Central and South America are considered the homeland of tomatoes. The Siberian liana was grown by the ancient Indians; the plant was called “cytotomate”. In Europe, the word “tomato” was used to designate the plant in 1572; in Italy, a little earlier - in 1554, the tomato was first called “pomodoro” (golden apple), and from there came the name of the tomato - tomatoes. At first in Siberia they were considered inedible, even poisonous, and were grown in gardens as an ornamental, and less often, as a medicinal plant. Only at the end of the 17th century did vine-shaped tomatoes begin to be cultivated as an agricultural crop. Since then, many different varieties have been developed to suit every taste; they have taken their rightful place in gardening and are widespread everywhere.
Growing season
The ripening time of tomatoes varies. Today they are divided into ultra-early (fruits ripen 65-75 days after planting), early (ripen after 75-90 days), mid-late - the slowest (begin to bear fruit after 90-100 days). Based on the growing season, the type of bush, and the height of the plant itself, tomatoes are classified for cultivation in open ground or in a greenhouse. For open ground, small, more compact, early-ripening varieties of tomatoes are more suitable; in greenhouses, tall varieties of medium and medium-late growing season are preferred.
Liana-like
Liana-like varieties - mostly all indeterminate, tall. They are more productive than low-growing ones; from a bush you can get from 10 to 30 kg, sometimes more. Tomatoes African liana with high taste quality. Since the ripening period is longer, fresh fruits can be collected before late autumn frosts (if grown in a greenhouse). Tall, vine-like varieties are highly resistant to diseases.
Characteristics and description
The variety "African Pink Liana" was bred in Louisville, Kentucky, from there it moved to Ohio, and from there it spread further. Officially, this variety is called African Vining. This is a tall, indeterminate, mid-season tomato. It is better to grow it in greenhouses. Like most tomatoes with heart-shaped fruits, the bush is thin, up to two m high. The bushes are weakly leafy, the leaves are ordinary, thin, slightly drooping.
The fruits of the “Bull's Heart” variety weigh up to 350 g, are very fleshy, with granular pulp, and have few seeds. The best formation is 1-3 stems. Average yield.
a brief description of
- tall (2 m);
- mid-season;
- indeterminate, form into 3-4 stems;
- rich pink fruits;
- the pulp is dense, granular, sweet;
- for salads, juices;
- growing in greenhouses.
Description of fruits
Heart-shaped Red vine in the ripe stage of rich pink color. Weight - 150-350 g, fleshy, dense, almost no seeds or juice. The pulp is grainy. The taste is excellent, sweet, balanced. The fruits are good for fresh consumption, for making juices, and when cut they are beautiful and aromatic.
Growing seedlings
In February (from the 10th to the 20th), two months before planting in the ground, the seeds need to be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate (deep pink color) for 30-40 minutes, rinsed under running water, and soaked in water for a day. Then the seeds need to be slightly dried, spread on prepared soil in containers, and sprinkled with the same soil (about 1 cm).
IMPORTANT: Water carefully - you can use a spoon or drops from a syringe, but do not allow excess moisture - so that the seeds do not rot.
Sprouted seedlings need to be gradually accustomed to growing in open ground - in good weather, when it is already warm, they should be gradually taken out into the air.
Landing
Podsinskaya liana is planted at a distance of at least a meter from each other; between the rows - a meter and a half, no less. It is better to plant tomatoes at an angle, which promotes the formation of additional roots. Later, the tomato bushes can still be hilled. Shallow grooves can be left between the rows for irrigation.
Garter
At the beginning of summer, tomatoes grow quickly, so the bushes require garter.For tall plants, trellises are the most optimal, to which the grown bushes are tied. This provides the tomatoes with good ventilation, uniform illumination, and are less affected by diseases: they do not shade each other, and are easy to care for.
IMPORTANT: If tomatoes are planted in a greenhouse, you need to carefully monitor watering - do not allow excess moisture in the soil, regularly ventilate the greenhouse, and leave it open in the summer.
Growing tall tomatoes
To get a good harvest, the bushes must be pinched so as not to thicken the plantings. Stepchildren, even overgrown ones, must be broken out without leaving stumps. This is what reviews from happy owners say.
