Tomatoes have long been a sought-after plant in gardeners' garden beds. Sprint tomatoes are popular among Russian vegetable growers due to their taste and resistance to many diseases.
Variety information
The Sprint Timer tomato variety is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. General characteristics of the plant:
- Mid-season, the berries begin to ripen 120 days after planting the seeds;
- Indeterminate;
- Tall, the bush reaches 2 meters;
- Large-fruited;
- Resistance to most nightshade diseases;
- Medium foliage;
- The leaves are light green;
- High yield, up to 16 kilograms of berries per square meter of planting;
- Resistance to temperature changes;
- Not prone to cracking;
- Good keeping quality;
- Possibility of transportation over long distances, without loss of presentation.
Tomato is successfully cultivated in the southern regions of Russia and in areas of the temperate climate zone. Technical data and appearance of the fruit:
- Heart-shaped;
- Large size, the weight of one tomato reaches 1 kilogram;
- Fleshy;
- Minimum number of seeds;
- Bright red color;
- Sweet taste;
- Juicy;
- Ribbed;
- Dense;
- Fragrant.
Consumer reviews indicate the good taste of the giant tomato. The ripe berry is suitable for fresh consumption and an ingredient for vegetable salads. Tomato variety Sprint Timer is not used for pickling or canning. The fruits can be processed into tomato products. Tomato juice, ketchup, puree and paste are obtained from the berries.
Recommendations for agricultural technology
For the Sprint Timer tomato variety, like most of its relatives, the seedling planting method is preferred. Healthy seedlings are the key to producing large fruits. At the end of winter, preparatory work begins. Rules for preparing seedlings:
- Prepare containers with universal soil for tomatoes;
- Maintain temperature plus 22-25 degrees;
- Seed planting depth is 1.5-2 centimeters;
- Moisten the soil after planting, use a spray bottle;
- Provide the sprouts with daily light for at least 12 hours;
- Regular watering;
- Harden off before planting.
IMPORTANT! After the first leaves appear, it is recommended to pick.
Planting of seedlings is carried out in the month of May.The plant shows the best yield at a low planting density; more than 4 tomatoes should not be placed on one meter of land. When planting, you should follow a 50 x 40 cm pattern. Plant care includes:
- Watering;
- Loosening and weeding of the soil;
- Feeding with complex mineral fertilizer, up to 6 times per season;
- Tying with synthetic material and installing supports.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day! This summer I discovered the Sprint Timer variety. The plant turned out to be unpretentious. Loves abundant watering and feeding. When growing in a greenhouse, be sure to ventilate the room well. The berries, subject to agricultural technology, are very large. I managed to grow berries weighing 700 grams. Very tasty and juicy. I recommend!
Katerina Vasilyeva, 45 years old.
Good day to all! For lovers of large-fruited tomatoes, I advise you to try the Sprint Timer variety. The plant tolerates temperature changes well, is unpretentious and resistant to many diseases. The fruits are fleshy and sweet, weighing up to 1 kilogram.
Natalya Polikarpova, 56 years old.
