The low-growing Athol tomato is an early variety, high-yielding, and distinguished by smooth, bright red, round-shaped fruits. Designed for growing in open ground.
Description of the variety
The growing season, from planting seedlings to harvesting the first harvest, is 65–70 days. A compact bush, 70–90 cm high, bears fruits weighing 100–110 g. The plant is resistant to late blight and does not require special care rules. The fruits are used fresh, for the purpose of processing and canning.
A low-growing, determinate variety with lodging stems has fleshy and tasty fruits that retain commercial quality for a long time. The description says that the tomatoes are dense and easily come off the stem.
Main characteristics:
- early variety;
- universal purpose;
- sowing seeds for seedlings in March;
- planting seedlings in the ground in May;
- harvesting occurs between July and September.
The tomatoes were bred by Polish breeders. Rich in malic, citric and oxalic acids. They contain many vitamins such as B1, B2, B5, B6, A, E, as well as iron, phosphorus, potassium and iodine. Used in open and protected ground.
Planting seeds and planting seedlings
Tomatoes are grown by seedlings or without seedlings. Seeds are sown at the end of February, 1–1.5 g/m², in closed ground. Planting occurs at the end of May, according to a 70x50 cm pattern. It is important to ensure that the tomatoes receive at least 10 hours of light per day.
Seeds are sown in cassettes or special seedling boxes. At a constant temperature of 20–22 °C, the first shoots of the variety appear on days 6–7. After the second pair of true leaves appears, the seedlings are picked and each plant is transplanted into a separate container. If planting is carried out in open ground, you need to make a shelter from polyethylene film and spunbond.
During the growth period, seedlings require constant feeding; mineral and organic fertilizers are used for this. When ready-made seedlings are planted in the field, it will not hurt to add complex fertilizers and rotted manure to the hole.
In order to increase the yield, it is necessary to change the location of the beds every year. It is better to do planting in good weather, as a sudden change in temperature can negatively affect the seedlings.
Consumer Reviews
Gardeners note that the Athol variety bears fruit well, regardless of the weather. The fruits ripen early; when compared with other varieties, the yield is decent.
Reviews say that the tomato is not capricious and tolerates cold well. Maintenance is usual, generally accepted for the growing area.
The characteristics of the plants fully correspond to the description on the packaging. The variety is early and good, with low bushes bearing many sweet fruits. Delicious fresh tomatoes are a real treat and are also suitable for canning.
With frequent consumption of tomatoes, the immune system is strengthened, cholesterol in the blood is reduced, and the functioning of the heart and digestive system improves. Due to their low calorie content, tomatoes improve metabolism and promote weight loss.
