The Tsar Bell tomato will appeal to beginners and experienced amateur gardeners. The determinate standard species is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation and is suitable for cultivation in open ground or in greenhouses. The characteristics and description of the variety will help to objectively evaluate the large-fruited plant. Positive opinions received from experts who planted the plant allow you to choose it for growing in a garden or greenhouse.
Peculiarities
The tomato bush grows up to 1 m in height, the leaves are dark green, the ovaries are formed after the ninth leaf.The root is quite compact, the fruits are large, so the bushes require staking to prevent them from becoming brittle under the weight of the fruit.
Ripe vegetables are large, up to 600 g, red in color, slightly elongated heart-shaped. The first fruits are larger than the subsequent ones. The yield of the variety is high, with suitable watering and fertilizing it reaches from 8.6 to 18 kg/sq. m.
The skin is dense, the flesh is fleshy, has a sweetish taste, and can be used raw or for making sauces and juices. Vegetables are not recommended for preservation due to their low acidity.
Advantages
Feedback from experts is mostly positive. Gardeners’ love for the variety is caused by a number of its advantages:
- tomatoes are large and fleshy;
- vegetables store well;
- It is not difficult to grow a plant; you only need supports and regular feeding;
- the tomato is resistant to diseases and adverse weather conditions;
- high yield.
Growing it right
The beginning of March or April, depending on the region, is the time to sow seeds, which should first be placed in a growth stimulator.
It is necessary to plant the prepared seeds in light soil containing turf soil, river sand and old humus, to a depth of 1.5 - 2 cm. A layer of peat is poured on top and moistened by spraying. The optimal temperature for seed germination is 25 °C. Grown tomato sprouts require a lot of light and lower temperatures. At the stage of formation of the first leaves, the tomatoes are transplanted into separate pots.
It is recommended to plant in greenhouses in early May, in the ground - closer to the beginning of June. The main requirement - sufficiently warmed soil - guarantees good yield. The optimal placement of bushes is 3 per 1 square. m.For the first few days, cover the plant with plastic wrap. Watering should be regular (every 6 days), it is better to fertilize with fertilizers 3-4 times per season.
From the moment the seedlings appear until the fruits ripen, 100 days are enough. It will be possible to grow a tomato crop next season from collected seeds, which have excellent germination.
How to save tomatoes
The description on the seed label states that the variety is quite resistant to diseases: verticillium, late blight, fusarium. For greater stability, it is recommended to treat the soil with a hot solution of potassium permanganate before planting seedlings, greenhouses should be regularly ventilated, and tomato leaves should be sprayed with Fitosporin to prevent fungal infection. If signs of late blight are detected, it is necessary to burn the infected leaves and fruits, and spray the bushes with solutions of preparations containing copper.
To prevent insect infestation, it is recommended to add peat or humus to the soil and prevent the appearance of weeds. Soapy water will help get rid of aphids, ash and pepper will prevent the appearance of slugs in the soil, and a solution of hydrogen peroxide will save plants from the larvae of the Colorado potato beetle.
Large-fruited Tsar Bell tomatoes will take their rightful place in gardeners’ beds, and on the table the tomato will look like a real king thanks to its excellent taste.
