Among vegetables, tomatoes are very popular. It is especially pleasant to grow on the plot those varieties that delight you with high productivity and pleasant taste, for example, Elya tomato.
Characteristic Descriptions
This is a determinate type of tomato.
The characteristics and description of the variety contain the following:
- The height of the plants is at least 55–60 cm. The tomato grows both in greenhouses and in open ground.
- The leaves and stems are green, the axil contains 4 nests.
- The fruits are round in shape, with thick skin, weighing from 100 to 180 grams. The taste is excellent.
- The yield is high: 9 kg of tomatoes can be harvested on 1 square meter.
Tomatoes can be eaten fresh in salads or canned. They are gaining popularity due to their qualities; they are considered early ripening, which is important given that late blight can begin in early August, and the fruits can be harvested in July.
The harvest ripens together, at about the same time. It has high productivity. Even under unfavorable conditions, tomato set occurs. They are well preserved during transportation.
Growing seedlings
It is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings in mid-March. Before planting, the seeds should be soaked in warm water, then treated in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 5 minutes, rinsed and slightly dried.
It is necessary to sow in pre-prepared containers with soil for seedlings purchased in specialized stores. To do this, draw grooves and place them at a distance of 2 cm, sprinkle them with earth about 2 cm thick, then water the soil with soft water and cover with film. It is best to place the container in a warm place so that the seeds germinate quickly and amicably. After germination, it is recommended to remove the film and move the container to a bright place on the windowsill. To prevent tomatoes from stretching, you need to monitor the lighting; sometimes in cloudy weather, seedlings can be illuminated using a lamp.
As soon as 2 leaves appear, the seedlings should be planted in separate cups: this way, when transplanting into a greenhouse or to a permanent place of growth, the roots will not be damaged.
It is recommended to feed the seedlings with fertilizers several times before planting them in a permanent location. When about 7 permanent leaves grow and the seedlings reach the second month, the plants are planted in a permanent place of growth.
Plant 4 plants per 1 square meter, it is recommended to tie them to a support. Leave only 2 stems: one main, the other formed from a stepson. The leaves are removed from below to the first axil. Planted in open ground in early June. Care consists of timely watering, loosening and removing weeds. In order for additional roots to grow, it is recommended to hill up tomatoes. When fruiting begins, you should not fill them with water to prevent the fruits from spoiling.
Reviews from gardeners
Among the many varieties of Ale is a tomato that all tomato lovers should try to grow. Basically, everyone who grew it was satisfied: they like the fast ripening of tomatoes, good resistance to many diseases, taste and meaty texture.
These tomatoes are also good for canning because the skin is thick and does not crack when poured with hot brine.
