Tomato "raspberry empire" refers to hybrids, which shows the best results in a greenhouse, but also grows in open ground. Knowing the characteristics of the variety, you can get delicious fruits of excellent quality. Characteristics of the tomato and its growing conditions are described in this article.

Grade description

A tall hybrid of indeterminate type is able to reach a height of 2 meters. Fruits ripen in 95–100 days from the appearance of seedlings, which allows this tomato to be classified as an early ripe type.

External features of plants are:

• small, slightly heart-shaped fruits;
• thin skin without cracking crimson;
• the weight of one tomato is 140–160 g;
• fleshy flesh;
• balanced taste;
• bush tall, needs a garter.

Fruits are collected in a brush of 5-8 pieces. The formation of the first brush is observed above the 8th leaf, and then the fruits appear after 2–3 leaves. The hybrid yield is up to 18–22 kg in the greenhouse. The manufacturer notes a decrease in yield by 30% in the open field.

Advantages and disadvantages

• The advantages of this tomato variety are obvious:
• great taste and aroma;
• early ripening;
• high productivity;
• resistance to brown spotting, root and apical rot;
• the ability to preserve whole fruits.

• The disadvantages of the hybrid are:
• the need for continuous formation and removal of stepsons;
• exactingness to soil nutrition and watering;
• not for northern regions in open ground;
• not for juice.

Sowing seeds for seedlings

For growing seedlings, quality seeds from a trusted supplier are needed.

Did you know? Hybrid «f1» cannot be grown from self-collected seeds. To get a tomato with the appropriate characteristics, you must again buy seed from the manufacturer.

This hybrid was developed by the Russian agricultural company "Partner".

Optimal timing

Seedlings are prepared 60–65 days before transplanting into a greenhouse or an open garden bed. The exact seeding time depends on the region and the ability to use additional lighting. The average term is mid-March.

Soil mix

A large selection of soil mixtures for growing seedlings is presented in shopping and garden centers. If you decide to prepare the soil yourself, it is necessary to conduct a preliminary disinfection of the land collected in the garden or another place.

There are several ways to destroy possible sources of diseases and pests:

• pour a solution of potassium permanganate;
• expose to steam for 7-8 minutes, followed by cooling;
• leave for 30 minutes in the oven at + 70 ° C– + 90 ° C;
• freeze and allow to thaw (repeat the procedure 2-3 times). The temperature in the cold should be –15 ° C –– 20 ° C, and thaw the earth for 3-5 days.

The selected land should not contain clay, pieces of roots and sticks. To obtain seedlings, one part of the cultivated land, peat, rotted sawdust and humus are mixed.Fertilizers are added to the bucket of the resulting mixture:

• a teaspoon of urea;
• a tablespoon of potassium sulfate;
• three tablespoons of superphosphate.

Ready soil is thoroughly mixed and compacted.

Capacity for growing

The optimal capacity for seedlings - ready-made plastic or peat containers with a transparent lid that will not touch the ground. Such a shelter will provide a greenhouse microclimate favorable for seed germination. If there is no cover, you can use glass or film.

Seed preparation

The first rejection is to inspect the seed and remove the damaged seeds. Further:

• soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Seeds sinking to the bottom are tested for germination;
• soaked selected seeds in "Epin-extra", "Zircon" or "Kornevin", which are modern growth stimulants.

Processing with potassium permanganate is also a disinfection.

Sowing seeds

Sowing is carried out according to the standard scheme to a depth of 1–1.5 cm. The first watering with warm water is carried out from the spray gun to avoid leaching the seed with a jet of water. Then the container must be closed with a lid and put away in a warm place.

Tomato sprouts on the 7-10th day. Up to this point, the lid is opened only for spraying dried soil. If condensation occurs on the walls, it must be removed.

Seedling Care

Sprouted tomatoes are placed in a well-lit place at a temperature of + 15 ° C– + 16 ° C, and then it is again raised to room temperature.

For healthy seedlings, you must provide:

• accurate spraying under the root with warm water;
• lack of waterlogging;
• good illumination.

