The Atlantis tomato is a worthy representative of tall tomato varieties. The fruits of this species are famous for their outstanding size and pleasant taste.
Description
Early ripening semi-determinate variety. Plant height is 1.8–2 m. In greenhouse conditions, the bushes grow large. Due to this growth, it is recommended to tie up and shoot tomatoes. It is best to form a plant with 2 or 3 stems.
From 4 to 7 fruits are tied on one brush. Tomatoes are round and flattened. The skin is smooth and shiny. The flesh is both dense and tender. When technically ripe they are pale green, and when ripe they are bright red. Fruit weight 300–400 g.With good care, tomatoes grow up to 600 g. The tomatoes are tasty with a pronounced tomato smell.
The variety is suitable for growing in garden beds and greenhouses. The fruits are recommended for fresh consumption and the preparation of tomato juices and pastes.
Features of cultivation and care
The first stage of plant cultivation is sowing. Seeds are embedded in the soil 55–60 days before planting in the ground. The most favorable conditions for the appearance of sprouts are +23–+25 ⁰С. To prevent the seedlings from stretching out, the room temperature is reduced to +18–+20 ⁰С. Mandatory care procedures:
- Watering. Vegetable crops do not require a lot of moisture. In order for the Atlantis variety plants to develop normally, water is added once a week. The main rule for healthy tomatoes is that it is better to underwater than overwater. High humidity coupled with low temperature is a catalyst for fungal diseases. Therefore, it is better that watering is rare and plentiful. It is not recommended to water tomatoes every day.
- Dive. If the tomatoes were initially sown in one container, it is most likely that the distance between the sprouts is not enough for normal growth. In this case, when the seedlings produce 2-3 leaves, they are transplanted into separate pots. Tomatoes are planted in the garden after 5–6 leaves have formed. As a result of double transplantation, the root system grows greatly and the plants receive more nutrients, which has a beneficial effect on their productivity.
- Garter. Based on the characteristics provided by the manufacturer, Atlantis tomatoes need support. To do this, pegs made of metal or wood are driven in at a distance of 10 cm from the plants that have taken root in a permanent place. In large beds, trellises are used.
- Feeding.To provide tomatoes with adequate nutrition, organic and mineral fertilizers are applied. During the period of active growth, the composition of purchased mixtures should include a sufficient amount of nitrogen. For the development of fruits during the fruiting period, bushes need potassium and phosphorus.
Only if all the specified recommendations are followed, the description will be 100% consistent with the result obtained.
Reviews
Gardeners who have at least once grown a large-fruited variety with an unusual name assure that the bushes and fruits fully correspond to the declared characteristics. According to most gardeners, these tomatoes have no drawbacks. The main feature of the Atlantis variety, like all tall tomatoes, is the need for garter.
Have you grown a “mystery” variety? How did the plants perform? Please leave reviews so that vegetable growers can weigh all the pros and cons and make the right choice.
