The Fidelio tomato is one of the new varieties bred by Russian breeders. The variety was obtained through breeding and long-term harvesting of fruits and adaptation of tomatoes brought from Cuba to northern conditions. Fidelio belongs to the mid-season and medium-growing varieties. The tomato annually pleases its owner with a good harvest, and does not require special care.
Plant characteristics
Fidelio has a good immune system. It can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground. The bush is quite powerful and vigorous. But with its immunity, the seedling can be exposed to external factors, such as pests.Therefore, to protect the bush from parasites, it is recommended to treat the leaves and root zone with a special protective solution.
Gardeners call it “kalancha,” but given its size, the tomato produces a good harvest. In order for the bush to show its full strength, it must be pinched and tied up. Typically, gardeners leave two stems so that the tomato performs well and distributes its energy evenly. This is the only minus of the plant. The leaves are medium in size and dark green in color. The fruits ripen on day 111, so this crop is classified as a medium-ripening tomato.
Description of the fruit
The fruit of this tomato is quite large. On average, its weight is 300-400 grams. The tomato is juicy and meaty. The color of the vegetable is quite attractive - moiré pink. Perfect for preparing fresh salads, tomato juice and various sauces. It is not recommended to use vegetables for canning, since this type of tomato is quite large and, therefore, may crack and lose its appearance during heat treatment.
Perhaps the tomato will change its shape and will not become so beautiful, but the taste will remain excellent. Fidelio has different fruit shapes. Usually, flat-rounded fruits are formed on the lower clusters, and heart-shaped ones on the higher clusters. Therefore, vegetables can be considered original. They have an unsurpassed taste and aroma. The fruits have few seeds.
Pros and cons of the variety
The Fidelio tomato is a wonderful example, having good immunity and delighting its owner with a rich harvest every year. The tomato rarely gets sick and does not require special care. It has fairly large fruits that have wonderful taste characteristics.
The disadvantages of the culture include its garter, since the tomato is quite tall and can be one and a half meters high. And in order for the bush not to waste extra energy on producing leaves, it is necessary to carry out pinching. Tomato is a hybrid, so you need to buy seeds to plant the plant next year. Obtaining seeds yourself is a difficult task.
How is sowing done?
Seeds are sown 60 days before planting in the ground. Before planting seeds, they must be treated with a weak solution of manganese. It is also necessary to prepare special soil enriched with minerals and vitamins to nourish future plants. The seeds must be planted to a depth of 2 cm, then cover the box with film and place in a warm, sunny place. It is worth picking a seedling when it has two or three leaves.
The plant must be hardened 10 days before planting. To do this, tomatoes are taken outside. Planting must be done in mid-June, when possible frosts are already behind us. To protect the plant from possible diseases, it is recommended to treat the soil with a weak solution of manganese.
The main requirements for plant care are regular watering, fertilizing and loosening the soil. This crop is quite tall, so it requires staking and pinching. The bushes grow quite large, therefore, in order for the tomato to feel comfortable, not to disappear and to produce a good harvest per square meter, it is recommended to plant three seedlings. The variety is very productive and, if properly processed, can give the gardener up to 6 kg of tomatoes.
Conclusion
Thus, Fidelio is a young variety that has managed to gain popularity among gardeners, is loved by them and has gained a large number of reviews.
