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The Viagra tomato was bred by Russian breeders. The variety is not a hybrid and is intended for growing under cover made of film, polycarbonate or glass. Since 2008, Viagra tomatoes have been registered with Rosreest.
Description of the variety
Description and characteristics of the Viagra tomato variety:
- average ripening time;
- 112-115 days pass from emergence to fruit harvesting;
- indeterminate type;
- bush height up to 1.8 m;
- leaves are dark green, medium size.
Features of the fruits of the Viagra variety:
- flat-round shape;
- thick skin;
- red-brown color at maturity;
- rich taste;
- a large number of seeds;
- dry matter content – 5%.
The Viagra variety got its name due to its aphrodisiac properties. The fruit contains leukopene, which has a rejuvenating effect, vitamins, microelements, and antioxidants. Anthocyanins, which are responsible for the dark color of tomatoes, inhibit the development of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
From 1 m2 The beds are harvested with up to 10 kg of fruit. Viagra tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, snacks, salads, and hot dishes. According to reviews and photos, Viagra tomatoes can withstand high temperatures and do not lose their shape when canned.Tomatoes can be pickled, fermented, and made into vegetable salads for the winter.
Obtaining seedlings
Viagra tomatoes are grown by planting seeds at home. The resulting seedlings are transferred to an open area or to a greenhouse. In the southern regions, you can plant the seeds immediately in a permanent place. In such cases, the development process of tomatoes is lengthy.
Planting seeds
Viagra tomato seeds are planted at the end of February or in March. The soil is prepared in the fall by combining equal amounts of garden soil, peat, sand and compost. In gardening stores you can purchase ready-made soil mixture for seedlings.
Before planting, the soil is left outside for 5-6 days or placed in the freezer. A more labor-intensive method is to steam the soil in a water bath.
You can check the quality of planting material by placing them in salted water. After 10 minutes, Viagra tomato seeds that have settled to the bottom are selected. Empty seeds float to the surface and are discarded.
The seeds are left in warm water for 2 days. This speeds up the emergence of seedlings. Prepared tomato seeds are planted in separate containers to avoid picking seedlings. The soil is first moistened.
The planting material is deepened by 0.5 cm. A thin layer of peat or fertile soil is poured on top. The plantings are covered with a piece of glass and polyethylene. Plants are provided with temperatures above 20°C and the absence of light.
Conditions for seedlings
Viagra tomatoes develop when a number of conditions are met:
- temperature during the day from +20 to +25°C, at night - 16°C;
- 14 hours of daylight;
- moisture intake.
When daylight hours are short, Viagra tomatoes are illuminated.Use phytolamps or daylight devices. They are installed at a height of 30 cm from the plantings.
Water the tomatoes with warm water. Before picking, moisture is added every 3 days, then weekly. It is important not to let the soil dry out. Excess moisture negatively affects the development of tomatoes and provokes blackleg disease.
Viagra tomato seedlings are picked after the appearance of 2 leaves. The tomatoes are carefully transplanted into separate containers. You can use soil of the same composition as when planting seeds.
In April, Viagra tomatoes begin to harden to help them adapt to natural conditions. First, open a window in the room for 2-3 hours for ventilation. Then the plantings are moved to the balcony.
Landing in the ground
Viagra tomato seedlings are transferred to a permanent place in May, when the soil and air warm up. The variety is intended for cultivation in closed ground: greenhouses, greenhouses made of film, glass, polycarbonate. In a favorable climate, planting in open ground is allowed.
Preparation of the greenhouse for planting tomatoes begins in the fall. The topsoil is completely renewed. The earth is dug up, fertilized with humus (5 kg per 1 sq. m), superphosphate (20 g) and potassium salt (15 g). To disinfect the soil, water it with a solution of copper sulfate.
Planting after any varieties of tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers is not allowed. Otherwise, soil depletion occurs and diseases develop.
Viagra tomato seedlings are taken out of the containers and placed in the holes. Leave 40 cm between plants. When planting several next to each other, make an interval of 50 cm.
The roots of the tomatoes are covered with soil.Be sure to water and tie up the plants. Within 7-10 days, tomatoes adapt to the changed conditions. During this period, you should avoid watering and fertilizing.
Variety care
According to reviews, Viagra tomatoes produce a bountiful harvest with proper care. Plants are watered and fed with minerals or organic matter. The formation of a bush allows you to avoid planting density and improve fruiting.
Watering plants
The irrigation scheme for Viagra tomatoes is formed taking into account weather conditions and the stage of plant development. Tomatoes prefer moist soil and dry air.
When there is an excess of moisture, the roots begin to rot, and a lack of moisture causes the leaves to curl and the buds to fall off.
Procedure for watering Viagra tomatoes:
- before the buds appear - twice a week using 3 liters of water per plant;
- during flowering - 5 liters of water weekly;
- during the fruiting period - every 3 days, 2 liters of water.
After watering, loosen the soil to improve the absorption of moisture and nutrients. Mulching helps maintain soil moisture. A 10 cm thick layer of straw or peat is poured onto the beds.
Fertilizer application
Viagra tomatoes are fed with organic matter or minerals. 2 weeks after planting, the tomatoes are watered with mullein solution at a concentration of 1:15.
The fertilizer contains nitrogen, which promotes shoot growth. In the future, it is better to avoid products containing nitrogen in order to avoid the growth of the Viagra tomato bush.
There is a gap of 2-3 weeks between treatments. Watering is alternated with spraying tomatoes.The solution for foliar feeding is prepared in a lower concentration: 10 g of minerals are required for a 10-liter bucket of water.
Bush formation
Viagra tomatoes are formed into 1 stem. Stepchildren growing from the leaf sinus are removed manually. Stems 5 cm long must be removed. After pinching, a shoot 1-2 cm long is left. Tomatoes are planted every week.
Bushes of the Viagra variety are tied to a support at the top. Since, according to the characteristics and description, the Viagra tomato variety is tall, due to tying, the bush grows straight and without kinks.
Protection from diseases and pests
The Viagra variety is resistant to tobacco mosaic and cladosporiosis. To prevent diseases, agricultural practices are followed, watering is rationed and the greenhouse is ventilated. Spraying with fungicides helps reduce the risk of disease development.
Viagra tomatoes are attacked by aphids, whiteflies, mole crickets and other pests. Insecticides are used against insects. All treatments are stopped 3-4 weeks before harvesting.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
Viagra tomatoes are notable for their unusual color and high yield. The variety is grown in greenhouses or greenhouses. To harvest a high yield, the plantings are watered and fertilized. The tall variety requires additional care, including pinching and tying to a support.
