Juicy, sweet tomato "Honey Spas" with a rich taste and bright color - a sunny decoration of your garden

Tomato Honey Spas is named so for a reason - the vegetable has a wonderful juicy taste and a large amount of useful trace elements and vitamins. In addition, the Honey Spas variety does not require special care - even a novice gardener can get a good harvest. Consider further the characteristics and description of the Honey Spas variety.

Description of the variety

Honey Spas is an indeterminate tomato, that is, it is not limited in growth. As a rule, the height of the bush reaches about 1.5 m.

The variety was bred by Russian agronomists, therefore it shows itself perfectly in the climatic conditions of our country.

Tomatoes are grown both outdoors and in a greenhouse. The bushes at Honey Spas have medium-sized dark green leaves.

Distinctive features

The peculiarities of the variety include a special need for mineral and organic fertilizing. Thanks to professional medicines and folk remedies, Honey Spas will give even more harvest.

In addition, the bushes are tied up - otherwise they may break under the weight of ripe tomatoes. Also, do not forget about the removal of unnecessary shoots - stepchildren. Tomato should be grown at the stage of growing seedlings.

After planting the variety in the ground, pinching is carried out every 9-10 days.

Characteristics of tomatoes, productivity

Tomatoes are large in size - the weight of one varies from 200 to 600 g.

Heart-shaped, slightly rounded... The skin is smooth and firm, with a rich, bright orange color. There are few seeds in tomatoes. The tomatoes taste sweet and sour, juicy.

Honey Spas is a high-yielding tomato. Summer residents collect about 4-5 kg ​​of tomatoes from one tomato bush. Vegetables ripen gradually, throughout the summer, which allows you to enjoy the delicate taste of tomatoes for longer.

How to grow seedlings

To get a tasty harvest, pay special attention to seedling preparation.

Seed preparation

The market offers a huge amount of seeds of the Honey Spas variety. Trust only reliable suppliers, if necessary, consult with familiar gardeners about the advantages or disadvantages of a particular manufacturer. It will not be superfluous to read the detailed background information.

The seeds must be disinfected before planting. This is done using a solution of potassium permanganate - it will remove all germs and infections. Further, it is recommended to harden the seeds - place them in the freezer for 10 hours, then remove and leave them at room temperature for a day. Then put it in the freezer again, then in the room.

These simple steps will help avoid problems in the future - the plant will have excellent immunity to weather changes. This operation is especially useful for summer residents from central Russia and the northern regions.

Next comes the germination procedure - the seeds are wrapped in slightly damp gauze. There is no unequivocal opinion on this matter - some argue that sprouting has a beneficial effect on productivity, others consider it useless. Many gardeners are sure that the most resistant and productive plants are those grown from dry seeds.

Capacity and soil

There are no special criteria for choosing containers for seedlings, so both ordinary wooden boxes and special plastic containers are suitable. The main thing is that the container is clean and dry.

With the soil, things are a little more complicated. If you wish, you can cook it yourself. This will require clean soil, humus, peat and ash (in a ratio of 3: 1: 1: 1). You can add sand and sawdust to it - so the earth will be lighter and more air will flow into it. Another option is to purchase a ready-to-use mixture at the store. All the necessary elements for the plant are already laid in the finished substrates.

Important! If you are making the mixture yourself, do not forget to disinfect the ground. After all, it contains the remnant of past fungi or parasite larvae. This should be done using the potassium permanganate solution mentioned above.

Sowing

The seeding procedure does not require any special training or skills. Take a container, fill it with earth and make small holes, about 2 cm deep. Put the prepared seed in them, sprinkle with earth on top and pour abundantly with water. Place the seedlings closer to light and warmth. If the house is dominated by shade, then arrange additional lighting with fluorescent lamps.

Growing and care

Pay attention first watering. Make sure that the soil does not dry out. At the same time, do not overuse water. Water the seedlings as the earth dries up. When the first shoots appear, they do it with a pipette - so the water will only fall under the root, avoiding falling on the foliage.

Already at the stage of forming bushes, the first stepsons appear at the Honey Savior.

No need to wait for them to grow - remove the shoots carefully so as not to damage the main stem. In addition, the tomato needsdressing.

For seedlings, such preparations as ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate or urea are perfect. The best time to feed seedlings is early in the morning on a cool day.

When spreading fertilizer, do not allow it to fall on leaves or stems - this can cause burns.

Important! Onion skins soaked in boiling water are used as top dressings. Cool the broth and strain, then pour the mixture over the bushes under the root. Onions help fight insects and dangerous infections.

How to grow tomatoes

Honey Spas is grown anywhere - both in a greenhouse and in the open air. The main thing when landing is to follow all the rules.

Landing

A calm, cloudy day is ideal for planting the Honey Spas in open ground. The bushes should be at a distance of 10-12 cm from each other. The future plant needs a lot of light - otherwise it will get sick.

After planting the sprouts, pour plenty of warm water over the beds. Direct the stream of water exactly at the root - and in no case at the stem itself and the leaves.

Care

Do not forget to remove weeds in time, otherwise they will take nutrients from the tomatoes. Since the bush is tall, a mandatory garter is required. Keep track of the education of your stepsons - every week it is recommended to remove all unnecessary.

