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Tomatoes White filling 241 were obtained in 1966 by breeders from Kazakhstan. Since that time, the variety has become widespread in Russia and other countries. It was used for cultivation in summer cottages and collective farm fields.
The variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, early ripening and good taste of fruits. Plants produce crops in cold summers and dry conditions.
Description of the variety
The characteristics and description of the White filling tomato variety are as follows:
- determinate variety;
- early maturation;
- bush height up to 70 cm in closed ground and up to 50 cm in open areas;
- average number of leaves;
- powerful root system, grows 0.5 m to the sides, but does not go deep into the ground;
- medium sized leaves;
- wrinkled light green tops;
- The inflorescence consists of 3 flowers.
The fruits of the White filling variety also have a number of distinctive features:
- round form;
- slightly flattened fruits;
- thin peel;
- fruit size – up to 8 cm;
- unripe tomatoes are pale green in color, becoming lighter as they ripen;
- ripe tomatoes are red in color;
- weight of tomatoes - more than 100 g.
Productivity of the variety
Tomatoes are harvested 80-100 days after germination. In open areas, fruit ripening takes a little longer.
From one bush of the variety, 3 kg of fruits are collected. A third of the crop ripens at the same time, which is convenient for subsequent sale or canning. According to its characteristics and description of the variety, the White filling tomato is suitable for fresh consumption and homemade preparations. The fruits tolerate long-term transportation well.
Boarding order
Tomatoes are grown using the seedling method. First, the seeds are planted, while the grown tomatoes are transferred to a greenhouse or an open-air garden bed. The soil for planting in the fall is fertilized with humus.
Obtaining seedlings
Tomato seeds are planted in small boxes filled with garden soil, humus and peat. It is recommended to first place the soil in a hot oven or microwave. The treated soil is left for two weeks.
Work begins in the second half of February. The seeds are soaked for a day in water, to which you can add a little salt.
The containers are covered with film or glass, then moved to a dark place. To germinate, seeds require a constant temperature of 25 to 30 degrees.
After sprouting, the tomatoes are moved to a windowsill or other place where there is access to light. Plants are provided with access to sunlight for 12 hours. As the soil dries, White Naliv tomatoes are sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle.
Two weeks before planting the plants in the garden, they are transferred to the balcony, where the temperature is maintained at 14-16 degrees. The first few days, seedlings are hardened off within 2 hours.Gradually, the time she spends in the fresh air increases.
Growing in a greenhouse
Soil preparation in the greenhouse for White filling tomatoes is carried out in the autumn. It is recommended to completely replace the top layer of soil 10 cm thick, since insects and fungal spores overwinter in it.
The soil for the tomatoes is dug up and humus is added. Tomatoes are not grown in the same greenhouse for two years in a row. Tomatoes are not planted after eggplants and peppers due to the presence of similar diseases. For this crop, soil is suitable where onions, garlic, beans, cabbage, and cucumbers previously grew.
The seedlings are transferred to a heifer at the age of one and a half to two months. Holes 20 cm deep are prepared for the tomatoes. They are placed in a checkerboard pattern in 30 cm increments.
The tomatoes are carefully transferred into the holes along with a lump of earth and covered with soil. The soil should be compacted, after which the plants should be watered abundantly.
Planting in open ground
Tomato White filling is transferred to open ground when constant warm weather sets in, when spring frosts have passed. At this point, the seedlings have a large root system, a height of up to 25 cm and 7-8 leaves.
The planting area must be protected from the wind and constantly illuminated by the sun. It is necessary to prepare the beds in the fall: dig them up, add compost (5 kg per square meter), substances with phosphorus and potassium (20 g each), nitrogen-containing substances (10 g).
Plants are placed at a distance of 30 cm. 50 cm is left between rows. After transferring the seedlings, the soil is compacted and watered. A wooden or metal peg is installed as a support.
Tomato care
The White filling tomato needs constant care, which includes watering and fertilizing. Plantings are periodically treated against diseases and pests. For tomatoes, it is necessary to loosen the soil to improve its water and air permeability.
The variety does not require pinching. In open areas, it is recommended to tie up plants so that they do not fall in the rain or wind.
Watering
After transferring to a permanent place, the tomatoes are not watered for a week. In the future, moisture will be required once or twice a week.
Regular watering allows you to maintain soil moisture at 90%. Air humidity should be maintained at 50%, which is ensured by ventilating the greenhouse with tomatoes.
White tomatoes are watered at the root, trying to protect the leaves and stem from moisture. Work should be carried out in the morning or evening, when there is no direct exposure to the sun. The water must settle and warm up before it is used for irrigation.
Before the inflorescences appear, the tomatoes are watered twice a week, the water consumption for each bush does not exceed 2 liters. During the flowering period, tomatoes should be watered once a week with the maximum permissible volume of water (5 l).
Watering is combined with loosening the soil. It is important to prevent the formation of a dry crust on the surface. Tomatoes also need to be hilled, which promotes the development of the root system.
Top dressing
During the season, White filling tomatoes are fed according to the following scheme:
- Two weeks after transferring the plants to the soil, prepare a urea solution. A tablespoon of this substance is required per bucket of water.1 liter of fertilizer is poured under each bush.
- After the next 7 days, mix 0.5 liters of liquid chicken manure and 10 liters of water. Take 1.5 liters of the finished product per plant.
- When the first inflorescences appear, wood ash is added to the soil.
- During the period of active flowering, dilute 1 tbsp in a bucket of water. l. Potassium Guamate. This amount is enough to water two tomato bushes.
- During fruit ripening, plantings are sprayed with a superphosphate solution (1 tablespoon per liter of water).
Folk remedies are used to feed tomatoes. One of them is a yeast infusion that stimulates plant growth. It is prepared by mixing 2 tbsp. l. sugar and a packet of dry yeast, which are diluted with warm water.
The resulting solution is added to 10 liters of water. For watering under each bush, 0.5 liters of the resulting product is enough.
Treatment for diseases
As reviews of White filling tomatoes show, this variety is rarely susceptible to fungal diseases. Due to early ripening, harvesting occurs before late blight or other diseases have time to develop.
For prevention, it is recommended to treat tomatoes with Fitosporin, Ridomil, Quadris, and Tattoo. Among the folk remedies, onion infusions, whey preparations, and saline solution are considered the most effective.
The development of tomato diseases occurs at low temperatures, high humidity and too dense plantings. Maintaining the microclimate in the greenhouse will help to avoid the spread of diseases: regular ventilation, optimal soil and air humidity.
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Conclusion
The White filling tomato gained its popularity several decades ago. It is grown in regions with different climatic conditions. The seeds of the variety are planted at home to obtain seedlings, which are transferred to open or closed ground.
The variety gives an early harvest and does not require pinching. Caring for plantings includes watering, using fertilizers and preventive treatment against diseases.
