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The land plot of a modern vegetable grower can no longer be imagined without a tomato. The variety of varieties is simply amazing, forcing many not only beginners, but even experienced gardeners to get confused. The choice of one or another type of tomato depends on the characteristics and characteristics of the variety, as well as on the individual preferences of the gardener. This article will focus on a hybrid tomato variety with the sonorous name “Aurora”.
Description
Tomato “Aurora F1” refers to hybrid, early ripening varieties. The height of the bush reaches 65-70 cm. The first crop, with proper care, can be harvested as early as 90 days after sowing the seeds in the ground. Seedlings obtained from tomato seeds are intended for planting both in the greenhouse and in the garden.
The plant is determinant (transitional), therefore it does not need a garter, with the exception of bushes over 65 cm.
Tomato fruits have a rounded, slightly ribbed shape, in the ripening phase they are painted scarlet. The mass of a mature vegetable reaches 110 grams.
The yield of the variety is high: up to 5 kg of tomato from one bush.
Advantages and disadvantages
Aurora tomato, as a hybrid, has a number of characteristic advantages:
- short terms of fruit ripening, “friendly” fruiting;
- good disease resistance;
- unpretentiousness in cultivation;
- good external and taste qualities, transportability.
Judging by the reviews of most gardeners, there were no obvious shortcomings in the cultivation of the Aurora F1 variety.
Characteristics of fruits
Ripe tomatoes of this species, as you can see in the photo, have a rounded shape with a slight ribbing at the stem. The color of the fruit in the phase of biological maturity is red.
The mass of one vegetable reaches 110 grams, and when grown indoors, it can vary from 110 to 140 grams.
Productivity of a grade and transportability — high.
In cooking, Aurora F1 tomatoes are used for preparing vegetable salads, canning, as well as making sauces and ketchups.
Features of cultivation and care
The Aurora F1 variety is unpretentious, but following some simple rules will help you get the maximum yield from each tomato bush.
Rule № 1: Always timely and abundantly water the plants directly under the bush. The best time for the procedure is evening. Do not forget about the temperature of the water: it should be at least 15 degrees.
Rule № 2: Loosen the soil around the plant regularly, especially after watering, and also remove any unwanted weeds that interfere with the normal growth of the tomato bush.
Rule № 3: Remember to fertilize plants. During the period of active growth and ripening of fruits, it is desirable to carry out 2-3 top dressings with complex mineral fertilizers.
You will get even more useful tips for caring for tomatoes planted in a greenhouse from the video:
Each vegetable grower carefully approaches the process of choosing tomato seeds for sowing in his area. An important role is played by the individual preferences of the gardener and the characteristics of the variety that can satisfy this request. As you can see from the description, the Aurora F1 tomato is able to satisfy the needs of even the most scrupulous and capricious vegetable grower.