Content
- 1 History of selection
- 2 Description of the tomato variety OKS Dessert F1
- 3 Characteristics of tomato OKS Dessert F1
- 4 Advantages and disadvantages
- 5 Planting seedlings and planting in open ground
- 6 Outdoor care
- 7 Pest and disease control
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 Reviews from gardeners about the tomato variety OKS Dessert F1
The newest breeding product, the tomato Ox Dessert F1, has gained popularity in many countries over several years. The high commercial qualities inherent in the variety and the undemanding nature of growing conditions make the vegetable crop in demand among gardeners and consumers.
Even in unfavorable weather, the variety produces clusters on the bushes and the fruits ripen
History of selection
OKC Dessert F1, bred by Russian breeders, belongs to the Bull's Heart type of tomato. The variety is designed specifically for cultivation in polycarbonate greenhouses and film greenhouses.
Description of the tomato variety OKS Dessert F1
The indeterminate type of tomatoes was bred for cultivation exclusively indoors. The plant has a strong bush with rich green leaves. The first cluster of tomatoes is formed under the eighth leaf, the rest are formed every two subsequent ones.
The fruits of the vegetable crop are large, heart-shaped. The average weight of tomatoes is 350 g, but in the first bunch the weight can reach 700 g.The color of the tomatoes is raspberry pink. The pulp is aromatic, fleshy, sweetish-sour. According to gourmets, a refreshing watermelon flavor is noticeable when consumed. The skin of the fruit is thin, so tomatoes are easily processed.
Characteristics of tomato OKS Dessert F1
The variety belongs to the category of early ripening. From the time of emergence of seedlings until the fruits begin to mature, 95-105 days pass. The period of ripeness depends on the geographical location of the region.
Tall bushes must be pinched. The procedure is carried out to prevent excessive stretching. In addition to the main stem of the plant, an additional one is left, choosing the strongest of the shoots. Subsequently, pinching is carried out regularly. Timely removal of young shoots contributes to the formation of powerful tomato bushes.
Ripening and yield
The vegetable crop has high yield. If favorable conditions for plants are provided and good care is provided, then up to 20 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one bush. Accordingly, from 1 m2 gardeners remove 50-60 kg of fruit.
The last tomatoes are picked brown, as they ripen quickly in the room or basement
Resistance to diseases and pests
The new vegetable variety is perfect in many ways. OKS Dessert F1 has genetic resistance to typical infections that affect beds with other varieties of tomatoes. The culture is resistant to the following fungal diseases:
- crown rot;
- fusarium;
- verticillium.
Other mycotic infections also rarely affect plants.A predisposing factor may be increased air humidity in the greenhouse and irregular ventilation of the room.
Growing regions
Tomatoes of this variety belong to the category of vegetable crops that can be grown in any region of Russia. Significant lighting is not required for the fruits to reach ripeness. Tomatoes ripen even in darkened greenhouses.
Methods of application
The OKS tomato variety produces fruits with a wonderful aroma and taste that can be consumed fresh. Thin-skinned tomatoes are easily heat-treated. They are used to prepare soups, vegetable stews, sauces for meat and fish dishes. Tender fruits are a basic product for winter preparations:
- lecho;
- adjika;
- vegetable caviar;
- tomato juice.
Small specimens are suitable for rolling into jars. An alternative option is to pickle tomatoes in a barrel.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes of the OKS Dessert F1 variety have a rich aroma and a harmonious sweet-sour taste.
Tomatoes are shade-tolerant and easily tolerate temperature changes.
Pros:
- early ripening variety;
- crack resistance;
- invulnerability to blossom end rot, which affects other varieties of tomatoes;
- immunity to fusarium and verticillium;
- large fruit;
- versatility for culinary use.
Minuses:
- mandatory stepsoning;
- the need to garter stems and fruits.
Planting seedlings and planting in open ground
The timing of sowing tomato seeds depends on the region. When determining the time of planting, we proceed from the fact that the seedlings are transferred to open ground on the 55-60th day. It is also necessary to take into account that seedlings appear a week after sowing.
Recommended planting times:
- in the southern regions - end of April;
- in the central regions - the first half of May;
- in northern latitudes - the last ten days of spring or the beginning of summer.
If the recommended timing is observed, the first ripe tomatoes appear at the end of July. Massive fruit ripening is expected in August.
When planting tomato seedlings, adhere to the 40x40 cm pattern. It is important to remember that per 1 m2 place no more than three copies.
Outdoor care
Caring for OKS Dessert F1 tomatoes is simple. Agricultural technology includes a number of mandatory procedures.
- Water abundantly with warm, settled water. The culture needs a lot of moisture. The watering rate is 20 liters for each tomato bush, the frequency of irrigation is approximately once every four days.
- Mulching beds in a greenhouse with straw or wood chips. The procedure is aimed at preserving moisture in the soil and protecting against the appearance of weeds.
- Forming bushes by pinching the shoots and removing leaves under the clusters on which the fruits have reached a certain size.
- Tying stems and fruits to a horizontal wire trellis. The procedure begins a week after transplanting the plants into the greenhouse.
Vegetable crops require regular feeding. Powerful tomato bushes need good nutrition. Fertilizer application algorithm:
- 12-15 days after planting, fertilizing with nitrogen-containing compounds is organized for rooting of bushes and active growth of stems and leaves;
- During the flowering period, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers (superphosphate or potassium sulfate) are applied;
- At the beginning of fruiting, sprinkle the soil with wood ash at the rate of 2 liters per bush.
Complete fertilizing helps to increase the immunity of plants in the greenhouse. Sufficient and balanced nutrition guarantees a bountiful harvest of vegetables.
You can water tomato bushes only at the root, avoiding moisture getting on the leaves and fruits.
Pest and disease control
The OKS Dessert F1 tomato variety is less susceptible to infection. Fungal diseases can occur only if agricultural practices for cultivating crops are violated. However, seedlings transplanted into a greenhouse must be treated with solutions of copper-containing preparations, for example, 1% Bordeaux mixture.
If a population of insects appears in the greenhouse, the bushes are treated with insecticides. If the plants are slightly damaged by pests, the plantings can be sprayed with folk remedies (onion peel infusions, wormwood decoction, etc.)
Conclusion
Tomato OKS Dessert F1 has excellent consumer qualities. Provided that the crop is grown in a greenhouse and the required agrotechnical procedures are followed when caring for plants, including the application of fertilizers, you can get a rich harvest of amazingly tasty and large fruits.
Reviews from gardeners about the tomato variety OKS Dessert F1
