Tomato Niagara

The Niagara tomato can be a pleasant companion for most gardeners in Russia. However, this is achieved only with a qualitative study of the variety. It is necessary to pay attention to taste, fertility, the specifics of cultivation and care.

The Niagara tomato is one of the relatively new varieties. But he is already actually losing the status of a novelty and goes into the number of traditionally used plants. The culture was admitted to mass use in 2010. Therefore, it can be considered a worthy breeding option of the 2000s.

Niagara is characterized by an indeterminate development format. It can be planted both in a simple vegetable garden and in a greenhouse under a film. Compact bushes reach a height of 1.8-2 m. Medium-sized leaves of a simple green color develop on them. In general, the culture is quite worthy.

The tomatoes just laid from the ovary are green in color. As they develop further, they blush. The mass of a single tomato is 95 g. In shape, it resembles a pear (or a light bulb). Other nuances:

• pleasant smooth skin;

• development of 10 to 14 tomatoes per brush;

• formation from simple inflorescences;

• excellent keeping quality.

The resulting berries can be used fresh. They are also used for canning whole fruits. Sometimes the crop is salted or turned into tomato paste. Farmers celebrate the expressive sweetness. It is mixed with a slight sour note.

According to experts, the Niagara tomato belongs to the mid-season category. Under normal conditions, 110 days pass between the sprouting of the seedlings and the readiness of the crop. However, quite often weather conditions and peculiarities of agricultural technology strongly influence the dynamics of development.

The number of fruits can reach 8 kg per 1 m2. Such a result is obtained with good agricultural technology. And also an important role, however, is played by the weather.

Sow seeds in seed containers during March. Seedlings are usually ready for transfer to their permanent growing site in May or June. The specific dates are determined by the gardeners themselves. It is necessary to take into account both the actual weather and the readiness of the plants.

A typical seating system is 400x1200 mm. Yes, it is unusual for tomatoes, but this is the approach that is best taken. All other options do not comply with the instructions of the suppliers of the planting material.

It is imperative to remove Niagara's stepchildren. Giving a suitable shape to her bushes will also be indispensable. It is necessary to lead the bushes strictly in 1 stem. Problems can often be related to seed germination. Therefore, it is recommended to treat them with growth stimulants.

Fertilization is carried out at least 3 times during the growing season. Nitrogen fertilizing is applied at most until the beginning of July. After that, preference should be given to phosphorus-potassium mixtures. It is necessary to take into account the indeterminacy of the variety and therefore constantly limit the development of the bush. Before planting seedlings, the soil must be disinfected with potassium permanganate.

In order for the plant to give a good harvest, it is recommended to saturate the soil at a permanent place of cultivation:

• urea;

• peat;

• humus;

• superphosphate;

• potassium salt.

Dry fertilizers are spread uniformly over the surface. Then they should be buried in the ground when digging. Already at the time of planting, it is necessary to immediately hammer into the ground the supports with a height of 2 m. In closed plantings, the use of trellises is preferable. Irrigation is carried out taking into account the actual weather - but even with the most favorable meteorological conditions, irrigation should occur at least 2 times a week.

Irrigation is carried out only in the morning or evening hours. Add 2 liters of water to the root. Sometimes, if only one trunk is left, the garter can be dispensed with. It is very important to evaluate how the plant itself behaves. After each watering, it is necessary to thoroughly loosen the soil and remove all weeds.

For this variety, many diseases and pests that attack nightshade crops are not too scary. Top rot is not detected under the condition of high-quality agricultural technology. The likelihood of late blight is very small. The Colorado potato beetle may pose a certain threat. In addition to pesticide treatment, sawdust mulching helps to fight its attacks.

The degree of resistance to bad weather conditions is quite high. It is noted that even in a damp cold area, such tomatoes rarely suffer from late blight. In warm weather, for obvious reasons, growth is more active. However, even during cold snaps, weakening of the plant is not observed. Harvesting is possible, in fact, until frost occurs.

Planting a Niagara tomato is perfectly acceptable in:

• northwestern and northern zones of the European part of Russia;

• edges and regions of the North Caucasus;

• Volga-Vyatka region;

• the Volga basin;

• the center of the European part;

• Central Black Earth Region.

Even with the occasional purchase, the Niagara tomato is doing very well. Fruits are tied even on the upper brushes - you just need to water the plant. The taste is very pleasant, sometimes even some of its sweetness is noted. True, there are also references to not very good taste perception. Subject to competent agricultural technology, you can count on a very decent harvest.