The Spark Flame tomato got its name due to the visual similarity of its shape to the tongue of a raging element. In addition, the delicate skin, which hides the juicy filling, is painted in fiery stripes of deep orange color.
The original appearance of the tomato is not the only advantage of this interesting variety; the tall, slender stems surprise with their yield, and the numerous fruits with a memorable taste, ideally emphasizing the taste characteristics of any culinary masterpiece.
Brief description, unique features of the variety
If we briefly describe the variety of bright tomatoes, focusing on the most important criteria for experienced summer residents, we should highlight the following components of the brief characteristics of the Sparkling Flame tomatoes:
- high productivity;
- unlimited growth;
- mid-late variety.
Dense, oval-shaped tomato fruits with a pointed tip, have a small number of seeds inside, the color is dominated by deep red, orange veins cover the skin with a thin mesh. The skin has a dense texture, not hard.
Some features that distinguish the “fiery” variety of tomatoes from other inhabitants of country garden beds:
- Tomatoes are grown in film greenhouses and require regular staking and shaping.
- The standard weight of one ripe tomato is approximately 150 g, length does not exceed 15 cm.
- The compactness of the product and its taste advantages are ideal for whole canning.
- Pruning is necessary; excess shoots are removed without regret. Leaving 1-2 stems, the summer resident must be prepared that the Spark of Flame will bring a “fiery” harvest.
- The plant's hardiness allows it to withstand tomato diseases and not succumb to climate change.
- The powerful root system of tomatoes requires freedom, so tender sprouts should be planted at a considerable distance from each other. (no more than 4 seedlings per square meter).
The beauty of ripe fruits is obvious, their taste is ideal for any culinary ideas. The positive description of the variety is overshadowed by the obvious difficulties of care, which novice gardeners may not be able to cope with.
Basic growing rules
The Spark Flame tomato is a tall variety, the stem grows up to two meters, each thin branch needs close attention from the gardener. Those who decide to plant a bright tomato variety should know that:
- Sowing neat seeds for seedlings occurs 2 months before the official transfer of green sprouts to the greenhouse.
- Before the sowing procedure, you should additionally fertilize the soil, for example, with ash or high-quality humus.
- The sprouts can be replanted with the first warming (as soon as the soil warms up to 13-17 degrees).
- Bushes need free space; the distance between shoots should exceed 35 cm.
Some tips and tricks that will help novice gardeners grow stunning tomato bushes with armfuls of juicy fruits:
- the plant needs regular weeding and abundant watering with liquid at room temperature.
- It is better to ventilate the greenhouse regularly; tomatoes are sensitive to air quality.
- We must not forget about the necessary fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.
Choosing fertilizer often becomes a problem for those who have never planted tomatoes before. Tomatoes of the bright variety Iskra Flame can be fed with complex mixtures.
The best fertilizers for tomatoes
Numerous reviews from experienced summer residents contain not only photos, impressions of taste, the growing process, but also advice. Among the fertilizers that clearly improve the quality of plant growth:
- Yara Vila;
- Planton P;
- Actiwin;
- Agro Nova.
“Folk” methods of fertilizing tomatoes are also successfully used, including bird manure, wood ash, nettle and wormwood tinctures. We must not forget about potash fertilizers, which significantly increase the chlorine content in the soil.
