Tomato Flame
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A tomato variety called Flame is one of the brightest representatives of red tomatoes, which is very popular today. It is a hybrid variety that has won its fame due to the fact that it has a very bright color, which resembles more a flame than the usual red tomato shade. Tomato Flame is loved by many gardeners, and will be discussed in our article.
Tomato Flame f1: variety description
Tomatoes Flame: photo of the variety
Vegetable growers themselves strive to grow as many different varieties of tomatoes as possible on the plots. Since the varieties have their own specific characteristics, both in taste and in external features.
Tomato variety Flame has a fairly high yield. It is also worth noting that tomatoes are generally quite unpretentious. They can be resistant to a wide variety of diseases. Since they have a high level of immunity.
The characteristics of the variety are quite positive. Reviews from the vegetable growers themselves differ in that they praise this variety. In this article we will focus on a more detailed description of the Flame tomato variety. We will also indicate in what conditions it bears fruit best. And what is required for a tomato in order to demonstrate stable and positive tendencies in fruiting and stress resistance to many external factors.
Tomato variety Flame F1 belongs to the determinant type of crops. Adult bushes reach a height of 50-60 centimeters, no more. They are rather short, but at the same time they have a very powerful trunk. The stems of the shrub are very powerful, densely leafy. In this case, the leaves, in principle, have the usual shape for tomato crops, have a rich dark green color.
The bush is neat, small, does not require the gardener to pinch it. The variety also differs in that it is quite hardy if we are talking about the absence of a stable temperature and temperature extremes. And he can also endure lack of sunlight.
But still, experienced gardeners say that it is best to choose a place for planting as competently as possible. Otherwise, the plant will grow very slowly. It is best to choose a place in partial shade, where there are no strong winds or drafts, which are not very well tolerated by tomatoes in principle.
The tomato inflorescence of this variety has a regular shape. Each inflorescence can form from four to five flowers. And then the fruits themselves are formed in them. They sing almost simultaneously, very amicably. Thanks to this, the tomato will not stretch its formation and ripening until the moment when it is infected with late blight, which can destroy the plant and prevent it from setting fruit.
Tomato Flame - fruit characteristic
The fruits of the tomato Flame F1 can be described according to the following characteristics:
- the fruits have a pleasant rounded shape;
- the size of the fruit is generally very small. The weight of one tomato varies from 60 to 80 grams;
- the peel of the fruit is rather thin, it may be slightly ribbed;
- the strength of the peel is quite noticeable, but at the same time it protects the fruit from possible cracking. Therefore, tomatoes can be stored in excellent condition for a long time without losing their taste and external characteristics. At the same time, the peel is very easily removed from the tomato itself, which is also an undoubted plus;
- the yield of this variety is quite high, as the gardeners themselves prove. They say that up to five kilograms of tasty and high-quality fruits can be harvested from one square meter of tomato planting.
Flame Tomatoes F1 can be stored for quite a long time. Usually, if you create the most favorable conditions, then they will be stored for more than three weeks, and this is far from the limit.
The most important thing is to create all the conditions for storing tomatoes. This should be a cool, dry area free of drafts. Also, moisture should not accumulate in the room. Otherwise, this will lead to the fact that the tomatoes simply rot.
The optimum room temperature should not exceed +19 degrees. Tomatoes can also tolerate long-distance transportation excellently.
Tomatoes grade Flame. Planting and leaving
As a rule, sowing of seeds is done about 50-55 days before the seedlings are already planted in open ground. If you rely on advice from experienced gardeners and the breeders themselves, then the seeds can germinate perfectly. And also, in general, even a vegetable grower who has not yet had experience in sowing tomatoes will not have any special problems with either planting or caring for tomatoes of this variety.
It is best to prepare the seeds in advance. For this, the planting material should be disinfected after purchase. The seeds are placed in a solution of potassium permanganate for a while (as a rule, for the first half hour). This procedure will further prevent the plant from becoming infected with various fungi or viruses.
Secondly, it is possible to stimulate the growth of tomato seeds of the Flame variety with the help of a growth stabilizer. In a solution of a growth stimulant, seeds should also be kept for no more than 30 minutes. After which they should be thoroughly dried.
Soil preparation and planting seeds
As for the planting of planting material, this must be done in pre-prepared boxes, which are filled with soil. Gardeners can prepare their own potting mix. For this, components such as ordinary earth, peat and river sand are mixed in equal proportions. It is advisable to take coarse river sand.
Then the soil must be moistened with settled water at room temperature. And after each seed is deepened into the ground by 1-1.5 centimeters. Then the container must be covered with polyethylene and placed in a well-lit place where sunlight will be provided 12-14 hours a day.
As a rule, boxes are best placed either on window sills or on a loggia on the south side. Such a domesticated greenhouse needs to be ventilated daily. Otherwise, there may be a risk that various fungal diseases will appear.
Tomatoes Flame: seedling care
To water sprouted tomatoes are best done with a spray bottle. Since it will allow you to very delicately moisten the ground and will not allow the shoot to be damaged due to excessive and inaccurate introduction of moisture.
When the very first leaves appear on the shoots (usually two or three of them), the plants can be carefully dive... Peat tablets or pots are generally very suitable for this. When the plant is planted in open ground, it can be placed in the ground along with the pots. Since peat is a natural component that takes root well in the soil.
In addition, in peat pots, there is a much higher chance that the plant will successfully adapt to a new place and give excellent results in growth.
Planting seedlings in the ground tomato varieties Flame f1
Around the second half of May, you can plant seedlings directly in open ground. Also tomato Flame is great for planting it in a specially prepared greenhouse.
Of course, it is very important that by the time the seedlings are planted, the soil has time to warm up well. And also to establish stable warm weather. The land for planting seedlings is well dug up, and then fertilized. Organics are perfect as a top dressing.
After planting, the wells should be mulched; the most common sawdust is used for this. In general, the plant is quite unpretentious.So caring for him is not at all difficult.
Tomato Flame f1 only needs tomato bushes regularly watered. And for this, mineral fertilizers are excellent. It is also worth weeding the beds. Since weeds can damage the plant, its root system and, accordingly, the yield can be noticeably reduced.
Tomato Flame: results
Plamya tomatoes are distinguished by their resistance to stress, a certain unpretentiousness. As a rule, the yield of the variety is very high. You can easily get a sufficient amount of high-quality and very tasty fruits.
The variety is universal, tomatoes can be used both fresh and various salads, juices, pastas can be prepared from fruits. The amount of dry matter in the fruits is quite small, so they are very juicy and sweet.