Already from the middle of winter, gardeners and gardeners begin to actively prepare for the spring season and, first of all, buy seeds for seedlings. The Alsou tomato will be a good choice for those who want to grow a rich harvest in the fall.
Description of the tomato variety Alsou
It was bred relatively recently, in the early 2000s, by Siberian breeders. The Alsou variety is a determinant variety (distinguished by low-growing bushes). The bushes grow to a certain height, usually from 65 to 85 cm. There is no need to pinch the top to stop growth.In greenhouse conditions, the Alsou tomato grows from 1 to 1.5 meters.
Reviews from those gardeners who grew the variety on their plots indicate that the plant’s trunk is very weak and needs to be tied up. Stepping is also necessary. Tomato productivity is high, especially if you create ideal growing conditions for the plant; it is important to apply mineral and organic fertilizers during the season.
Characteristics of the Alsou tomato
Before planting Alsou tomatoes on your garden plot, you need to study the characteristics and description of the variety. What are the features of this variety?
Description and characteristics of tomato:
- High yield;
- It is resistant to various diseases;
- A mid-early variety, it takes about 90-120 days from the appearance of the first shoots to harvest;
- From one bush you can collect up to 9 kg of ripe fruits;
- The trunk of the plant is weak, not branched, and has a small amount of tops;
- Garter required;
- The main characteristic that distinguishes the variety from all others is the simple inflorescences and joints on the legs;
- Unripe fruits are light green in color;
- Ripe tomatoes are pink, there may be a green spot near the stalk;
- The skin is dense, smooth, not ribbed;
- The pulp is juicy, tender, like most rose varieties, quite sweet;
- The average weight of a tomato is about 600, maximum weight is 1.5 kg;
- A small number of seeds in the fruits;
- Suitable for cultivation in both the southern and northern regions of Russia;
- Due to the large size of the fruits, the variety is not suitable for preservation in its entirety;
- They tolerate long-term transportation well and have good commercial qualities.
Advantages and disadvantages
If everything is clear with the description of Alsou tomatoes, then it is also important to study all the advantages and disadvantages of this variety of nightshade crop.
Advantages:
- Gives a rich harvest;
- From one bush you can collect up to 9 kg of fruit;
- Resistant to diseases;
- Good taste;
- Tolerates both drought and cool weather well;
- Ripe tomatoes do not crack;
- The fruits are large in size.
Flaws:
- “Alsu” tomatoes have a weak trunk; it needs to be tied up so that it does not break under the weight of the fruit;
- Stepping is necessary;
- Due to the fact that tomato fruits are very large, they are not suitable for canning in their entirety.
Despite the shortcomings, reviews from those who planted the Alsou tomato are mostly positive.
Features of growing in open ground
To get a good harvest in the fall, you need to grow seedlings correctly. Planting material is planted in the soil at the end of March - beginning of April or 55-60 days before planting seedlings in open ground. After two or three leaves appear on the seedlings, it needs to be pruned. To make the seeds germinate faster, you can germinate them in advance.
How to germinate seeds correctly:
- Planting material must be soaked in water until it swells;
- Dry slightly and place moistened natural fabric between layers;
- The container with the cloth should be placed in a warm place for 2-3 days until the first shoots appear;
- After the sprouts have appeared, the seeds need to be dried a little until they flow and planted in the soil.
It is recommended to harden off the seedlings several weeks before planting in the soil. Containers with bushes should be taken out into fresh air for 2-3 hours, constantly increasing the time.
To prevent the bushes from interfering with each other, I will plant the seedlings at a distance of 40 cm.
Growing Tips:
- It is advisable to plant seedlings in places where zucchini, cucumbers, parsley, dill or eggplants previously grew;
- Before planting seeds in open ground, they must be soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for one hour, and then washed in clean warm water;
- Due to the fact that the Alsou tomato variety has very weak trunks, they must be tied to trellises.
