- Authors: Mashtakov A.A., Mashtakova A.Kh., Dubinin S.V., Mashtakov N.A.
- Year of approval: 2004
- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: fresh consumption
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 95-105
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Marketability: high
- Transportability: Yes
Hybrid crops are becoming more and more popular due to their unique characteristics. Tomato Firebird belongs to just such varieties.
Breeding history
The variety belongs to domestic selection and was bred in 2004. The authors were A. A. Mashtakov, A. Kh. Mashtakova, S. V. Dubinin, N. A. Mashtakov. The hybrid was developed for cold regions, therefore, temperature drops and frosts are not terrible for him.
Description of the variety
The variety is medium-sized and belongs to determinant crops. The height of the bush is no more than 90 cm. The stem is strong and thick, the crown is spreading. Although the bush is not that big, it should still be tied to pegs or trellises.
The leaves are small, elongated and with a pointed end. The color of the plates is deep green. There are large notches along the edging.
It is recommended to form 1-2 stems. The first bud ripens at a height of 6-7 leaves from ground level. Subsequent - every 2. The inflorescence of the variety is intermediate. Up to 5 brushes are formed on the trunk, from 5 to 7 fruits ripen in them.
The advantages include:
- taste qualities;
- compactness of bushes;
- versatility;
- unpretentious care;
- good tolerance of short-term drought;
- frost resistance;
- yield;
- storage periods;
- transportability.
Of the minuses, it can be noted:
- pinching;
- the need to tie to a support.
The main qualities of the fruit
Fruits are flat-round in shape. The weight of a tomato is 130-150 g. With proper feeding and care, the fruits can grow up to 250 g.
The rind is smooth, firm and completely free from cracking. The skin is orange in color.
The pulp is juicy, fleshy, sweet. There are 1-2 large seed chambers inside. There are few seeds in them, they are small and not felt at all.
The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, juices, sauces, ketchups and pickling.
Taste characteristics
Tomato Firebird has a unique and original taste. There is a sweet aftertaste and the presence of an increased content of ascorbic acid and other vitamins.
Ripening and fruiting
The hybrid belongs to early maturing crops with a ripening period of 95-105 days. Although the fruits are formed at the same time, the fruiting of the variety is stretched. Fully ripe tomatoes and those that are just gaining color can hang on one brush.
Yield
Up to 13.3 kg of vegetables are removed from 1m2.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Sowing seeds is carried out 55-60 days before planting in the ground, that is, at the beginning of March. For this, seedling boxes are prepared. Earth is poured into them, everything is poured abundantly with water. Wells are formed with a depth of 2 cm.
The seeds are soaked in melt water, then treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and a preparation to stimulate growth. After sowing, the soil is again watered with water, covered with foil and placed on the windowsill. After 5-7 days, the seeds will hatch.
Watering the seedlings is through a spray bottle 1-2 per week. A pick is carried out after the seedling has 2 strong leaves.
The room temperature should be at least +18 degrees. Hybrid leaves must be protected from long direct rays. This can cause burns.
Top dressing is applied as needed, especially when the growth dynamics is imperceptible.
In early May, the seedlings are taken outside for acclimatization. They are transplanted into the ground when the daily air temperature warms up to +16 degrees.
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
It is recommended to plant 5-6 bushes per 1 m2. The hybrid is compact, it will not cast a shadow and will not interfere with its neighbors.
Growing and caring
Before planting, the selected area is dug up and watered with water. The holes are formed 15 cm deep. Ammonium nitrate or nitroammofoska can be poured into the bottom of the hole to stimulate the growth and rooting of the root system.
In order to have good yield indicators, it is necessary to perform a number of agrotechnical techniques.
- Watering should be done 1-2 times a week. In dry weather, the frequency can be increased. The water should be settled and warm. It is applied only at the root and in the evening, when the sun will no longer be in an active phase. Do not water the leaves, this can lead to the development of fungal diseases.
- It is necessary to tie up the bushes because of the fruits. For a compact bush, they are weighty and can reach the ground. The crown can also be tied up, so that later it is convenient to harvest the fruits.
- Top dressing should be applied several times per season. The first occurs after the seedlings are transplanted into the ground. Fertilized with all nitrogen-containing minerals. This will help the bush develop well and gain color. It is best to use potassium and phosphorus during the formation of the ovaries.
- Loosen and remove weeds in a timely manner. Optimally, once every two weeks. If this is not possible, then mulch from sawdust or hay is laid around the bush. Such a layer will prevent weeds from germinating, while retaining moisture.
- Passion-making is carried out as needed. This moment is one of the most important, since the bush is easy to overload.
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.
