Tomato Em Champion: characteristics and description of the variety, reviews of those who planted tomatoes and photos

Tomato Em Champion, a gift from specialists from Siberia, is a universal culture: it is grown both on the beds and on the balcony. The compact and high-yielding plant is so unpretentious to care for that a beginner who first takes up seedlings will certainly get an excellent harvest.

This tomato variety is immune to many diseases and is well adapted to the vagaries of the weather, which allows it to fully grow and develop in any region of our country.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Em Champion was bred by Siberian breeders, entered in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 1982.

Bush determinant, height - no more than 70 cm, medium foliage, large leaves. Due to its low height, this variety can be bred in an apartment on the balcony. The first inflorescence is laid over 5-7 leaves, the subsequent ones - every two leaves. On one seedling, 4-5 fruitful clusters are formed.

The species is mid-season, from the moment of planting to full maturation, 100-110 days pass.

Differs in high resistance to the main diseases of the Solanaceae family, in particular, it is practically immune to fungal diseases.

The yield is high, up to 7 kg of fruits are harvested from one plant, provided that four bushes are planted per 1 sq. m.

The tomato is recommended for outdoor cultivation. In cold regions, it is bred in protected structures.

Despite its small growth, the plant requires a mandatory garter, otherwise the stem will not withstand the weight of ripe fruits. When growing in open beds, it does not need pinching.

The fruits are large, the average weight of one is 350-450 g. They have a crimson color, rounded and slightly flattened shape (see photo). There are 4-5 seed chambers. The taste is excellent, harmoniously combining sugariness with sourness.

Vegetables are consumed fresh and used for the preparation of winter preparations (barrel pickles, pickles and conservation).

Ripe tomatoes are not subject to long-term storage; they do not retain their presentation during transportation. For this reason, the crop is not grown commercially.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Em Champion variety has many positive qualities, thanks to which it is in great demand among gardeners:

• unpretentious care;
• high resistance to diseases;
• high rate of fruiting;
• good adaptation to weather conditions in the open field;
• resistance to sudden changes in temperature;
• does not require compulsory pinching;
• the possibility of breeding on the balcony;
• good fruit taste;
• large size of vegetables;
• the possibility of self-selection of seeds for the next planting.

Negative qualities include:

• short shelf life for ripe vegetables;
• the need for a garter;
• the impossibility of cultivating crops on an industrial scale.

Features of planting and care

Sowing begins 60 days before planting seedlings in open ground. The final dates are determined in accordance with the climatic characteristics of the region.

Both common wooden boxes and individual plastic cups or peat pots serve as planting containers. Small holes are made at the bottom of the containers so that excess moisture does not linger during watering.

The containers are filled with nutrient soil, which is prepared from a mixture of garden soil with peat and humus in equal parts. The prepared soil is scalded with boiling water or watered with a solution manganese dark color - thus destroying pathogenic flora.

Before sowing seed disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and treated with a growth stimulator to improve germination.

The seed is placed at a depth of 1.5 cm and compacted well from above.

Reference.When planted shallowly, most seeds germinate together with the seed coat, which noticeably slows down their further growth.

After planting, the containers are covered with foil and left in a room at a temperature of at least 23 ° C. At the first shoots, the planting containers are rearranged to a more illuminated place, but not to direct sunlight.

Water a little, without waterlogging the soil. After each watering, the soil is loosened with a fork or wooden stick.

When two true leaves appear, the seedlings dive, seating them in separate containers. The day before picking, the sprouts are watered for easier extraction from containers without damaging the root system.

Two weeks before transplanting into open ground, young bushes begin to harden. To do this, they are taken out into the open air for 2-3 hours. The night temperature in the room is reduced to 13 ° C. The time spent on the street is gradually increased to 18 hours.

Outdoor cultivation

After 60 days, the seedlings are ready for transplanting. The best option for seedlings is loamy soil, therefore, if there is a lot of clay in the soil, it is necessary to add river sand or peat in the amount of 3-4 buckets per 1 sq. m. Compost is applied as fertilizer (two buckets per 1 sq. m).

