Tomatoes "Wild Rose": description and subtleties of cultivation
Domestic summer residents are very fond of growing tomatoes. They do not get tired of messing with seedlings, then transplanting, carefully caring for the bushes and destroying pests. Everything pays off with the result - a harvest of tasty and healthy vegetables. One of the varieties that are of particular interest to both the inhabitants of our country and neighboring countries is a tomato with the romantic name "Wild Rose".
Characteristic
Tomato "Wild Rose" was born in 1998 thanks to domestic breeders. The description of the variety suggests that such tomatoes ripen quite quickly, and the yield indicators are pleasing with their numbers. The early ripe species is able to keep up in almost any region, it is unpretentious and adequately endures weather troubles. However, he feels best outdoors in warm regions, and in a greenhouse in cooler ones.
The variety is indeterminate, which explains its ability to grow continuously throughout the growing season. The minimum height of the bushes is 170 centimeters, and the maximum height is 250 centimeters. The plant is extremely sprawling and heavily leafed, so it will have to be periodically stepson. The stem also grows indefinitely - it is imperative to carry out the pinching procedure.
The first bunch with fruits can be found above the ninth leaf; in general, from 4 to 9 tomatoes appear on one brush.
The first fruits appear three months after the appearance of sprouts or 115 days after planting the seeds. The yield of this species is not particularly high, but quite decent - gardeners collect an average of 6 to 7 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter of garden beds. The fruits look a little flattened, but still very appetizing. Tomatoes are quite large and round, delicate pink in color, with a thin peel. The flesh of the vegetable is fleshy, with a rich taste - sweetness, balanced sourness. By weight, the fruit is approximately 300 grams (maximum - 350 grams), and the tomatoes are distributed on the bush so that the largest are at the bottom, and the higher, the smaller.
"Wild Rose" is chosen for the preparation of side dishes, drinks, pastes and consumption in its "original" form. Unfortunately, they cannot be salted with whole fruits - the skin is torn, and the tomatoes become soft. In general, the fruits of this variety do not tolerate long-term storage. But unripe tomatoes can be quickly brought into shape. If white-green vegetables with specks are placed in a darkened space that is maintained at room temperature, then in a few days they will fully ripen.
Advantages
Reviews about the variety "Wild Rose" are rather ambiguous. Some gardeners cite a good harvest and excellent taste characteristics as advantages, while others, on the contrary, complain that the taste did not please them, and few tomatoes grew. Such statements should not be taken as truth, most likely, the problem lies in poor-quality seeds, improper care and inconsistency with the recommended climate.
However, if we judge tomatoes in general, then the advantages of this species include the fact that the variety does not react negatively to temperature changes in any way. It will continue to grow even in extreme heat, and in drought, and in heavy rains. In general, it is not particularly demanding on the quality of the soil - the only thing that is recommended is regular feeding. This species can be successfully grown even on saline soils, which is rarely seen among tomatoes. "Wild Rose" can be grown both outdoors and indoors, and if necessary, "bring to mind" already indoors.
Good yield, good taste, external attractiveness of fruits - all this also applies to plus factors. Finally, tomatoes tolerate transportation well.
Flaws
The disadvantages of the "Wild Rose" cannot be called shortcomings in the literal sense, because these are rather recommendations for care.
- Firstly, the plant grows very strongly - you should be prepared that large and powerful bushes will take up a lot of space. This means that they need to be planted at significant intervals, without trying to "shove" a lot of tomatoes into one small greenhouse.
- Secondly, you will regularly have to “ennoble” the shape of the plant - tie branches to supports so that the tomato does not collapse under the weight of the fruit, tie up the stem and pinch the shoots.
- Thirdly, the quantity and quality of the crop may vary depending on climatic conditions.
How to grow?
To grow tomatoes of this variety, you have to act according to the usual pattern. It all starts with seedlings. For greater efficiency, it is recommended to choose turf or earth from a garden plot, mixed with humus. You can also use a store-bought mix that has vermiculite added to it.
The soil will need to be disinfected by heat treatment, high or low. In the first case, the earth is kept in the oven, and in the second case, it is taken out to fresh air if the temperature is below zero.
