In 2007, a new tomato variety was developed in Russia. It was the “Scarlet Candles” tomato with an unusual oblong shape. This variety will please any gardener, because its fruit set is 100%. The tomatoes themselves are so versatile that they are suitable for eating fresh, for snacks, and housewives will enjoy canning them, because tomatoes are conveniently placed in jars and combined with other vegetables. This assortment looks very beautiful and impressive. To learn everything about Scarlet Candle tomatoes, we offer a description of the variety.
Characteristic:
- mid-season;
- elongated fruits with a pointed end;
- tall, indeterminate;
- productive;
- rich pink fruits;
This variety gives high yield and fruit set. It is resistant to diseases such as late blight and root rot, but gardeners should treat plants for preventive purposes. The bush grows more than one and a half meters, so it needs support, which is better to take care of in advance. The description of the “Scarlet Candles” tomato includes only positive characteristics, since the only negative is that this variety requires shaping. What are the features of growing these tomatoes?
Features of cultivation
“Scarlet Candles” tomatoes are recommended for greenhouses, but for regions with warm climates, planting in open ground is possible, although in this case there is a possibility of a reduced yield. 60 days before planting it is necessary to sow the seeds. To grow good seedlings, it is better to prepare a special soil, which will contain humus and turf soil. It would be a good idea to add fertilizers such as superphosphate or potassium. After sowing, cover with film.
It is worth noting that only warm water is suitable for irrigation.
The tomato variety is light-loving, so after sprouting, you need to expose them to the light and open them. It is better to apply complex mineral fertilizer before planting in the ground. These tomatoes are planted no more than four bushes per square meter. Stepchildren grow parallel to the stem. The bush is tall, it is formed into 2 or 3 stems. It is better to remove side shoots in a timely manner.
The bush can be forcibly stopped at the growth point.
Pest Control
Several methods can be used to control pests.One of them is weeding the soil and mulching it with straw. It is better to collect any beetles and slugs by hand, without the use of drugs. In general, after flowering it is recommended to use only non-toxic products or an aqueous solution of ammonia.
“Scarlet Candles” tomatoes are very easy to care for and are rich in sugar and nutrients, making them recommended for dietary and baby food. We have collected reviews for you from gardeners about these wonderful tomatoes.
“Last year I planted this variety of tomatoes for the first time. I was a little late with pinching, but this did not affect the yield. Fruited until late autumn. I was pleased with both the shape and the taste. Elastic and meaty. Next year I will definitely plant it” (Arina, Krasnodar region)
“I’ve been wanting these tomatoes for canning for a long time. I used to use the “Lady Fingers” variety, but it was already boring, “Scarlet Candles” became an excellent replacement for it. PI planted a lot, I didn’t expect such a good harvest! The tomatoes are very tasty!” (Sofia, Ural)
“Last year I planted “candles” in the greenhouse. Requires garter and feeding. They started well, quickly began to gain power and grow. Since I didn’t go into the greenhouse often, I had to tinker with them, but we made a lot of twists this year” (Vladimir, Minsk)
“This year I discovered the Scarlet Candles variety. I planted only two bushes and at first I thought it was in vain. For a long time they were frail and did not grow well, but in July they gained strength and bloomed. It’s October now, and we still have fresh, delicious tomatoes on the table. Everything in the greenhouse has already been removed, they are the only handsome ones standing and delighting with the harvest. The fruits are fleshy, sweet and quite large. What was especially surprising was that it was the only one (variety) that did not suffer from late blight. I will plant more!” (Natalia, Vladimir region)
“I’ve been growing this variety for several years solely for its shape. They fit in any jar, and I absolutely love canned food. I combine it with cucumbers and bell peppers, sometimes I make assorted sliced vegetables” (Larisa, Smolensk)
“I’ve been working on tomatoes for many years; there are more than 20 varieties in my greenhouse, including Scarlet Candles.” I love them very much for their shape and unpretentiousness. They never get sick. It is convenient to harvest because the fruits are formed in clusters. It always bears fruit until late autumn. I recommend everyone to try growing this tomato” (Lyudmila, Voronezh)
Small summary
This variety of tomatoes has appealed to many amateur gardeners due to its productivity and pleasant, refined taste, as well as its stable transmission of various diseases. All these features make this variety a truly wonderful gift for every amateur gardener.
