosen the aisle;
- it is necessary to fertilize plants with phosphorus, potassium to strengthen the immunity of plants.
Conclusion
Andromeda tomatoes can be grown both outdoors and in a greenhouse, which is determined by the climatic features of the region. On the territory of Siberia and the Far East, it is recommended to plant tomatoes in greenhouses.