Tomato Fatima is popular with fans of growing vegetables. And this is due to the fact that the plant is unpretentious in care and is able to bring a large harvest. But as in the case of any country fertile crop, you should familiarize yourself with the features of its cultivation. All the subtleties of caring for the presented tomato will be discussed further.
Description and characteristics
In 2013, summer residents and gardeners shared their positive impressions of Fatima tomato bushes on the Internet and in social networks. The reviews said that the culture has been grown for more than one year. Summer residents are delighted with this plant. This variety is not new. Seeds are delivered to Russia from Ukraine. It should be noted that this variety is not listed in the State Register of Plants.
This tomato can be attributed to early varieties. He feels good in unprotected ground. Spreading bushes, the maximum plant growth is up to sixty centimeters.
Tomato variety Fatima hybrid, has an analogue with the name F1. Herefers to medium-early varieties of tomatoes. It is also grown in greenhouses. This plant has good immunity, which protects it from many diseases, such as late blight. The fertility of the bushes is quite high. The fruits are large, pink in color and heart-shaped. The weight of one tomato can reach 400 grams. The tomato has good fleshiness and a sweetish aftertaste.
There are few partitions in the tomato, there is a small amount of dry matter. Mature fruits can be stored for a fairly long period. They are used for salads, as well as tomato paste, sauces, juices and homemade preparations.
Pros and cons
Among the advantages of this variety are:
- large size of ripe fruits;
- pleasant sweet aftertaste;
- extensive range of applications;
- disease resistance;
- good fertility.
Summer residents and gardeners do not find any cons in Fatima tomato, thanks to this the product has established itself as one of the leaders among analogues in the beds of domestic summer residents. Three months is enough to harvest after planting the seeds. Tomato is a thermophilic plant, so it should be provided with sufficient sunlight.
Sowing rules
Fatima tomatoes are suitable for growing in any region of Russia. Sowing seeds should be done in March. Before performing this procedure, it is recommended to treat the planting material with a one percent manganese solution. If the seeds are stored for more than a year, thenshould be soaked in warm water for a couple of hours before processing.
Purchased planting material in packages should not be processed, otherwise it may harm their germination.
For planting, it is necessary to prepare the appropriate soil composition. For this, land is taken from the garden. It contains bacteria and various types of parasites. To get rid of them, you should steam the soil and thereby disinfect it. The soil is placed in a colander, then fixed over boiling water for fifteen minutes.
Already cultivated land is placed in planting containers and small furrows are made in them. A couple of seeds are placed in the hole, maintaining a distance of two centimeters. After completion of the procedure, the furrows are covered with soil. After that, they must be watered. Most gardeners install an automatic watering system for the comfort of germination, but you can do without it if you wish.
Transfer
This procedure should be carried out in early May. And if the cultivation will take place in warm conditions, then the seedlings are transferred to open ground in the middle of spring.
You can also treat seedlings with special stimulating solutions before transplanting. It can be "Immunocytophyte" or "Epin". The use of such compounds helps to speed up the process of maturation of young bushes.
Large-fruited varieties of tomatoes for open ground must be planted in the ground with nutrients. Therefore, before transplanting, treat all the beds with mineralsubstances. Potassium humus is often used for this.
Also, it is worth loosening the ground fifteen centimeters deep in advance. This will help get rid of the dense crust on the surface. Then the seedlings are transferred to the prepared holes. Landing is carried out according to the 40 × 50 method. Deepening should be done at a right angle. If the bushes are already high enough in height, then support pegs for the garter should be adjusted next to them.
Care Process
Like any fertile plant, a tomato needs proper care. Shrubs may not grow well in dry soil. Therefore, it is recommended to install an automatic watering system. It will ensure a comfortable development of culture. On cloudy days, you can limit yourself to watering once a week. On sunny days, it is necessary to irrigate the soil every other day.
Recommended to get a good harvest during the growing season to feed the plants with minerals. This procedure should be carried out one and a half weeks after transplantation. Special solutions made on the basis of manure are used for this procedure.
The soil near the bushes should be periodically loosened. This procedure will provide access to the roots of a sufficient amount of oxygen. It will also help to remove weeds.
Prevention and disease
Summer residents and gardeners claim that late blight tomato Fatima is not terrible. And thanks to its immunity to other diseases, this variety perfectly resists. And this isan integral positive moment in the cultivation of the presented culture.
But even if any disease began to develop on the plant, it is recommended to treat it with a fungicidal solution. You can also use another suitable insecticide.
Harvest and storage
According to the description, the Fatima tomato, with proper care and favorable conditions, brings a good harvest. It reaches 10kg with 1m2. Harvesting, as a rule, should be done in late July or early August. The fruits are harvested gradually as they ripen.
Fresh tomatoes are stored for a very long time due to their properties. The fruit has a strong shell, which allows it not to crack during transportation.
Reviews
Gardeners claim that this variety of tomatoes can be grown not only by a professional, but also by a beginner. But before you start this process, you should carefully study the features of planting and care. Otherwise, the harvest will not be as plentiful as stated.
Fatima tomato reviews are positive, because if the relevant requirements and recommendations are met, this variety will reward the summer resident in full. The plant will please with a good harvest. Many people like the pleasant sweet taste of tomatoes.
Fruits can also be used for sale. Your customers will be satisfied with the quality of the presented vegetable. The plant is unpretentious in care, so there are no special difficulties in the process of growing.
