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This is a very young hybrid bred by Russian breeders. It is grown for personal consumption or for sale. The Alexander the Great tomato is widely popular in the CIS countries. To get a good harvest, before planting you should familiarize yourself with the nuances of agricultural technology and care recommendations.
Breeding history
The Alexander the Great variety is a hybrid
The variety appeared thanks to the work of gardeners from the SeDek agricultural company, Moscow region. The hybrid was included in the State Register in 2017. The originator declared the possibility of cultivation in closed ground conditions. In the South, the variety can be grown in the garden.
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Alexander the Great
This is a mid-season salad tomato variety, bred by crossing different species. The plant is indeterminate and needs shaping. The vegetable crop does not tolerate drought and heat.For successful development, seedlings require suitable soil and regular fertilization.
Description of the variety Alexander the Great:
- A tall plant that reaches a height of 2 m. During cultivation, the stems must be tied to supports. Heavy fruits pull them down towards the soil. The bushes are lushly leafy, the leaves are emerald green.
- The stems are strong, durable, and need shaping for abundant fruiting. Inflorescences include 4-5 fruits.
- Tomatoes of the Alexander the Great variety are round in shape with dense skin. At maturity they are bright red with a glossy surface. The weight of one fruit is 250-500g.
- Inside, the tomatoes are fleshy, juicy, without voids. There are few seeds in two seed chambers. The pulp contains a large amount of useful microelements and vitamins.
Thanks to their dense skin, Alexander the Great tomatoes successfully withstand transportation over long distances. They are stored for a long time (1.5-2 months) in a cool room.
For storage, it is advisable to collect tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity.
Ripening time
Alexander the Great is a mid-season tomato variety that ripens 110-115 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The harvest is usually harvested from July to the end of September. The fruiting period is affected by weather conditions. In greenhouses, the bushes bear fruit until the first frost.
Tomato yield Alexander the Great
With proper care, you can harvest up to 6 kg of tomatoes from one bush. From 1 sq. m turns out to be about 15 kg. In greenhouses, the yield is 3-5 kg more. The fruits ripen unevenly; they need to be picked daily along with the fruit stems.
The appearance of Alexander the Great tomatoes is very presentable; they are readily bought up in markets and stores
Resistance to adverse factors
The hybrid variety safely withstands rainy periods, temperature fluctuations, and weather vagaries. The bushes suffer from drought, drafts and shaded areas. The variety can withstand mild frosts. The variety is immune to diseases and pest attacks.
In what regions is it grown?
It is recommended to grow tomatoes in the southern regions in the garden. Residents of other regions prefer to cultivate the variety in closed ground conditions.
Methods of application
Hybrid tomatoes can be eaten fresh and used to prepare salads and vegetable slices for the holiday table. Tomatoes can also be canned, but not as whole fruits. They make excellent winter preparations, juices and purees.
Tomato juices from Alexander the Great tomatoes are excellent, since the taste of tomatoes is moderately sweet, without sourness
Advantages and disadvantages
The hybrid variety of tomatoes produces a good harvest and high-quality fruits. Therefore, it is often grown commercially on farms on a large scale.
Despite their salad orientation, Alexander the Great tomatoes can be used to make purees, sauces, and juices
Pros:
- versatility of growing methods;
- wide availability for different regions;
- excellent tasting qualities;
- tomatoes are stored for a long time;
- the fruits are famous for their good keeping quality;
- high immunity to diseases and pest invasions.
Minuses:
- the bush is indeterminate, needs support for each brush;
- the need for formation, stepsoning;
- late blight attacks are possible.
Planting dates and scheme
It is recommended to plant mid-ripening tomatoes only when the threat of return frosts has passed. This usually occurs at the end of April or beginning of May.Two weeks before planting, the selected area is plowed using a shovel. This manipulation allows you to get rid of weeds and improve soil aeration. You also need to prepare holes with a diameter of 20-25 cm and a depth of 15 cm. A mixture of manure and leaves is added to them. Alexander the Great recommends planting tomatoes on a windless, cloudy day. One week before planting, it is better to harden the seedlings. Every night it must be taken out to the balcony, daily increasing the period of exposure to fresh air.
Planting algorithm:
- Seedlings are placed in the prepared holes, after straightening their rhizomes. The shoots should be 40-50 cm apart from each other.
- The root circle must be carefully compacted with your hands.
- The planted bushes are watered with settled water at room temperature. Each plant will need 1.5-2 liters.
- Before rooting, the beds are regularly watered with settled water.
Care instructions
Alexander the Great tomatoes need care. Standard rules are easy to follow, the main thing is to stick to the schedule.
General care recommendations:
- Tomatoes are irrigated in the morning or after sunset with water at room temperature. One adult bush needs 3 liters of liquid. Watering is recommended 2-3 times a week. If the summer is dry, the frequency is increased up to four times.
- The row spacing should be loosened every 10 days with a small rake. If a hard earthen crust forms more often, reduce the loosening interval. The procedure is performed every week.
- Weeds need to be pulled out as they appear. They deplete the bushes, robbing them of vital energy.
- It is recommended to tie tomato stems to a supporting structure. You can use wooden pegs and twine.The knots should not be tied too tightly so as not to break the bushes.
- Like weeds, stepchildren take away nutrition from tomatoes. They need to be removed every 10 days.
- Nutrient formulations are added every two weeks. Mineral compounds or organic matter are suitable. For example, mother liquor, garlic tincture, liquid mullein, ammonium nitrate or wood ash.
Specially developed tomato fertilizers contain everything necessary for the development of bushes and fruits
Disease and pest control
In rare cases, tomato crops are affected by late blight. One variety of tomatoes is not immune to this fungus. The disease manifests itself in the form of yellowish spots and white plaque. The spores penetrate the stems, infecting the entire bush. It is almost impossible to get rid of late blight. Sometimes plantings are attacked by blackleg. This is a disease of the roots, due to which metabolism is disrupted and tomato bushes die. Of the pests, Alexander the Great tomatoes are attacked by aphids and whiteflies. The beetles are similar to each other and are often confused with small white moths. They attack leaves in flocks and eat the bush. Tomatoes are also susceptible to spider mite infestations. Parasites leave cobwebs on the stem and leaves, which leads to nutritional deficiency.
Prevention can be carried out to prevent the development of diseases and pest infestations. Tomato plantings are treated with a solution of wood ash or garlic tincture. Spraying the bushes with serum is considered an excellent insect repellent. A solution of tobacco leaves is also suitable.
Conclusion
The Alexander the Great tomato is a high-yielding variety of Russian selection. In the south it can be grown in the garden. The variety has many positive qualities.The only disadvantage we can highlight is susceptibility to late blight.
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