Decoration of a garden with unusual flowering - tomato "Japanese rose" and its advantages over other varieties

Mid-season tomatoes The Japanese rose is a fruitful and beautiful variety for greenhouses and vegetable gardens. Amicable ripening, the possibility of ripening fruits outside the plant, ease of growing and care make the crop popular with experienced farmers and amateur gardeners.

In this article, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the variety, the nuances of agricultural technology and the prevention of diseases.

Description of the variety

Japanese rose tomatoes were bred by Russian breeders. Their task was to create a culture that is ideal for growing in any climatic conditions with minimal labor costs. The result exceeded expectations: the plant determinant type shows excellent results in cultivation in greenhouses and open field.

During the flowering period, the bushes look elegant and more like ornamental plants. Thanks to the abundant and beautiful flowering, the variety got its name.

Distinctive features

The variety has the following features:

• plant height - 60–80 cm;
• as the brush grows, clusters with 5-6 fruits form;
• branched bushes with a strong rhizome;
• does not need garter and shaping.

Fruit characteristics, yield

Japanese rose tomatoes:

• are characterized by a high content of vitamins and minerals;
• suitable for allergy sufferers and baby food;
• are small in size, weighing not more than 150 g;
• have a bright pink color and a rounded shape resembling a heart with a sharp tip;
• have a thin, but at the same time strong skin and ribbed stalk;
• not prone to cracking;
• have juicy sweet flesh with few seeds;
• stored for a long time and perfectly tolerate transportation.

The variety is characterized by a high yield. On average, 5-6 kg are harvested from one bush, with a maximum of 8 kg.

Growing and caring for seedlings

The culture is grown by seedling method. Before sowing, the seeds are treated with growth stimulants. Disinfection is not necessary as the manufacturer has taken care of it. The process begins 50-60 days before the intended planting in the ground.

The seed is soaked in biological products to accelerate germination (Zircon, Novosil, Epin-extra are suitable).

The soil for containers is prepared on the basis of black soil and sand and disinfected in the oven. Then mineral dressing is added. After cooling, the soil is poured into plastic trays or special pots. The upper layer is moistened with settled water at room temperature and the seeds are planted to a depth of 1–1.5 cm with an interval of 5 cm. A cellophane film is pulled from above and left in a place inaccessible to the sun's rays, at a temperature of + 23 ° C until shoots appear.

Then the film is removed, and the seedlings are transferred to the windowsill. The pick is carried out after the first real leaves appear. To do this, take peat or plastic cups.

Important! Young shoots need good lighting. If it is not enough, phytolamps are additionally used.

Seedlings are irrigated with warm water once every 2-3 days.

Growing tomatoes

Film greenhouses are considered ideal conditions for cultivating the Japanese rose variety. In the southern regions of the country, landing in open ground is permissible.

Landing

Planting of plants in greenhouses begins in early May... By this time, the tomatoes will be strong and ready for "relocation".For planting in the open air, they wait until early June to make sure there is no threat of frost.

The soil is pre-loosened and fertilized. Pits are dug at a depth of 15 cm and moistened abundantly with warm water. For the purpose of disinfection, the soil is watered with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.

Planting density - no more than 3 seedlings per 1 m2.

Care

Compliance with the rules for caring for seedlings ensures a stable yield:

1. The bushes are formed into 1-2 stems so that nutrients can freely penetrate into the fruits.
2. Before the appearance of the first brush, the plant periodically stepchildren.
3. Greenhouses provide optimal air circulation and adequate lighting.
4. Culture needs abundant, but infrequent watering warm settled water. They pour it at the root, trying not to get on the foliage.

Throughout the growing season, 3-4 feeding is carried out. First, nitrogen is introduced, then - potassium and phosphorus ("Superphosphate", "Carbamide" are suitable). Organomineral dressings are only gaining popularity and may soon take leadership positions. Such fertilizers consist of substances of mineral and organic origin. Together, they improve the composition of the soil, eliminate the lack of nutrients, and increase the period of fruiting. The best are "Signor Tomato" and "Baby".

Diseases and pests

The variety Japanese rose is resistant to late blight and fusarium. Nevertheless, preventive treatment against bacterial lesions and insect pests tomatoes will not hurt.

Before planting seedlings, the soil is treated with copper sulfate or a strong solution of potassium permanganate, which kill microbes. Treatment with Fitosporin prevents fungal infection.

If signs of phytosporosis are detected (brown spots and stripes on the petioles and stems, gray-brown ones on fruits and leaves), the affected greens and tomatoes are removed, and the bushes are irrigated with copper sulfate.

Spraying helps to fight spider mites, thrips, whiteflies:

• a decoction of celandine (400 g of fresh herbs, pour 1 liter of boiling water, leave for 24 hours);
• infusion of onion husks (pour 100 g of raw materials into 5 liters of cold water, leave for 5-6 days);
• insecticides "Tanrek", "Break", "Novaktion", "Sirocco".

Ammonia is effective against slugs: dilute 500 ml of 10% agent in 2.5 liters of water and irrigate the bushes.

Laundry soap solution helps to kill aphids. Grate 2 pieces of laundry or tar soap and pour 2 liters of warm water, stir until completely dissolved and add another 8 liters of water. Spray the bushes with the mixture.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Fruits ripen in 110-115 days from the date of sowing. Due to their versatility and excellent taste, tomatoes are suitable for preparing vegetable salads, tomato juice, pasta, adjika, pickling, pickling.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the Japanese rose include:

• unpretentious care;
• juicy and sugary pulp on the break with a minimum amount of acid;
• high productivity;
• resistance to viral lesions;
• no need for a garter;
• the ability to store in a cool place for 1-2 months without loss of quality;
• a small number of seeds;
• high resistance to transportation.

As the cultivation experience shows, the Japanese rose has no obvious disadvantages. To succeed, you just need to adhere to the watering rules, apply fertilizers on time and treat the bushes from insects.

Farmers reviews

Despite the fact that the variety appeared on the market relatively recently, many managed to appreciate it.

Nadezhda, Shuya: “I tried to grow the variety outdoors, although it is intended for greenhouses. The yield was lower than the declared one, but there were no problems with seedling germination and further care. Tomatoes have a pleasant sweet taste, the skin does not crack, and they lie in a cold place for a long time. "

Oksana, Bobrov: “The variety Japanese rose was planted last year for the sake of experiment: several bushes in a greenhouse and in the open air. The culture is unpretentious in care, rarely gets sick. I used to think that tall bushes are more suitable for a greenhouse, but I radically changed my opinion. The harvest was a success, the tomatoes are one to one, bright pink and very tasty. Tomatoes grew outdoors without any problems, but the yield is no more than 2-3 kg per bush. "

Conclusion

The Japanese Rose variety is the best choice for beginner gardeners. The crop is distinguished by its unpretentious care, stable yield under the conditions of film greenhouses (on average, 5-6 kg of tomatoes per plant).

Low-growing bushes do not require a garter and constant pinching. The sweet fruit is shaped like a heart. Vegetables do not lose their quality during transportation and are able to ripen on their own.