We will tell and show you how to grow a tomato "Explosion" and what to do to get a rich harvest of tomatoes
Tomato Blast is gaining more and more fans. The variety has gained popularity for its long list of benefits that many growers appreciate. Tomatoes are a very popular product - they have many useful properties, and growing the variety does not require much effort.
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Description of the variety
Tomato variety Explosion belongs to the determinant type of plant... The height of the bush reaches 1 m, but most often does not exceed 60 cm. The culture is low-branched, spreading, has few leaves. The main stem is strong and firm. The foliage is medium, green. The inflorescence is simple, the stalk is articulated. The early ripe variety begins to bear fruit 100–110 days after germination.
On a note. A small growth of culture makes it easier to care for, since it does not require an obligatory support.
Distinctive features
The explosion tomato variety has a distinctive feature - the simultaneous ripening of fruits... The lower ovaries produce larger fruits than the upper ones.
Fruit characteristics and yield
Description of fruits:
- The tomatoes taste good. They make fresh salads and preserves. The density of the pulp is medium, the dry matter content is moderate.
- The maximum fruit weight is 250 g, the average is 100–120 g.
- The vegetables are bright red in color.
- The shape of the tomatoes is round, sometimes slightly ribbed. The fruits have an average number of seed chambers (6-7).
- Tomatoes are firm and fleshy, tolerate transportation well and have a long shelf life.
Subject to agrotechnical rules, 3-4 kg of tomatoes are removed from one bush... On the brushes grow 3-6 tomatoes.
How to grow seedlings
Most vegetable growers grows tomato varieties Explosion in seedlings... This allows for an earlier harvest.
Interesting! The word tomato in translation from Italian means “golden apple”. The Germans called tomatoes "apples of paradise", and the French - "apples of love".
Seed preparation
To get a high-quality and high yield, the seed is processed to prevent possible diseases. Good grains are bright in color and will not float when soaked in salt water (5%). If seeds are stored for more than a year, they turn pale gray or yellow. Such grains are soaked in a growth promoter.
Disinfect seeds as follows:
- to get rid of eggs and larvae of pests, the seed is placed in hot water for 10-15 minutes;
- from mold, fungi or rot, the grain is disinfected for 20-30 minutes in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate.
For fast germination and simultaneous germination of tomatoes the grains are kept in a growth stimulator for 15–20 hours. To do this, apply:
- Energen;
- Baikal-EM1;
- "Zircon".
Many similar preparations are available in gardening stores. They are used strictly according to the instructions.indicated on the packaging.
Interesting! Tomatoes are considered the most common food in the world. Up to 60 million tons of this vegetable are grown annually.
Capacity and soil
Various containers are used for seedlings, for example:
- peat cups or tablets;
- special purchased containers;
- wooden or plastic boxes;
- disposable cups;
- cut off milk bottles or cartons.
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Peat cups or tablets are best.... They contain a highly nutritious potting mix and make plant transplanting easy. When transplanting, a tablet or a glass of seedlings is placed in a large container. After a while, the peat is soaked and dissolved in the soil. In this case, the roots are not damaged, and the seedlings themselves do not experience stress when conditions change.
For healthy and strong plants, it is important to obtain high-quality soil. It should be loose, loamy soil with the addition of silt or sand.
To improve the quality of the soil, organic fertilizers are applied:
- manure;
- peat;
- compost.
The richer the soil, the better for the growth of tomatoes.
To rid the soil of putrefactive bacteria, it is poured with boiling water or treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate. It also destroys various microorganisms.
Sowing
For a more convenient method of planting seeds, use peat tablets... They are put in a plastic container and moistened. After increasing in volume, seeds are placed in them and the container is wrapped with a film to create greenhouse conditions. Once a day, the container is ventilated.
In a common container, seeds are planted at a distance of 2 cm from each other and 3 cm between rows. The grains are embedded to a depth of 1 cm.
Growing and care
Water the seedlings as the soil dries out, avoiding waterlogging... For this, water is used rain or settled, slightly warmed up. Seedlings need good lighting (10-12 hours a day). With its lack, phytolamps are installed.
Seedlings are fed with complex fertilizers, eg:
- "Nitroammofoska";
- Agricola;
- "Athlete".
Also use folk remedies:
- Yeast. To prepare the nutrient mixture, a yeast briquette (10 g) is stirred in 10 liters of water. Apply the solution immediately after daily infusion. It is not recommended to store it.
- Ash. Only extract is used as fertilizer. To prepare top dressing, 80 g of ash are added to 5 liters of water. The mixture is allowed to brew for a day, and then the liquid is filtered. The product is poured over the ground and the leaves are sprayed.
How to grow tomatoes
In late May - early June, seedlings are planted in a permanent place... By this time the plants will be about 50-60 days old and each will have 5-6 true leaves.
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Landing
Particular attention is paid to the landing site tomatoes and soil. The site for this is chosen sunny, without drafts. The soil is pre-fertilized and disinfected. For 1 sq. m planted no more than 2 bushes.
Add 1 tsp to the wells. ash to fertilize the soil and eliminate possible acidic environment. Seedlings are placed in holes, moistened and sprinkled with soil.
