For those who are still unfamiliar with the variety for film greenhouses and open ground, the Elena tomato is presented on the market. It has been grown in Russia since 2000 and has left behind positive reviews.
Features of the variety
This f1 hybrid is grown throughout the territory, but the variety has received a higher yield in open areas in the southern regions. In more northern climates, it is advisable to grow Elena tomatoes in greenhouses.
The variety is resistant to diseases such as black spot, fusarium and tobacco mosaic virus.
The versatility in the use of fruits is another positive feature of this variety. They are used to prepare tomato pastes, sauces, juices and much more.
What are Elena bushes and tomatoes?
Elena tomatoes are determinate, of average height - up to 130 centimeters, early ripening harvest - on average, 90 days pass from sowing the seeds to the ripening of the first tomatoes. When grown, the bush forms two branches. Requires pinching and breaking off leaves. If tomatoes grow in a greenhouse, they need to be tied up. In open ground, it is also advisable to tie the bushes to a support to prevent branches from breaking under the weight of tomatoes. The culture easily tolerates temperature changes and grows equally well in different weather conditions.
Tomatoes Elena f1 according to the description are large, they ripen together, the average weight of one fruit is 150 grams. The shape is round, the stalk has a slight ridge. All vegetables are almost the same size, so entrepreneurs use this variety for large-scale cultivation. When ripe, the fruit has a bright red color. There is no green spot.
The taste is excellent - sweet when grown in a greenhouse and sour outdoors. Has a pronounced tomato aroma. Contains 4% dry matter. Tomatoes are easily transported without losing commercial quality, and ripen quickly when unripe fruits are collected.
The characteristics and description are such that up to 4 kilograms of ripe tomatoes can be harvested from one bush with proper care.
Agricultural technology of the Elena variety
To obtain a quick and high-quality harvest when growing, gardeners adhere to the following growing rules:
- Seeds are planted for seedlings in March.To do this, select fertile soil mixed with humus, sow the seeds and cover with film for germination. After the seeds have sprouted, the film is removed and the seedlings are grown until two permanent leaves are obtained, while they are fed once with organic fertilizer.
- In April, after receiving two leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate containers and continue to be grown until May-June. At this time, the soil is once again fed with mineral fertilizer. Superphosphate or urea will do.
- When the air temperature outside during the day is within 22 degrees, and at night 16–18, the plants are transplanted into open ground. In this case, the planting pattern is chosen to be 30–40 centimeters. 4–5 plants fit on one square meter. Tomatoes Elena f1 are planted in fertilized and warmed soil.
Caring for plants during growth
During growth, a bush should be formed into one or two stems. The fewer lashes, the faster the harvest. By the time the first ovaries form, the bush is tied to a support. What else needs to be done when growing tomatoes:
- Water plants.
- Pick off shoots and leaves.
- Loosen the soil under the bushes.
- Weed beds with plants.
- Inspect bushes for diseases.
- Carry out fertilizing.
- If necessary, carry out disinfection.
- Pick the first ripe fruits in a timely manner.
When simple conditions are met, gardeners get an excellent harvest in the open ground and in greenhouses. They leave only positive reviews about the variety, thanks to which you can make a choice in favor of this excellent tomato.
