- Authors: Steinert T.V., Teplova N.S., Aliluev A.V., Avdeenko L.M., Poldnikova V.Yu.
- Appeared when crossing: Lobule x HS: 18-262
- Year of approval: 2020
- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: fresh consumption
- Ripening period: mid-season
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Bush height, cm: 45-55
- Bush characteristic: compact
Tomato Courage is an excellent variety that is suitable for growing by both beginners and professionals. Because it does not require additional specialized care. Due to the peculiarities of the view, it saves space.
Breeding history
Refers to new varieties of tomatoes. The year of approval for use is 2020. The creators of this hybrid are T. V. Steinert, N. Teplova, A. Aliluev, L. M. Avdeenko, V. Yu. Poldnikova.
Description of the variety
The bush of this type of tomato is determinant. It grows to a height of 45-55 cm. The plant is not sprawling, rather compact, with long dark green leaves. It is a standard one. It has an intermediate inflorescence.
Designed for cultivation in greenhouses and in the open field. It is recommended to plant it in greenhouses a little earlier than in an open space.
The main qualities of the fruit
Bears fruit in red, medium-sized tomatoes. When they are not yet ripe, their color is green with a spot at the edge. In shape, the fruits of this plant are elliptical, slightly ribbed. Up to 5-6 medium-sized tomatoes are usually formed on one cluster. The pulp of this variety is dense, covered with a dense skin on top, not prone to cracking. By weight, one fruit is about 80-90 grams.
Taste characteristics
It has a rich classic tomato flavor and a pleasant aroma. It is grown mainly for fresh consumption or as an ingredient in a ready-made dish.
Ripening and fruiting
A mid-early variety of tomatoes. Bears fruit for a long time, starting in late summer.
Yield
Fruiting is abundant enough. The yield is approximately 4.8 kg per square meter. In greenhouses, harvesting results are slightly higher than in other conditions.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
The first harvest is obtained 90-100 days after germination. The seeds are prepared for planting at the end of February to be sown in trays by March. Ready seedlings are received by May. It is recommended to plant in the greenhouse at the end of May in order to start harvesting fruits in August.
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
Since the bushes of this plant are very compact and only grow upward and not to the sides, you can plant about 7-8 plants per square meter of planting area.
When planting, small depressions are made in the soil, fertilizers are added to them, then seedlings are planted, covered with earth and watering is carried out.
When choosing a planting site, one should take into account the proximity of plants. Pest prevention will depend on this.
Growing and care
When leaving, timely watering is required. And also regularly make top dressing. Due to the low growth and lack of spreading of the bush, garter and pinching are not required.
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
It is highly resistant to diseases such as tobacco mosaic and late blight. Prevention should be carried out against other diseases to which nightshades are susceptible.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
The hybrid is well adapted to survival and fruiting in a changeable climate. It tolerates temperature extremes.
Growing regions
Suitable for planting in many regions of our country. For example, in the Central, North, North-West. And also Volgo-Vyatka, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Nizhnevolzhsky and Uralsky. It ripens well in the West Siberian, East Siberian and Far Eastern districts.
Review overview
In all reviews of this variety of tomatoes, their unique taste, excellent keeping quality and high transportability are noted. All these qualities make it possible to grow this type of tomato for sale.
