Tomato King early

Tomato of domestic breeding The King of the Early, also known as The King of Early, Reine Des Hâtives, Königin der Frühen, managed to win the hearts of vegetable growers even outside Russia. This determinant variety is considered universal, due to its good presentation it turns out to be suitable for whole-fruit preservation, it is quite tasty in salads or lecho. The tomato is suitable for both commercial cultivation and gardening in the country.

Tomato King early is characterized by a low growth rate. In the greenhouse, its stem reaches 100 cm in height; in the open field, the shoots will be lower. The bush itself is powerful, formed according to the standard type. The number of branches varies from 7 to 9. The foliage is high, externally, the plates are similar to potato tops. Simple inflorescences are formed on the bush, the length of internodes is standard.

The original light raspberry color of the fruit is combined with a thin skin and fleshy pulp. The shape of the tomato is flat-round, its weight reaches 150-200 g. Tomatoes are collected in a cluster of 3-5 fruits.

The taste is rich tomato, without excess acid or wateriness. Moderate sweetness.

In terms of ripening, the King of the Early refers to early tomatoes. He is ready to harvest after 95-105 days from the moment of planting. On average, you can start eating fruits from the branches in July - August, depending on the region.

Up to 4 kg of tomatoes are harvested from the bush. According to this indicator, the variety is classified as high-yielding. From 1 m 2 you can get 6-9 kg of fruit.

Sowing is not done early, you can start it in the 3rd decade of March or at the beginning of April. Transfer to soil is shown after 55 days. In terms of time, this corresponds to the period from mid-May to 5 June.

It is important to adhere to a planting density within 3 plants per 1 m 2. The optimal arrangement of bushes is 50 × 40 cm.

The formation of the bush is carried out with a stem, in 1 stem. It grows best in open ground, without stretching too much, in greenhouses it ripens a little earlier. The peculiarities of the formation of the central stem make it possible to avoid the need for tying the bush. It grows successfully on its own, but may require support during the ripening period of a particularly plentiful harvest.At the same time, standard varieties drop peduncles less often, they better tolerate the effects of unfavorable external factors.

When planting in the ground, preference should be given to areas with fertile medium-dense soils. You can use the bed after legumes or root crops. The soil must be pre-disinfected, you can use a hot solution of manganese. They also wash the walls of the greenhouse from the inside. It is better to dig in the stakes for the garter in case of a bountiful harvest in advance.

When preparing the holes, it is worth using natural sources of minerals. The soil is mixed with compost, ground eggshells and wood ash. Upon completion of the transplantation of plants into the ground, abundant watering with warm water is performed. Then a break of 14 days is taken - it is necessary for the adaptation of tomatoes.

The removal of leaves after the fruits reach the 2nd brush of the ripening phase helps to accelerate the ripening of the crop. This will ensure that the plant retains the vital forces it needs. Stepsons pick up a tomato by hand. In the greenhouse, with a compacted planting, the old leaves are regularly removed. The stepsons also cut off below the flower brush.

Among other measures for the care of tomato bushes of this variety, watering and feeding can be distinguished. The variety is not too hygrophilous, but responds well to weekly abundant application of moisture. Top dressing is performed from the beginning of the growing season to the beginning of the fruit filling, repeating them every 14 days. It is better to alternate the compositions, introducing first organic and then mineral complex fertilizers. So the plants will not be deficient in nutrients.

After each watering, the soil is loosened. If natural mulch is used, its layer is renewed. In the greenhouse, it is worth setting a regular ventilation mode. This will maintain the optimum air humidity for tomatoes. If the leaves begin to wilt or turn pale, foliar dressing will help restore normal color. First, the cause of the problem is established, then the microelement to be added is selected.

The early king is generally resistant to most fungal diseases of nightshade crops. Sometimes it is damaged by late blight. Due to early fruiting, it is practically not affected by insects.But with a delay in flowering, in lingering cold weather, the variety can be attacked by slugs or aphids, sometimes it is affected by whitefly, spider mites. During such periods, preventive insecticidal treatment of the greenhouse and garden beds will help prevent crop death.

The king of the early is a drought-resistant variety that can withstand significant periods without moisture. But you should not rush to transfer to open ground in the spring. Exposure to frost can have a detrimental effect on the state of a young plant in the adaptation stage in a new place. Better to wait until the ground warms up properly.

The variety was initially zoned for the climatic conditions of the Urals and Siberia. It is also appreciated in other regions with cold climates. Due to the short ripening period, the King of the Early can be cultivated in Karelia and the Leningrad Region. In the Moscow region, it is suitable for planting in open ground. In the south, it can be sown directly into the soil if the frost period has already passed. Not adapted for the conditions of the Far North.

According to the experience of gardeners, the tomato King of the early fully justifies its loud name. The unsurpassed taste of ripe fruits is especially noted - they can be eaten right from the garden, enjoying the first tomatoes long before the main harvest wave. Both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground, the variety demonstrates not too high demands on care, but summer residents note that with due diligence, the yield is much higher.

It is noted that in the greenhouse, the bushes can be exposed to fungal diseases. After such an experience, summer residents prefer to carry out preventive treatments so as not to lose their crops. The number of fruits slightly depends on the characteristics of the season, access to sunlight. Some summer residents prefer to plant seeds in the ground 2 weeks earlier than the originator recommends. Such measures are justified if then transplantation into a film greenhouse follows.

The disadvantages include the tendency of ripe tomatoes to crack. Vegetable growers are advised to remove them from the bush slightly unripe, bringing them to the desired indicators at home. Summer residents note that most often this problem occurs with irregular watering. It can be solved simply by adjusting the mode of introducing moisture through drip irrigation.