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It is no longer possible to imagine a modern vegetable grower’s plot of land without tomatoes. The variety of varieties is simply amazing, causing many not only beginners, but even experienced summer residents to become confused. The choice of one type of tomato or another depends on the characteristics and characteristics of the variety, as well as on the individual preferences of the gardener. In this article we will talk about a hybrid tomato variety with the sonorous name “Aurora”.
Description
Tomato "Aurora F1" is classified as a hybrid, early-ripening variety. The height of the bush reaches 65-70 cm. The first harvest, with proper care, can be harvested already 90 days after sowing the seeds in the ground. Seedlings obtained from tomato seeds are intended for planting both in a greenhouse and in a garden bed.
The plant is determinate (transitional), so it does not need staking, with the exception of bushes over 65 cm.
Tomato fruits have a round, slightly ribbed shape and are scarlet in color during the ripening phase. The weight of a mature vegetable reaches 110 grams.
The yield of the variety is high: up to 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Aurora tomato, as a hybrid, has a number of characteristic advantages:
- short periods of fruit ripening, “friendly” fruiting;
- good disease resistance;
- unpretentiousness in cultivation;
- good external and taste qualities, transportability.
Judging by the reviews of most gardeners, no obvious shortcomings were identified when growing the Aurora F1 variety.
Fruit characteristics
Ripe tomatoes of this type, as you may have noticed in the photo, have a round shape with slight ribbing at the stalk. The color of the fruit in the phase of biological maturity is red.
The weight of one vegetable reaches 110 grams, and when grown indoors it can vary from 110 to 140 grams.
The variety's productivity and transportability are high.
In cooking, Aurora F1 tomatoes are used for preparing vegetable salads, canning, as well as making sauces and ketchups.
Features of cultivation and care
The Aurora F1 variety is unpretentious, but following some simple rules will help you reap the maximum yield from each tomato bush.
Rule #1: Always water the plant directly under the bush in a timely and abundant manner. The best time for the procedure is evening. Don’t also forget about the water temperature: it should be at least 15 degrees.
Rule #2: Regularly loosen the soil around the plant, especially after watering, and also remove all unwanted weeds, which interfere with the normal growth of the tomato bush.
Rule #3: Remember to fertilize your plants. During the period of active growth and ripening of fruits, it is advisable to carry out 2-3 fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizers.
You will get even more useful tips for caring for tomatoes planted in a greenhouse from the video:
Each vegetable grower carefully approaches the process of selecting tomato seeds for sowing on his plot. An important role is played by the individual preferences of the gardener and the characteristics of the variety that can satisfy this request.As you may have noticed from the description, the Aurora F1 tomato is able to satisfy the needs of even the most scrupulous and capricious vegetable grower.
