Characteristics and description of the Amulet tomato variety, its yield
Tomato Amulet F1 is a worthy representative of mid-season hybrids. Its fruits have a universal purpose, taste at a high level. The variety is not too capricious in its care, it is resistant to major diseases and deserves the right to settle in vegetable growers' beds.
Characteristics of the variety
The description suggests that the first crop can be harvested after 110 - 120 days from the moment of germination. This makes it possible to classify the hybrid as a mid-season variety. The height of the bush reaches 68 centimeters, the foliage is average, determinant. The leaves are small, dark green in color.
The fruits of the Talisman variety, which is popularly called the Amulet, resemble an inverted egg in shape. Very dense and smooth. In maturity, they have a deep red color, and in an immature form they are green. Tomatoes of this variety have 2 - 3 seed nests. The fruits are not too large, the weight of one varies from 85 to 98 grams. This allows them to be used in whole-fruit canning. The sugar content is 3.4%, and the dry matter content is 5.6%.
Tomatoes of the Amulet variety, which is also popularly called the Talisman, are very productive. From one hectare it was possible to collect up to 586 centners of fruit.
Good resistance to the main diseases of the nightshade, to the tobacco mosaic virus is shown. Fruit ripening is very amicable.
On the bushes, they do not overripe and do not deteriorate for a long time, they tolerate transportation very well. The one who planted this hybrid on his site was very pleased with the result and recommended it to everyone he knew. In addition, the tomato is excellent for growing on an industrial scale.
Growing features
If you decide to grow Amulet tomatoes on your site, you need to know some features. Seedlings are sown according to general rules, 2 months before the intended planting in open ground. The bushes are not very tall, so it is not necessary to tie them up.
If there are often strong winds and bad weather in the region, it is still better to put supports and tie the stems to them. When the ovary appears, the plant will not break under the weight of the fruit in strong winds.
Reviews of experienced vegetable growers suggest that it is better to place a bed with tomatoes in the place where cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage, greens or carrots previously grew - the best predecessors of nightshades.
The characteristic of the variety suggests that the tomato shows high resistance to major diseases, but some preventive measures will help secure the future harvest. In particular, spraying with soapy water or Bordeaux mixture.
It is best to plant tomatoes in a well-lit place, but not in direct sunlight. So that the soil does not lose excess moisture and does not dry out too quickly, it is advisable to mulch it. Organic mulch will not only prevent excessive water loss in hot weather, but will also serve as an excellent natural fertilizer over time.
Severe waterlogging negatively affects the condition of the tomatoes, as does the lack of water. In addition, it can lead to decay of the root system and the development of fungal diseases.
The Amulet tomato variety has much more advantages than disadvantages, so more and more gardeners every year prefer them. They are not only not demanding to care for, give a good harvest and have excellent taste, but also perfectly tolerate transportation and can be stored for a long time without losing marketability.
