The Skorospelka tomato variety was bred by Russian breeders. The culture is so named because it produces tasty fruits quite early. Delicious natural tomatoes are already ripening at 85. The plant grows well both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground.
Plant characteristics
The plant of this variety is low, determinate, with a lot of foliage; it requires pinching and tying to a support to obtain a good harvest. Cultivation in open ground is recommended, however, the plant grows well in greenhouse conditions. Due to its early ripeness, the tomato does not have high yield.A plant with simple inflorescences on which about 6-7 fruits are formed.
Description of fruits
The fruits ripen on day 85. That's why the variety got its name. When ripe, the fruit becomes bright red with a flat-round shape. The fruits are medium in size and grow up to 150 grams. For an early variety, the fruit is very tasty and fleshy with a high content of nutrients.
The fruits are universal and are perfect for both fresh use and canning. At the same time, they are not afraid of high temperatures, and do not burst during processing. This variety produces good and tasty tomato juice.
The fruits are characterized by good keeping quality and transportability. Gardeners often use this variety for commercial purposes.
Pros and cons of the variety
The advantage of the crop is the ability to bear fruit at low temperatures. But the tomato has a low yield. The plant has good immunity and resistance to various diseases. This can be achieved due to the early ripening of the fruit. Vegetables have time to ripen until late blight arrives. The disadvantage is the pinching and tying to the support.
How to sow and care
Seeds are sown for seedlings at the end of March. Before planting, it is advisable to treat the seeds with a weak solution of manganese. Seeds are not sown deep in the ground. After the seeds have hatched and the first adult leaves have appeared, they are picked. Thanks to this, the plant will become stronger and stronger.
You can plant seedlings in open ground after two months, but first you need to harden off the plants. This is done by taking the seedlings out into the open air for a couple of hours.
When planting in open ground, it is necessary to treat the soil with a manganese solution.This will help prevent all kinds of diseases. When planted per square meter, 6 plants can be planted. The plant has good immunity and does not require special care. Basic care consists of loosening the soil, regular watering and periodically feeding the plant. You can achieve a better harvest if you use drip irrigation.
Reviews
Marina, 45 years old
I saw the Skorospelka variety on the website. I liked the characteristics and description of the variety, as well as the reviews. Since after winter I wanted to quickly get natural tomatoes, I decided to order. I followed all the recommendations that were written on the packaging. The result was very pleasing. We ate delicious natural tomatoes all summer. In addition, I put most of it into conservation and am very pleased. All tomatoes are whole and beautiful. I recommend.
