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The Taimyr tomato became a gift for gardeners in the northwestern regions and Siberia. The characteristics and description of the variety indicate the possibility of growing it under film and in open beds.
For several years now, the early-ripening variety Taimyr has been delighting residents of the northern regions with harvests, despite unstable weather, late spring frosts and cool summers.
Description of the variety
The Taimyr tomato forms strong standard bushes of small sizes - from 30 to 40 cm with large bubbly foliage. Due to the early ripening of the variety, already in early July, numerous ovaries appear on them, collected in neat clusters. They form on stepsons, which therefore should not be removed. Each cluster of the Taimyr variety produces up to 6-7 fruits. Thanks to their cold resistance, the plants are not afraid of spring frosts; they grow back, yielding up to one and a half kilograms from each bush. The tomato is easy to care for and resistant to late blight. The bushes form ovaries and bear fruit until frost.
The strong, bright red fruits of the Taimyr tomato are characterized by:
- rounded shape;
- dense structure;
- small in size - the average weight of the fruit is 70-80 g;
- excellent taste, harmoniously combining sweetness and soft sourness;
- the fruits of the Taimyr variety begin to ripen at the beginning of August;
- they can be picked from the bushes brown - they ripen perfectly at home;
- Taimyr tomatoes are irreplaceable in fresh salads and are also perfect for winter preparations.
Features of the variety
Characteristics of Taimyr tomatoes highlight some common features that distinguish low-growing varieties:
- despite their compactness, it is better to tie up the bushes - this will provide them with the necessary access to air and sunlight;
- with the help of stepsons, the load of the bushes is regulated; if there are too many stepsons, the entire crop may not ripen on time;
- care must be taken when fertilizing the Taimyr variety with nitrogen, since the bushes may become too elongated to the detriment of ripening time and the amount of harvest;
- Thanks to the early ripening period, the Taimyr tomato is not susceptible to diseases that are typical for tomatoes in August.
Growing seedlings
In the description of Taimyr tomatoes, it is recommended to grow them in seedlings. Sowing of seedlings takes place around mid-April, but you can sow the seeds directly into the beds, even in small greenhouses. Due to the compactness of the bushes, they do not require spacious structures.
Sowing seeds in boxes
Since the Taimyr variety is not a hybrid variety, you can collect tomato seeds yourself. To prepare seeds for sowing:
- they must be soaked for several minutes in a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide heated to +40 degrees;
- spread out on a flat surface and cover with a damp cloth for germination.
Sprouted tomato seeds are planted in boxes filled with fertile soil prepared from a mixture of garden soil, humus and sand. The soil must meet the following requirements:
- be nutritious;
- loose enough to provide air access to developing sprouts;
- it should have a slightly acidic reaction.
Planting in pots
Reviews of many summer residents about the Taimyr tomato advise planting the seeds directly in the container:
- peat pots;
- plastic or paper cups;
- pots with an opening bottom.
A drainage layer is laid out at the bottom of the container, it reduces the risk of the sprouts being damaged by a fungal disease, and ready-made soil is poured on top of it. The process of planting seeds in cups is simple:
- the soil is first moistened and covered with a film;
- after a few hours, the moisture will evenly saturate the entire soil;
- using a toothpick, make a hole in each cup into which one seed is planted;
- tomato seeds are sprinkled with earth on top;
- the planting site is moistened with a spray bottle;
- The containers are covered with transparent film and placed in a warm place.
Seedling care
After the Taimyr tomato sprouts, the film must be removed, but do not reduce the temperature in the room. The soil must be periodically moistened with settled water, preventing it from drying out. We must remember that waterlogging is also harmful for sprouts. After a few days, when the tomato seedlings have already begun to grow, you need to gradually reduce the ambient temperature to +17-+18 degrees.
If the seeds were sown in boxes, then after the appearance of two true leaves it needs to be plucked. During this procedure, you need to bury the tomato seedling down to the leaves so that the root system develops better, and the stem will still stretch. During this period, seedlings benefit from additional lighting.
Transplanting seedlings into beds
Characteristics of tomatoes Taimyr allows seedlings to be transplanted into open ground after the first ten days of June. By this time the plants should have strong stems and a developed root system. It is good to plant tomatoes in areas where cabbage, beans, and onions previously grew. You should not plant them after potatoes and eggplants because all these plants are susceptible to the same diseases.
The area for tomatoes should be prepared in advance:
- treat it in the spring with a hot solution of copper sulfate;
- Fertilize the beds when digging with humus or rotted compost, as well as mineral salts;
- lime acidic soils;
- on heavy soils carry out sanding.
For the Taimyr tomato, its description recommends a planting scheme of 15 seedlings per square meter of land, but the plantings should not be too thickened either. The bushes need to be provided with sufficient lighting. About two hours before planting, the container with seedlings should be watered so that you can remove a whole lump of earth from the glass without scattering it or damaging the roots. Peat pots can be lowered into the holes along with the seedlings. Pegs should be immediately placed next to the seedlings for tying up the bushes in the future.
Transplanting seedlings into greenhouses is carried out according to the same rules as for open beds. It is recommended to add sawdust to the soil for greenhouses.For greenhouses, it is also important to maintain temperature and humidity levels.
Tomato care
Taimyr tomatoes are unpretentious, but respond very well to proper care.
Organization of watering
The first watering of Taimyr tomatoes after transplantation is carried out approximately 10 days later. In the future, it should be regular - once a week or more often if there is no rain. Adding a small amount of ash to water for irrigation will protect tomatoes from many diseases. After watering you need to remove weeds and at the same time loosen the soil under the bushes. In order to retain moisture, you need to mulch the ground under the bushes with sawdust, straw, and compost. With the beginning of the fruit ripening period, watering the Taimyr tomato should be reduced.
Feeding mode
Tomatoes need regular feeding. If the seedlings were planted in fertile soil, the first feeding of the Taimyr variety can be organized in three weeks. Tomatoes respond well to fertilization with diluted mullein with the addition of potassium and phosphorus salts. You can feed the bushes with liquid chicken droppings. All fertilizing should be done only after abundant watering. To strengthen flowers and ovaries during the flowering period, a good way is to spray with a weak solution of boric acid.
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Conclusion
The Taimyr tomato is an excellent variety for regions with short, cool summers. It has firmly won the love of gardeners due to its early ripening and excellent taste.
