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The large pink tomato Rosemary was bred by Russian specialists from the Research Institute of Vegetable Growing in Protected Soil LLC. In 2008 it was included in the State Register. The peculiarity of the variety is high yield, early ripening and double the content of vitamin A. It is recommended for dietary and baby food.
Detailed description of the variety
The Rosemary tomato bush has a powerful stem. It is characterized by short internodes and fairly large leaves of a dark green color. At the same time, not very many leaves grow on the bush. The leaf is wrinkled and more elongated in length than in width. Inflorescences appear after the 10th leaf and then after one. Each bush can support 8-9 bunches of 10-12 tomatoes. Since the fruits are heavy, additional supports are required to prevent branches from breaking.
Like many hybrids, the Rosemary tomato is of an indeterminate type, so it can be limited in height at any level. Usually in open ground it grows up to 130 cm, and in greenhouse conditions with good care up to 180-200 cm. The greatest yield can be achieved by forming a bush with 2 stems. Fruit ripening occurs 115-120 days after the sprout appears.
The root system is powerful, well developed and spreads more horizontally. Photos and reviews are the best description of the Rosemary tomato variety.
Brief description and taste of the fruit
Rosemary tomatoes are quite large and reach a weight of 400-500 g. They have a flat-round shape, smoothness, and may have small folds at the tail. When ripe, the tomato acquires a red-pink color. The flesh is tender, melting in your mouth. There are 6 seed chambers, there are a lot of seeds. The variety is fleshy, sweet and juicy. The fruits on the bush usually all grow approximately the same size and do not have a tendency to crack.
Tomatoes are used to make salads, red sauces and juices. They are eaten both raw and after heat treatment. They contain twice as much vitamin A as other varieties. Nutritionists recommend them for use by children.
Varietal characteristics
In terms of ripening, the tomato variety is classified as mid-early with a fruit harvest period of 120 days. With proper care, you can harvest 8-10 kg of tomatoes from one bush. It is recommended to plant no more than 3 bushes per 1 square meter. m. Grown in greenhouses, greenhouses or under film in open ground. In very hot summers, they can be planted in open ground without additional shelter.
Yields are affected by compliance with the correct planting conditions and picking seedlings. Frosts and pest attacks significantly reduce the harvest. The practice of growing the Rosemary tomato variety shows that even in the absence of proper care, 3-4 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from the bush.
The Rosemary F1 variety is resistant to most diseases of the nightshade family. Most often it suffers from leaf curl caused by:
- copper deficiency in the soil;
- excess fertilizer;
- too high temperature in the greenhouse.
To combat the disease, alternate spraying and watering with fertilizers at the roots, and periodically ventilate the greenhouse. The drug "Agrofon" solves the problem of copper deficiency.
The variety attracts insect pests. Aphids and caterpillars settle on the leaves, mole crickets and beetle larvae eat the roots. Preventive treatment with special preparations against pests protects tomatoes.
Pros and cons of the variety
According to reviews, the Rosemary tomato has a number of advantages over other varieties:
- the bush is strong and powerful;
- large fruits - up to 0.5 kg;
- excellent taste for a table variety, sweet and juicy pulp;
- disease resistance;
- increased concentration of vitamin A;
- good yield.
The disadvantages of Rosemary tomatoes include:
- thin peel that cracks easily if there is a lack of moisture;
- poor transportability;
- for a good harvest it is better to grow in a greenhouse;
- a ripe tomato does not last long;
- not suitable for conservation.
Rules for planting and care
Tomato Rosemary F1 is suitable for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation, Moldova, and Ukraine. The time for planting seeds is selected so that when planting in the ground the soil and air warm up sufficiently; depending on the region, the time range can be a month. The tomato is quite unpretentious and easy to care for.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Rosemary seeds undergo two procedures before planting:
- Selection of quality – to do this, they are immersed in a weak saline solution and mixed. Those that float up are not planted, they will not sprout.
- Dressing for disease prevention – rinse the seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and then rinse them thoroughly with clean water.
The Rosemary tomato variety is sown from mid-March to the first ten days of April inclusive. Before landing in a permanent place, 60 to 70 days should pass. When growing seedlings of the Rosemary tomato variety, use the following recommendations:
- fill the container with light fertile soil at room temperature;
- the seeds are covered in furrows with a pitch of 2 cm and to a depth of 2 cm;
- watering from a spray bottle;
- before the first shoots appear, cover with film and place in a sunny place;
- picking is carried out after the appearance of 1-2 true leaves, approximately 30 days after sowing;
- during picking, it is better to distribute the seedlings into separate peat cups;
- It is recommended to stimulate the growth of seedlings by fertilizing with organic fertilizers, 1-2 times over the entire period; if necessary, the procedure is carried out more often, but not more than once a week.
Transplanting seedlings
Tomato seedlings are ready for transplanting into a greenhouse in mid-May, at 40-55 days, and they are planted in open ground in early June at 60-70 days. In this case, the ground temperature should be above 8-10 ° C at a depth of 15 cm. The soil should be light and fertile. You can add river sand and lime to it to eliminate excess density and acidity. It is advisable to plant in areas where carrots, parsley, dill, zucchini or cucumber previously grew.
The procedure for transplanting a Rosemary tomato begins with hardening off the seedlings. Such a seedling is less susceptible to stress and takes root more easily.To do this, 7-10 days before transplanting, the temperature in the room with the seedlings gradually begins to decrease, and during the day they are taken out into the open air, into the sun.
For planting tomatoes, prepare holes 15 cm deep and 20 cm in diameter. Plants are placed at a distance of 40x50 or 50x50 cm. At the same time, per 1 sq. m. there should be 3-4 plants. Before planting, the hole is watered with warm water and filled with superphosphate and wood ash. The roots are carefully straightened, covered with earth on top and compacted.
Planting care
After planting in the ground, caring for the Rosemary tomato variety comes down to timely watering, fertilizing and pinching. To harvest a rich tomato harvest:
- Water the bushes in dry, hot weather once every 5 days with warm water, and spray the foliage if necessary. Water deficiency leads to cracks on the surface.
- Mulch or loosen the soil near the stem with a hoe after watering.
- Conduct timely stepsoning. The manufacturer recommends growing the Rosemary tomato variety in 1 trunk, but practice has proven that greater yields can be achieved in 2 trunks.
- Despite the powerful stem, due to its significant height, the bush needs to be tied to trellises.
- Remove as it grows weeds.
- Fertilizer feeding is carried out 4 times. The first time is done 1 day after transplantation with organic fertilizers.
- After the ovary has formed, the tomato is sprayed with boric acid to stimulate its growth.
- Tomatoes are cut as they ripen along with the cuttings, as they may crack when torn off.
Conclusion
The Rosemary tomato is a good hybrid tomato variety for greenhouse cultivation. Pink, fleshy, sweet, very tasty raw in a salad. Rosemary produces a rich harvest with proper care. It is resistant to many diseases and is relatively unpretentious.The tomato is recommended for use by children and as part of the diet.
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