An excellent hybrid for open ground - tomato "Shedi Lady f1": we grow unpretentious tomatoes without hassle

Tomatoes Shedi Lady f1 - an early ripe hybrid for open ground. It is characterized by high yields, subject to the rules for the formation of bushes. The fruits have a pleasant taste without sourness, they perfectly tolerate long-distance transportation.

In this article, we will explain why the hybrid was highly praised by farmers and how to grow it for the best results.

Description of the hybrid

Shedi Lady f1 - hybrid from the Dutch seed company Nunhems... Included in the State Register in 2005. Bred for growing in garden plots, home gardens and small farms in the open field. The plant is determinate with early fruiting. Ornamental, leafy bushes with a strong root system.

In the photo - Shedi Lady tomatoes f1.

Distinctive features

The table shows the characteristics of the tomato:

Growing seedlings

Seed works begin in early March, 55-60 days before the planned transfer of seedlings to the garden.

Soil preparation and sowing seeds

Hybrid seeds are not soaked in antibacterial solutionsbecause they have already been processed before packaging. To accelerate germination, the material is soaked for 12 hours in growth stimulants: "Kornevine", "Novosile", "Eco-gel".

The seeds are planted in a light substrate consisting of from turf, garden soil and rotted humus in a ratio of 1: 1: 1. The soil is pre-disinfected in an oven, microwave oven, or poured with a solution of potassium permanganate.

A layer of soil is poured into a container 5-7 cm high, make furrows 1–1.5 cm, spread seeds at a distance of 2 cm and watered with warm water. A film is pulled from above and placed in a dark, warm place. Treated seeds will hatch faster at + 23 ° C.

Seedling care

After the sprouts appear, the film is removed and take out the seedlings on a sun-drenched windowsill on the south side or place them under a phytolamp. It is important to organize a long day of light to prevent the seedlings from growing into growth.

Picks into individual cups are carried out after the appearance of 2 true leaves. The plants are fertilized once before planting in the ground with mineral preparations ("Azofoskoy", "Krepyshom", "Agricola", "Kemiroi kombi"), according to the instructions on the package.

Water after the topsoil is completely dry.

10 days before landing in open ground seedlings are taught to fresh air. For this, the cups are taken out to the balcony. For the first time, 15 minutes is enough. Every day, the time is increased by 5-10 minutes.

Cultivation of tomatoes

Planting in the garden begins at the end of May... By this time, the threat of frost will have disappeared, and the soil will warm up well.

Landing

The best place for tomatoes is considered to be the land in which they grew before carrots, beets, cabbage, onions, beans, or spinach. In autumn, the soil is dug up and fertilized with poultry droppings, ash, compost or humus, 5 kg per 1 m². Of the mineral fertilizers, potash salt (20–25 g per 1 m²) and superphosphate (40–50 g per 1 m²) are best suited.

In the first decade of May, the soil is re-dug up and mixed in equal parts fertilizing is applied to a depth of 15 cm: 1.5 kg of wood ash, 25 g of ammonium sulfate and 1 kg of poultry droppings per 1 m².

Dig holes for seedlings at a depth of 15 cmspilled with hot potassium permanganate solution. The soil in the containers is abundantly moistened in order to extract the seedlings without problems. The lower leaves are cut off and, together with an earthen lump, are transferred into the hole.

6-7 seedlings are planted on 1 m² at a distance of 70 cm and watered with warm, settled water.

The soil is mulched with straw or sawdust in a layer of 10 cm... The plantings are covered with foil and left to take root in a new place for 8-10 days. A hole is made in the film to prevent the risk of late blight contamination in the created greenhouse conditions.

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Care

Tomato care is standard and provides weeding, weed removal, watering, loosening, fertilization.

10 days after planting, the plants are watered under the root with warm water. Do this once a week, in the evening. With the onset of heat, the soil is moistened every 2-3 times in 7 days.

Hilling is carried out as the bushes grow to strengthen the rhizome.

Tomatoes are fertilized once every 10 days according to the scheme:

1. 2 weeks after disembarkation - 1 part mullein per 10 liters of water.
2. Subsequent fertilizing potassium-phosphorus - 60 g of nitrophosphate per 10 liters of water.

Before flowering, consumption for each bush is 1 liter, after - 2–5 liters.

Formation of bushes into 2 stems significantly increases productivity... The stepchildren gently break out or cut with a sharp knife.

Important! 10 days after planting, the bushes are tied to low stakes to prevent the stems from breaking under the weight of the tomatoes.

Prevention of diseases and pests

Tomatoes Shedi Ladies are resistant to nightshade diseases: verticillium, fusarium, cladosporium, tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).

For the prevention of late blight (brown spots on leaves, stems and fruits) the bushes are regularly watered:

• fungicides: "Previkur", "Fitosporin", "Quadris", "Topaz", "Horus", "HOM", as well as Bordeaux liquid, copper sulfate, according to the instructions;
• infusion of garlic with potassium permanganate (100 g of chopped cloves of garlic pour 250 ml of water, leave for 24 hours, bring the volume to 10 liters and add 1 g of potassium permanganate);
• yeast solution (dilute 80 g of pressed yeast in 10 l of water);
• a solution of milk with iodine (add 1 liter of low-fat milk and 20 drops of iodine to 10 liters of water);
• milk whey diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio.

