Tomato "Early Love" that looks and tastes perfect: we grow it right and set yield records

In ancient times, tomatoes were grown exclusively for decoration; people considered the vegetable to be decorative. Over the centuries, tomatoes have turned from decorations into a tasty and healthy product. Now summer residents are striving to plant the most juicy and unpretentious varieties on their site. One of these is recognized as a tomato called Early Love.

It is attractive for gardeners who spend a minimum of time caring for tomatoes. The plant does not need a garter and pinch, which greatly simplifies its cultivation. Let's consider further why tomatoes have earned such a gentle and romantic name, and also reveal the secrets of its cultivation.

Description of the variety

Determinate bushes, limited in growth. The average height of one is about 90 cm. In greenhouse conditions, the indicators increase up to 2 m. The leaves are similar to the foliage of a potato, the size is medium, the color is light green. Early love is unpretentious in care and shows good yields.

Distinctive features

The name of the variety speaks for itself: the ripening period of tomatoes is only about 90 days. The tomatoes on the brushes are tied quickly. To get the most of juicy and ripe tomatoes, the variety is grown mainly in the southern regions of the country. In areas with more severe climatic conditions, the variety is planted in a greenhouse or greenhouse.

Characteristics of tomatoes and productivity

Raspberry or red tomatoes have a soft and juicy pulp. Weight is small, about 70-100 g. The shape is rounded, slightly elongated, has a slight ribbing. The skin is dense, velvety. On one brush 4-6 tomatoes are tied at the same time. Average yield: about 2 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one bush.

How to grow seedlings

Experienced gardeners recommend planting early love tomato seedling. So vegetables take root more easily in the soil and get used to a certain climate. Seedlings are prepared 55-60 days before planting in the ground. You will need soil, a container, seeds, as well as a disinfectant solution and growth stimulants.

Seed preparation

Before planting, the seeds are disinfected and germinated. To disinfect, place them in a cloth bag and soak them in hydrogen peroxide solution. It will destroy all germs and dangerous bacteria on the surface of the seed. Germination consists in the fact that the treated seeds are placed in slightly damp gauze and put in a plate with a little water.

Germination helps the first shoots to emerge faster and to develop immunity against possible diseases. In addition, this is how gardeners check the quality of the material and the percentage of total germination. For the strongest effect, add growth stimulants to the water: the most common of them are "Zircon", "Silk", "Epin-extra".

Important! Aloe juice serves as an organic supplement. Seeds in a tissue bag are dipped in juice, after which they are dried to a loose state. Aloe juice increases overall seed germination by up to 25%.

Capacity and soil

The seedling soil should be nutritious and contain vitamins necessary for the plant. It is recommended to purchase ready-made soil for seedlings in the store, since the manufacturer will comply with all norms and requirements.But some go the other way and prepare the soil on their own.

To do this, use:

• soil from the garden;
• humus;
• sawdust;
• peat.

These elements are mixed in a ratio of 4: 1: 1: 1 and placed in a freezer for a day. The cold will kill larvae and pathogens.

After hardening, the soil is taken out and poured into containers for seedlings: plastic cassettes, peat pots, flower pots. All this is sold in shops for gardeners.

However, in order to avoid unnecessary expenses, many gardeners use ordinary plastic jars of sour cream or mayonnaise for seedlings. The main thing is to thoroughly wash them, dry them and make small holes at the bottom through which excess water will flow out during watering.

Sowing

Earth is added to the container and small grooves are made. The ideal distance between them is about 3 cm. Germinated seeds are placed in the holes, covered with earth from above and thoroughly watered with settled warm water.

It is recommended to close the seedlings on top with plastic wrap or a cover, which is removed only after the first shoots appear.

Growing and care

Place the seedlings in the warmest, lightest spot in your home. If this is a windowsill, then be careful not to allow drafts. Plants should receive at least 15 hours of sunlight per day. If there is less daylight in your area, arrange additional lighting with lamps.

The first watering is carried out 10 days after disembarkation. Never water the sprouts with cold tap water. Also, try to keep the water mainly under the root, and not on the leaves and stem. Use a pipette or syringe to do this.

The Early Love variety loves feeding, so organize the first one after 15 days. A solution based on onion peel or wood ash is excellent for this. In the future, feeding is arranged regularly before planting. seedlings into the ground.

How to grow tomatoes

The process of growing a variety is simple, does not require special knowledge and skills. A huge plus of Early Love is that the tomato does not form stepchildren and does not need garters. Let's consider further what exactly is needed to get a good harvest.

Landing

Tomatoes are planted only on the beds prepared in advance. Choose the lightest and warmest area in your garden for your vegetable. Dig it up, remove all debris, pour with a solution of potassium permanganate. This will disinfect the soil.

Tomatoes are planted in beds, leaving a distance of about 50 cm between the bushes. If you plant more densely, the tomatoes will not have enough space for root development and nutrition. The sprouts are transferred to the soil with a lump of earth on the roots. Be careful not to break young or not yet mature seedlings.

