Many summer residents dream of getting a large harvest of tomatoes from their plot, but in many regions of our country only greenhouse varieties can be grown. The most suitable species for growing in a greenhouse is the Blagovest tomato. Even novice gardeners can cultivate it, since this tomato variety is unpretentious in care.
Description
The characteristics and description of the Blagovest tomato variety will help beginners become more familiar with its features.
This variety is a hybrid that can only be grown in greenhouses. In some regions it is also planted in open ground, but in this case the yield is several times lower. If you grow a tomato in a greenhouse, you can harvest more than 5 kg of harvest from one bush per season.
Blagovest is an early-ripening type of tomato. They form the first fruits within 10-12 weeks after planting. It is because of this that the variety is popular among gardeners.
The fruits of the plant are quite large. The weight of each of them can reach 150-200 g, which is why Blagovest needs to be periodically tied up and pinched. Tomato fruits have thick, glossy skin that is colored bright red. Their taste is sweetish, sometimes there is a slight sourness. These tomatoes are great not only for eating raw, but also for canning.
Tomatoes do not have very high resistance to diseases, so you need to periodically monitor the condition of the bushes. The only diseases that Blagovest is not afraid of are tobacco mosaic and fusarium.
Planting seeds for seedlings
After familiarizing yourself with the features and description of the Blagovest tomato, you can begin planting seeds. It is recommended to do this at the end of February or early March.
Preparation of seed material
First you need to start processing the seeds. Before planting, they are soaked in a solution of Fitosporin-M for 30 minutes.
After this, they can be washed or kept for several hours in a special solution of a growth stimulator. If the seeds are brightly colored, then they do not need to be processed.
Soil preparation
The soil prepared before sowing promotes better germination of Blagovest tomatoes.Seedlings are grown in soil that contains equal parts of peat and sand. Also, seedlings grow well in soil made from one part humus and three parts peat.
Before planting, the soil must be disinfected in a microwave or oven, and a few weeks before planting it must be treated with EM-Baikal.
Planting process
Seeds can be sown in small boxes or boxes no more than 10 cm high. For sowing, it is better to use special peat tablets with a diameter of about 40 mm. To avoid picking seedlings, it is enough to put 2-4 seeds in each of them. Planting material does not need to be placed too deep underground. EnoughOsow them 2-5 mm deep. For better germination, the boxes are covered with film.
Planting seedlings in a greenhouse
Planting seedlings in a greenhouse is carried out one and a half months after seed germination.
Preparing seedlings
A few weeks before planting a tomato, you need to start hardening off the young bushes. To do this, boxes of Blagovest F1 tomatoes need to be taken out onto the street or balcony every day.
In the first days, the plant should be in the fresh air for only a few hours. The time spent outside should be increased by 2-3 hours every day.
Soil preparation
Blagovest loves rich soil and quickly absorbs all nutrients from it. The soil must be fertilized in advance with compost or humus.
One square meter will require about 7-10 kg of fertilizer. You can also add mineral fertilizers to the soil. Six months before planting, substances containing potassium or phosphorus are added to the soil.
The process of planting seedlings
To plant seedlings, small holes are made at a distance of at least 45 cm from each other.The interval between rows should be more than 50 cm. Seedlings should be planted at right angles. In this case, its stem should be immersed in the ground by a third. After this, the hole is filled with soil, compacted and watered. Pegs are installed near tall bushes, which will eventually be needed for gartering.
Tomato care
In order for Blagovest to bring a rich harvest, it must be properly cared for.
Watering
Tomatoes need to be watered regularly to prevent the soil from drying out. It is recommended to spend at least one liter of water on each bush. The plant must be watered after adding dry fertilizers to the soil and during the flowering of the second and first clusters.
It is recommended to use drip irrigation to prevent sudden changes in air humidity, which can harm the bushes.
Garter
When the plant has grown and the formation of the bush has completed, you need to start staking it. Tomatoes can be tied to trellises or stakes. The distance between them and the bush should be more than 10 cm.
Top dressing
It is necessary to apply the first fertilizing a week after planting the seedlings. For this, a special mixture is used, prepared from 10 liters of mullein and 25 g of superphosphate. This solution is enough to feed ten bushes.
The second fertilizing is applied after a week and a half: 20 g of potassium salt, 15 g of nitrate and 20 g of superphosphate are added to the soil.
Conclusion
Blagovest is one of the best greenhouse tomato varieties, which has good yield indicators. Both experienced gardeners and beginners can cope with its cultivation. Before you start breeding this variety, you need to familiarize yourself with the description of Blagovest tomatoes and the features of their planting.
