Gardeners' favorite tomatoes "Yamal": we grow an unpretentious variety on our own without much difficulty

Every gardener wants to taste the tomato fruits grown on their site as early as possible. But the first harvest of most varieties is harvested at the end of July. Early ripening tomatoes are often only suitable for growing in a greenhouse, or they have an unexpressed taste and hard flesh and give a small crop too quickly. Therefore, often in search of the best option, novice gardeners are faced with disappointments over and over again.

Thanks to modern breeding, varieties have appeared on the market that are devoid of all the described drawbacks and are suitable for cultivation in the harsh climate of the middle and northern regions of Russia. These include the early-ripe Yamal tomato. Are there any drawbacks to this variety and how to get the maximum yield - read on.

General description of the variety

Yamal is a tomato variety bred by domestic breeders... The agronomist V.I.Kozak is considered its creator.

Yamal is not included in the state register... Despite this, the variety is produced by many manufacturers: it enjoys stable popularity among gardeners from the countries of the former CIS.

Note! When buying tomato seeds that are not included in the state register, be especially careful. An unscrupulous manufacturer can place poor-quality planting material in packaging.

Distinctive features

Yamal is an early ripe variety... The first harvest with proper agricultural technology is obtained at the end of June. Unlike many other early tomatoes, it bears fruit long before the first frost.

Yamal has ordinary fruits that do not stand out from other tomatoes... They are red, small in size and round in shape.

The tomatoes taste sweet and sour, with a characteristic tomato aroma... For early maturing varieties, their taste is rich.

A distinctive feature of this variety is the miniature size of the bushes.... The tallest specimens do not grow up to 50 cm. Thanks to this, the tomato does not need to be shaped.

Gardeners of our country Yamal is loved for its resistance to cold snaps.... It is able to set fruit even at low temperatures. In addition, the variety is drought tolerant.

Tomato has immunity to all diseasescharacteristic of this culture. Therefore, it does not often need to be treated with agents to prevent infection of the bushes.

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Yamal characteristics

The variety is ideal for growing in our country... It endures all the negative influences of the environment, delighting gardeners with a tasty and bountiful harvest.

Characteristics and description of the variety:

Growing seedlings

Yamal tomato seedlings begin to grow 55-60 days before planting tomatoes in open ground. Seed sowing times vary by region:

• southern cities - early March;
• central regions - end of March;
• northern part of the country - early April.

Seed pretreatment

To grow quality seedlings and increase germination, you need to properly prepare the seeds.

To begin with, sort out the planting material, removing all damaged and darkened seeds... To check the planting material for germination, it is soaked in an aqueous solution of salt for half an hour. Floated specimens are considered unsuitable for planting. The seeds that have sunk to the bottom are washed, dried and used for planting.

To prevent infestation of tomatoes, seeds are treated... To do this, they are soaked for 30 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or for 10 minutes in hydrogen peroxide. After that, the planting material is washed.

At the last stage, tomato seeds are treated with a growth stimulant - for 6-8 hours wrapped in pieces of gauze soaked in a special solution. Nutrient products are used as a stimulant.

Selection of containers and soil

Yamal seeds are often sown in one large container.... Suitable containers are purchased in a store or made on their own. To do this, use cut bottles, cake packaging or trays from semi-finished products.

Dive seedlings into individual small pots volume of 300-500 ml. It is most convenient to use peat pots, from which you do not have to remove the seedlings when planting in a permanent place. Plastic containers are also suitable for these purposes.

Soil for tomatoes should be light and nutritious... For its preparation, black soil and sand are mixed in equal proportions. Sometimes peat and humus are added to this composition. Suitable soil mixtures are sold in specialized stores. Ready-made peat tablets are also used.

The soil and containers are disinfected before use... The soil is poured with boiling water or a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate or ignited in the oven. The containers are soaked for half an hour in a strong solution of potassium permanganate.

Planting seeds in the ground and without soil

For sowing seeds in the usual way, grooves are made in the soil. 1 cm deep at a distance of 3 cm from each other. Seeds are laid out in them with an interval of 2 cm.

After this, the indentations are sprinkled with soil... The soil is moistened from a spray bottle, and the containers are covered with foil and placed in a place with a temperature of 23-25 ​​degrees. Tomatoes do not need light at this stage.

Such unpretentious varieties as Yamal are sometimes grown without land... At the bottom of a deep container, several layers of napkins or toilet paper are placed, which are moistened with a spray bottle. Seeds are spread on them, covered with several more layers of paper, which is also moistened with warm liquid. The containers are covered with foil and placed in a warm place. When the paper dries, it is moistened again.

Attention! After the seeds germinate, they are immediately dived into individual containers. It is impossible to wait for the appearance of real leaves, since the paper does not contain the necessary nutrients.

Seedling care

Seedlings need regular care... At this stage, the plants are not strong, and unfavorable conditions negatively affect their condition.

Rules for caring for tomato seedlings:

1. After the seeds germinate, the film is removed from the containers. Seedling boxes are rearranged in a well-lit place.
2. Tomatoes dive into individual pots after the first true leaves appear on the plants. A drainage layer is poured at the bottom of individual containers.
3. Seedlings are watered as the soil dries... In the process of watering, the liquid should not get on the bushes. Use only settled water at room temperature.
4. The first time the seedlings are fed 14 days after the pick. Fertilizers are applied for the second time after another 2 weeks. The last time the tomatoes are fed 3-5 days before the seedlings are planted in a permanent place. The last dressing should contain phosphorus.
5. Two weeks before disembarkation to a permanent place, the seedlings begin to harden. To do this, she is taken out to the balcony or outside every day. The first time for half an hour, then the time is doubled. So gradually the time of stay of plants in the fresh air is brought to 16 hours.

