High yield at minimal cost - tomato “Spasskaya Tower f1”: reviews from gardeners and secrets of growing

In 2015, the selection collection of hybrids was replenished with another unique tomato, “Spasskaya Tower f1”. Get to know a high-yielding, disease-resistant, easy-to-care variety that is well adapted to weather vagaries. Despite its short lifespan, the tomato has proven itself only on the positive side, which makes it a welcome guest in any garden beds.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The originator of the Spasskaya Tower tomato is the Chelyabinsk breeding station. Vegetable seeds are sold by the large agricultural company "Mars" under the brand name "Ural Summer Resident".

The bush is semi-determinate, height up to 1 m, in a greenhouse it grows up to 1.5 m. The stem is strong, the leaves are bright green, medium in size. Up to 10 fruiting clusters are formed on one plant, each cluster bearing 4-6 fruits.

An early ripening hybrid, 95-110 days pass from the moment of germination to full maturity. Increased resistance to changes in weather conditions is observed.

Main characteristics:

• It is highly resistant to diseases of the nightshade family: cladosporiosis, fusarium. Recommended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouse conditions;
• the yield is high, from 1 sq. m you can get up to 25 kg of fruit;
• the culture requires mandatory gartering and pinching;
• the fruits are large, weight up to 0.5 kg, round shape, bright red color, thick skin;
• Universal use in cooking: suitable for both fresh consumption and canning, pickling, marinades. Used to prepare ketchups, sauces, adjika, lecho;
• subject to long-term storage and long-distance transportation. These factors make the variety profitable to grow for sales.

The photo shows tomatoes Spasskaya Tower f1.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing of seeds begins 2 months before planting seedlings in open ground.

The soil mixture is prepared from peat, humus and garden soil in equal proportions. For 1 bucket of the mixture add 1 teaspoon of superphosphate, potassium sulfate and urea. The prepared soil is disinfected with boiling water, poured into planting containers and moistened 1 day before sowing.

You can plant both in a common container and in individual containers. For the convenience of subsequent replanting into the ground, peat pots are used. They are convenient because there is no need to replant the seedlings from them; they are buried in the beds along with the sprouts. Subsequently, the peat pots dissolve in the ground without causing harm to the root system.

Preparing seeds before sowing is as follows:

1. Soaking in a solution of liquid fertilizer, for example, Agricola-Vegata, for 1 day at an air temperature of 25 C. Before placing the grains in the solution, they are wrapped in gauze or cloth.
2. Hardening the grains for 2 days in the refrigerator, after soaking in the solution. The container with the swollen grains is wrapped in cellophane and left in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf. This will make them strong, which will help in further full growth and development.

Seeds are planted in prepared soil to a depth of 1 cm with a distance of 2 cm between them. The distance between rows is at least 5 cm.After sowing, the soil is leveled from above and the containers are covered with film or glass. The room where planting containers are left must be bright and warm, the air temperature is at least 24 C.

When shoots appear, the film is removed. Seedlings need full lighting. If there is not enough daylight, they are illuminated with ordinary lamps. At the same time, the temperature in the room is reduced to 18 C, and the sprouts remain at this temperature for 5 days. Then the temperature is increased to 23 C.

When two true leaves appear, the seedlings dive and are planted in separate containers.

The photo shows the picking of seedlings:

Water the seedlings as the top layer of soil dries out. The sprouts are not filled with water, but with a teaspoon, the warm, settled water is carefully distributed along the edges of the nursery.

After watering, the soil must be loosened with a regular fork or wooden stick.

After a month, the seedlings are transplanted into a larger container. for the full development of the root system.

2 weeks before planting seedlings in open ground, they begin to harden them. The hardening procedure boils down to leaving the bushes outside for 2 to 3 hours. At night, in the room where the seedlings are located, the temperature is reduced to 13 C. The time spent outside gradually increases to 18 hours.

How to grow tomatoes

After 2 months, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted to a permanent location.

Beds for tomatoes are chosen in a sunny place protected from drafts. Planting pattern: 50 cm – distance between seedlings, 50 cm – between rows. For 1 sq. m place no more than 4 seedlings.

Plant the tomato in pre-prepared holes, 15 cm deep, in a checkerboard pattern.This method of planting provides additional advantages: the plants not only do not interfere with each other’s growth, but also receive enough light and are well ventilated. Seedlings will take root faster in a new place if they are transplanted on a cloudy day or in the evening.

Before planting, add a humate solution to the holes and pour 1 liter of water into each hole.. It is not advisable to apply fresh manure to tomatoes, as it promotes the development of green mass, while the fruits are small due to insufficient nutrients.

After planting, the bushes are moderately watered warm, settled water, strictly at the root. Afterwards the ground is loosened, hilled and mulch. Loosening promotes better penetration of oxygen to the roots, and mulching retains moisture in the beds longer.

Reference! In order for the seedlings to take root in open ground faster, they are covered with non-woven material.

