Tomato "neighbor's envy" (reviews, photos and description of the variety are presented in the article) - a hybrid variety of domestic selection, which is characterized by high yields and early ripening. It is grown mainly in greenhouses. In open ground, the variety is grown only in the southern regions.
Variety description
Tomato "neighbor's envy" refers to indeterminate varieties. On the bush, brushes are formed with 10-12 fruits in each. The ripening of tomatoes on a brush occurs almost simultaneously. Because of this feature, it is possible to harvest the crop using the brush method. Another advantage of the variety is that there is no need for frequent harvesting.
The long stems of the plant need to be tied up. The formation is carried out in two stems.
Characteristic variety
The fruits of the "neighbor's envy" tomato have a rounded shape with a slight flattening at the top and bottom. When ripe, they are red. Tomatoes taste good. The weight of one fruit reaches 120 grams. The total weight of tomatoes harvested from one bush is 17 kilograms or more.
BestThe characteristics of the “neighborly envy” tomato are manifested in greenhouse cultivation. In such conditions, the weather does not affect the plants, the bushes are less likely to be affected by pests and diseases. If the greenhouse is heated, then two crops per year can be harvested. Best of all, the variety shows itself when it is formed into two stems.
Features
Tomato "neighbor envy" has its own characteristics.
- The fruits ripen at the same time. In ripe form, they can be on the plant for about a month without loss of appearance, taste.
- The fruits are firmly attached to the brush and do not fall apart even when transported.
- Tomatoes on a brush of the same size.
- The first fruit cluster is laid after 9-12 sheets.
- The laying of fruit brushes occurs every 3 leaves.
- Stems do not break, ensuring full ripening of fruits.
- The peel is dense, not allowing cracking when overripe.
A distinctive feature of the "neighbor's envy" tomato is its yield, reaching 17 or more kilograms per plant. To get so many fruits, you must follow agricultural practices.
Growing tomatoes
Growing tomato "neighborly envy" begins with sowing seeds for seedlings. They are sown in the last decade of March or early April.
For sowing, take a container and fill it with soil. Grooves are made in it with a depth of about 1 cm. To the bottomfurrows spread seeds. Then they are sprinkled with a substrate, sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle. Containers are placed in a warm, bright place. To reduce the intensity of evaporation of moisture from the ground, it is recommended to cover the container with a film or glass. At a temperature of 23 degrees shoots will appear in a week. As soon as the loops of seedlings appear, the shelter must be removed. For further cultivation, the temperature should be maintained at 20 degrees.
As soon as 1-2 true leaves appear on the plants, they pick. Tomatoes are planted in separate containers. This makes it easier for them to land on a permanent place.
Before planting, seedlings are hardened. In the first week of hardening, the room should be 15 degrees. Then the plants are gradually accustomed to greenhouse conditions by placing the seedlings in the greenhouse for 20 minutes. Every day, the time spent by plants in other conditions is increased, bringing up to one day.
Tomato seedlings are planted in the ground at the age of 60 days. By this period, it should have 6-7 leaves.
"Neighbour's envy" is planted according to the scheme 30 × 50 cm. Plants are watered in the evening with settled warm water. To irrigate large areas, water from a water supply system or a well is collected in a container, and after it warms up and settles, it is used for irrigation.
Feeding tomatoes
It is recommended to fertilize throughout the growing season. For the normal and full development of the root system, phosphorus-containing fertilizers are applied. Besidesplants need nitrogen, potassium.
With a lack of trace elements in the soil, the plant begins to hurt. So, with a lack of phosphorus, the leaves curl, dark spots appear on them, the fruits ripen more slowly. During planting, ash is added to the wells, compost containing a large amount of trace elements necessary for tomatoes. After planting, it is recommended to water with a decoction of chamomile, nettle or plantain.
According to experienced gardeners, it is best to apply nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus once every two weeks. The amount of fertilizer is recommended to be adjusted depending on the soil, the condition of the plant. These actions help increase the yield.
Opinions of gardeners
According to reviews, the neighbor's envy tomato gives a good harvest. This plant requires the same care as other varieties of hybrids.
When planting in a greenhouse, the bushes are led into two stems, removing all stepchildren, fertilizing and tying up the plants. All this allows you to get an excellent harvest.
Experiments carried out by gardeners have shown that for growing it is necessary to buy seeds, and not collect your own. This is due to the fact that the variety is hybrid.
According to reviews, a lot of brushes with tomatoes are formed on the plant. They are even, almost the same size, ripen together. There are about 10 fruits on each brush. With good care, tomatoes delight with the harvest for a long time.
Fruits are stored for a long time, perfectly tolerate transportation. The variety has a universal purpose. The only drawback is the need to install trellises orother supporting structures to which the bush will be tied.
Growing the "neighborly envy" variety requires certain skills and knowledge from the gardener. But the result will not disappoint, as these tomatoes are able to exceed all expectations.