With folk remedies, the bushes are treated before flowering., then every 10-14 days. The use of chemicals is stopped 2 weeks before the start of the harvest.

Preventive measures will help prevent infection:

• mulching beds with peat, sawdust, coniferous needles;
• spring disinfection of soil with copper sulfate (100 g of dry matter per 10 liters of water);
• compliance with the irrigation regime in order to prevent an excess of moisture in the soil;
• timely introduction of potassium-phosphorus dressings.

Deal with aphids whitefly, spider mites will help:

• modern insecticides: "Commander", "Iskra", "Intavir";
• biological products: "Fitoverm", "Biotlin", "Strela".

Among folk remedies, the most effective are recognized:

1. Garlic infusion. To prepare it, 400 g of finely chopped garlic arrows are added to 1 liter of warm water and left for 4-5 days. Bushes are processed 3 times during the entire growing season, every 3 days.
2. Ash.Add 50 g of ash to 10 liters of water, stir and filter through cheesecloth. Then pour in 50 ml of liquid soap. Apply a solution for spraying the bushes on an ongoing basis every 14 days.
3. Infusion of tobacco. In 5 liters of warm water add 200 g of shag and leave for 48 hours. Plants are treated with liquid 3-4 times with an interval of 3 days.

Sowed between the beds marigolds, calendula, mustard leaves, odorous dill to attract ladybugs that prey on aphids.

Features of growing in greenhouses

Some gardeners are of the opinion that it is irrational to take up space with spreading determinant bushes in the greenhouse: the Shedi Lady hybrid is intended for growing mainly in open ground. Nevertheless, the culture does well in greenhouse conditions.

Planting seedlings begins in early May... The soil is preliminarily loosened, dig holes 10-15 cm deep, disinfected with a hot solution of potassium permanganate and add 1 tbsp. l. ash in each of them. The bushes are watered with warm, settled water.

No more than 6 seedlings are planted for each square meter... Crop care is standard and includes regular watering, loosening the soil, pinching with a stalk tie and applying the same fertilizers as when growing in open field.

It is important to carefully monitor the condition of the bushes. and at the slightest sign late blight start processing, because high humidity in the greenhouse is an ideal breeding environment for phytophthora. When grown outdoors, the problem is often avoided.

Prevent or minimize infestation in the greenhouse preventive measures will help:

• autumn processing with sulfur checkers;
• removal of the top soil layer (5–10 cm);
• spring disinfection of soil with copper sulfate (100 g of substance per 10 l, consumption - 2 l / m²);
• mulching the beds with sawdust, needles, peat after planting;
• moderate watering.

Difficulty growing indoors due to pollinationbecause insects do not have easy access to flowers. To do this, hives with bees are placed in the greenhouse or a fan is installed. The bushes are periodically shaken or lightly tapped on the stems with a stick so that the pollen does not crumble. After that, the soil is moistened, and the flowers are sprayed with water.

Harvest application

Tomatoes begin to ripen 105-115 days after sowing. Harvesting - June to August... It is permissible to pick fruits at the stage of technical maturity and ripen in a cool place. In cooking, vegetables are added to fresh vegetable salads, soups, used to prepare juices, sauces, mashed potatoes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the Shedi Lady hybrid:

• resistance to adverse weather conditions (heat, sudden changes in temperature);
• immunity to viral diseases of nightshade;
• the possibility of transportation over long distances without loss of marketability;
• dense skin, not prone to cracking;
• wonderful taste;
• the possibility of ripening outside the bush;
• high productivity.

Disadvantages include only the need for pinching and the formation of a bush in 2 stems to obtain large yields.

Reviews

Reviews of Shedi Lady tomatoes are mostly positive. Gardeners celebrate the strong immunity of the culture to various viral diseases and unpretentious care:

Vera, Vyazma: “I am engaged in growing tomatoes in the country in the open field. From time to time I try new varieties and hybrids. Last year Shedi Lady f1 got interested. I read reviews on the network and got down to business. The seeds were soaked in a growth promoter, resulting in 100% germination. Strong seedlings dived into individual peat glasses. Planted in the last decade of May. The bushes were abundantly fertilized with phosphorus and potassium, watered in moderation. There were no special problems with growing ".

Stanislav, Kurchatov: “The Shedi Lady tomatoes are one of my favorites for growing in the garden. The culture is unpretentious in care, resistant to disease, heat.The yield is consistently high, the fruits are tasty and sweet ".

Conclusion

Hybrid Shedi Lady for open ground has a strong immunity to viral diseases of nightshade (fusarium, verticillosis, cladosporium, TMV), is distinguished by early and friendly ripening of fruits and the possibility of ripening tomatoes collected at the stage of technical ripeness.

The culture tolerates dry weather and sudden changes in air temperature. Grasshopping and the formation of bushes in two stems can significantly increase productivity. It is permissible to grow tomatoes in closed ground, while the yield indicators do not decrease, and the resistance to diseases remains at the same level.