Vintage tomato

To date, a huge variety of tomato varieties have been bred that can be grown in any region of Russia. Each of the species has a number of special characteristics and, based on them, gardeners make a choice in favor of one or another variety.

A tomato with the amazing name Vintage is still known to few, but some summer residents have already caught the fancy of it. The main distinguishing characteristic of the fruit is considered to be an unusual color, combining two contrasting colors.

Bushes grow up to 160-180 centimeters, due to which they are considered tall. Sometimes plants are found above or below this mark. Growth type is indeterminate. Most often, fruits are eaten fresh, without processing. You can get a high-quality crop when grown both in film greenhouses and in the open field.

Leaves of a standard green color, medium in length. The plant mass is not very dense. Leafy with short internodes. The shape of the leaves resembles a potato seedling. The first fruit inflorescence is formed over 6 or 7 leaves. The rest are laid every 2-3 sheets. The inflorescences are simple.

Unripe tomatoes are light green with dark green stripes. In the process of maturation, they change color and become bright orange, with a red tint. The stripes also change color and turn yellow. Fruit weight - 280 grams. Sometimes there are smaller specimens, about 150-250 grams. The shape is rounded, slightly flattened. Ribbing is medium. From 3 to 7 tomatoes grow on one brush at the same time.

The exotic color is noticeable not only on the peel, but also when cutting vegetables. The pulp is fleshy, but tender. The density is medium. The fruits are used not only for making salads and snacks, but also for canning. When harvesting for the winter, they are cut.

The taste of Vintage tomatoes is positive. He is pleasant and harmonious. Juicy and healthy vegetables are great for kids or diet menus. The fruits are resistant to decay. Some process tomatoes into juice, pasta, or sauces.

This vegetable crop is considered medium early. The ripening time of tomatoes is 100-105 days. In cold climates, tomatoes reach their final maturity 110-120 days after the first shoots are visible. Fruiting of the variety is long-term. Harvested from summer to early fall (July to September).

The yield of Vintage tomatoes is noted as high and depends on the cultivation conditions. In open beds, 15 to 17 kilograms of fruit are harvested from one square meter of the plantation. In conditions of protected ground, the yield indicator is higher and has from 17 to 20 kilograms of vegetables.

Note: Ripe fruits are stored for about two weeks. It is advisable to store them in a dark and cool place. Experienced gardeners recommend not storing the fruits, but immediately eating or processing them.

Many gardeners grow seedlings on their own. This not only saves money that could be spent on the purchase of ready-made seedlings, but you can also be sure of the purity of the variety and the health of the plants.Sowing seeds for seedlings is performed in early spring, and the planting of bushes in open or closed ground is carried out from May to June.

The exact dates may shift depending on the climatic conditions of each region. As a rule, seeds must be sown 65 days before transferring the seedlings to the greenhouse or on the site. Young plants are very sensitive to temperature, so you need to maintain a comfortable indoor environment without temperature fluctuations.

During the first five days, the optimum temperature is from 15 to 17 degrees Celsius. After this, this indicator is increased to 22-22 degrees. And also you need to organize daylight hours at least 14-16 hours a day. Natural sunlight will not be enough, so you should stock up on additional light sources.

Picking is an important process when growing seedlings. The work is performed when the second full sheet appears. From the general container, the seedlings are planted in separate containers. The work must be done carefully so as not to damage fragile shoots.

When transferring bushes to a greenhouse or to another permanent planting site, it is necessary to provide for the presence of supports in advance. The shoots are tied up as they grow, so that they do not interfere with each other and do not bow to the ground under the weight of the crop.

The recommended planting pattern is a maximum of 2-3 plants per square meter. If you thicken the planting, this will negatively affect the fruiting and taste of vegetables.

Caring for vintage tomatoes is almost the same as for other vegetable crops. The formation of bushes is mandatory. The number of stems during formation is from 2 to 3. And also pinching is done, so that the plant spends its energy not on the formation of extra shoots, but on the laying of vegetables.

The bushes love heat and do not tolerate sudden temperature jumps. When laying the site, you should choose a well-lit area, protected from cold winds and drafts.

Throughout the season, top dressing is required. Tomatoes are fertilized three times per season. The first portion of nutrients is used 1-2 weeks after the plants are transplanted into the ground. The second time the plantation is fertilized during flowering. For the last time, top dressing is applied to the ground when ovaries appear.

Vintage can be attacked by dangerous insects and common diseases. Bushes that are grown in greenhouses need special care. Stagnation of moisture must not be allowed, therefore the room is regularly ventilated.

The risk of contamination of the plantation can be reduced by observing the following rules:

• removal of weeds and plant residues;

• treatment of bushes with protective preparations, both ready-made preparations and folk remedies are suitable;

• removal of dry and diseased leaves;

• loosening the upper layers of the soil.