Agrotechnics

Yamal tomatoes are planted in a permanent place when the soil warms up and the threat of frost disappears. Drop off times vary by region:

• southern - end of April;
• central - after May 10;
• northern - the last days of May or early June.

Quality plants don't have to be stunted and overgrown.

Sowing seeds directly into open ground is possible in the southern and central regions... But in this case, the harvest will be able to be harvested much later.

Landing in open ground

Choose the sunniest place in the garden for tomatoes... Potatoes should not grow near the beds. In autumn, the selected area of ​​the garden is cleaned of plant residues. Humus is scattered over the beds. If it is necessary to lower the acidity of the soil, dry lime is added to it.

In the spring, the beds are dug... The formed plant roots are removed. Then they are watered with a solution of chicken manure and ash.

Holes are dug in staggered rows... A 50x60 pattern is used. For 1 sq. m place 4-5 plants. A liter of water is poured into each hole. Plants are removed from the pots along with a lump of earth, placed in the holes and buried to the first lower leaves, which are removed.

Basic rules for plant care

Yamal bushes do not need shaping... They don't need to be pinned. Experienced gardeners are advised to remove a few leaves at the bottom of the bush. But since many fruits are formed on the bushes, under their weight they tend to the ground. Therefore, despite the low growth, the bushes of this tomato are tied up. For this, a synthetic thread is used.

Water the tomatoes every 2 days... At least 2 liters of warm water are used per plant. Water should not fall on the above-ground part of the bush.

After each moistening, the soil is loosened... This prevents the formation of an earthen crust, which disrupts the root air exchange. Tomato beds are weeded every week. Weeds should be removed while they are still weak and small. Otherwise, they will damage the tomato roots.

Tomatoes are fed every two weeks root and foliar dressing.

How to get maximum yield

From 1 sq. m of Yamal tomato are harvested from 9 to 17 kg of fruits... To get the maximum yield in the earliest possible time, you need to know a few tricks.

Top dressing plays an important role in the cultivation of Yamal. Use the following formulations every 2 weeks:

1. They take a bucket of water 10 g of ammonium nitrate and 40 g of "Superphosphate". Tomatoes are fed with this composition 10 days after picking to a permanent place.
2. Then, every 2 weeks, "Nitrofosku" and ammonium nitrate.
3. Sprayed every week tomatoes with foliar fertilizers. For the preparation of such compositions, 10 g of "Superphosphate", potassium sulfate and urea are taken per bucket of water.

On hot days, the frequency of watering is increased... One plant should take 2.5 liters of water.

It is important choosing the right time for picking tomatoes... They are transplanted into open ground on cloudy days or at sunset.

On a note.It is recommended to plant basil, coriander and mustard between the rows of tomatoes. This will scare away pests.

To speed up the pollination process the bushes are shaken regularly. This must be done carefully so as not to break the stem.

Protection against diseases and pests

Yamal is highly immune to most diseasesaffecting this culture, even to late blight. He is not afraid of this disease even at the end of summer, when late blight is active.

To minimize the risks of plant contamination, it is important to follow the rules of prevention:

1. All tools used with plants are disinfected... This also applies to containers for seedlings, seeds and soil.
2. Remove all plant residuesthat grew in the garden last year. Pathogens develop on them.
3. Regular weeding - another measure of disease prevention. Weeds attract harmful insects.
4. It is important to follow the watering rules and apply a sufficient amount of fertilizer. If these rules are violated, the defenses of tomatoes are reduced.
5. For protection against insects the bushes are sprayed with soapy water, decoctions of chamomile, dandelion and celandine. Large pests are harvested by hand.

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Features of cultivating varieties in the garden and on the balcony

Yamal is rarely grown in a greenhouse... If, nevertheless, this method of cultivating tomatoes is chosen, the walls of the room are treated with a disinfectant solution. The greenhouse is ventilated daily to maintain optimum humidity.

Outdoors the first 14 days after a pick the plants are covered with foil overnight to protect them from frost. Be sure to mulch the beds.

When growing tomatoes on the balcony use containers with a volume of at least 3 liters. Drainage is poured into the bottom of the flowerpots.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The first harvest of Yamal is harvested in late June or early July... The hearths are plucked together with the stalk. They are stored for over a month.

Gastronomically, the variety is universal... Its berries are suitable for fresh consumption, canning whole, harvesting tomato products, drying and freezing.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Benefits of the variety:

• low cost of seeds;
• early maturity;
• unpretentious care;
• high productivity;
• pronounced tomato fruit taste;
• immunity to major tomato diseases;
• cold snap resistance;
• the possibility of cultivation in the open field in all regions.

There were no shortcomings in the variety.

Gardeners reviews

Reviews of gardeners about the Yamal tomato are positive. The variety is popular due to early maturity and high yield.

Kirichenko Natalia, Tver: “I have been growing Yamal for several years. For early ripe tomatoes, it tastes great. From 1 sq. m collecting several buckets of harvest per season. It's easy to look after him. You don't need to pinch or tie up ".

Orlova Ksenia, Belgorod: “This year I tried to plant Yamal. I'm happy with the result. Reminiscent of Zhenechka, but longer playing. The taste of tomatoes is normal. We eat the first harvest in a salad. When pink and yellow tomatoes ripen, we use Yamal for conservation. The fruits are exactly the same as in the photo ".

Conclusion

Yamal is an early maturing high-yielding tomato variety. It grows only up to 35-45 cm and does not require pinching and garter. Such tomatoes are capable of growing outdoors even in regions with extreme climates.Therefore, Yamal is an excellent option for beginners and experienced gardeners who want to grow tasty early ripe tomatoes on their site.