When choosing varieties to obtain dense fruits, you should definitely pay attention to the Bell tomato. Plants of this species are high-yielding and tolerant of adverse weather conditions.
Description
Mid-early determinate variety. The height of the bush is 50–60 cm. The leaves are small, light green. The plant is medium leafy. Since during the fruiting period a large number of fruits are set on the plant, it is recommended to tie the stems. When using supports, the risk of damage is minimal.
The fruits are shaped like a pear with an elongated sharp tip.. The clusters consist of 6–7 fruits weighing 50–60 g. Ripe fruits are pink-scarlet in color. The fruits are used for preparing salads, canned whole fruits and decorating dishes.
The core is juicy and dense. There are few seed chambers. The tomatoes taste sweet with barely noticeable sourness. Thanks to the strong skin, the fruits are resistant to cracking, tolerate long-term transportation and are stored for a long time.
The variety is intended for cultivation in open ground. In case of rainy or cold summers, tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse.
Bluebell tomatoes have the following benefits:
- versatility of fruits;
- original form;
- do not require any special care;
- tolerant of temperature fluctuations;
- has high immunity to most tomato diseases.
For abundant fruiting, the plant needs to be provided with nutritious soil and planting.
Features of cultivation and care
To obtain tomato seedlings, seeds are sown after May 15 in containers filled with loose substrate. To create a greenhouse effect, the container is covered on top with a piece of glass or film. After the seedlings emerge, the shelter is removed, the box is placed in a lighted place and the temperature is reduced by several degrees. In a cool environment, the sprouts do not stretch.
Subsequent care for tomatoes includes the following manipulations:
- Watering. Tomatoes are one of those crops that suffer from high humidity. To prevent the development of fungal diseases, plants are watered abundantly, but rarely. If the summer is dry, the bushes are watered once a week. Water consumption per adult plant is 3–4 liters. After each watering or heavy rain, the soil is loosened and the bushes are lightly hilled.
- Dive.Plants are transplanted from a large container into separate pots at the age of 2-3 true leaves, and to a permanent place - after the formation of 5 leaves.
- Stepsonning and garter. The best scheme for growing a high-yielding variety is considered to be the formation of one or two stems. In the first case, all lateral shoots are removed, in the second, two stems are left. To prevent the plant from getting sick, the stepsons are removed gradually. Tie the plants to metal or wooden stakes immediately after they take root in a permanent place.
- Feeding. During the first period of development, tomatoes are fed with organic or mineral fertilizers with a balanced amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. After the plants enter the flowering and fruiting phase, only mixtures are added, which consist mainly of potassium and phosphorus. Feeding is carried out at intervals of 2 weeks.
Reviews
Judging by the opinions of beginners and experienced gardeners, Bell occupies a worthy place among all other varieties and hybrids. Tomatoes have a pleasant sweet taste and dense flesh, which allows them to be used in salads and canned food. Plants show good productivity in the northern regions.
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