At the beginning of summer, when the body lacks vitamins, early tomatoes are needed more than ever. Tomato "Zero" is suitable for this purpose; its yield is very high. And relatively small fruits are suitable for any purpose.
Basic ideas about the variety
To avoid mistakes when growing, you need to carefully study the description of the tomato. This information will make it possible to grow a healthy plant, while increasing the yield.
Bush:
- Determinant.
- Simple inflorescence.
- Ripens in 100-110 days.
- Its height is 60 cm.
Fetus:
- Round shape.
- Yellow color.
- There are 6 cameras, sometimes more.
- Density is low.
- Weight depends on the manufacturer: Sedek 120-160 gr., State Register 230-260 gr.
- It is stored for a long time and can withstand transportation.
How to plant and care for a plant correctly
Suitable for growing in open ground and greenhouses. Seeds for seedlings are planted 60 days before transplanting to a permanent place. It is important to take into account the climatic features of your region.
As soon as the 2nd true leaf appears, the seedlings dive. Separate pots are prepared for this. This is necessary so that the plant forms a stronger stem and is ready for replanting.
Timely feeding with growth-stimulating drugs will give the plant strength to develop. It is important not to overdo it; moderation is observed in everything.
At 1 m2 up to 7 plants are planted. At the same time, as they grow, they are necessarily formed and tied to supports. Leave 2-3 stems, this will increase the yield.
All other agricultural techniques for care are similar to any other variety.
Diseases characteristic of the species
Tomato varieties need treatment against diseases. Begin from the very beginning of disinfection of seed material. To do this, before planting, they are kept in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Then, as the plants grow, they are treated with chemicals. But only before flowering. Afterwards it is advisable to fight using folk methods.
What are vegetables used for, harvest volume
Zero tomatoes are excellent for dietary nutrition. In addition, they are used for any type of canning. As well as preparing fresh salads, soups and much more. Suitable for marinating as a whole.
The yield of the variety is about 7 kg per 1 m2. Since the variety is resistant to temperature changes, it bears fruit regardless of climatic conditions.
Positive and negative properties of tomatoes
The presence of positive characteristics is decisive for most summer residents when selecting varieties.
Pros:
- Resistant to temperature changes.
- Productivity.
- Unpretentiousness.
- The fruits do not crack and are stored for a long time.
- Used in dietary and baby food.
Minuses:
- Requirement for formation.
The opinion of summer residents regarding the “Zero” tomato variety
Many gardeners provide invaluable assistance to beginners by leaving reviews about species on websites. They share experiences, impressions, give advice and recommendations.
- Antonina Valerievna. I planted tomatoes for the first time. I did not regret purchasing this variety. The taste is excellent, if it shows itself well in preparations for the winter, I will definitely plant more.
Growing early tomatoes is necessary, since their consumption compensates for the lack of certain vitamins in the body after winter.