How to grow a red pear tomato on your site: an overview of the variety and secrets of avoiding experienced summer residents

Among the variety of shapes, colors and varieties, the Red Pear stands out. The fruits combine in an unusual shape and classic characteristics of tomatoes: rich sweet and sour taste, bright red skin tone, dense and juicy pulp without voids with a small amount of seeds. The variety is popular with summer residents due to its ease of cultivation and versatility of use.

From the article you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of culture, the rules of cultivation in the garden and greenhouse.

Description of the variety

The mid-ripening variety Red Pear was bred by breeders of the Scientific and Production Corporation "NK.Ltd".

The crop is intended for cultivation in small and large farms in closed and open field.

The plant is indeterminate and needs to be tied and molded.

In the photo - fruits of the Red Pear variety.

Distinctive features of the variety are presented in the table.

Growing seedlings

Sowing seeds is done in two ways: in boxes for seedlings and directly into the ground. The first method is used in the northern regions and areas of the middle lane. The second method is practiced in the south of the country.

Soil and seed preparation

Sowing work is planned approximately 2 months before the transfer of seedlings to a permanent place. The optimal period is the last decade of February or the first decade of March. Seeds collected with their own hands from previously grown tomatoes are subjected to processing. They are soaked in a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate for 2 hours, then washed with clean water.

Seeds in the package are processed in production.

Soaking in germination stimulants will not harm: "Epin", "Zircon", "Immunocytofit". Folk remedies are also popular:

1. Aloe juice is diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio and the seeds are immersed in the solution for 4-6 hours.
2. A teaspoon of bee honey is dissolved in 200 ml of warm water and the grains are soaked for 5-6 hours.

Soil for growing seedlings is prepared from equal parts of turf, peat and river sand, or use a ready-made substrate in bags marked "universal". The soil prepared independently is fertilized with organic-mineral compositions "Ogorodnik", "Universal". They contain substances necessary for the rapid growth and nutrition of plants: potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, iron, zinc.

Council. For the purpose of disinfection, the soil mixture is calcined in an oven at a temperature of 100-110 ° C or poured with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.

Sowing

The seedling boxes are filled with damp earth and the seeds are spread into furrows 2 cm deep at a distance of 2-3 cm. Sprinkle with 1 cm of soil on top, cover with glass or cling film. The boxes are taken to a dark place. The seeds hatch after 4-5 days at an indoor air temperature of 25 ° C.

The shelter is removed daily to ventilate the ground and prevent mold growth.

Seedling care

After the sprouts appear, the boxes are placed in a sunny place.... They try to maintain the air temperature within 22 ° C. With a lack of sunlight, phytolamps are installed above the seedlings at a height of 60-70 cm.

The picking of seedlings into individual pots is carried out after the appearance of the first true leaf. For this purpose, plastic containers or peat glasses are suitable.

Seedlings are provided with moderate watering 1-2 times a week. Fertilizers "Agricola", "Effekton" are used for feeding once every 14 days.

Agrotechnics of tomatoes

The rules for growing the variety are standard: removing stepchildren, molding plants into 2 stems, garter to stakes or trellises, moderate watering and feeding.

Landing

The transfer of seedlings to the greenhouse begins in late April or early May, to open ground - in late May or early June. The soil should warm up to a temperature of 16-18 ° C. In the first week after planting, the culture is provided with gentle conditions: it is shaded from the scorching sun and protected from drafts.

They are engaged in soil preparation since autumn. The site is dug up and one bucket of 10 liters per 1 m² is added. In the spring, the soil is loosened again and fed with humus - 10 liters per 1 m².

Reference. For planting bushes, a site is chosen where white cabbage, cauliflower, peas, beans, parsley, onions were previously grown.

Pits for seedlings are dug at a depth of 15-20 cm, filled with a concentrated solution of potassium permanganate or boiling water, 3-5 g of superphosphate are added. The seedlings are abundantly moistened and transferred into holes with an earthen clod. Seedlings in peat pots are planted directly in them. The earth is poured to the level of the lower leaves. This helps the plant to root faster.

Planting scheme - 40x60 cm, 3 bushes per 1 m².

Care

In caring for tomatoes of the Red Pear variety, regularity is important. Plants are watered in moderation, fed with organic matter and minerals, spud to strengthen the root system, loosen the soil and remove weeds.

To facilitate the task of caring will help mulching soil with agrofibre, straw, hay, sawdust, pine needles. Mulch inhibits the growth of weeds, prevents the formation of a hard crust on the surface after irrigation and late blight infection.

Tomatoes are spud up 10 days after planting, after having moistened the ground abundantly. Re-hilling is carried out after 14 days.

Calculation of water for each tomato bush - 1 liter. Pear-shaped varieties do not tolerate overflow. Excessive moisture leads to decay of the rhizome, the fruits also begin to deteriorate.

