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Tomato Pervoklaschka is an early variety that produces large fruits. It is grown in open areas, in greenhouses and greenhouses. Variety Pervoklaska belongs to the salad, but is also used for canning in pieces.
Variety description
Characteristics of the tomato Pervoklasska:
- determinant type;
- early maturation;
- 92-108 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to the harvesting of fruits;
- height up to 1 m;
- average number of leaves.
Features of the fruits of the Pervoklasska variety:
- flat-round shape;
- average pulp density;
- bright pink color in the ripening stage;
- weight 150-200 g;
- sweet taste due to the high content of sugar and lycopene.
Up to 6 kg of fruits are removed from one bush. Tomatoes of the Pervoklasska variety are suitable for fresh consumption and processing. Fruits canned in pieces, used to obtain juices and purees.
After harvesting, green fruits are kept at home. Then ripening occurs at room temperature. Fruits are suitable for long-term storage and transportation.
Getting the seedlings
For the cultivation of tomatoes Pervoklasska, seeds are planted at home. After germination, tomatoes provide the necessary humidity, temperature and light. If necessary, the seedlings are stepchildren, and the plants are hardened before planting.
Preparatory stage
Landing work is carried out in February or March. The soil for tomatoes is prepared in the fall by mixing an equal amount of fertile soil and humus. For disinfection, the soil mixture is calcined for 20 minutes in the oven or watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
It is convenient to plant tomatoes in peat tablets. Then the First Grader tomatoes are grown without a pick.
To increase the germination of tomato seeds, soaking them in warm water helps. Planting material is wrapped in a damp cloth and left for 2 days. If the seeds are granular, no treatment is required. The nutrient shell contains a complex of substances necessary for the development of seedlings.
Be sure to water the plantings. The containers are cleaned in a dark place, where they are provided with a temperature of 24-26 ° C. In warm weather, tomato seeds germinate faster. Sprouts appear after 4-10 days depending on the ambient temperature.
Care of seedlings
Tomato seedlings Pervoklasska successfully develops under a number of conditions:
- temperature during the day from 20 to 26 ° C, at night from 16 to 18 ° C;
- the introduction of moisture as the soil dries up;
- airing the room;
- scattered light for 14 hours.
Seedlings are watered with warm settled water. When the soil begins to dry out, it is sprayed with a spray bottle.
With a short light day, additional lighting is equipped. Phytolamps or fluorescent lighting fixtures are installed at a height of 20 cm from the tomatoes.
When 2 leaves appear, seedlings of tomatoes First-grader dive. Each plant is planted in a separate container with a volume of 0,5 liters. The soil is used in the same composition as when planting seeds.
3-4 weeks before the transfer of First-grader tomatoes to a permanent place, they are hardened in the fresh air. Containers are transferred to a balcony or loggia. Tomatoes are left in direct sunlight for 2-3 hours. Gradually, this period of time is increased so that the plants get used to natural conditions.
When Pervoklasska tomatoes reach 30 cm, they are transferred to a greenhouse or to an open area. These tomatoes have about 6 full leaves and a powerful root system.
Landing in the ground
For the planting of tomatoes Pervoklasska, beds are prepared, on which root crops, cucumbers, cabbage, legumes, onions, garlic, green manure grew a year earlier.
Re-planting tomatoes is possible after 3 years. After potatoes, peppers and eggplants, it is not recommended to plant tomatoes, since the crops have similar diseases.
In the spring, the soil is loosened and planting holes are prepared. First-grader tomatoes are placed in increments of 40 cm, 50 cm are left between rows. It is convenient to place tomatoes in a checkerboard pattern in a greenhouse or greenhouse. Plants will receive full coverage, and caring for them will be greatly simplified.
Plants are transferred with an earthen clod, which is placed in the hole. After planting, the soil is compacted, and the tomatoes are watered abundantly. The next 7-10 days, Pervoklasska tomatoes adapt to new conditions. During this period, it is better to refuse watering and fertilizing.
Care of tomatoes
According to reviews and photos, the Pervoklasska tomato brings a high yield with constant care. Landings are watered, fed with organic matter and minerals. To avoid thickening, pinch extra stepchildren.
Watering plants
For irrigation take settled warm water. The procedure is performed in the morning or in the evening, when there is no direct solar exposure. Then the greenhouse is ventilated, and the soil is loosened to improve moisture absorption.
The intensity of watering depends on the stage of development of tomatoes First grader:
- before flowering – every week with 4 liters of water per bush;
- during the flowering period – every 3 days using 2 liters of water;
- when fruiting – weekly with 3 liters of water.
At high humidity, fungal diseases develop, the growth of Pervoklasska tomatoes slows down. During the fruiting period, excess moisture leads to cracking of tomatoes. Twisted and yellowed leaves of plants testify to the lack of moisture.
Feeding
During the season, tomatoes are fed 3-4 times. For the first treatment, a 10-liter bucket of water and 0,5 liters of mullein are used. Under the bush contribute 1 liter of the resulting solution.
After 3 weeks, tomatoes of the Pervoklasska variety are fertilized with minerals. The solution is obtained by combining 160 g of superphosphate, 40 g of potassium nitrate and 10 liters of water. Phosphorus and potassium strengthen the root system and improve the taste of fruits. Fertilizer is applied twice: during the formation of the ovaries and during the fruiting period.
Instead of root top dressing, it is allowed to spray Pervoklasska tomatoes. Then the concentration of substances is reduced. For 10 liters of water, 10 g of phosphorus and 15 g of potash fertilizer are enough.
Shrub formation
Bushes of the Pervoklasska variety are formed into 3 stems and tied to a support. The stepchildren appearing from the leaf sinus are eliminated manually. Shoot development is monitored weekly.
First-grader tomatoes are tied to a support so that the stem is formed without deformation. As a support, choose a wooden or metal bar.
Protection against diseases
According to its characteristics, the Pervoklasska tomato has an average resistance to diseases. Observance of agricultural technology, ventilation of the greenhouse and greenhouse, rationing of irrigation, elimination of stepchildren helps to avoid the development of diseases.
To prevent the planting of tomatoes, First Grader is treated with fungicides. When signs of disease appear, the affected parts of the plants are removed, and the remaining tomatoes are sprayed with copper oxychloride or Bordeaux mixture. All treatments are stopped 3 weeks before harvest.
Reviews of gardeners
Conclusion
First-grader tomatoes are valued for their early ripening and good taste. Large fruits have a universal application. The variety needs regular watering and fertilizing. The bushes must be stepson and tied up. To prevent diseases, tomatoes are sprayed with fungicides.
