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Tomato Fat is an unpretentious undersized variety that requires minimal care. Delicious large fruits of the variety are consumed fresh or processed.
Features of the variety
Characteristics and description of the variety of tomato Fat:
- medium early maturation;
- determinant type;
- growing season 112-116 days;
- height of tomatoes up to 80 cm;
- compact bush;
- average foliage.
Features of the fruits of the Tolstushka variety:
- flat-round shape of tomatoes;
- pronounced ribbing at the stem;
- Red color;
- the average weight of tomatoes is 200-250 g;
- sweet delicate taste;
- fleshy pulp.
According to the description and photo, Tolstushka tomatoes are intended for inclusion in the daily diet, canning in pieces, making mashed potatoes, juices, and lecho. Up to 6 kg of fruits are removed from one tomato bush. The fruits have a good presentation, which is preserved during short transportation.
Preparation of seedlings
To obtain a high yield, Tolstushka tomato seeds are germinated at room conditions. The resulting seedlings are transferred to the site in late spring. The seedling method is reliable and effective, however, in the southern regions, it is permissible to plant seeds directly into the ground.
Planting seeds
Landing work begins with soil preparation. It is obtained by combining peat, sod land and sawdust in a ratio of 7: 1: 1,5. The soil for tomatoes is fertilized with humus or rotted manure.
An alternative option is to purchase ready-made soil intended for growing tomatoes. It is convenient to plant seeds in peat pots containing a complex of useful substances.
The remaining seeds are wrapped in several layers of gauze and placed in a light pink solution of potassium permanganate. After half an hour, the gauze, together with the seeds, is washed with warm water, then left for 3 days in a plate. The fabric is constantly moistened with water.
The soil is moistened and poured into containers. The prepared seeds of the Tolstushka variety are planted with an interval of 2 cm and covered with a layer of black soil 1 cm thick. The containers are covered with glass or polyethylene, after which they are kept warm without access to light.
seedling conditions
When tomato sprouts appear, the containers are moved to a window or other lighted place. For half a day, seedlings should be illuminated by the sun or phytolamps. Lighting devices are placed at a height of 30 cm from the sprouts and are turned on with a short daylight.
Seedlings of tomatoes Fatty provide other conditions:
- temperature during the day 21-25°С, at night 16-18°С;
- watering with warm water;
- room ventilation.
For watering the Tolstushka variety, settled water is taken. It is more convenient to spray plants from a spray bottle. It is enough to apply moisture 1-2 times a week, when the soil begins to dry out.
When seedlings have 2 leaves, they are transplanted into larger containers. If tomato seeds were planted in peat tuki, then transplantation is not required. Before picking, the tomatoes are watered, after which they are carefully transferred to a new container along with a clod of earth. Use the same soil as when planting seed.
3 weeks before transfer to the site, the tomatoes are hardened. In a room with seedlings, a window is opened for several hours, but the tomatoes are protected from drafts. Then the containers are moved to a glazed balcony. Before planting, tomatoes should be left outdoors for a day.
Planting tomatoes
Tolstushka tomatoes are ready for transplanting to the site, having reached a height of 25 cm. They have a developed root system and 5-7 leaves. Landing is carried out in May, when the earth and air warm up.
A place for growing tomatoes is selected in the fall. Be sure to take into account the predecessors. Tomatoes are grown after carrots, beets, cereals, melons or legumes, onions, green manure. After any varieties of tomatoes, peppers and potatoes, planting is not performed, since common diseases and pests are characteristic of crops.
In the spring, loosen the soil and make planting holes. Fatty tomatoes are placed after 40 cm, rows – after 50 cm. The optimal seating pattern is a checkerboard pattern. So the tomatoes will receive maximum lighting, and it is much easier to care for them.
Fatty tomatoes are transferred along with a clod of earth. Soil is poured onto the roots, which is compacted. The last step is abundant watering of plants. For the next 10-14 days, the tomatoes do not disturb, do not apply water or fertilizer.
Variety care
Fat Tomatoes need constant care. Landings are watered and various types of fertilizers are applied.
According to its characteristics and description, the Tolstushka tomato variety belongs to undersized. The bush does not need shaping, which simplifies the care of the variety. Tomatoes are tied to a support. So that the brushes with fruits do not fall to the ground, a net is pulled between the tomatoes.
Watering plants
Fatty tomatoes are regularly watered. At different stages of development, tomatoes require a certain amount of moisture. Before use, water is poured into barrels, where it must be warmed and settled.
After planting and before flowering, 5 liters of water are added weekly under the root of tomatoes. In young plants, the root system is still poorly developed in order to extract moisture from the deep layers of the soil.
When buds and ovaries begin to form, watering the fat tomatoes is done more often. Every 3-4 days, 3 liters of water are added under the bushes. When fruiting, you need to reduce watering to 3 liters of water weekly. Excess moisture provokes cracking of tomato fruits.
Application of fertilizers
Top dressing contributes to the development and fruiting of Tolstushka tomatoes. After planting, the tomatoes are fertilized with a solution of bird droppings diluted with water 1:15. The fertilizer contains nitrogen, so in the future it is better to choose top dressing with other trace elements.
You can get a Tolstushka tomato treatment agent by dissolving superphosphate and potassium sulfate in 10 liters of water. Each substance is measured in 40 g.
To replace top dressing at the root helps processing tomatoes on a leaf. Then 10 g of mineral fertilizer is taken on a large bucket of water.
Tomatoes Tolstushka respond positively to organic top dressing. Wood ash is a universal fertilizer. It is added to the water 2 days before watering. The ash can be buried in the soil to a depth of 5-8 cm, and then water the plantings.
Protection against diseases
Tomato variety Tolstushka has an average resistance to pathogens. Plants rarely suffer from Fusarium and Verticellosis. In case of violation of the rules of agricultural technology, the spread of top rot of tomatoes is possible. When dark spots appear on the leaves and stems, the affected parts of the plants must be eliminated. Landings are treated with agents that contain copper.
To protect against diseases, they observe watering norms, regularly ventilate a greenhouse or greenhouse, and cut off excess tops. Every 2-3 weeks, preventive treatments with Fitosporin or other biological products are carried out.
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Conclusion
Tomatoes Tolstushka are compact and do not need pinching. The fruits are large and have a rich taste. Tomatoes are cared for by watering and fertilizing. Be sure to carry out preventive treatments to prevent the spread of diseases.
