Description of the Elena tomato variety, cultivation features and yield
For those who are not yet familiar with the variety for film greenhouses and open ground, the Elena tomato is presented on the market. It has been cultivated in Russia since 2000 and has left behind positive reviews.
Features of the variety
This F1 hybrid is grown throughout the territory, but the description of the variety received a higher yield in open areas in the southern regions. In more northern climates, it is advisable to grow Elena tomatoes in greenhouses.
It is resistant to diseases such as black spot, fusarium and tobacco mosaic virus.
The versatility in the use of the fruit is another positive feature of this variety. Tomato pastes, sauces, juices and much more are prepared from them.
What are Elena bushes and tomatoes?
Elena tomatoes are determinant, of medium height - up to 130 centimeters, an early ripening harvest - from sowing the seeds to the ripening of the first tomatoes, it takes 90 days on average. When grown, the bush forms into two branches. Requires pinching and breaking of leaves. If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, tie them up. On the open ground, it is also advisable to tie the bushes to a support to prevent branches from breaking off under the weight of tomatoes. The culture easily tolerates temperature changes and grows equally well in different weather conditions.
Tomatoes Elena f1 are large according to the description, the average weight of one fruit ripens together - 150 grams. Round shape, slightly ribbed at the stalk. All vegetables are almost the same size, which is why entrepreneurs use this variety for large-scale cultivation. When ripe, the fruit has a bright red color. There is no green spot.
The taste is excellent - sweet when grown in a greenhouse and sour in the open air. Has a pronounced tomato flavor. Contains 4% dry matter. Tomatoes are easily transported without losing their marketable qualities, and they ripen quickly when picking unripe fruits.
The characteristic and description are such that up to 4 kilograms of ripe tomatoes are removed from one bush with proper care.
Agricultural technology Elena
To get a fast and high-quality harvest when growing, gardeners adhere to the following growing rules:
- Seedlings are planted in March. To do this, select fertile soil mixed with humus, sow seeds and cover with a film for germination. After the seeds sprout, the film is removed and the seedlings are grown until two permanent leaves are obtained, while it is fed with organic fertilizer once.
- In April, after receiving two leaves, the seedlings dive into separate containers and continue to grow until May-June.At this time, the soil is once again fed with mineral fertilizers. Superphosphate or urea will do.
- When the air temperature on the street settles within 22 degrees, and at night 16-18, the plants are transplanted into the open ground. In this case, the planting scheme is chosen 30-40 centimeters. One square meter fits 4–5 plants. Elena f1 tomatoes are planted in a well-fed and heated soil.
Caring for plants during growth
During growth, a bush should be formed into one or two stems. The fewer lashes, the faster the harvest will be. By the time the first ovaries are formed, the bush is tied to a support. What else you need to do while growing a tomato:
- Water plants.
- Pick off stepsons and leaves.
- Loosen the soil under the bushes.
- Weed ridges with plants.
- Inspect bushes for diseases.
- Conduct feeding.
- If necessary, carry out disinfection.
- Remove the first ripe fruits in time.
Under simple conditions, gardeners get an excellent harvest in the open field and in greenhouses. They leave only positive reviews about the variety, thanks to which you can make a choice in favor of this excellent tomato.