The next watering is a week later, with water previously heated in the sun. Further watering - as the soil dries, but not more than twice a week. The culture responds well to drip irrigation. In hot weather, the frequency of watering is increased to four per week. Also, water more often when the fruits are pouring.

The first feeding is carried out when the tomatoes on the lower branch reach the size of a nut. Feed with complete mineral fertilizer with a complex of microelements (35 g per 1 bucket of water) or organic matter.

Bird droppings are suitable as organic matter., diluted in a ratio of 1 kg per 1 bucket of water. From this period, 10 g of potassium sulfate is added to each feeding. Further fertilizing is carried out once every 14 days with the same solution, adding 1 teaspoon of humate per bucket.

Due to the high growth, plant staking is required.Moreover, not only the stem, but also the fruiting clusters are tied up, otherwise they will not withstand the weight of ripe vegetables.

For a high fruiting rate, the Spasskaya Tower tomato needs proper pinching. This procedure is carried out regularly; only one shoot is left under the first flower cluster, since the plant is led into 2 trunks. It is necessary to brush once a week.

Diseases and pests

Tomato crops are rarely attacked by insects and various infections. The only danger is late blight, a fungal disease that can be prevented by controlling moisture in the beds. Over-watered beds promote rotting of the lower leaves of plants, which creates a favorable environment for any fungal disease.

Experienced gardeners immediately after transplanting seedlings spray them with copper oxychloride (30 g per 10 liters of water), which not only helps in growth and development, but also increases the immunity of seedlings.

For the treatment of late blight use systemic fungicides, for example, the drug "Hom" or "Fitosporin". If the disease is at an early stage, copper sulfate will help, which is also suitable as a preventive measure.

Of the parasitic insects, whiteflies and spider mites can cause harm. Spider mites live in greenhouses. To destroy it, it is enough to ventilate closed structures every day. This will destroy the usual habitat pest.

The whitefly butterfly harms plants in open beds. Strong-smelling herbs such as marigold and calendula will help combat it. Onion and garlic arrows also help well. Plants can be sprayed with a decoction of onion peels without harming the developing fruits.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

The variety is recommended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

Subject to the rules of agricultural technology and crop rotation, the harvest is obtained within six months in open ground, and in greenhouses - all year round. Due to high adaptation to weather vagaries, sudden frosts do not affect the quantitative indicator of fruiting.

The unusual structure of the bush helps the plant to fully grow and develop. Half of the nodes do not form stepsons, thanks to which the tomato receives a sufficient amount of light and is regularly ventilated.

Plays an important role in open ground correct crop garter. Very young bushes begin to be tied up two weeks after transplantation. This allows the stem to form even and strong. Branch garter is also necessary.

In a greenhouse, the height of seedlings is greater than in open ground. This means that there are more fruiting clusters on them, which increases the number of ripe vegetables.

Regular ventilation of the greenhouse will help keep the plants healthy all year round. But do not forget that the tomato is afraid of drafts.

Harvesting and application

Thanks to the garter, picking ripe vegetables is not difficult. Ripening is amicable, with whole clusters. The first vegetables ripen in July.

A record amount of ripe vegetables can only be obtained in a greenhouse, here from 1 sq. m harvest up to 25-30 kg.

The use of tomato is universal. It is equally good for fresh consumption and canning. It makes excellent summer salads, hot dishes and vegetable dishes. Does not lose its taste in marinades and pickles. Used for preparing tomato products: lecho, paste, juice, adjika, sauces, ketchup.

Can be stored for a long time and can withstand long-term transportation.The variety is widely used for commercial purposes, as it perfectly preserves its appearance without losing its taste.

Advantages and disadvantages

The hybrid has a lot of advantages that make it increasingly popular among vegetable growers:

• high adaptation to climatic conditions;
• early ripening variety;
• high fruiting rate;
• ease of care;
• disease resistance;
• survival rate in all regions;
• possibility of year-round breeding in a greenhouse;
• excellent taste of ripe vegetables;
• marketable condition;
• long storage;
• long transportation;
• Possibility of use for commercial purposes.

Some disadvantages of this type:

• poor development of the root system;
• regular stepsoning is required;
• Garter required;
• inability to independently prepare seed material.

Farmer reviews

A review of reviews of the Spasskaya Tower tomato speaks of the high quality of the hybrid.

Marina, Moscow region:

“The hybrid is wonderful. It does not require a lot of time and effort, and the return is incredible. Vegetables are tasty, store well, and are suitable for any type of dishes and preparations. The yield is stable."

Valery, Rostov region:

“I’ve been growing tomatoes in an industrial greenhouse for two years now. I'm pleased with the result. The plants are tall but well ventilated. I mechanize the collection of vegetables, they do not crack and are easily transported.”

Conclusion

Many gardeners want to grow tall varieties of tomatoes because of the impressive quantitative indicators. But, as a rule, they require difficult care.

The Spasskaya Tower hybrid is distinguished by the fact that it produces a large harvest with minimal time and effort.At the same time, it is disease-resistant, adapted to any climate and is perfect for breeding for commercial purposes, fully reimbursing the initial costs.