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The Turbojet tomato is the newest variety from the Novosibirsk company Siberian Garden. Tomato for open ground, suitable for regions with harsh climates. The variety is intended for obtaining the earliest harvest of tomatoes. A low tomato bush of the Turbojet variety produces a large number of fruits.
Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Turbojet
The tomato bush of the Turbojet superdeterminate variety grows up to 40 cm high. The plant forms a powerful stem, the bush is formed with weak foliage. The leaves are dark green. It can be grown without shaping and pinching, which requires minimal care.
The Turbojet tomato for open ground is a reliable variety that is created with good resistance to adverse weather conditions. The crop consistently produces crops even in cold summers. It has one of the earliest ripening periods - the first fruits appear in June.
Description of fruits
Tomato fruits of the Turbojet variety have a flat-round shape and are red in color. The weight of ripened tomatoes is up to 80 g. The fruits appear en masse, in large quantities, throughout the bush, of an even size.According to reviews, the Turbojet tomato has a pleasant tomato taste with a characteristic sourness.
This variety of tomatoes is suitable for fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning. They ripen well when removed.
Productivity
The productivity of the variety is high. From a small bush you can collect up to 2 kg of early tomatoes. According to reviews and photos of tomatoes of the Turbojet variety, during the fruiting period there are about 30 fruits on one plant. The full cycle from germination to fruit filling takes 100-103 days.
Sustainability
Tomato of Siberian selection is intended for cultivation in difficult climatic conditions. Unpretentious, able to withstand errors in care. Due to early yield of fruits, it is not subject to late blight.
Advantages and disadvantages
The young tomato variety Turbojetny was created to produce super-early vegetable products. The culture is unpretentious to growing conditions, which is suitable even for beginner gardeners. Due to the compactness of the bush, tomatoes can be grown in container culture. The advantages of the variety include the universal purpose of the fruit.
According to reviews of the Turbojet tomato, the disadvantages of the variety include its weak foliage, which is not always suitable for growing the crop in open ground in regions with hot summers.
Rules for planting and care
Despite their early maturity, it is necessary to sow Turbojet tomato seeds 60-70 days before transplanting into open ground. The variety is also suitable for direct sowing of seeds on ridges, but this method is more suitable for the southern regions.
Growing seedlings
To plant seedlings, you can use self-prepared soil, purchased soil, or a mixture of both.
Components for soil:
- Fertilizers.To enrich the soil, complex mineral fertilizers, ash and humus are added to it.
- Biological products. In order to make the soil alive, beneficial bacteria are added a month before planting, for example, Bokashi or other EM preparations.
- Leavening agents. River sand or vermiculite is used for loosening. Adding agroperlite to the soil will allow it to remain moist and airy longer, without forming a crust on the surface.
- Disinfection. A few days before planting, the soil mixture is watered with fungicides.
All added elements are thoroughly mixed. In order for them to interact, the soil is prepared several weeks before planting. To make the soil more homogeneous and to get rid of clumping, it is sifted through a coarse sieve.
Reusable containers for planting are disinfected. Pour in soil, press lightly and water.
To accelerate the germination of seeds, they are treated pre-sowing:
- Select specimens of the same size without damage.
- Treated with disinfectants.
- Soak in growth accelerators.
- Germinate in a humid environment.
Preliminary preparation procedures initiate seed growth processes, make them healthier, and increase fruit set in the future.
For planting, grooves are marked in the prepared soil, no more than 1 cm deep at a distance of 4 cm from each other. Place the seeds on the soil using tweezers, carefully so as not to break off the sprouted part. A distance of 2-3 cm is maintained between the seeds. The crops are covered with a dry layer of soil on top and sprayed with a fine spray bottle.You cannot use a watering can at this stage, so as not to bury the seeds deeper into the soil.
The crops are covered with film and placed in a warm place. The optimal temperature for germination, which must be maintained constantly, is +23... +25°C. Before pipping, the crops must be ventilated to prevent the formation of excessive condensation, and sprayed when the top layer dries.
After the first loops appear, the shelter is removed and the seedlings are immediately placed in a bright place or under phytolamps. The seedlings are illuminated around the clock for the first 3-4 days. At this time, the temperature of the seedlings is also reduced to +18°C. If you delay opening the seedlings, in conditions of insufficient light and high humidity they will stretch out and begin to develop improperly. A decrease in temperature and additional lighting trigger the development of the root system.
In the future, Turbojet tomato seedlings will need 14-hour lighting from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. At night, plants need rest. On cloudy days, seedlings are additionally illuminated throughout the day.
Watering is carried out regularly, but moderately, with complete soaking of the earthen clod. During this period, seedlings are watered only on the soil, without touching the stems and leaves.
Tomato varieties of the Turbojet variety dive when several true leaves appear. When replanting, try not to injure the roots of the plant as much as possible. You can’t cut or pick off the roots.
Transplanting seedlings
It is necessary to transplant tomato seedlings of the Turbojet variety into open ground after the soil has warmed up. Depending on the growing region, these are the months of May-June.Tomatoes are transferred to greenhouses depending on the equipment, when the constant temperature in it does not drop below +10°C at night.
Growing tomatoes in a container has several advantages. The soil in the container warms up evenly, the processes of growth and development are accelerated. But this method of growing requires more frequent watering. In open ground, dark-colored containers are covered with light-colored material to prevent overheating of the soil.
When planting in common soil, place 3-5 plants per 1 square meter. m. A distance of 40 cm is maintained between the stems, and 50 cm between the rows. When planting together with other tomatoes, take into account the short stature of the crop and follow a planting pattern in which all plants will receive enough lighting.
The day before planting, the earthen ball in which the seedlings grow is watered abundantly so that when removing it from the container there is less damage to the roots. The transplanting holes are also watered until the soil absorbs water. The tomato bush is planted with its roots in an earthen slurry, and sprinkled with dry soil on top. The hole is filled with earth to the general soil level; the cotyledon leaves are not buried. In open ground, transplanted plants are temporarily shaded.
Aftercare
Abundant watering of the soil before planting lasts for several weeks, during which time the tomatoes are no longer watered. In the future, plants need abundant and regular watering. Water for irrigation is heated.
It is impossible to over-water the root system of a tomato, especially when growing in containers. In this case, it will lack oxygen and be susceptible to fungal infections.
Considering the intensive yield of fruits in a short period, the Turboreaktivny variety responds well to fertilizing with a complex of mineral fertilizers.
The description of the Turbojet tomato states that for proper cultivation the plant does not require formation, pinching, or mandatory staking.
Conclusion
Tomato Turbojet is a variety of the earliest tomatoes with easy care. Ripens in various conditions, sets a large number of fruits. From a small bush you can collect several kilograms of ripe fruits. Tomatoes have a pleasant taste and are suitable for first vitamin salads, as well as whole-fruit canning.
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