Tomato Ale - description and characteristics of the variety

The tomato variety Elya was liked by vegetable growers whose purpose is to collect a large number of fruits from their summer cottages. Its popularity is growing every year, and tasty and juicy fruits conquer more and more hostesses.

Grade characteristics

Ale tomatoes belong to the determinant, universal varieties. The minimum height of the bush is 55-60 cm. The plant grows successfully and gives a good harvest in open summer cottages and in a closed greenhouse.

Spreading bushes, leaves have a green tint. For inflorescences characteristic is an unremarkable, ordinary form. The ovary is formed under any conditions.

The ripened berries have a regular, rounded shape and do not differ in large sizes. The weight of each tomato varies from 100 g to 180 g. Thanks to the dense skin, the fruits are not prone to cracking. The variety is characterized by a high level of yield - from 1 meter square on average 9 kg of ripe berries are harvested. The Ale variety is characterized by the friendly ripening of tomatoes.

Fruits tolerate long transportation.

Growing Features

The process of seed germination is recommended to start in mid-March. Germination occurs according to the standard scheme:

1. Soak. Agronomists recommend soaking the seed in warm water in order to wake the seeds and achieve the maximum percentage of germination.
2. Disinfection. Seed disinfection will help prevent the development of harmful microorganisms. For this, the seed is placed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and incubated for 5-10 minutes.
3. Soil selection. The soil for germination should be nutritious, loose, and pass moisture and air well.
4. Sowing. The seed material is placed in the soil to a depth of 2 cm. In this case, a distance of 2 cm is recommended between the seeds.
5. Greenhouse conditions. Seed containers are covered with film or glass.
6. Pick After the appearance of 2 real leaves, the plant is dived.
7. Top dressing. Before transplanting seedlings into open ground, experienced vegetable growers recommend fertilizing young plants 2 times.

The film is removed only after seed germination. Young seedlings need regular, moderate watering, good lighting and stable temperature conditions. If necessary, experienced vegetable growers recommend highlighting plants with an ultraviolet lamp.

When young tomato bushes have grown 7 true leaves, they can be transplanted to a permanent place of growth. Transplantation is carried out by the method of transshipment, which will save the maximum number of roots. On 1 square meter, no more than 4 bushes are planted.

Care Features

To achieve the proper development of the plant and get a good harvest, it is recommended to adhere to the rules of care for the variety of Ale:

1. Plant formation.
2. The bush is grown in 2 stems.
3. Removing excess leaves.
4. Leaves growing below 1 sinus of the bush should be removed.
5. Compliance with proper watering. The plant needs regular, moderate watering, which is carried out as the topsoil dries up. For irrigation, water is used, at room temperature.
6. During the formation and filling of fruits, watering is reduced.
7. Regular loosening of the soil. Loose soil allows moisture to pass through, allows air to circulate, and can prevent the development of harmful microorganisms.
8. Weeding. Overgrown weeds can cause soil oxidation. In addition, they take a large amount of nutrients, which negatively affects tomatoes.
9. Hilling.Bushes of this variety respond well to hilling, growing additional roots.
10. Garter. In order to prevent breakage of the bush, experienced summer residents advise tying it to a support.
11. Timely harvesting. Ripe tomatoes should not remain on the branches of a plant. They will prevent the formation of new berries and take strength from the bush.

Reviews of vegetable growers

1. Anastasia, 55 years old: raised Elya once and can no longer refuse this variety. All you need to get a good harvest is following simple rules and manufacturer's recommendations.
2. Oleg, 34 years old: this variety was the first experience in independent cultivation of tomatoes. Despite the lack of experience, the harvest was very large. Now I advise everyone to sort El and I don’t even think about refusing to grow it.

Having grown tomatoes of this variety on your site at least once, it is unlikely that they can be abandoned.

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