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A gift for gardeners in the northwestern regions and Siberia was the tomato Taimyr. The characteristics and description of the variety indicate the possibility of growing it under a film and in open beds.
For several years now, the early-ripening Taimyr variety has been pleasing the inhabitants of the northern regions with crops, despite unstable weather, late spring frosts and cool summers.
Variety description
Tomato Taimyr forms strong standard bushes of small sizes – from 30 to 40 cm with large blistered foliage. Due to the early ripeness of the variety, already in early July, numerous ovaries appear on them, collected in neat brushes. They form on stepchildren, which therefore should not be removed. Each brush of the Taimyr variety forms up to 6-7 fruits. Due to cold resistance, spring frosts are not terrible for plants, they grow back, giving up to one and a half kilograms from each bush. The tomato is unpretentious in care and resistant to late blight. Bushes form ovaries and bear fruit until frost.
Strong bright red fruits of Taimyr tomato are characterized by:
- round shape;
- dense structure;
- small size – the average weight of the fruit is 70-80 g;
- great taste, harmoniously combining sweetness and mild sourness;
- the fruits of the Taimyr variety begin to ripen together in early August;
- they can be removed from the bushes brown – they ripen perfectly at home;
- Tomatoes of the Taimyr variety are indispensable in fresh salads, and are great for winter preparations.
Features of the variety
The characteristic of Taimyr tomatoes highlights some common features that distinguish low-growing varieties:
- despite the compactness of the bushes, it is better to tie them up – this will provide them with the necessary access of air and sunlight;
- with the help of pinching, the load of bushes is regulated, if there are too many stepchildren, the entire crop may not ripen in time;
- care must be taken when fertilizing the Taimyr variety with nitrogen, as the bushes can stretch too much to the detriment of the ripening time and the amount of the crop;
- due to early ripening, the Taimyr tomato is not subject to diseases that are typical for tomatoes in August.
Growing seedlings
In the description of Taimyr tomatoes, it is recommended to grow them in seedlings. Sowing for seedlings is carried out around mid-April, but you can sow the seeds immediately on the beds, even in small greenhouses. Due to the compactness of the bushes, they do not require spacious structures.
Sowing seeds in boxes
Since the Taimyr variety does not belong to hybrid varieties, tomato seeds can be collected independently. To prepare seeds for sowing:
- they must be soaked for several minutes in a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide, heated to +40 degrees;
- spread on a flat surface and cover with a damp cloth for sprouting.
Sprouted tomato seeds are planted in boxes filled with fertile soil prepared from a mixture of garden soil, humus and sand. The soil must meet the following requirements:
- be nutritious;
- loose enough to provide developing sprouts with air access;
- it should have a slightly acidic reaction.
Planting in pots
Reviews of many summer residents on the Taimyr tomato are advised to plant seeds directly in containers:
- peat pots;
- plastic or paper cups;
- pots with opening bottoms.
A drainage layer is laid out at the bottom of the container, it reduces the risk of damage to the sprouts by a fungal disease, ready-made soil is poured over it. The process of planting seeds in cups is simple:
- pre-soil is moistened and covered with a film;
- after a few hours, moisture will evenly saturate the entire soil;
- using a toothpick, a recess is made in each cup, into which one seed is planted;
- tomato seeds are sprinkled on top with earth;
- the landing site is moistened with a spray bottle;
- containers are covered with a transparent film and placed in a warm place.
Care of seedlings
After the emergence of Taimyr tomato shoots, the film must be removed, but the temperature in the room should not be reduced. The soil must be periodically moistened with settled water, preventing it from drying out. It must be remembered that waterlogging is also harmful for sprouts. After a few days, when the tomato seedlings are already growing, you need to gradually reduce the ambient temperature to + 17- + 18 degrees.
If the seeds were sown in boxes, then after the appearance of two true leaves, it must be dived. During this procedure, it is necessary to deepen the tomato seedling to the leaves so that the root system develops better, and the stalk will still stretch. During this period, seedlings benefit from additional lighting.
Transplanting seedlings to beds
The characteristic of Taimyr tomatoes allows transplanting seedlings into open ground after the first decade of June. Plants by this time should have strong stems and a developed root system. It is good to plant tomatoes in areas where cabbage, beans, onions grew before. You should not plant them after potatoes and eggplant due to the susceptibility of all these plants to the same diseases.
The plot for tomatoes should be prepared in advance:
- treat it in the spring with a hot solution of copper sulfate;
- fertilize the beds when digging with humus or rotted compost, as well as mineral salts;
- lime acidic soils;
- sanding on heavy soils.
For tomato Taimyr, in its description, a planting scheme is recommended – 15 seedlings per square meter of plot, but the plantings should not be heavily thickened either. Bushes need to provide sufficient lighting. About two hours before planting, containers with seedlings should be watered so that a whole lump of earth can be removed from the glass without scattering it and without damaging the roots. Peat pots can be lowered into the holes along with the seedlings. Next to the seedlings, you must immediately put out pegs for tying the bushes in the future.
Transplanting seedlings in greenhouses is carried out according to the same rules as in open beds. It is recommended to add sawdust to the soil for greenhouses. For greenhouses, it is also important to observe the temperature and humidity levels.
Care of tomatoes
Taimyr tomatoes are unpretentious, but respond very well to proper care.
Organization watering
The first watering of Taimyr tomatoes after transplantation is carried out after about 10 days. In the future, it should be regular – once a week or more often if there is no rain. Adding a small amount of ash to water for irrigation will protect tomatoes from many diseases. After watering, you need to remove weeds and at the same time loosen the soil under the bushes. In order to retain moisture, you need to mulch the ground under the bushes with sawdust, straw, compost. With the onset of the fruit ripening period, watering the Taimyr tomato should be reduced.
Top dressing mode
Tomatoes need regular feeding. If the seedlings were planted in fertile soil, the first feeding of the Taimyr variety can be organized in three weeks. Tomatoes respond well to fertilization with diluted mullein with the addition of potassium and phosphorus salts. You can feed the bushes with liquid chicken manure. All top dressing should be done only after abundant watering. To strengthen the flowers and ovaries during the flowering period, spraying with a weak solution of boric acid is a good way.
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Conclusion
Tomato Taimyr is an excellent variety for regions with short, cool summers. He firmly won the love of gardeners due to early ripening and excellent taste.
