Tomato Ercol - description and characteristics of the variety

The Erkol tomato variety is popular among experienced vegetable growers. The small size of the bushes, the uniform ripening of the crop and good immunity distinguishes the hybrid from many others. Such characteristics of the variety attract summer residents, due to which the Erkol hybrid can be found in many suburban areas.

Grade characteristics

Erkol hybrid belongs to the determinant varieties. The height of the bushes varies from 55 cm to 70 cm. The plant has an average ripening time. The first ripe fruits are harvested 110 days after seedling germination.

Small bushes of the plant are distinguished by saturated, green foliage and intermediate inflorescences. Ripe fruits are bright red and have a cylindrical shape. Vegetable growers growing this hybrid in their plots note the average size of ripened fruits. The weight of each berry does not exceed 130 g. Tomato belongs to high-yielding varieties. From one plant, on average, 2 kg of ripe fruits are harvested.

Ripe tomatoes tolerate long-term transportation, maintaining their appearance and taste. This feature provides a high density of berries, lack of tendency to crack and the presence of a dense skin.

Mistresses use Erkol tomatoes to make tomato soups, juices, pastas, sauces and salads. In addition, the berries showed themselves well when canning both in their whole form and in salads.

Storage

Fresh crop can be stored for 2 months. To do this, arrange the tomatoes in boxes and leave them in a dark, cool room with a low level of humidity.

Growing Features

• In open areas.
• In a closed greenhouse.
• Under cover from the film.

Experienced summer residents recommend starting to germinate the seeds 60 days before the planned planting at a constant place of growth. The process of germination occurs according to the classical scheme:

1. Disinfection. Seeds are soaked in a weak solution of manganese. This procedure will prevent the development of harmful microorganisms.
2. Growth stimulation. Sowing material is soaked for 2 hours in any biostimulator, which will increase the percentage of germination and accelerate the germination of seedlings.
3. Sowing. Sowing of seeds is carried out in separate containers with nutritious soil mixture to a depth of 1-2 cm.
4. Greenhouse conditions. Before germination of the seed material, the containers are covered with a film or glass. This will help create the right microclimate.
5. Dive. The plant needs a pick after the appearance of 2 real leaves.
6. Watering.
7. Regular, moderate watering is observed.
8. Lighting. Young bushes need a good, diffused light. If necessary, plants are illuminated with ultraviolet lamps.

Before transplanting to a permanent place of growth, seedlings need to be hardened. This process should be started 2 weeks before the transplant. In the early days, the tomatoes are taken out to fresh air and left for 15-20 minutes. The time spent on the street increases gradually to 9-10 hours.

Seedlings are planted in the soil in the evening or on a cloudy day to prevent burns on the leaves of young bushes. Transplantation is carried out by the method of transshipment. When placing plants on the garden, it is recommended to adhere to the scheme - no more than 7 young tomatoes are placed on 1 square meter.

Care

Experienced growers recommend adhering to simple rules for caring for the plant:

1. Formation. The bush is formed into 2 stems. Excess shoots are regularly removed.
2. Weed removal. To prevent soil oxidation and the removal of large amounts of nutrients, weeds should be regularly removed to prevent them from growing.
3. Loosening the soil. Regular loosening of the soil will provide unhindered access of moisture and nutrients to the root system of the plant.
4. Watering. Regular, moderate watering is carried out.
5. Top dressing. Mineral fertilizers are introduced 2 times over the entire growth period.
6. Timely harvesting. The ripened fruits that remain on the bushes prevent the development of new ovaries and take away the strength from the plant.

Immunity

• Powdery Mildew
• Cladosporiosis.
• Fusarium decay of the root system.
• Fusarium wilting plants.
• Tobacco mosaic.
• Verticillin wilt of plants.
• Stemphilium.
• Nematode.

Persistent immunity, good taste, high productivity and other positive characteristics of the variety have provided Erkol tomatoes with great popularity. You can meet this variety of tomato in many suburban areas. At the same time, the reviews of vegetable growers who grow this type of tomato are extremely positive.

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