Care

Proper care is as follows:

1. Regular watering... It is carried out every 8 days. For the prevention of diseases, a tea-based solution or a garlic mixture is sometimes added to the water. This reduces the risk of fungi and infections. It is recommended to water Early Love with rain or melt water. Do not overmoisten the soil: excess moisture leads to cracking of the tomatoes and loss of taste.
2. Weed removal... Foreign plants disrupt the metabolism in the bushes, which leads to their wilting. Especially a lot of weeds appear after rains and fogs. It is important to remove them every 7-10 days.
3. Loosening the soil provides oxygen access to the plant. Sawdust or river sand is used as a natural baking powder.
4. Fertilizing bushes... Bushes are fed every 2 weeks. For this, nitrogen-containing preparations or organic matter are used. For example, ammonium nitrate or liquid bird droppings are excellent nutrition for tomatoes.

Features and possible difficulties

When growing, gardeners are faced with some nuances. For example, an overabundance of nitrogen-containing dressings. Sometimes the desire to feed the culture leads to disastrous results.

The fact is that a large amount of nitrogen stimulates the development of green mass, which slows down the ripening of fruits. Therefore, the first feeding should not contain nitrogen, give preference to organic fertilizers.

Also, never pour tomatoes on top of the leaves. This should be done at the root, and then gently loosen the ground near the bushes. The ideal time to water is early morning or evening. 2-3 liters of water is enough for a bush. Focus on the weather: if the summer is hot or rainy, reduce the amount of water.

Important! During the flowering period, tomatoes sharply increase their "appetite", so they need abundant watering based on balanced fertilizers.

Diseases and pests

Tomato has a high immunity to diseases, but some of them still manage to "attack" Early Love.

First of all, we are talking about fungal diseases:

1. Late blight manifests itself in the form of brown spots on the leaves and is accompanied by wilting of the bushes. To fight it, use drugs "Quadris" and "Fundazol".
2. Septoriasis looks like white spots with a brown rim, appears as a result of improper care and high humidity. An excellent remedy for it is a Bordeaux liquid solution.
3. Alternaria destroys leaves, stems and fruits. Infection occurs, as a rule, through the soil. It appears as small spots that grow over time.

Of the insect pests on tomatoes, spider mites and aphids most often appear. The mite enmeshes the leaves with a white spider web, which is why the latter have a metabolic failure.

Spray the bushes with whey as a preventive measure. The aphid is a small white insect that accumulates in colonies on bushes. To prevent it, the plants are sprayed with a solution of copper sulfate.

The nuances of growing in an open field and a greenhouse

In the open field, tomatoes are grown after legumes, onions, and cucumbers. Summer residents are not advised to plant tomatoes after potatoes, eggplants or peppers. The place of the tomato patch is changed every year. Watch the acidity of the open ground: lime will help from its excess. The rate of lime fertilizer depends on the composition of the soil.

The beds are best formed from east to west, so the earth will warm up faster. The wells are placed in straight rows or in a checkerboard pattern.

Before boarding to the greenhouse the beds are prepared 10 days before disembarkation. The soil is loosened and humus is introduced. If the soil is infertile, then add charcoal. Loamy or sandy loam compositions are best suited for tomatoes.

You cannot plant tomatoes in cold ground, you must first warm it up. The optimum temperature is around 15 degrees. It is better to plant early in the morning in pre-moistened soil.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The return from Early Love is gradual, so tomatoes are harvested as they ripen. Pluck gently without damaging the stem. Make sure your vegetables are not overripe. Place for storage in a cool place where the tomatoes "reach" the stage of 100% ripeness.

The range of uses for tomatoes is incredibly wide. The product is used in the preparation of first and second courses, side dishes and salads, snacks, tomato juice and even desserts. For example, the well-known recipe for caramelized tomatoes with the addition of ice cream has won the hearts of many chefs.

Early love has a sweet and sour taste that harmoniously complements meat or poultry. Chefs love to use vegetables for stuffing or stewing. Many people make sun-dried tomatoes or harvesting for the winter.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The variety Early Love fell in love with many because of its merits:

• unpretentious care;
• early maturity;
• juicy taste;
• versatility in application;
• attractive appearance.

However, tomato has a number of disadvantages:

• average yield;
• the plant is capricious to fertilizers during growth;
• in the northern regions of the country, it is suitable only for greenhouse conditions or under the film.

Farmers reviews

On the network, there are both positive reviews of the Early Love variety, and not so much.

Galina, Volgograd: “I like varieties that don't require much attention. My vegetable garden is located outside the city, I cannot go there every day. Therefore, I chose the Early Love variety a couple of years ago. He did not disappoint me, the vegetables grow delicious and juicy. I especially like to preserve them for the winter. "

Marina, Orsk: “The variety was advised to me by a friend. In general, I was pleased with the harvest, especially with the fact that the tomatoes are neat and beautiful. During the entire period of ripening, she was sprayed with a solution of milk whey, and all diseases bypassed the bushes.

Olga, Kurgan region: “I plant at least five different varieties on the site every year. So last year, the early love tomatoes turned out to be the worst. I waited a long time for the ovary, although the variety positions itself as early maturing. I didn't like the taste. "

Conclusion

The name of the variety is very delicate and beautiful, as is the appearance of the tomatoes themselves. Neat, smooth, pleasantly colored tomatoes are grown not only for themselves, but also for sale.

About 2 kg of delicious and juicy fruits are harvested from one bush. The vegetable is planted in a seedling way, it is universal in application: it is used in cooking, folk medicine and cosmetology.