Flame agro is an indeterminate variety with a medium-late ripening period. The first fruits are harvested 85-90 days after the first shoots appear. The height of the plant reaches 2 meters, the bushes are distinguished by strong, powerful shoots. Reviews from gardeners note the unusual shape and color of the tomato.
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The variety is distinguished by its good yield indicators. The plant can be grown outdoors without shelter or in greenhouse structures. A strong quality is considered to be good plant resistance to fungal and viral diseases of tomatoes.
Characteristics of tomatoes
The fruits have a pronounced elongated shape. The average length of vegetables reaches 13 cm.The fruits are distinguished by an unusual bright red color with the presence of orange veins, so the appearance of the tomatoes resembles fire. The structure of the fruit is compacted, but the tomato skin is not characterized by increased rigidity. The following options for using vegetables are acceptable:
- eating fresh fruits in salads and everyday recipes;
- use in crushed form in the preparation of preparations in the form of juices, sauces, winter salads;
- preparation of marinades and preserves with whole fruit rolling.
Vegetables have a rich tomato flavor. The average weight of one Flame tomato reaches 150 grams. A characteristic feature of the variety is the presence of juicy pulp with a small content of seeds. The variety is gaining popularity due to its high yields, lack of shedding and cracking of fruits during ripening.
How is the variety grown?
The plant is grown by seedling method. Planting of planting material begins in the first half of May. A mandatory requirement is sufficient nutritional value of the soil, which is recommended to be prepared from equal proportions of turf and humus. For disinfection, treatment is carried out with manganese or special devices.
Experts recommend planting seeds in peat tablets in an amount of 2 or 3 pieces, which allows you not to pick the seedlings in the future and leave strong shoots. When planting in a container with soil, deepening is carried out to a depth of 1 cm, sowing is carried out at a distance of 2 cm.
The optimal temperature for seedling growth during the day is considered to be 21-25 C°, at night from 15 to 18 C°. Watering is carried out only with warm water, and the room is periodically ventilated.Thinning is carried out after the appearance of 2 leaves, and after the formation of 3 leaves, diving is carried out. When transplanting sprouts after 10 days, it is necessary to feed the seedlings with mineral fertilizer. 3 weeks before transplanting into permanent soil, the bushes are hardened off.
Bushes are transplanted when the seedlings reach a height of 30 cm, since during this period the plant is able to form a sufficient root system. At 1 m2 6-8 plants are planted. A good place for planting is considered to be the soil after growing cucumbers, pumpkins, legumes and cereals.
Planting in soil with previous cultivation of tomatoes, potatoes or peppers is fraught with diseases of the shoots, since such species have a similar tendency to be affected by pests and diseases.
It is recommended to form bushes into 2 stems with periodic removal of stepsons up to 5 cm. Timely carrying out of stepsons helps to avoid dense plantings and increases productivity. The plant requires sufficient watering. To maintain soil moisture, it is recommended to use mulching with humus or straw.
