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The large pink tomato Rosemary was bred by specialists from the Research Institute of Protected Ground Vegetable Growing LLC. In 2008, it was included in the State Register. A feature of the variety was high yield, early maturity and double the content of vitamin A. It is recommended for dietary and baby food.
Detailed description of the variety
Rosemary tomato bush has a powerful stem. It is characterized by short internodes and fairly large dark green leaves. At the same time, not very many leaves grow on the bush. The leaf is wrinkled and more elongated than wide. Inflorescences appear after the 10th leaf and then through one. Each bush can withstand 8-9 brushes of 10-12 tomatoes. Since the fruits are heavy, additional supports are required so that the branches do not break.
Like many hybrids, the Rosemary tomato is an indeterminate type, so it can be limited in height at any level. Usually in open ground it grows up to 130 cm, and in greenhouse conditions with good care up to 180-200 cm. The largest yield can be achieved when forming a bush in 2 stems. Fruit ripening takes place 115-120 days after the appearance of the sprout.
The root system is powerful, well developed and spreads more in the horizontal direction. Photos and reviews – the best description of the Rosemary tomato variety.
Brief description and taste of fruits
Rosemary tomatoes are quite large and reach 400-500 g in weight. They have a flat-round shape, smoothness, slight folds at the tail are possible. When ripe, the tomato acquires a red-pink color. The pulp is tender, melting in the mouth. Seed chambers – 6, many seeds. The variety is fleshy, sweet and juicy. The fruits on the bush usually all grow to about the same size and do not have a tendency to crack.
Tomatoes are used in salads, red sauces and juices. They are eaten both raw and after heat treatment. They contain twice as much vitamin A as other varieties. Nutritionists recommend them for consumption by children.
Varietal characteristics
By ripening, the tomato variety belongs to the medium early ones with a fruit harvesting period of 120 days. With proper care, you can collect 8-10 kg of tomatoes from one bush. It is recommended to plant no more than 3 bushes per 1 sq. m. Grown in greenhouses, greenhouses or under a film in the open field. In very hot summers, it can be planted in open ground without additional shelter.
The yield is affected by compliance with the correct conditions for planting, picking seedlings. Frost and pest infestation significantly reduce the yield. The practice of growing the Rosemary tomato variety shows that even in the absence of proper care from the bush, 3-4 kg of tomatoes can be harvested.
Rosemary F1 variety is resistant to most diseases of the nightshade family. It most often suffers from leaf curl caused by:
- copper deficiency in the soil;
- excess fertilizer;
- too high temperature in the greenhouse.
As a fight against the disease, alternate spraying and watering with fertilizers under the root, periodically ventilate the greenhouse. The drug “Agrofon” solves the problem of copper deficiency.
Attracts a variety of insect pests. Aphids and caterpillars settle on the leaves, the roots are eaten by the bear and beetle larvae. Preventive treatment with special preparations from pests protects tomatoes.
Pros and cons of the variety
According to reviews, rosemary tomato has several advantages over other varieties:
- the bush is strong and powerful;
- large fruits – up to 0,5 kg;
- excellent taste for a table variety, sweet and juicy pulp;
- disease resistance;
- increased concentration of vitamin A;
- good yield.
The disadvantages of rosemary tomatoes include:
- thin peel, which easily cracks with a lack of moisture;
- poor transportability;
- for a good harvest, it is better to grow in a greenhouse;
- a ripe tomato is not stored for a long time;
- not suitable for conservation.
Rules of landing and care
Tomato Rosemary F1 is suitable for cultivation in all regions of the Federation, in Moldova, Ukraine. The time for planting seeds is selected so that when planting in the ground, the earth and air warm up sufficiently, depending on the region, the spread in time can be a month. Tomato is quite unpretentious and easy to care for.
Seeding for seedlings
Rosemary seeds undergo two procedures before planting:
- Selection of quality – for this they are immersed in a weak saline solution and mixed. Those that have surfaced do not plant, they will not ascend.
- Treatment for disease prevention – in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, the seeds are rinsed and then they are thoroughly washed with clean water.
Rosemary tomato variety is sown from mid-March to the first decade of April inclusive. Before landing on a permanent place, 60 to 70 days should pass. When growing seedlings, Rosemary tomato varieties use the following recommendations:
- fill the container with light fertile soil at room temperature;
- seeds are covered with furrows in increments of 2 cm and to a depth of 2 cm;
- watering from a spray bottle;
- before the appearance of the first shoots, cover with a film and expose to a sunny place;
- picking is carried out after the appearance of 1-2 true leaves, approximately 30 days after sowing;
- during the picking, it is better to distribute the seedlings in separate peat cups;
- it is recommended to stimulate the growth of seedlings by feeding organic fertilizers, 1-2 times for the entire period, if necessary, the procedure is carried out more often, but not more than 1 time per week.
Seedling transplant
Tomato seedlings are ready for transplanting into the greenhouse in mid-May, for 40-55 days, and they are planted in open ground in early June for 60-70 days. At the same time, the temperature of the earth should be above 8-10 ° C at a depth of up to 15 cm. The soil is selected light, fertile. You can add river sand and lime to it to eliminate excessive density and acidity. It is advisable to plant in areas where carrots, parsley, dill, zucchini or cucumber grew before.
The Rosemary tomato transplant procedure begins with hardening the seedlings. Such a seedling is less susceptible to stress and takes root easier. To do this, 7-10 days before transplanting, the temperature in the room with seedlings gradually begins to decrease, and during the day it is taken out into the open air, into the sun.
Holes 15 cm deep and 20 cm in diameter are prepared for planting a tomato. Plants are located at a distance of 40×50 or 50×50 cm. At the same time, per 1 sq. m. should account for 3-4 plants. Before planting, the well is watered with warm water and filled with superphosphate and wood ash. The roots are carefully straightened, covered with earth from above and rammed.
Care of plantings
After planting in the ground, caring for the Rosemary tomato variety comes down to timely watering, feeding and pinching. To harvest a rich crop of tomatoes:
- Water the bushes in a dry hot time every 5 days with warm water, spray the foliage if necessary. Water deficiency leads to cracks in the surface.
- Mulch or loosen the soil at the stem with a hoe after watering.
- Carry out timely pinching. The manufacturer recommends growing the Rosemary tomato variety in 1 stem, but practice has proven that a larger yield can be achieved in 2 stems.
- Despite the powerful stem, due to its considerable height, it is required to tie the bush to the trellis.
- As it grows, weeds are removed.
- Top dressing with fertilizer is carried out 4 times. The first time is done 1 day after transplantation with organic fertilizers.
- After the formation of the ovary, the tomato is sprayed with boric acid to stimulate its growth.
- Tomatoes are cut as they ripen along with the stalk, as they can crack when torn off.
Conclusion
Rosemary tomato is a good hybrid tomato variety for greenhouse cultivation. Pink, fleshy, sweet, delicious raw in a salad. Rosemary gives a rich harvest with proper care. It is resistant to many diseases and relatively unpretentious. Tomato is recommended for children and as part of a diet.
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