The Lethal Force tomato is designed for growing without shelter. A crop with high yield and decent taste of fruits. Caring for plants in open ground is standard.
Varietal qualities
The bushes are determinate, standard, growth ends at around 0.7–1 m. The stems are strong, well pubescent. Removal of stepsons is required before the first flower cluster. In terms of ripening time, it belongs to the early ripening group; from the emergence of seedlings to technical ripeness, 100–110 days pass.
Main characteristics of the fruit:
- The color of ripe tomatoes is bright red;
- round, smooth shape;
- the pulp is sugary to break, the taste is sweet with a slight tomato sourness;
- not prone to cracking, resistant to external damage;
- They fit well and can withstand transportation without problems.
The ovaries of the variety are capable of developing under temperature fluctuations and unfavorable conditions. They don't crumble in the heat. Growing is rational in regions with short and cool summers. The plant is responsive to good care and feeding. Fruit weight up to 200 g. Productivity from one bush is about 5 kg. Tomatoes are suitable for use in any form.
Shows resistance to fusarium and late blight. Tomatoes on the bushes ripen at the same time - a feature that is confirmed by many reviews.
Seedlings are moved to open ground at the age of 50–60 days. For 1 sq. m area, 3–4 bushes are allowed. The distance between rows is 1 m, between plants 40–50 cm.
Fertilizers for tomatoes
The root system of the standard variety Lethal force occupies the upper layers of the soil, so the plant absorbs all fertilizing well. The first application of fertilizers is planned 10 days after planting young plants. Subsequent activities are carried out every two to three weeks.
The lack of certain microelements can be easily determined by the appearance of plants:
- Spots on leaves, stunted growth, curling of tops - phosphorus.
- Premature flowering, low yield, yellowing of the lower leaves - nitrogen.
- Active pinching, thinning shoots, rusty spot – potassium.
Complex mineral fertilizers are applied to the areas around the bushes. The following organic fertilizers for tomatoes are used: diluted mullein, chicken manure, and rotted compost.
To prevent powdery mildew, lethal force tomato bushes are treated with Bordeaux mixture.
Recommendations from the manufacturer
Producer of the Lethal Force variety is Siberian Garden. The seeds have good germination, the optimal germination temperature is +23…+25 °C. To stimulate growth and prevent diseases, the material is treated with preparations such as Fitosporin and Zircon. The products have a bacteriological and fungicidal effect on seeds.
Basic description of the tomato Killing power characterizes the variety as unpretentious in care. Compact plants do not require pinching or tying to trellises. To increase the number of fruits, remove all stems and leaves down to the lower flowering cluster. This is done gradually, starting when the bush gains a height of 20 cm. It is also advisable to get rid of the smallest fruits.
Beginner gardeners can grow tomatoes of the Lethal force variety. This crop is recommended for the Siberian climate.
