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As a rule, experienced gardeners try to plant vegetables with different ripening periods on their plot. Thanks to this, you can enjoy fresh fruits for a long time. And early varieties of tomatoes in this regard become a real find.
Description of the variety
Tomato Bagheera F1 is an early, highly resistant hybrid. The determinate bush, 50-85 cm tall, has a compact shape. During the growth period, green mass of medium volume is formed. The dark green leaves are medium in size and have a simple shape.
Tomatoes ripen medium-sized, weighing 85-245 g. A distinctive feature of the Bagira tomato variety is that larger fruits ripen on the lower branches. From 4 to 6 tomatoes are tied in a brush (as in the photo).
The yield level is high - from a square meter plot you can harvest approximately 10 kg of magnificent Bagheera tomatoes.
The fruits are round and somewhat flat. It is worth noting the presence of slight ribbing near the stalk.
Ripe tomatoes turn deep red. The color of tomatoes of the Bagira F1 variety is uniform, without spots. Moderately juicy, fleshy pulp has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste. At least six seed chambers are formed in a tomato (see photo).
Bagheera fruits are characterized by the presence of thick walls and thin, dense skin.This combination ensures good preservation of tomatoes (up to 30 days) and the ability to transport them over long distances. If Bagheera tomatoes are collected during the period of technical ripeness (green), then they ripen perfectly in warm conditions.
According to reviews from housewives, Bagheera tomatoes can be considered universal. Tomatoes can be perfectly preserved and are very tasty in salads and sauces.
Features of planting and care
The period from germination of tomato seeds to the appearance of the first ripe Bagheera tomatoes is approximately 86-99 days.
Growing seedlings
Since the seed producer carries out preparatory procedures independently (disinfection, hardening, culling), the seeds of Bagheera tomatoes can be planted immediately.
A mixture of garden soil, humus and peat is used as fertile soil. If some components are missing or small, then you can buy ready-made soil for tomato seedlings in specialized stores.
- The soil is poured into a container, moistened and depressions (1-2 cm) are formed on the surface in the form of even rows.
- Tomato seeds Bagheera F1 are laid out in depressions, covered with soil and the soil is slightly moistened.
- The box is tightly closed with a piece of polyethylene and placed in a warm room for the germination of Bagheera tomato seeds.
- As soon as the grains germinate, the container is placed in a bright place. When the tomato seedlings grow two leaves, the seedlings can be placed in separate containers (cups).
During the period of growth of seedlings of the Bagheera variety, the seedlings are fed and periodically taken out into the fresh air for hardening.By the time they are transplanted into open ground, they should already be outdoors all day.
To plant Bagheera F1 sprouts on a summer cottage, you need to choose a period when the threat of night frosts has already passed and the ground has warmed up sufficiently. The optimal period is the end of May or the beginning of June.
It is better to plant tomatoes in the afternoon or choose cloudy weather. In such conditions, the sprouts will take root more comfortably and will not wither.
Before planting seedlings, it is advisable to add compost, a little ash and urea to each prepared hole. It is recommended to use half a liter of wood ash per square meter, a bucket of compost/humus and urea - 1 tsp. The soil in the cups should be slightly moistened. This will help you carefully remove the sprouts without damaging the root system.
The optimal depth of the hole is the height of the cup. If tomato seedlings of the Bagheera variety were purchased without cups, then when planting the sprouts, you need to make sure that the first leaf is not buried, but remains above the soil.
Watering tomatoes
For good yield of tomato variety Bagheera F1, it is important to constantly monitor soil moisture. Otherwise, when the soil dries out, cracks will form on the surface, which can damage the root system of young plants. During the period of fruit growth and ripening, you can adhere to the following watering norms:
- when planting seedlings - about a liter and a half in each hole;
- during flowering of Bagheera tomatoes - 20-25 liters per square meter of soil;
- when setting fruit - about 40 liters per square meter of land;
- during the period of fruit ripening and the formation of new ovaries - approximately 70 liters per square meter plot.
As soon as the harvest begins, the amount of watering should be reduced. This way it will be possible to prevent cracking of the fruits of the Bagira variety and the possibility of infection with various diseases.
Naturally, all the given figures can be considered conditional. Since when regulating irrigation, other factors are also of great importance: climatic features of the region, soil composition, location of tomato planting (flat area or slope, north/south side).
In general, it is believed that Bagheera tomatoes need to be watered infrequently, but abundantly. If possible, it is advisable to use warm, settled water for irrigation. The drip irrigation system is the best option for watering Bagheera variety tomatoes.
It is believed that loosening the soil should be done after each watering to a depth of about 10 cm. Deeper loosening can damage the root system of tomatoes.
It is also recommended to mulch the soil
Fertilizing the soil
Fertilizing of Bagira variety tomatoes is carried out in several stages.
The first time fertilizer is applied two weeks after planting the seedlings on the site. Suitable composition of the mineral mixture per square meter of area: 8 g of nitrate/urea, 20 g of superphosphate and potassium salt.
After three weeks, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added again.During the growth of the bush, the formation of flowers and the formation of ovaries, you can use a special ready-made fertilizer “Sudarushka-tomato”. This composition prevents the occurrence of fungal diseases and increases productivity. Dissolve a teaspoon of the mixture in 10 liters of water and pour half a liter of the solution under each bush.
Complete feeding of the Bagheera F1 variety is also important during fruit ripening. To increase productivity and the appearance of new ovaries, use nitroammophoska (2 tablespoons of fertilizer are dissolved in a bucket of water).
Garter bushes
When planting tomatoes in open ground, it is advisable to provide the plants with protection from gusts of wind. Tomatoes of the Bagheera variety do not grow very tall, however, given the increasingly frequent cases of natural disasters, it is better to play it safe.
The support will not only support the tomato bush, but will also provide ventilation. You can use stakes and sticks for supports. They are installed before planting seedlings. If the support is driven in after planting the sprouts, the root system of the Bagheera tomato may be damaged. Soft ropes (hemp or for packaging) are used as garters.
Diseases and pests
The hybrid tomato variety Bagira is resistant to nematode damage and is not susceptible to Fusarium or Verticillium wilt.
Late blight is a fungal disease that affects not only the trunk, leaves, but also the fruits of tomatoes. Particular attention should be paid to combating it. Because the disease can destroy the entire tomato crop in just a few days.The main causes of the disease: sudden changes in temperature, high humidity, thickening of green mass.
The main method of control is preventive measures. During watering, do not allow water to get on the stems and leaves of Bagheera tomatoes. In case of frequent rains and cold weather, it is worth spraying the bushes with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture. When choosing a site for planting seedlings, preference is given to places with moderate ventilation. Tomatoes are planted after cucumbers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
Tomato Bagheera is an excellent variety that guarantees a good harvest for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