For the first 10-14 days, tomatoes are covered protective film. This will protect young plants from possible sudden changes in temperature and allow them to quickly adapt to new conditions.
Care
In care, the variety of tomatoes The explosion is undemanding, but it is necessary to follow the basic rules of agricultural technology.
Tomatoes are watered 1-2 times a week in the morning or eveningwhen the sun doesn't bake. For this, rain or settled warm water is used. The best soil moisture is drip irrigation. Tomatoes are watered regularly, but in moderation. Excess moisture leads to fungal diseases.
After each moistening of the soil, the soil around the bushes is loosened... This enriches the root system with oxygen. Also, the earth is weeded from weeds, which take nutrients from the tomatoes. Loosening is done carefully so as not to damage the root system. The soil around the plants is mulched with straw or weeds to keep moisture in the ground longer.
To obtain a bountiful harvest, the culture is provided with dressings 2-3 times during the growing season.For this, complex fertilizers are used, which contain all the trace elements necessary for tomatoes.
Experienced vegetable growers note that the Explosion variety is undemanding to fertilizers and feed the culture with ordinary compost (2-3 times for the entire growing season). But still, for higher yields, some summer residents use special preparations for tomatoes, for example, "Sodium humate" or "Diammofosku".
Extra stepchildren take away most of the nutrients from tomatoes, which reduces the yield and quality of the fruit. Therefore, in order to obtain a rich harvest, the plants are pinned, that is, all lateral branches and excess leaves are removed. The bush is formed into 1-2 stems.
The first pinching is carried out at the stage of active development of culture, the next - every 7-10 days. Do not allow the appearance of stepchildren during the formation of ovaries and fruits.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
As the variety has good resistance to harsh conditions, Explosion tomatoes are grown even in the northern regions, but under the covering material or in greenhouses.
Fruits will grow even without regular watering, but good care is a guarantee of stable fruiting. The variety is cultivated in two ways: by seedling or direct sowing into the ground. The first option gives an earlier harvest.
Diseases and pests
Tomato variety Explosion has strong immunity to typical diseases... With improper care, there is a risk of plant disease late blight, gray or white root rot. These diseases are treated with folk remedies, for example, hydrogen peroxide, brilliant green, a solution of potassium permanganate or copper sulfate.
Also use biological or chemical agents:
- "Baktofit";
- "Barrier";
- "Barrier".
The drugs are used strictly according to the instructions on the package.
Among insect pests slugs and Colorado beetles are most common... They fight with them using folk methods, for example, an infusion of garlic: 200 g of grated garlic or onion is added to 10 liters of water and allowed to brew for a day, soap is added to the product for stickiness. They also get rid of insects with the help of Prestige.
The nuances of growing in an open field and a greenhouse
Culture is demanding on lighting, therefore, its cultivation in greenhouse conditions is problematic and does not give the maximum yield. The rest of the cultivation of the explosion tomato is no different from the cultivation of other varieties.
Collection, application and storage of crops
Outdoor tomatoes are harvested before frost starts... The largest fruits are removed first.
The use of explosion tomatoes is universal... Since the vegetable has a dense skin and pulp, it is used for conservation. Tomatoes are also processed into juice, mashed for children, or consumed fresh.
Ripe tomatoes are stored in clean containers at a temperature of +1 ° C... Be sure to ventilate the room. Tomatoes for storage are selected whole, without mechanical damage. In such conditions, vegetables can lie up to 1–1.5 months.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomato Explosion has many advantages for which gardeners fell in love with him:
takes root well in cool climatic conditions;- strong immunity to most diseases;
- early ripening of fruits;
- high productivity;
- excellent taste and versatility in use;
- good transportability due to its dense structure;
- unpretentious care;
- duration of storage without loss of taste and appearance.
The variety has practically no drawbacks... Some vegetable growers note only the high demands of plants on lighting and the dense structure of the fruits.
Farmers reviews
Variety Explosion has gained great popularity among vegetable growers for a long list of positive qualities. Here are some reviews of those who planted this tomato.
Lesya, Mtsensk: “I have been engaged in vegetable growing for five years in a row.Every year I grow new varieties of tomatoes for myself. Last year, neighbors advised to plant a tomato Explosion. I bought seeds at a gardening store. Grown with seedlings. The bushes turned out to be small in height, but quite lush. I was surprised by the simultaneous ripening of the fruits. There was a lot of harvest from eight bushes. The tomatoes taste great, they look beautiful, as in the photo of the package with seeds. I will grow this variety again next season. ".
Nikolay, Nizhny Novgorod: “I have been interested in tomatoes for a long time, which will grow well in our climate. The seller in the store advised the variety Explosion. I decided to try it, see what happens. Tomatoes really did not disappoint. I planted seedlings in a greenhouse in early spring. After about three months I have already taken the harvest. I recommend this tomato to anyone looking for cold-resistant varieties. ".
Conclusion
Tomato Explosion is successfully used in the overwhelming majority of regions of the Russian Federation. The cultivation of this variety does not require much effort. Tomatoes ripen in a short time, give high yields and delight with their taste. Explosion has good resistance to most diseases, making it easy to cultivate these vegetables.