While preparing for the new season, most vegetable growers begin to think about what kind of tomatoes they will grow. Early harvest lovers choose the Andromeda tomato. This variety is considered relatively young, as it appeared at the end of the last century. There are several subspecies of this variety that can be grown on your site.
Characteristic
The characteristics and description of the Andromeda tomato variety will help novice vegetable growers study in more detail its characteristic features and differences from other tomatoes.
Andromeda f1 is a pretty good hybrid that copes with many diseases without any problems. The tomato variety also belongs to the cold-resistant tomatoes, as evidenced by numerous reviews from those who planted it. However, this does not mean that the bushes will grow outside in frosty weather. The optimal temperature for growing is 20-26 degrees Celsius.
This variety is not suitable for obtaining seeds for the next vegetable season. The fact is that it is impossible to obtain seeds from ripened fruits that could be planted next year for harvest.
This determinate tomato characterized by limited growth, which ends almost immediately after the formation of the flower raceme. Andromeda tomatoes have medium-sized bushes that grow up to 80 centimeters outdoors. When growing seedlings in a greenhouse, their height can increase by 35 centimeters.
During growth, simple inflorescences appear on the bushes. They begin to form above the sixth or fifth leaf. All other inflorescences appear every two leaves.
Andromeda has a pretty good yield. The first tomatoes begin to ripen three and a half months after being planted in the ground. The fruits are quite smooth and large. After full ripening, the weight of each tomato is 150-170 grams. The color of tomatoes depends on the variety. Most often they have a red color, but the Golden Andromeda tomato is distinguished by its yellow fruits. Also, the fruits of this type of tomato are larger than those of other Andromeda varieties. The average weight of a tomato is about 300-350 grams.
Vegetables contain a lot of dietary fiber, vitamin B and lycoline.This variety of tomato is recommended for people who have problems with the intestines and blood vessels.
Planting seedlings
Growing Andromeda begins with planting seeds to produce young seedlings.
Seed preparation
First, the planting material is disinfected. During this procedure, you can use a special mixture of boric acid and vitriol. There are also other ways in which seeds can be disinfected. To do this, you can soak them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. The seeds should be soaked in it for thirty minutes, after which they are washed and dried.
Soil preparation
It is recommended to plant the Pink Andromeda tomato in pre-heated soil. Its temperature should be at least 15 degrees Celsius. You don't have to wait for warm weather for the earth to warm up. You can raise its temperature yourself. To do this, just pour hot, boiled water over it several times. In this way, you can not only warm the soil well, but also disinfect it.
Also, during cultivation, you can install a floor fan, which will warm the air and prevent the soil from cooling down.
Disembarkation
Seeds are planted in pre-prepared containers. Most often, low boxes or peat pots are used for this. The second option is even better, since you can plant the plant together with the same pots.
Several tomato seeds are placed in each pot at a distance of 5-10 mm. The planting depth should not be too deep. It will be enough to deepen the seeds a few millimeters under the soil. After planting, containers with tomatoes are placed in a warm and well-lit place.
Planting seedlings
Tomato seedlings should be germinated indoors until they grow to 30 cm. It is recommended to monitor the temperature while growing seedlings. In the first month after planting, it should constantly remain at 25 degrees. After this, it needs to be gradually reduced so that the seedlings get used to temperature changes.
Soil for seedlings
For tomatoes, soil that contains a lot of organic matter is best. However, not all soils can boast of this, so you have to fertilize them in advance. When fertilizing, one kilogram of compost or humus should be added to the soil.
Also, do not forget about mineral fertilizers that young bushes need. A few months before planting, you should add 20 grams of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers.
Planting seedlings
Planting begins with the creation of small holes, the depth of which should not exceed 10 cm. All holes are arranged in several rows at a distance of 40 cm. They can be planted less often so that the bushes are not shaded by each other.
One seedling is placed in each hole. After all the plants have been placed in the ground, they should be sprinkled with soil and watered with warm water. Since Andromeda is a medium-growing variety, it is recommended to install garter pegs near each bush.
Conclusion
The Andromeda tomato is an early ripening variety that has a fairly high yield. Growing these tomatoes is very easy. To do this, just look at the description of Andromeda tomatoes and how they are grown.
