We’ll tell you and show you how to grow the “Explosion” tomato and what to do to get a rich harvest of tomatoes.
Tomato Explosion is gaining more and more fans. The variety has gained popularity for a long list of advantages that are valued by many vegetable growers. Tomatoes are a very popular product - they have many useful properties, and growing the variety does not require much effort.
Description of the variety
The tomato variety Explosion belongs to the determinant type of plants. The height of the bush reaches 1 m, but most often does not exceed 60 cm. The crop is low-branched, spreading, and has few leaves. The main stem is strong and stable. The foliage is medium green. The inflorescence is simple, the stalk has an articulation. An early ripening variety begins to bear fruit 100–110 days after germination.
On a note. The small growth of the crop simplifies care since it does not require mandatory support.
Distinctive features
The tomato variety Explosion has a distinctive feature - simultaneous ripening of fruits. The lower ovaries produce larger fruits than the upper ones.
Fruit characteristics and yield
Description of fruits:
- The tomatoes taste good. They are used to make fresh salads and preserves. The pulp density is average, the dry matter content is moderate.
- The maximum fruit weight is 250 g, the average is 100–120 g.
- Vegetables have a bright red color.
- The shape of the tomatoes is round, sometimes slightly ribbed. The fruits have an average number of seed chambers (6-7).
- Tomatoes are elastic and fleshy, tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time.
Subject to agrotechnical rules, 3–4 kg of tomatoes are removed from one bush. 3–6 tomatoes grow on clusters.
How to grow seedlings
Most vegetable growers grows tomatoes of the Explosion variety in seedlings. This allows for an earlier harvest.
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Seed preparation
To get a high-quality and high yield, seed material is processed to prevent possible diseases. Good grains have a bright color and do not float when soaked in salt water (5%). If the seeds are stored for more than a year, they turn pale gray or yellow. Such grains are soaked in a growth stimulator.
Seeds are disinfected as follows::
- to get rid of eggs and larvae of pests, the seed material is placed in hot water for 10–15 minutes;
- from mold, fungi or rot, grains are disinfected for 20–30 minutes in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate.
For rapid germination and simultaneous germination of tomatoes The grains are kept in a growth stimulator for 15–20 hours. For this use:
- "Energen";
- "Baikal-EM1";
- "Zircon".
There are many similar preparations available in gardening stores. They are used strictly according to instructionsindicated on the packaging.
Interesting! Tomatoes are considered the most common food in the world. Up to 60 million tons of this vegetable are grown annually.
Container and soil
Various containers are used for seedlings, for example:
- peat cups or tablets;
- special purchased containers;
- wooden or plastic boxes;
- disposable cups;
- cut milk bottles or cartons.
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Peat cups or tablets are best. They contain a very nutritious soil mixture and make replanting the plant easy. When transplanting, a tablet or cup with seedlings is placed in a large container. After some time, the peat gets wet and dissolves in the soil. In this case, the roots are not damaged, and the seedlings themselves do not experience stress when conditions change.
For healthy and strong plants, obtaining high-quality soil is important. It should be loose loamy soil with the addition of silt or sand.
To improve soil quality, apply organic fertilizers:
- manure;
- peat;
- compost.
The richer the soil, the better for tomato growth.
To rid the soil of putrefactive bacteria, it is poured with boiling water or treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate. It also destroys various microorganisms.
Sowing
For a more convenient method of planting seeds, peat tablets are used.. They are placed in a plastic container and moistened. After increasing in volume, seeds are placed in them and the container is wrapped in film to create greenhouse conditions. The container is ventilated once a day.
Seeds are planted in a common container at a distance of 2 cm from each other and 3 cm between rows. The grains are planted to a depth of 1 cm.
Growing and care
Water the seedlings as the soil dries, avoiding waterlogging. For this purpose, rainwater or settled, slightly heated water is used. Seedlings need good lighting (10–12 hours a day). If there is a deficiency, phytolamps are installed.
Seedlings are fed with complex fertilizers, For example:
- "Nitroammofoska";
- "Agricola";
- "Athlete".
Folk remedies are also used:
- Yeast. To prepare the nutrient mixture, a yeast briquette (10 g) is stirred in 10 liters of water. Apply the solution immediately after daily infusion. It is not recommended to store it.
- Ash. Only the extract is used as fertilizer. To prepare the fertilizer, add 80 g of ash to 5 liters of water. The mixture is allowed to brew for a day, and then the liquid is filtered. Water the soil with the product and spray the leaves.
How to grow tomatoes
At the end of May - beginning of June, seedlings are planted in a permanent place. By this time, the plants will be about 50–60 days old and each will have 5–6 true leaves.
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Landing
Particular attention is paid to the landing site tomatoes and soil. The site chosen for this is sunny, without drafts. The soil is pre-fertilized and disinfected. For 1 sq. m plant no more than 2 bushes.
Add 1 tsp to the wells. ash to fertilize the soil and eliminate possible acidic conditions. The seedlings are placed in the holes, moistened and sprinkled with soil.
