Hali Gali tomato

For those people who plan to grow early ripe tomatoes in their garden, vegetable growers recommend paying attention to the Hali-Gali tomato variety. This type of tomato is unpretentious and will not cause any special problems when growing.

History of creation

Hali-Gali tomato was obtained in Russia by specialists from Siberia. It was designed as a vegetable crop in 2003 and in a short time has earned a good reputation among experienced gardeners. It can be grown both in greenhouse conditions and in the open air, and even in an apartment on the balcony, since the bush is not tall.

The hybrid variety is suitable for growing both in small areas and on an industrial scale.

Tomatoes have an excellent taste, thanks to their original shape, they will decorate any table. Tomatoes are ideal for conservation and barrel pickling. Due to the high sugar content (150 grams 3%), good tomato juices and purees are obtained from Hali-Gali fruits. Because of its sweetness, this variety of tomatoes is eaten with pleasure by children.

Hali Gali tomato

Characteristics and features of the variety

Description and characteristics of the Hali-Gali F1 hybrid:

1. The height of the bush is small (about 80 cm), since the hybrid develops according to the determinant type. This means that after the appearance of several branches on the stem, the bush stops growing;
2. The plant has a powerful stem and lush leaves of a light green color;
3. The first inflorescences can already be seen before the appearance of the seventh leaf;
4. There is no nectar in the inflorescences of this variety. Therefore, greenhouse pollination is sometimes required to be done manually or to use various methods to lure bees;
5. Fruits are red with shiny skin;
6. The average weight of the fruit is 150-200 grams, the share of dry matter is not more than 5%;
7. The shape of the tomato is round, with a sharp nose at the bottom;
8. The peel of tomatoes is quite thick, so they perfectly tolerate storage and transportation, and do not crack during transportation. This means that Hali Gali is suitable for commercial purposes;
9. The Khali Gali variety is early maturing, after 90-105 days the first harvest can be harvested;
10. The yield is not very large, but considering the small size of the bush, it is quite acceptable. When growing crops in an open place, it is realistic to get up to 3 kg of harvest from one bush, and from 1 square. meters - 12 kg. In closed conditions, you can achieve better results - 15 kg of tomatoes per 1 sq. meters;
11. This variety is endowed with resistance to temperature fluctuations. In addition, the hybrid is not afraid of drought and heavy rains;
12. The plant is endowed with resistance to many typical tomato diseases: wilting, fungal infections, fruit decay.

The main feature of Hali-Gali is the extraordinary appearance of the fruit, thanks to which this variety can be easily distinguished from other types of tomato.

The main feature of Hali-Gali is the extraordinary appearance of the fruits.

Agrotechnics

Tomatoes are grown in seedlings. To grow seedlings, you need at least 2 months, so it is better to sow seeds from the end of winter (February-March). Thus, the plants will better tolerate the transplant and will not hurt, which means they will soon form the first inflorescences.

Indicative terms of sowing tomato seeds by region:

• In the southern region of the Russian Federation, as well as in Ukraine - from February 21 to March 15;
  • In the central region - from March 15 to March 30;
  • In Siberia and the Urals - from March 30 to April 15.

If you plan to plant seedlings under a film, then it is permissible to start sowing a couple of weeks earlier.

Since the Hali-Gali variety is hybrid, the planting material must be bought in a specialized store, since it will not be possible to collect the seeds on your own. You can also buy a nutrient mixture for growing seedlings there. The soil for seedlings is easy to prepare yourself. It will be possible to saturate the earth with useful substances with the help of humus, sand and ash.

For better germination of seeds, experienced summer residents soak them immediately before planting in a biostimulating solution ("Elin", "Zircon").

For better germination of seeds, they are soaked immediately before planting in a biostimulating solution.

Process growing seedlings is as follows:

1. First you need to prepare containers for seedlings. It is recommended to disinfect the container before filling the soil. After this procedure, it is already possible to pour drainage (expanded clay) on the bottom of the container, then fill in the moistened nutrient soil. Now you can sow seeds to a depth of 2 cm;
2. Then you need to cover the container with foil and put it in a well-lit place. Initially, the temperature of the room in which the box with seedlings stands should be from 22 to 25 C of heat;
3. After the first shoots have appeared, it is necessary to remove the film from the container and lower the room temperature to 18-19 degrees;
4. Since the daylight hours during the growth of seedlings are still small, it is therefore necessary to create artificial light for young plants;
5. In the process of seedling growth, it is imperative to ensure that the soil is moist.

