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Tomato Eternal Call is a plant widespread in the regions of the country. It is considered a subspecies tolerant to changes in environmental conditions, focused on salad use.
Description of the tomato variety Eternal Call
The subspecies belongs to early, determinate, high-yielding varieties. It can be grown in open ground and in greenhouses.
Since the bushes are massive, spreading, growing up to 70 cm, the plant needs strong support and tying, pinching. When seedlings are formed into 2–3 stems, it is possible to obtain good yields of large fruits.
The variety is characterized by high productivity. From 10 acres it is quite possible to get up to 3.7 tons of harvest. Since the Eternal Call tomato variety is mid-season, the first fruits ripen in 110 - 120 days.
Tomatoes Eternal Call are not classified as hybrid. The leaves grow medium in size and have a dark emerald hue. The inflorescence is simple, and the stalk has no articulations.
Brief description and taste of the fruit
Ripe tomatoes of this variety are four-chambered, with a light emerald spot at the stalk. The fruits themselves are intensely crimson. They are easy to transport and do not lose their data.In addition, the features of the subspecies are:
- good taste, sugary texture and delicate taste;
- meaty tomatoes;
- They belong to the salad category and are practically not used for preparations;
- the tomato itself is flat, with rounded ribbed surfaces and a glossy sheen;
- on average, the weight of the fruit reaches 500 g, but there are tomatoes up to 900 g;
The crop is mainly used for fresh consumption.
Varietal characteristics
Tomatoes of the Eternal Call variety are classified as hardy Siberian varieties. They can withstand fairly low temperatures. Tomatoes are harvested both in a greenhouse and when grown on an open surface. After up to 5 clusters are formed, the bushes produce maximum fruit yield.
Tomatoes grow in those climatic zones where conditions are critical for other varieties. It is worth noting that the yield is high - from 1 m2 harvest up to 3.8 kg of tomatoes. If you provide storage conditions with good air circulation and no access to light, tomatoes will keep well for up to one and a half months.
The harvest volumes are affected by:
- Maintaining distance. At 1 m2 Planting up to 9 bushes is allowed.
- If the plant is tied up, several stems can be formed, which will increase the volume of the harvest.
- You can get a high yield from areas where cucumbers, herbs, zucchini, carrots and cauliflower were previously grown.
- If the soil is treated against parasites with hot steam, nothing will threaten the seedlings, although they are not susceptible to most of the diseases characteristic of tomatoes.
- To ensure large fruits and a large harvest, seedlings should be planted in sunny areas.
- The tomato variety Eternal Call can grow painlessly at a temperature of +18 °C, but +23 - +25 °C is considered optimal for the full development of the bush and fruits.
The result, taste, aroma and volume of the harvest are assessed for the first harvest. Further, the taste and size will change, not for the better.
Pros and cons of the variety
Each gardener selects a variety taking into account its characteristics and taste: accordingly, Eternal Call tomatoes have their own advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of the variety include:
- good yield - up to 4 kg of ripe tomatoes per bush;
- large, resistant to transportation and storage fruits;
- frost resistance and ability to withstand northern climates;
- rapid ripening even in short summer conditions;
- They can easily be transported on long-distance routes if they are collected a little ahead of schedule.
With such excellent characteristics, the Eternal Call variety also has disadvantages that should be taken into account before acquiring seeds and starting the labor-intensive growing process:
- the variety is not universal - large fruits do not fit in a jar;
- The first harvest is ideal, with voluminous fruits and good taste, while subsequent ones have small and insipid fruits.
The advantages significantly outweigh the disadvantages. Since summer residents usually plant several varieties of tomatoes, it is worth acquiring the Eternal Call tomato, which has an amazing taste and aroma.
Rules for planting and care
Tomatoes Eternal Call leave only positive reviews after growing. They do not require special care and are resistant to low temperatures. The yield of the variety is high, and the fruits themselves reach impressive sizes.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Two months before planting the seedlings, the seeds should be sown in the soil mixture.It can be purchased at gardening stores, or you can prepare it yourself, which will significantly reduce costs. To prepare you will need:
- humus - 3 parts;
- garden soil - 3 parts;
- coarse river sand – 1 part.
All ingredients are combined, mixed until smooth, and fried in the oven for disinfection.
The mixture is leveled and the seeds are sown. The ground is being destroyed from above.
The main conditions for the successful cultivation of seedlings:
- Daylight hours – 14 – 16 oC.
- Temperature – 23 – 25 oC.
- Temperature after dive – 18 – 20 oC.
In order for the plant to develop correctly, it is necessary to provide it with regular but moderate watering.
The first feeding of seedlings is carried out after diving, no earlier than 2 weeks. Subsequently, tomatoes need to be fertilized twice more.
Transplanting seedlings
In order for Eternal Call tomatoes to produce good harvests of high quality fruits, it is enough to plant up to 3 seedlings per 1 m2. This way, the bushes will be able to go through a full growing season. Sufficient space is one of the conditions for high productivity.
Once a decade, the soil around the bushes is watered, moisture is allowed to be absorbed and cultivated. The quality of the soil is important, but looseness and air circulation are the defining characteristics. You can choose any soil. The best option is black soil or soil mixed with humus in advance.
When planting seedlings, they adhere to a certain pattern.It is important that the distance from bush to bush is at least 40 cm. To increase the harvest, the bushes must be pinched, leaving up to 3 side shoots.
Tomato care
To avoid leaf burns from sunlight, watering should be done early in the morning, after sunset, or in cloudy weather. After planting the seedlings, irrigation is carried out regularly, in moderate volumes. When the bush throws out color and the fruits begin to set, more moisture is required: then watering should be more intense.
The ideal solution that vegetable growers have come to is soil irrigation combined with fertilizing. Each summer resident has his own secrets, and this condition is not considered mandatory.
Fertilizers are applied for the first time 14 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in open space. To do this, it is advisable to use organic mixes with minerals or organic fertilizers.
It is more acceptable if, during the first feeding, mullein with superphosphate is diluted in a ratio of 8:1 in water. Next, fertilizers for the Eternal Call variety are applied in dry form. To do this you will need (for 1 m2 soil):
- ammonium nitrate – 1 part;
- superphosphate - 2 parts;
- potassium salt – 1.5 parts.
All components are mixed until smooth and evenly applied to the soil.
The fruits of the Eternal Call tomatoes are quite large, so the bush needs gartering when the clusters ripen or shoot. To enjoy an excellent harvest, it is enough to leave no more than 3 main shoots. To tie the plants, strong wooden stakes are driven in.
Conclusion
The Eternal Call tomato was created by a resident of Novosibirsk, taking into account all the climate features. Today, the variety is registered in the State Register of the Russian Federation for a list of plants that are recommended for planting in open ground on subsidiary farms. It is loved by summer residents and gardeners for its excellent taste and productivity, as well as its resistance to harsh natural conditions and pests.