Description of tomatoes Sir Elian speaks of the variety as an ideal option for commercial breeding. Tomatoes are distinguished by high and consistent yields throughout the season. The fruits are characterized by an attractive appearance and long shelf life.
General characteristics of the variety
Sir Elian is a generative indeterminate tomato variety. The bushes are massive and tall. The average plant height reaches 1.6-1.8 meters.
The root system is powerful and branched. The volume of foliage is average. Plants require pinching. Usually Sir Elian is grown in 2 stems. Plants require staking or the use of trellises and supports.
Technical maturity of the fruits occurs 55-60 days after the plants are transferred to the ground. Reproduction rate is high and friendly. The variety belongs to the carpal type. From 7 to 9 fruits are formed on one brush. The weight of one tomato reaches 150 grams. The shape is elongated, oval. The length of the fruit is about 10 centimeters, the diameter is 5 centimeters. In appearance, tomatoes resemble a large plum. The fruits are one size.
The tomato skin is thick and glossy. At the stage of technical maturity it has a beautiful red color. The pulp is dense. Tomatoes have a pleasant sweet and sour taste.
Considering the characteristics of the variety, tomatoes are used for preservation. Good taste and attractive appearance made Sir Elian attractive from a commercial point of view. Tomatoes are actively used for sale.
Advantages and disadvantages
Sir Elian tomatoes are widely used in horticulture due to their positive qualities. They are actively grown for commercial use.
The advantages of the variety include:
- thick peel;
- good keeping quality and transportability of fruits;
- high-quality presentation;
- excellent taste;
- high degree of tying;
- productivity;
- rot resistance;
- uniform ripening of fruits of the same size and shape.
Among the disadvantages, experts highlight sensitivity to temperature changes.
Plants do not tolerate temperature increases in greenhouses up to 32 degrees or more. Heat helps sterilize plant pollen. A sharp drop in temperature of up to 10 degrees also negatively affects reproductive function.
Features of agricultural technology
Tomato Sir Elian is suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses.It is used for cultivation in industrial facilities. The use of the variety for commercial purposes is due to its high-quality presentation and good shelf life.
The variety is propagated using the seedling method. Depending on the region and the period of planting in the ground, seedlings are sown in mid-winter or early spring. The presence of preliminary factory treatment of seeds does not require their preliminary soaking in a solution of manganese or other antiseptic compounds. Seedlings allow propagation without picking.
Seedlings are planted in the ground 60 days after the first shoots appear. To obtain a high-quality and abundant harvest, it is necessary to follow a number of rules.
- Temperature conditions. Plants produce good yields at stable temperatures. An increase to above 30 degrees or a decrease to 10-14 degrees leads to sterilization of pollen and a decrease in harvest volume. For this reason, well-lit but ventilated areas are chosen for plants. In greenhouses, constant ventilation is provided during the summer. The temperature is maintained in the range from 22 to 26 degrees.
- Watering. Plants are moisture-loving. Watering is carried out daily or every other day as the top layer of soil dries. Water is applied directly under the root of the plant. In greenhouses, it is necessary to regulate the humidity level. The optimal figure is 70%. If there is insufficient moisture, the stigma of the pistil loses its adhesive force; high humidity (above 85%) contributes to pollen clumping and poor pollination of inflorescences.
- Feeding. Plants are regularly fed with complex organic fertilizers. They are applied several times per season with an interval of 20-30 days.At the stage of ovary formation, tomatoes are fed with fertilizers containing boron. Its deficiency in the soil can lead to the formation of flowers of poor quality. Excess nitrogen also negatively affects the quality of the ovary.
- Stepsonning. The plants are large in size and have powerful stems. For this reason, breeding is usually carried out into two main trunks. The remaining side shoots are removed.
- Garter. Sir Elian is grown vertically. The variety requires a trellis or support.
- Pest control. The tomato variety Sir Elian f1 is resistant to rot and other diseases. It is especially good at resisting tomato mosaic virus, blight virus, Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt. To prevent the development of diseases, bushes are regularly inspected and affected leaves or plants are removed. During the season, 1 or 2 treatments with complex preparations are carried out.
- Harvesting. The harvest is harvested as piece fruits or whole clusters. The fruits ripen together. The first harvest ripens 60 days after planting in the ground.
High reproductive qualities, good transportability and excellent taste make the Sir Elian variety a favorite among many gardeners.