For top dressing, organic matter and mineral fertilizers are used (1 time in 2 weeks):

1. The first portion of nitrogenous fertilizers is applied 14 days after planting - 1 liter of mullein, 1 liter of green fertilizers (based on tops and cut grass), 1 liter of ash per 10 liters of water.
2. Subsequent dressings are made with ready-made mineral compositions every two weeks: "Kemira", "Solution", ammophos, nitrophoska, nitroammophos. The dosage and method of administration are indicated on the package.

The bushes are regularly pinned and formed into 2 stems. This technique allows you to get a consistently high yield. The lower leaves are regularly cut to improve air exchange.

Plants are tied to tall wooden stakes or trellises.

Growing features

The Red Pear variety is grown in a seedless way, following the recommendations:

1. Tomatoes prefer loose and nutritious soil. The soil is dug up 2-3 weeks before sowing and potash-phosphorus fertilizers are applied. The plot is sprinkled with wood ash at the rate of 2 kg per m².
2. The seeds are laid out in holes 1.5 cm deep at a distance of 40 cm.
3. After sowing, the soil is abundantly moistened with warm, settled water and covered with a film or lutrasil.
4. After warm weather is established, the shelter is removed.
5. Seedlings are thinned out if necessary, weak shoots are removed.
6. Further care includes top dressing, weeding, watering and loosening.During fruiting, watering is limited to prevent cracking of the tomatoes.
7. Garter produce when reaching a height of 40-50 cm.

Reference. Lutrasil is a modern covering material. It is made of polymer threads tightly woven together. Protects plants from sub-zero temperatures, retains heat, perfectly permeates moisture and air.

Diseases and pests

The Red Pear variety is resistant to fusarium, verticillium, and tobacco mosaic virus. Preventive measures will protect plants from late blight infection.

Signs of illness:

• brown spots with a gray tinge on the stems, leaves and fruits;
• a bloom of white with an edge on the back of the leaves;
• deformation of tomatoes.

Prevention and control methods:

• disinfection of soil with copper sulfate (50 g of substance per 10 l of water, consumption per 1 m² - 2 l);
• processing greenhouses with sulfur checkers;
• removal of lower foliage;
• humidity level control;
• organization of drip irrigation;
• mulching with sawdust, peat, agrofibre, pine needles, straw.

To combat insect pests (aphids, spider mites, whiteflies) use:

• insecticides - "Aktara", "Sirocco", "Decis Profi", "Mospilan", "Borey", "Iskra", "Epin";
• biological preparations - "Fitoverm", "Bitoxibacillin", "Fitosporin-M", "Nemabakt".

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

The agricultural technology of tomatoes in protected and unprotected ground is not fundamentally different.

The period of transfer of tomatoes to open and closed ground varies depending on the region of growth. In the northern regions and regions of the middle lane, planting is carried out in early May in greenhouses. In the southern regions, seedlings are planted in open ground in early June. For disembarkation, choose a sunny area without drafts.

Greenhouses are kept open during the day and closed at night.

After the appearance of fruits, the frequency of watering is reduced to 1 time per week. In dry weather, plants are watered more often.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Tomatoes begin to ripen 110-115 days after germination. The fruits are characterized by excellent taste and are suitable for making juice, ketchup, sauces, adjika, lecho, salads, vegetable caviar, pasta. Small tomatoes fit easily in a jar, do not crack during heat treatment.

Thanks to their firm pulp and high solids content, tomatoes are ideal for preparing a jerky snack in olive oil.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• high productivity;
• the original shape of the tomatoes;
• suitable for cultivation in protected and unprotected soil;
• resistant to disease;
• long-term storage (up to 2 months at a temperature of 2-3 ° C);
• resistant to changes in the average daily temperature;
• excellent taste.

The disadvantage is the need to form the bushes into 2 stems and a garter to the supports.

Other varieties of varieties

The table contains the main characteristics of other varieties from the Pear series.

All crops are easy to care for, productive and have a long shelf life, no voids and few seeds.

Orange pear tolerates heat and cold better than others. Fruits of the Black Pear variety have a unique rich color and contain an increased amount of sugar.

Reviews

Reviews of farmers about the Red Pear variety are mostly positive.

Valentina, Dzerzhinsk: “I grow Pear in a greenhouse. I prefer to buy seeds so as not to bother with harvesting for the next season. I plant red and yellow tomatoes, and then close them for the winter in a marinade.Such a blank looks great in a jar. The variety is easy to care for, rarely gets sick. The taste of the fruit is intense, sweet and sour. "

Ivan, Sosnovy Bor: “Tomatoes Red pear is my favorite variety. Unpretentiousness in care, resistance to diseases, combined with the original form and excellent taste. All this helped the culture take pride of place in my greenhouse. For 5 years of cultivation, the plants only once became infected with late blight, but the problem was quickly resolved by treatment with Fitosporin. We eat fresh tomatoes and preserve them. "

Conclusion

Tomato Red pear from the series of pear-shaped varieties of the same name is endowed with unique characteristics: original shape, rich taste, versatility in cooking, excellent keeping quality and unpretentious care.

Compliance with the rules of regular watering and fertilization allows you to get a high yield without much labor.