- Authors: A. V. Kryuchkov, G. I. Tarakanov, M. D. Panova (Educational and Scientific Center "Vegetable Experimental Station named after V. I. Edelstein")
- Year of approval: 1966
- Category: grade
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for ketchup and tomato paste
- Ripening period: mid-early
- Ripening time, days: 100-105
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for closed ground
- Transportability: good
- Marketable fruit yield,%: 85-95%
Mid-early varieties always delight with their harvest, so many gardeners choose these crops. Tomato White filling is one of these varieties. In the article, we will consider the characteristics of the variety, the palatability of the fruits, agrotechnical features, ripening periods and yield.
Breeding history
The variety was bred in 1960 by breeders A. V. Kryuchkov, G. I. Tarakanov, M. D. Panova at the V. I. Edelstein Educational and Scientific Center in Kazakhstan. The parent couple chose the tomatoes Victor Mayak and Pushkinskiy. The task of the breeders was to develop an early-maturing variety with high yields in any regions of the country. It was registered in the State Register in 1966 under the name White filling 241. In the same year it was introduced to the market for further distribution.
Description of the variety
The variety belongs to determinant crops, which means that the bushes will have a fixed growth mark. The shoot is strong and powerful, it directly depends on the correct development of the root system. The larger the rhizome, the thicker the stem. The height of the bush depends on where the crop is grown: if in the open field, then the length is 40-50 cm, in the greenhouse - 70 cm. Growth stops when the seedling is fully ripe. Due to the low height, the stalk garter is not necessary. The compactness of the bushes is noted.
The variety has few leaves. They are of medium size, pointed edges, green in color, matte. There is ribbing along the edging, a pronounced middle section, no pubescence.
The first inflorescences are formed after 7 leaves from the ground level, the subsequent ones - every 2. 2-4 fruits are formed on one cluster, in total there are 6 clusters on the bush.
The positive aspects include:
unpretentious care;
high yield among mid-early varieties;
universal purpose;
transportability.
Cons:
the need for regular watering;
poor resistance to frost.
The main qualities of the fruit
Fruits are round in shape, medium and large in size. The weight of one tomato varies from 80 to 132 g. The fruit stays firmly on the stalk, therefore it does not crumble even after full ripening. The color of unripe tomatoes is greenish-whitish, and in mature tomatoes it is raspberry-red.
The skin is smooth, slightly ribbed, dense, therefore it does not crack. The pulp is juicy and fleshy. Inside there are from 5 to 12 seed chambers.
Fruits are formed amicably, but ripen at different rates, therefore, tomatoes of different ripeness in color are found on the same bush.
Taste characteristics
The variety is characterized by a salty and slightly sour aftertaste, so tomatoes are used fresh for salads. Can be used to make tomato paste and ketchup.
Ripening and fruiting
Tomato White filling belongs to medium early crops, the ripening period of which is 100-105 days.The first harvest is in early July and continues until mid-August.
Yield
For open ground, the yield is 4 kg, for greenhouses - 6 kg per bush. On an industrial scale, the yield is 275-814 c / ha.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
The variety is famous for its unpretentious care, but it is worth following the rules and planting dates in order to subsequently harvest a good harvest.
In order to sow seeds, you need to prepare special seedling boxes. Sowing begins in March, the dates largely depend on the growing region and on where the seedlings will subsequently be planted (in open ground or in a greenhouse). Before sowing, the seeds are usually soaked in a damp cloth or cotton wool.
After all the seeds have hatched, they must be carefully sown into a box. The layer of earth should be at least 5-7 cm.The depth of the fossa is no more than 1.5 cm, and the distance between the fossa is 2 cm, between the rows - 3 cm.
The boxes are covered with cling film and placed in a warm place. The seedlings should hatch in 5-8 days. A pick occurs when each seedling has 2 strong leaves, and the stem does not lean to the ground.
During cultivation in boxes and pots, seedlings should be well spilled with water through a spray bottle, but at the same time, do not oversaturate the soil with water. As it grows, each bush is fed with mineral fertilizers. In early May, when the air warms up to +15 degrees, the seedlings can be taken out into the air in sunny times. At this moment, acclimatization takes place.
To transplant seedlings into the ground, you need to choose the right time. The air temperature should warm up to +22 degrees, and the daily temperature should be at least +15.
Bushes during planting should reach a height of at least 20 cm, the stem should be thick and strong, and the root system should be well developed. By the time of planting, the seedlings may already have the first buds. You do not need to cut them off.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
Before planting, the selected area is dug up and plentifully spilled with water. It is best to fertilize the soil in the fall so that the soil is saturated with useful minerals and rested. The pits are harvested with a depth of no more than 20 cm, phosphorus can be poured onto the bottom, since tomatoes grow more actively with it. You can choose any distance between the bushes, since they themselves are compact and not spreading. Most often, the checkerboard pattern is chosen.
Many gardeners still tie a variety to save space, but this is not necessary.
After planting the seedlings, the bushes can be mulched and spilled with warm, settled water.
Growing and care
The main care for tomatoes White filling is regular watering, since the culture does not tolerate severe drought. It is best to water at sunset, when the water is still warm, but there is no direct sunlight.
Top dressing is carried out 1-2 weeks after planting the seedlings, and it is worth applying top dressing every two weeks. It is worth rationing the bushes with nitrogen, since from its excess, the stems begin to grow faster and form stepchildren irregularly. If this happens, then the extra leaves and stepsons are removed.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
Due to the fact that the variety White filling ripens early, fungal diseases do not actively attack this culture. Infection, for example, late blight, can occur during prolonged rains (if the bushes grow in open ground). In this case, it is necessary to spray in a timely manner. The root system can also suffer from excess moisture.
And also the variety is prone to macrosporiosis, it can be avoided even at the stage of sowing seeds. Before sowing the soaked seeds, they are treated with a solution consisting of potassium permanganate.