Immediately before sowing, it is recommended to treat the soil with copper sulfate or potassium permanganate.
Pre-prepared seeds are placed in parallel dug holes. Preparation includes calcination, testing in salt water and disinfection in a special solution. It will be necessary to deepen the seeds about half a centimeter or a centimeter with the sharp end down. After planting, they are sprinkled with peat a little, sprayed with liquid and covered with plastic wrap. You will have to spray water until the entire surface becomes wet, otherwise, when using a jet from a watering can, the seed may go deep into the water. Tara is removed to a warm place. It is important not to forget to slightly open the film to provide fresh air, and spray the ground as needed.
Somewhere in a week, the first shoots are expected to appear. Now you can remove the film, move the seedlings to a better lit place and start waiting for the next stage. As soon as the first two or three leaves appear, the tomatoes will need to be planted in separate pots, that is, dive. This procedure must be performed carefully, since the root and stems are not yet sufficiently developed.
It is better to water the "Wild Rose" with warm water before carrying. A couple of days later, tomatoes can be fed with mineral fertilizers designed specifically for seedlings.
"Wild Rose" can grow both outdoors and indoors. The only exception is that she doesn't like heated greenhouses. Before planting, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers should be provided. If the tomatoes are placed in a greenhouse, then they can be sent there as early as mid-May. If they grow in an open garden, then the deadline should be postponed two weeks later.
Holes are dug either in rows or in a checkerboard pattern. For this variety, a planting pattern of 50 by 60 centimeters is recommended. Each plant needs to provide enough free space - the bush will grow, and it will need more space. In addition, "Wild Rose" loves an abundance of fresh air and sunlight. The soil should be nutritious and loose, it is required to retain moisture, but let air through. If the land does not meet these requirements, then it must first be fertilized with organic fertilizers, for example, ash or humus.
As soon as the future tomatoes are in the holes, they must immediately be tied to wooden supports, strong and high. During the first seven days, watering is prohibited. During this period, the tomatoes will have to adapt to the ground, so the roots will not be ready to consume water. If they are forcibly irrigated, then the process of decay can be provoked. If the area is cool, then for fourteen days it is also worth wrapping the plantings in polyethylene or other material. As soon as it warms up, it can be gradually removed.
If seedlings are planted in open ground, then you will have to follow a few additional rules.
- First, before transplanting, the plant will need to be hardened off. To do this, you need to leave it for five hours on the street during the week.
- Secondly, when the tomatoes settle in the garden, they will need to be covered at night.
- Thirdly, the soil must not only be fertilized, but also disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate.
Caring for the "Wild Rose" is not particularly difficult.Bushes need to be regularly "trimmed" - remove the growing lower leaves for better ventilation and disease prevention. In addition, two stems should be formed, and everything else should be pinched. This procedure will contribute to a better harvest. If tomatoes grow in a greenhouse, then it is important to periodically provide them with fresh air. Every fourteen days, you can fertilize with organic or mineral fertilizers.
Watering should be regular and moderate. It is worth focusing on the state of the earth - as soon as the top layer has dried, it is necessary to irrigate the plantings.
Diseases and pests
Although this variety is usually not subject to pest invasions and various diseases, troubles still happen. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive work in time. First of all, you should change the top layers of the soil in the greenhouse every year, as well as loosen and dig up the beds before the onset of the winter months. It is important not to forget about the use of special solutions. Those materials from which the sides of the beds are made also have to be processed. They are wiped with special solutions for disinfection and fumigated from parasites. The walls can be washed with water, in which soap and soda are dissolved. The emerging mold should be removed immediately.
The use of mulch will help to cope with slugs that often attack tomatoes. It will also come in handy in the case when the earth often dries up and cracks. Gardeners recommend using dry grass, sawdust or straw as mulch. "Wild Rose" is an early variety, so it usually does not undergo late blight.But just in case, they advise, firstly, not to plant in those places where nightshade has already been grown, and secondly, to harvest a little unripe and “bring to mind” at home.
Finally, be extremely careful when using last year's foliage as mulch or fertilizer. It can be filled with insects and other pests.
You will learn more about the variety of tomatoes "Wild Rose" from the following video.