It is best to do this with your hands - this reduces the likelihood of damaging the stems. Tomato needs loosening of the soil - thanks to it, the earth will be airy and enriched with the necessary amount of oxygen.

As for the dressing, then here too there is the right to choose:

1. Use natural remedies. For example, treat the bushes with an ash-based solution. This simple recipe will protect the crop from possible ailments and increase the yield. Or you can use organic waste mixes.
2. Purchase professional products. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers are in the greatest demand. For example, potassium-phosphorus solution. In order for the plant to develop harmoniously, alternate mineral and natural fertilizers.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Like any tomatoes, Honey Spas has its own nuances of cultivation.Among them, pay special attention to the following:

• the need to systematically fertilize the beds;
• obligatory tying of bushes;
• removal of stepchildren.

All these activities are necessary to avoid pests and disease. Plus, proper care is the key to an excellent harvest. The rest of the Honey Spas tomato is no different from other varieties.

Diseases and pests

Top 5 most common cultivar diseases:

• late blight- a fungal disease that penetrates the inside of the stem and destroys the plant. The characteristic signs of late blight is the appearance of brown spots and white bloom on the leaves. It is best to deal with the disease with professional means;
• tobacco mosaic - looks like a yellow pattern on the leaves. The cause of the disease may be an excess of nitrogen in the dressing. If a tobacco mosaic is found, the infected bushes should be removed;
• powdery mildew - white bloom on the bushes. As a rule, they become infected with it in early summer. Favorable conditions are hot dry weather accompanied by fluctuations in humidity and temperature. For the fight it is recommended to use drugs "Tilit", "Skor", "Topaz";
• anthracnose... This ailment applies to both the bushes and the tomatoes themselves. Typical signs are the appearance of dark, depressed spots on tomatoes. It is advised to fight anthracnose with the help of "Quadris" and "Strobi";
• aspermia... Because of this disease, the flowers of the bush grow together, the leaves become small and change color. Aspermia is transmitted through insect vectors.

Top 5 common pests:

• bear- has a harmful effect on the roots of tomatoes, can live both in the greenhouse and in the open field. Ammonia or cloves of garlic will help protect from the bear - put them in the holes when planting;
• whitefly- small white insects are dangerous infectious agents. Whitefly should be fought with the help of ash infusion;
• spider mite- Another worst enemy of tomatoes. It eats the leaves of the plant, which disrupts metabolism and the bushes die. It is recommended to process the bushes with Aktara or Apollo means;
• wireworm damages the roots and stem - the bush turns yellow, dries up, stops growing. The preparation "Bazudin" is excellent for fighting the wireworm;
• sprout fly... It feeds on seedlings and plant seeds. Tincture on tobacco leaves is recognized as an effective method of control.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

For growing tomatoes in open ground, the most important thing is to disinfect the ground. Siderates - seeds of rye, mustard - are of great help in this. Sowing green manures in early spring will help remove harmful bacteria and germs.

Important! Some diseases remain in the soil - for example, root rot or late blight. To make the soil healthy before planting, it is necessary to use professional means - "Gamair", "Alirin-B".

In greenhouse conditions, the soil should also be cultivated. In addition, treat all hard surfaces - walls, doors, pegs. They can also have traces of past infections.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Honey Spas is a universal variety. Its taste serves as an excellent addition to many dishes: tomatoes are eaten fresh, pickled, they are made from it for the winter.

Since the ripening period for the variety is long, it is used for fresh food for several months. Honey saved moderately juicy, fleshy pulp. The vegetable is combined with many products. And some housewives even make jam from it.

Tomatoes contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals. Eating a vegetable increases immunity, reduces stress levels, and has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart and blood vessels.

And some use the product as a cosmetic. For example, masks are made from mashed tomato and starch.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The benefits include:

• the ability to grow outdoors;
• high taste;
• attractive appearance;
• increased immunity to diseases and pests.

The disadvantages should be highlighted:

• difficulty in leaving - garter, pinching;
• large tomatoes that are prone to cracking;
• increased need for feeding.

Farmers reviews

Most farmers are satisfied with the rich yields.

Vladimir from Magnitogorsk collected 4.7 kg of delicious tomatoes from one bush. The gardener claims that these are the tastiest tomatoes he has ever tasted. Vladimir is not embarrassed by the difficulties - he takes care of the plant with pleasure. Also, the summer resident notes a good degree of storage of the variety.

However, there is also a bad experience of growing a plant.

Maxim Viktorovich: “I was disappointed when I learned that Medovy Spas fell ill with late blight. Almost all the beds were destroyed by this fungus. Neither folk remedies nor special medicines helped. "

Despite this, most gardeners were satisfied with the harvest. Many people recommend the variety to their friends. To avoid diseases, gardeners recommend not to be lazy and pay attention to preventive measures.

Conclusion

The Honey Spas variety produces large and tasty tomatoes. Their pleasant orange color attracts many. The variety can also be grown outdoors - this is one of its main advantages.

Since Honey saved the indeterminate bush, we must not forget about special care - garter and pinching. As a result of the work, you will certainly get an excellent harvest of tasty and juicy tomatoes.