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The Sprint Timer tomato is distinguished by large fruits, high productivity and ease of care. The variety is suitable for cultivation in a greenhouse or in open ground. Thanks to its unusual taste, the culture has spread to different countries.
History of selection
The sprint timer is not included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. The tomatoes were grown by folk breeders who chose not to reveal their names. The year of breeding also remains unknown.
Description of the tomato variety Sprint timer
The variety is indeterminate. This means that it develops throughout life. If the growing point is not removed, the crop can fill a large area. In open ground, a tomato can reach 2.2 m in height. In greenhouse conditions the indicators are higher. Therefore, the Sprint timer needs to be tied up and pinned.
Tomato Sprint timer is highly resistant to fruit cracking, which is important if the vegetable is grown for sale
With proper care, the plant produces large, juicy fruits.Depending on external temperatures, the weight of a tomato varies between 500-1200 g. The skin is smooth, very thin, completely red. The shape of a tomato resembles a heart. There is a lot of pulp inside the fruit, there are practically no seeds. Sprint Timer is known for its sweet taste with a slight sourness.
Sprint timer tomato juice has a thick consistency
Characteristics of tomato Sprint timer
The culture has average immunity and disease resistance. Ideal for landing in central and southern Russia.
Tomato yield Sprint timer
The species is mid-season. The fruits take four months to form, after which they can be eaten. The plant gives a good harvest. In favorable conditions, up to 4.5 kg can be harvested from one bush, that is, a gardener will receive 18 kg of juicy fruits per square meter.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Like other tomatoes, Sprint Timer can be attacked by insects - slugs, whiteflies and mole crickets.
During the growth process, the crop sometimes suffers from late blight. This is a powerful fungus that reproduces at a high rate. In a few hours it can spread to 40 plants. Tomatoes suffer from the disease more than others.
Late blight can affect the entire area in a week
Methods of application
Tomatoes last a long time. Nutritionists recommend eating fresh foods. Salads, sauces, and ketchups are prepared from the fruits. Tomatoes are baked or stewed. Preserving the Sprint timer is inconvenient due to its large size.
In folk medicine, tomatoes are used to treat unstable stools. If you use them every day, you can get rid of almost any intestinal ailment. The vegetable removes unnecessary substances from the body.Doctors say that it is better to eat it in the first half of the day, but this only applies to fresh tomatoes; processed ones can be consumed during the day.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Sprint Timer variety has many advantages. This is a beautiful plant with juicy bright red fruits.
Some gardeners believe that the Sprint timer first appeared in Ukraine
Pros:
- high productivity;
- appetizing aroma;
- a large amount of pulp;
- few seeds;
- does not require much care;
- large tomatoes.
Minuses:
- carrying out stepsoning;
- need for garter;
- in open ground the fruits are smaller.
Features of cultivation
Before sowing, the seeds are soaked in water with wood ash. For one liter put 1 tbsp. l. substances. The solution with the seeds is left for seven hours so that they are well saturated. After the samples swell, they are kept in potassium permanganate. The procedure takes about 20 minutes.
The planting material is washed in clean water and sent to the refrigerator for several days. This will allow future tomatoes to quickly adapt to the cold.
To disinfect the soil, it is placed in the oven. Set the temperature to 150 °C. They are calcined thoroughly, this is necessary to destroy harmful microorganisms.
The planting container is filled with soil, leaving 4 cm of free space from the walls.
Furrows are made in the ground and seeds are sown in them. A distance of 10 mm is maintained between the samples, deepened into the soil by 1 cm. After work, the soil is moistened with warm water, the container is covered with film and placed in a warm place.
After two months of cultivation, the seedlings are transplanted to an open area or to a greenhouse. There can be no more than four plants per square meter.The pit is prepared approximately 60 days before planting. The soil is dug up, compost and potassium permanganate are added. It is necessary to mix the soil thoroughly.
You can install supports for gartering tomatoes in advance; they will come in handy in any case.
The sprint timer is moistened approximately once every seven days. The frequency of watering depends on temperature conditions and the amount of precipitation. In warm weather, water twice a week, in summer - three times. When grown in the southern regions, tomatoes are moistened almost every day.
In spring and summer, the crop needs to be loosened and hilled up. This is necessary for normal penetration of moisture to the roots. This will allow the top layers of soil to dry out longer. Sprint Timer can be mulched; black fiber can be used.
Botanists recommend digging holes measuring 50x40 cm for Sprint tomatoes.
The first additive is applied 2-3 weeks after planting in open ground or a greenhouse. Use urea (100 g of substance per 10 liters of clean liquid) or ammonium nitrate. The latter is sold ready-made. The second time, the soil is fertilized with superphosphate (100 g per 3 liters of liquid), and the third time with potassium sulfate.
Pest and disease control
Whiteflies can be controlled with the help of Confidor. The insect is common in the southern regions, but can also appear in a greenhouse. The drug Gnome works best for mole crickets. For prevention, it is recommended to periodically weed the soil near the bush. A folk remedy that helps in the fight against slugs is a mixture of dry mustard and red pepper. A tablespoon is enough for four bushes.
Late blight is treated with Fitosporin, HOM, Gold or Ridomil
To prevent the spread of fungus in open ground, adhere to agrotechnical rules:
- the site must be open to the sun, groundwater is deep;
- Watering is carried out in the evening, poured directly under the stem;
- with frequent precipitation, moisturize less frequently;
- before planting, add three tablespoons of sand to each hole;
- to increase acidity, peat is used;
- to reduce acidity, use slaked lime;
- The area is regularly weeded.
It is advisable to water Sprint Timer tomatoes with water without chlorine; for this, use a fine-mesh sieve or a special nozzle
Conclusion
The Sprint Timer tomato is distinguished by its high taste and productivity. The variety requires almost no care. The owner will have to moisten the soil 2-3 times a week, plant the stepson, organize a support with garters and loosen the soil from time to time.
Reviews from gardeners about the Sprint timer tomato variety
This year I planted this tomato for the first time. Very large and tasty fruits. One weighs 984g, there were also 830, 740g. The rest are smaller, but also large. I liked it and will plant it next year.