- Authors: Fotev Yu.V., Kotelnikova M.A., Kondakov S.N.
- Year of approval: 2010
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: fresh consumption
- Ripening period: mid-early
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for greenhouses
- Bush size: tall
- Leaves: medium, green
- Unripe fruit color: light green
The adaptation of tomato to all major regions of Russia does not mean that it can be grown thoughtlessly. Only complete and up-to-date information will allow you to get good yields with a reasonable minimum of effort. You will definitely need to pay attention to the level of productivity and how to plant a tomato.
Breeding history
The Flaming Heart tomato is a serious achievement of modern Russian breeding. Quite famous specialists worked on it - Fotev, Kondakov, Kotelnikova. It has been officially allowed to grow this variety for consumer purposes since 2010.
Description of the variety
Burning Heart's indeterminate growth forces the bushes to be severely constrained. Plants can be planted both in an open garden and in closed greenhouses under plastic wrap. The tomato can grow to a great height. Moderately large green leaves develop on the bushes.
The main qualities of the fruit
At first, the berries are light green in color. As it matures, it changes to a pleasant raspberry color. Other nuances:
- impressive size;
- weight from 0.24 to 0.36 kg;
- stereotyped heart shape;
- medium ribbing;
- folding from simple inflorescences.
Taste characteristics
The flesh of the Burning Heart is pleasantly fleshy. The feeling is quite harmonious. The tomato is juicy enough. It is believed that such a plant belongs to the "salad" group. Mostly the harvest is consumed fresh.
Ripening and fruiting
Flaming Heart is characterized by medium early growth dynamics. The first berries are usually tasted already in June. It must be emphasized that this largely depends on the weather and on the applied agrotechnical measures.
Yield
In the official description, it is announced that the collection can be 6.4 kg per 1 sq. m. According to other sources, the collection from the bush reaches 4.5 kg. However, much depends on the diligence and vigilance of the farmers themselves.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
It is necessary to prepare containers with soil and spread seeds in them in March. Then they wait 60-65 days. Usually this time is enough for the tomato to get stronger for transshipment into open ground. But it is imperative to control the readiness of the plants themselves.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener can harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The planting material supplier strongly advises choosing a 400x400 mm hole pattern. Other options are far less effective.
Growing and care
It is hardly possible to grow a Burning Heart without removing the stepsons. The bushes will definitely have to be tied to the supporting structures. Standard shaping is done in 1 or 2 stems. The choice between these options is at the discretion of the gardeners themselves. If the planting material is collected independently, it must be disinfected and treated with biological stimulants.
Watering the tomatoes Burning heart should be done in moderation. A pick is carried out when 2 true leaves appear. It is better to harden the seedlings before planting in open ground. According to agronomists, this should be started 10 days before the moment of transshipment. In the first 72-96 hours that the tomato spends in the open field, it should be shaded to prevent sunburn.
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.
Growing regions
Such a tomato will perform well:
- in regions east of the Urals;
- in the Urals itself;
- in the North Caucasus;
- in the Volga region and the Moscow region;
- in the Leningrad, Tver, Novgorod, Murmansk, Arkhangelsk regions;
- in Karelia;
- in the Black Earth Region.
Review overview
Burning Heart's productivity is quite appealing even to seasoned farmers. Its fruits are visually beautiful. During long-term transportation, the commercial qualities are not lost. However, problems are often caused by poor keeping quality, even when stored in a refrigerator. Large bushes are difficult to cover on cold days - and yet the positives outweigh the challenges.
