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The desire of summer residents to get a harvest of their own tomatoes as early as possible is quite understandable. Therefore, it is not surprising that many gardeners are experimenting and planting different early varieties of tomatoes all the time.
Description of the variety
Tomato Ultra early ripening – refers to varieties in which fruits appear approximately 70 days after seed germination. This variety is the result of the work of Siberian breeders. The main advantage of the Ultra early ripening tomato is that it grows well in any Russian region.
This variety is determinate and is not a hybrid variety. Standard bushes grow 50-60 cm in height. The shape of the fruit is round, and the weight of the tomato is approximately 100 g (as in the photo).
One cluster bears about eight fruits. The pulp of tomatoes is quite dense, so Ultra Early Ripe tomatoes are easily transported over long distances.
According to reviews from summer residents, with good care, you can collect up to 15 kg of fruits per square meter of area.
The Ultra Early Ripe tomato is highly resistant to many diseases. This variety is unpretentious and grows great both in open areas and in greenhouses.
Housewives especially like the fact that tomatoes do not crack during heat treatment.Therefore, this tomato is suitable for whole-fruit canning. Also, Ultra-early ripening tomatoes are excellent for fresh consumption.
Planting and care
When growing the Ultra-early tomato variety, both seedling and non-seedling planting methods are used. Of course, for the name to justify itself, it makes sense to use the seedling method:
- in early March, the seeds germinate. To do this, the grains are folded into a damp cloth and placed in a warm place for 4-5 days. The textile fabric is constantly moistened so that the seeds do not dry out;
- the soil is poured into a specially prepared container, leveled and moistened. To keep the sprouts strong, it is advisable to use a special soil mixture for seedlings. On the surface of the earth, grooves are made with a depth of 1.5-2.5 cm, into which the seeds of Ultra-early ripening tomatoes are laid and covered with a thin layer of soil;
- To prevent the soil from drying out and maintaining a constant temperature, the container is covered with plastic film. It is not recommended to place the box in direct sunlight, as the seeds may simply “cook”;
- when the first shoots appear, the film is removed and the containers are placed in a warm, bright place. When two leaves appear on the seedlings, they are picked and planted in separate pots.
One and a half to two weeks before planting seedlings, they begin to harden them. To do this, the cups are taken out into the open air every day. Hardening begins in a few minutes. Before planting, seedlings should be outdoors all day.
Ultra-early ripening seedlings are planted in the garden plot in early June, when there is no longer any danger of sudden frosts and the ground has warmed up sufficiently.
For planting Ultra-Ripe tomatoes, you can choose both sunny and shaded areas. But we must admit that in shady areas the harvest ripens later. This variety prefers light, fertile soils.
Tomato varieties of the Ultra-early ripening variety can be planted in the form of rows of holes or trenches. The last method is the most convenient for watering.
Growing in a greenhouse
If you set up a greenhouse, the seedlings will receive additional protection. In this case, Ultra Early Ripe tomatoes can be planted earlier - approximately May 14-19.
In order for the seedlings to get used to the greenhouse conditions, the boxes with tomatoes are left under the film for two to three days. Moreover, it is advisable to open the film slightly for a day.
Ultra early ripening tomato bushes are planted in holes arranged in two rows. You can use a 35x35 cm pattern. In row spacing, maintain a distance of 60-80 cm.
There are a lot of options for arranging greenhouses. You can build stationary structures (from boards, glass doors) or mobile, temporary ones.
Stages of greenhouse construction
You will need PVC pipes, spunbond with a density of 30 kg sq. m. m, pegs.
- On a rectangular canvas, drawstrings 10 cm wide are adjusted in increments of 50-60 cm. The drawstrings must be positioned parallel to the narrow side of the canvas.
- PVC pipes are threaded inside the drawstrings.
- Along the bed with tomatoes (on both sides) pegs are installed at distances equal to the distances between the drawstrings on the canvas.
- The pipes are bent and placed on pegs.
There are many advantages to such a structure: the structure can be easily removed, it is easy to fold and put away for long-term storage, all the parts of the greenhouse can be simply replaced, the canvas can be easily assembled along arcs (when you need to open the greenhouse slightly).
After transplanting the seedlings into a greenhouse, it is watered and the soil is mulched so that a crust does not form on the surface of the earth. A week after transplantation, tomatoes of the Ultra-early ripening variety are treated with late blight agents.
Since tomatoes do not tolerate high humidity and temperatures above +30˚ C, the greenhouse must be opened slightly on hot sunny days.
Feeding and watering
Two to three weeks after planting the seedlings, it is recommended to apply fertilizer for the first time. For feeding, you can use the following solution: 25 g of nitrogen, 40 g of phosphorus, 15 g of potassium fertilizers are diluted in 10 liters of water. Approximately 0.5-0.6 liters of solution is poured under each bush.
For the following fertilizing, complex inorganic fertilizers are also used. The Ultra-Ripe tomato responds best to the application of potassium fertilizers.
But you can also use organic matter. The easiest way: dilute one liter of manure in 10 liters of water. Let this solution brew for 10-13 days. To fertilize tomatoes of the Ultra-early ripening variety, you need to dilute a liter of infusion with 10 liters of water and pour the final solution into the soil. A liter of fertilizer is enough for one bush.
When choosing the watering regime for the Ultra-early variety, you must keep in mind that tomatoes do not tolerate constant stagnation of moisture in the soil. Therefore, the best option is abundant but infrequent watering. It is important to take into account the climatic characteristics of the region.
When irrigating Ultra-Early ripening tomatoes, the general rules for watering tomatoes apply:
- Water should not get on the stems and leaves;
- in hot sunny weather, watering is carried out in the evening;
- in cloudy weather, you can water the tomatoes at any time;
- It is advisable to use warm, settled water for irrigation;
- The drip system is the most acceptable irrigation option.
The Ultra early ripening tomato variety can be considered unpretentious and to get a good harvest it is enough to regularly loosen the soil and weed weeds. To avoid damaging the root system, loosen the soil near the trunks carefully. Hilling of bushes is also carried out periodically.
The Ultra Early Ripe tomato is a standard variety, which means it is not necessary to tie up the bushes. However, according to reviews from summer residents, supports protect tomatoes from falling during natural disasters (heavy rain or rain). In addition, in cool areas, tying tomatoes provides ventilation to the bushes and protects against late blight.
Pests and diseases
The Ultra Early ripening variety practically does not suffer from diseases. The exception is late blight, which can occur with sudden changes in temperature and humidity.Therefore, when arranging greenhouses, you need to carefully monitor the bushes and avoid high humidity. For preventive purposes, it is recommended to spray the bushes with a solution of Bordeaux mixture.
Of the tomato pests, the whitefly and mole cricket deserve attention. The appearance of whiteflies leads to the appearance of a special coating on tomatoes and the plant dies over time. To get rid of whiteflies, you can spray the bushes with Confidor, Mospilan, Akellic.
The Ultra Early Ripe tomato variety is very undemanding and with minimal care produces a fairly good harvest. Therefore, even a novice gardener can plant such tomatoes and enjoy an early harvest.
