Another hybrid, the Chelyabinsk Meteorite f1 tomato, appeared recently, but has already taken a certain place in the list of preferences of summer residents. A universal tomato that is not subject to the vagaries of nature.
What is the variety
Before planting Chelyabinsk meteorite tomatoes on your site, you should carefully study the information regarding the species. Characteristics and description of the tomato variety for reference.
Plant:
- Height: 1.2–1.5 m.
- Inflorescence: simple.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: from 5 to 8 pcs.
- Ripening time: 95-105 days.
Fetus:
- Weight: 55-90 gr.
- Shape: round.
- Color: red.
- Pulp: fleshy.
- Skin: hard.
- Taste: sweetish, without sourness.
- Transportability: high.
- Shelf life: long.
- Presentation: excellent.
Summer residents love this variety for its ease of care and for its large number of fruits.
Growing and care
You don’t have to do anything special when growing the “Chelyabinsk meteorite” tomato; it is important to comply with all the requirements of agricultural technology used when growing other varieties. Tomato seeds for seedlings are planted in March or April, depending on the weather conditions of the region. There is no need to treat them with anything.
Tomatoes can be transplanted into a greenhouse in mid-May. In open ground at the end of May, beginning of June. At 1 m2 plant from 4 to 6 plants. The distance between the bushes is 60 cm. Before planting tomatoes in the ground, you can water the holes with a solution of potassium permanganate. Tying to a support and pinning is required.
It is best to form a plant into 2-3 stems. Do not allow the formation of more than 5 stepsons. It is best to water tomatoes after sunset, preferably the water should be warm. But in general, care is no different from usual. Weeding, loosening and fertilizing throughout the season. To obtain larger fruits, the growing point should be removed.
Positive and negative aspects of the species
The properties of the Chelyabinsk meteorite tomatoes, both positive and negative, help the summer resident decide whether to breed the species or not.
Pros:
- Stress resistance. The plant easily survives any unfavorable conditions. Without affecting the formation of fruits.
- Fruiting is constant and stable.
- Unpretentious.Feels equally good under the scorching rays of the sun, with a lack of moisture and more.
- Compactness. Helps to save space on the site.
Minuses:
- High cost of seed material.
- It will not be possible to prepare seeds for next year. The collected seeds of hybrids sometimes do not even sprout.
Disease susceptibility
Growing Chelyabinsk meteorite tomatoes does not cause problems. Since they suffer little from various diseases. They are resistant to almost everything except blackleg. It mainly affects young plants. It is rare for a plant to become infected with late blight.
Insect pests:
- Colorado beetle.
- Whitefly.
- Melon aphid.
- Spider mite.
- Medvedka.
You can fight them using chemicals, strictly following the instructions.
Harvest volumes and applications
Many summer residents are primarily interested in the volume of tomato harvest that the variety produces. The productivity of “Chelyabinsk meteorite” tomatoes is very high. The versatility of the “Chelyabinsk meteorite” was appreciated by summer residents immediately after their appearance on the market. Preparing salads from fresh tomatoes and using them in preparations for the winter has made this variety, for many, one of the best. Many people use them only for preservation. Not because they are tasteless when fresh, but because they are ideal in shape. And they don’t get crushed in jars.
Opinions of experienced summer residents
The reviews of those who planted tomatoes on their plots deserve great attention. Their opinion or described experience will help a novice gardener.
- Natalia. I was especially pleased and surprised by the tomatoes of this variety. Externally, the plant differed from others in that the leaves were similar to potato leaves. The first tomato on the site was the Chelyabinsk meteorite.The taste pleased me and the yield impressed me. They bore fruit the longest. It was a shame to tear it out in the fall. Next year I will definitely continue to experiment with them and plant them in a greenhouse. In order to compare the result.
- Yuri. Planted 3 bushes. Stepsons were tied up and tied up. The external similarity with potatoes was the reason for jokes about growing potatoes instead of tomatoes. They fed it with fertilizer three times during the season. We were pleased with the harvest and all the tomatoes went for canning. The structure was preserved and did not burst. I liked everything and will definitely plant it next year.
- Natasha. We liked the fact that the harvest volume is large. But the taste was not satisfactory, everyone went for juice.
- Mukharam Nuriev. Grown in a greenhouse for 4 years in a row. The bush was formed into 2-3 stems. The yield is high, the taste is amazing. They will definitely grow more.
- Vasilyeva Svetlana. The description completely coincided with reality. Now he is among the first in her garden. The hostess is delighted.
By familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of the Chelyabinsk Meteorite tomato variety and growing it correctly, you can get a good harvest. The tasty and dense fruits performed well in winter preparations. And the plant’s ability to bear fruit during rains and droughts in open ground has made it indispensable for many summer residents.
