A gardener, even if he is not a professional, dreams of a good harvest, carefully selecting seeds for planting in the ground. Tomato Red Dome f1 has remained popular for several years. Brought out by breeders from Russia. It represents a successful combination of taste characteristics and the size of ripe fruits.
More about the vegetable
The tomato is a hybrid, therefore it has the prefix f1. As a result of selection, it has absorbed the best characteristics of the variety. Determinate tomato is early ripening. From planting the seed to the ripening of tomatoes, no more than 3 months pass. They are characterized by a powerful stem and have a developed root system.It reaches a height of 75–80 cm.
Due to its low growth, it is suitable for growing in greenhouse conditions and in open soil. The characteristics and description of the variety contain another important information about the fruit - yield. For the season from 1st quarter. m harvest from 15 to 18 kg. One bush produces at least 3 kg of ripe fruits.
The vegetable has a number of advantages:
- fruiting;
- large fruit size;
- characteristic tomato taste;
- long storage period;
- disease resistance;
- Can be transported over long distances.
A few words should be said about diseases. Since the tomato is planted in the soil, it is recommended to monitor the growth and development of the bushes. At this stage, it is important not to miss the onset of the disease; increased caution is observed during the rainy season.
Cool, wet weather encourages the development of fungal diseases that attack tomatoes. This fact is the only drawback to growing tomatoes at the beginning of the season.
Growing a vegetable
Tomato seedlings are sown in March. Seeds are planted in moist soil to a depth of 1 to 2 cm. When real leaves appear on the first seedlings, they are plucked. If the seedlings are strong enough, they are planted in open soil. Typically this period falls in mid-April.
As for watering, it is rarely done. Water is poured under the root, trying not to get on the leaves. Fertilizers are applied no more than 5 times per season. Red Dome is a tomato that can easily withstand the hilling and loosening procedure.
To eliminate the possibility of developing late blight, preventive measures are carried out. The bushes are treated with special solutions 3 times. You must wait at least 10 days between spraying.If there is a need for additional protection, more serious means are used to combat diseases and pests.
Due to the low growth of the bushes, it is suitable for cultivation even in cold regions of the country.
Use in cooking
A tomato at its ripe stage has many chambers. The weight of one fruit reaches 210 g. At the same time, the minimum weight is never less than 160 g. Reviews from satisfied gardeners claim that tomatoes are suitable for preparing a variety of dishes. They will add sour, but at the same time pleasant notes to a fresh dish.
The red dome is not prone to cracking, as it is covered with a dense skin. Thanks to this, the tomato is suitable for preparing canned salads in combination with other vegetables. Excellent for pickling and making homemade ketchup for the winter. If we compare
Red dome with other varieties of tomatoes has a large amount of vitamins and nutrients necessary for the full functioning of the human body.
The tomato is completely unsuitable for making juices and sauces, as it contains a high amount of dry matter. Large fruits of rich color will delight not only the gardener, but also his entire family. An interesting shape with an elongated spout at the tip will amuse children. Thanks to the ability to be stored for a long time, the fruits will delight you with their taste until the onset of late autumn cold weather.