For the first 10–14 days, cover the tomatoes protective film. This will protect young plants from possible sudden changes in temperature and allow them to quickly adapt to new conditions.
Care
The Vzryv tomato variety is undemanding in terms of care, but it is necessary to follow the basic rules of agricultural technology.
Tomatoes are watered 1-2 times a week in the morning or eveningwhen the sun is not shining. To do this, use rain or settled warm water. The best way to moisten the soil is the drip irrigation method. Tomatoes are watered regularly, but in moderation. Excess moisture leads to fungal diseases.
After each moistening of the soil, the soil around the bushes is loosened. This enriches the root system with oxygen. The ground is also weeded to remove weeds, which take nutrients from the tomatoes. Loosening is done carefully so as not to damage the root system. The soil around the plants is mulched with straw or weeds so that moisture is retained in the ground longer.
To obtain a bountiful harvest, the crop is provided with fertilizing 2-3 times during the growing season. To do this, use complex fertilizers, which contain all the microelements necessary for tomatoes.
Experienced vegetable growers note that the Vzryv variety is undemanding in terms of fertilizers and feed the crop with regular compost (2-3 times during the entire growing season). But still, for higher yields, some summer residents use special preparations for tomatoes, for example, “Sodium Humate” or “Diammofoska”.
Extra shoots take away most of the nutrients from tomatoes, which reduces the yield and quality of the fruit. Therefore, to obtain a rich harvest, the plants are pinched, that is, all lateral branches and excess leaves are removed. The bush is formed into 1-2 stems.
The first stepsoning is carried out at the stage of active development of the culture, the next – every 7–10 days. Stepchildren are not allowed to appear during the formation of ovaries and fruits.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Because the variety has good resistance to harsh conditions, Explosion tomatoes are grown even in the northern regions, but under covering material or in greenhouses.
Fruits will grow even without regular watering, but good care is a guarantee of stable fruiting. The variety is cultivated in two ways: seedlings or direct sowing in the ground.The first option gives an earlier harvest.
Diseases and pests
The tomato variety Explosion has strong immunity to characteristic diseases. If improperly cared for, there is a risk of plant disease late blight, gray or white root rot. These diseases are treated with folk remedies, for example, hydrogen peroxide, brilliant green, potassium permanganate solution or copper sulfate.
Also use biological or chemical agents:
- "Baktofit";
- "Barrier";
- "Barrier".
The drugs are used strictly according to the instructions indicated on the packaging.
Among insect pests the most common are slugs and Colorado potato beetles. They are fought with traditional methods, for example, with garlic infusion: add 200 g of grated garlic or onion to 10 liters of water and let it brew for a day; soap is added to the product for stickiness. You can also get rid of insects using the drug “Prestige”.
The nuances of growing in open ground and greenhouses
The culture is demanding on lighting, therefore, its cultivation in greenhouse conditions is problematic and does not give the maximum yield. Otherwise, cultivating the Explosion tomato is no different from growing other varieties.
Collection, application and storage of crops
Tomatoes growing in open ground are harvested before frost begins.. The largest fruits are removed first.
The use of tomatoes of the Explosion variety is universal. Since the vegetable has a dense peel and pulp, it is used for preservation. Tomatoes are also processed into juice, made into purees for children, or consumed fresh.
Ripe tomatoes are stored in clean containers at a temperature of +1 °C. Be sure to ventilate the room. Tomatoes for storage are selected whole, without mechanical damage.In such conditions, vegetables can last up to 1–1.5 months.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomato Explosion has many advantages for which gardeners love it:
- does well in cool climates;
- strong immunity to most diseases;
- early fruit ripening;
- high productivity;
- excellent taste and versatility in use;
- good transportability due to dense structure;
- ease of care;
- shelf life without loss of taste and external qualities.
The variety has virtually no disadvantages. Some vegetable growers note only the high demands of plants on lighting and the dense structure of the fruits.
Farmer reviews
The Explosion variety has gained great popularity among vegetable growers for a long list of positive qualities. Here are some reviews from those who planted this tomato.
Lesya, Mtsensk: “I have been engaged in vegetable growing for five years in a row. Every year I grow new varieties of tomatoes. Last year, neighbors advised me to plant an Explosion tomato. I bought the seeds at a gardening store. I grew it from seedlings. The bushes turned out to be small in height, but quite lush. I was surprised by the simultaneous ripening of the fruits. There was a lot of harvest from eight bushes. The tomatoes taste excellent and look beautiful, as in the photo of the package with seeds. Next season I will grow this variety again.".
Nikolay, Nizhny Novgorod: “For a long time I was interested in tomatoes that would grow well in our climate. The salesperson in the store recommended the Explosion variety. I decided to try it and see what happens. The tomatoes really did not disappoint. I planted the seedlings in the greenhouse in early spring. About three months later the harvest was already harvested.I recommend this tomato to anyone looking for cold-resistant varieties.".
Conclusion
Tomato Explosion is successfully used in the vast majority of regions of the Russian Federation. Cultivating this variety does not require much effort. Tomatoes ripen in a short time, produce high yields and delight with their taste. Blast has good resistance to most diseases, making these vegetables easy to cultivate.