Fertile, lighted areas are suitable for planting a Hali-Gali tomato. Vegetable growers do not recommend planting tomatoes for 2 years in a row on the same beds, since viruses from last year may persist in the soil. It is also undesirable to plant seedlings after potatoes.

The best predecessors are legumes, cucumbers, onions, carrots, pumpkin.

Eggplants and potatoes are bad neighbors for tomatoes, all because they are prone to the same pests and diseases. The risk of being eaten by a Colorado potato beetle or other pest insect is doubled.

Plants are planted in open ground under a film

Plants are planted in open ground in early summer; under the film, you can plant a little earlier, in May. It is better to do a transplant in cold weather or in the late afternoon, when there is no longer an active sun.

Seedlings are transplanted to the garden bed when the soil is heated at least 15 degrees. It is recommended to arrange plants at intervals of 40 cm, the distance between rows should be at least 50 cm. It is not recommended to plant more than 6 bushes per 1 m². After planting the bushes in the garden, they need to be watered abundantly.

For better pollination, it is sometimes necessary to shake the plants. This procedure is best done at lunchtime from 12-15 hours. Then the flowers with pistils need to be sprinkled a little with warm water, since pollen adheres better to a moistened pistil.

During growth and development, tomato bushes must be regularly looked after, this will serve as a guarantee of a good harvest. It is very important to hilling the beds. This is done within 2 weeks after transplanting. Then the procedure is repeated every 15 days 2-3 more times. Systematic loosening of the soil contributes to its saturation with oxygen.

Water the bush as the earth dries up. If the soil surface is already dry, then it's time to water the tomato. Watering should be abundant, but not frequent. It is especially important to water the plant at the time of intensive growth and flowering. When fruits appear on the bush, you need to reduce the abundance and frequency of watering. This will protect the tomato fruit from cracking.

F1 hybrid needs feeding.For the first time, the Hali-Gali tomato must be fed 2 weeks after planting in the garden with herbal solutions or manure. The next top dressing occurs at the time of the second flowering. This time, vegetable growers recommend fertilizing shrubs with special mineral compounds, including potassium and phosphorus.

In addition, the trunk of the plant must be tied up, and the branches must be supported so that they do not break under the weight of the tomato. Pegs or linear / frame trellises are usually used for garters.

Garter tomatoes

F1 tomatoes must be pinned. After the formation of one, two or three stems, you need to remove the excess axillary inflorescences and leaves. This will provide the shrub with good ventilation and better fruit development.

As for harmful insects, most often Hali-Gali tomatoes attack thrips and aphids. Special chemical solutions (for example, "Zubra") help against them. If tomatoes grow in a summer cottage, and not in an apartment on the balcony, then an attack by Colorado beetles is possible. In this case, the beetles are collected by hand, the larvae are destroyed along with the affected leaves. After that, the shrub should be treated with a preparation against the Colorado potato beetle "Prestige" in order to avoid a repeated attack on the plant.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages Hali—Gali are:

1. Normal tolerance to lack of moisture, the Hali-Gali variety can be grown in an apartment on the balcony;
2. Resistant to temperature surges;
3. Great taste. The composition of the fruits contains a large percentage of sugar, so they really like children;
4. Wide application in cooking;
5. Long fruiting period - 3 months;
6. Resistant to many diseases;
7. Excellent product characteristics - beautiful appearance and high transportability;
8. Keeping quality - the fruits are perfectly preserved without losing their presentation.

The disadvantages include the need for regular feeding.

The disadvantages include the need for regular feeding and the average yield.

From the above description, we can conclude that the Hali-Gali tomato variety is wonderful. The fruits are beautiful and juicy, and the taste is excellent. Hali-Gali pleases gardeners with a harvest until late autumn, before the first frost. In addition, tomatoes are unpretentious, so even beginners in the gardening business can grow it.