Planting pattern: 40 cm - distance between seedlings, 50 cm - between rows. Superphosphate and ash are added to each well.

It is best to replant in cloudy weather or in the evening. After transplanting, the beds are moderately watered with warm, settled water under the root of the plant.

Regular watering is established as young bushes take root. Watering is not more often than twice a week, with the exception of hot days, when the number of waterings is increased up to 3-4 times.

After watering, the beds are loosened and mulch... These procedures not only have a beneficial effect on the development of seedlings, but also serve as preventive measures in the fight against pests.

The plant is fed three times a season with complex fertilizers or organic matter. As an organic matter, a remedy made from nettle and dandelions, which is infused in the sun for 10 days, is well suited. Before watering, the infusion is diluted in a ratio of 1:10.

Reference. Organic fertilizers must be diluted in a large ratio, otherwise the root system may burn.

Despite its small growth, the culture needs a mandatory garter. To do this, next to each bush, wooden stakes or a metal support are installed. As they grow, they are fixed to the supports and branches, since they do not support the weight of ripe fruits.

The tomato Em Champion does not need compulsory pinching. The stepchildren are removed only initially, until the first fruitful brush is formed.

Harvest and use of vegetables

This tomato has established itself as a high-yielding crop. One small plant forms up to five fruitful clusters, each of which develops up to six weighty fruits. Therefore, up to 7 kg of vegetables are obtained from one plant, and from 1 sq. m - up to 28 kg of excellent tomatoes.

The only drawback is the short-term storage of ripe vegetables. When massively harvested, they are immediately canned or recycled. It is for this reason that farmers do not like to grow the Em Champion variety.

Thanks to the amazing taste of tomatoes, which harmoniously combines sweetness and sourness, excellent juices and pastes are obtained from vegetables. It is an indispensable base for hot and vegetable dishes and various sauces.

Tomatoes do not lose their flavor in salting and marinades, perfectly combine and complement any other variety in winter preparations.

Diseases and pests: control methods and prevention

Despite the high resistance of the culture to diseases of the Solanaceae family, the tomato is still susceptible to black bacterial spot and apical rot. These are fungal diseases, the pathogens of which multiply successfully at high humidity and air temperature.

Prevention against them is the control of moisture in the beds, the timely loosening of the earth and the removal of weeds with roots. For treatment, a solution of calcium nitrate is used, spraying diseased plants. The preparation "Fitolavin" helps against bacterial spotting.

To protect the culture from attacks of insect pests (whiteflies, bears, slugs, scoops), plants are sprayed with infusions of fragrant herbs once a week. It is also good to plant pungent-smelling herbs next to a tomato.

Chopped cloves of garlic and fish heads buried in the beds help from pests. The Colorado potato beetle and slugs are harvested by hand, and a soap solution with which the stems are treated saves from aphids.

From industrial insecticides used preparations "Zubr" and "Lepidotsid". But do not forget that chemical treatment is possible only before the first ovaries.

Reference. Tomatoes grown on balconies, as a rule, do not get sick and are not attacked by parasitic insects.

Reviews

Reviews of gardeners confirm the unpretentiousness of this tomato variety in care. The minimum expenditure of effort and time leads to a rich harvest.

Inna, Tambov region: “Indeed a champion! I got a whole bucket of tomatoes from one seedling. Very large vegetables, which is surprising for such bushes, and the taste is wonderful. I will definitely plant more! "

Valentin, Voronezh region: “My favorite tomato, I plant it every year. I like it very much: the bushes are short, the tomatoes are fleshy and large, and most importantly, they are healthy throughout the season. I just water and feed them. I am always happy with the result. "

Conclusion

A clear champion in yield among tomato crops, a tomato from Siberian breeders appeared on the beds of our country more than 35 years ago. Impressive characteristics - high resistance to diseases, simple agricultural technology, adaptation to any weather conditions, the ability to grow on the balcony - allow it to maintain a leading position among other varieties.

Em Champion can be confidently called a long-liver who survived a difficult era and is ready to win new fans.