When the sprout shows 2 true leaves, the plant needs to be transplanted to a new place. This process is called diving.

Did you know? It is believed that a transplant with cutting the main root by one third stimulates the growth of the lateral root system. This method provides the future plant with better nutrition.

When planting, the seedling is buried to the cotyledon leaves. Watering after a dive should be moderate.

Topping up seedlings is carried out in case of a clear lack of nutrients, which can be judged by the appearance of plants:

• potassium deficiency is manifested by wrinkling of the leaf;
• a lack of phosphorus is visible on the purple veins on the stems and lower part of the leaves;
• yellowness and falling of the lower leaves - a signal of a lack of nitrogen.

The first feeding can be carried out 10 days after the dive, and the next - after 2 weeks.

Seedling hardening

So that in a constant place the seedlings are not subjected to much stress, they begin to prepare it for new conditions in advance. The hardening process begins 7-10 days before transplantation.

Plants take out into the open air at first for half an hour, and then increase the time to full daylight hours. It is necessary to monitor the temperature: the minimum mark for a tomato is + 8 ° C. The place chosen for the procedure should not be in a draft and lit by direct sunlight. For hardening at home, you can use the balcony with open windows.

Planting seedlings in a permanent place

Strong plants with a height of about 22 cm are suitable for planting. The optimal time for planting in open ground is calculated based on weather forecasts, usually in the middle - end of May. It is important to avoid spring frosts. If necessary, planting can be covered with a film or agrofabric. Planting in the greenhouse is carried out earlier.

To provide the bushes with enough nutrition, the plants are planted without excessive thickening. The optimal density per square meter is 2-3 plants.

How to care

Hybrid care “raspberry empire” consists of regular watering, bush formation and top dressing. In a greenhouse, tomatoes grow well at + 24 ° C and a humidity of 60%.

Watering

Watering is carried out as the soil dries up with settled water, trying not to get on the foliage. To reduce the drying rate of the soil, use mulching with hay and other mixtures. Drip irrigation is recommended.

Top dressing

For a high yield, it is necessary to fertilize the bushes every 10 days.

A proven fertilizer recipe consists of the following ingredients:

• a bucket of solution (1 part mullein to 5 parts water);
• 10 g of ammonium nitrate;
• 50 g of superphosphate;
• 15 g of potassium salt.

When the fruits began to ripen, the amount of potassium salt is increased to 80 g, and saltpeter to 30 g. This mixture is used at the rate of: one bucket per square meter.

Stepson

Bushes need constant pinching, that is, the removal of new sprouts in the internodes of the leaves. Breaking out shoots should be carried out as early as possible and in sunny weather to avoid infection of the wound with diseases. The bush is formed in 1-2 stems.

Soil care

Plants need nutritious and loose soil, as well as the absence of weeds.

The best way to solve these problems is to completely mulch the bushes. Can be used:

• dry hay;
• a mixture of sawdust and compost;
• humus.

The mulch is laid out immediately after disembarkation.

Important! Pine bark and freshly cut grass cannot be used for mulching. Also do not use cardboard and print newspapers.

Mulching will not only protect the plant from drought and overheating, but also accelerate ripening and protect it from contamination of the fruit.

Bush tying

Tall bushes with heavy brushes need reliable support and tying, because the stem can easily break under the weight of the fruit. The tapestry is built in the open ground, and sometimes the frame itself is used in the greenhouse. For dressing, use special materials or a soft tape so as not to damage the stem.

Preventative treatment

This hybrid is resistant to most diseases except late blight. For the prevention of the disease, it is necessary to treat with branded copper preparations or iodine solutions.

Important! To avoid possible infection, all formation activities are first carried out with strong and healthy bushes, and then move on to weaker ones.

To protect plants from tomato pests, special insecticides and folk remedies are used, including spraying with herbal mixtures and ash solutions, as well as modern immunostimulants and biological products.

Video: Raspberry Empire Tomato, yield

The "raspberry empire" hybrid has good economic prospects, especially in closed ground conditions. Plants respond for proper care with high yield.

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