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Tomato Flame Agro got its unusual name for the fiery red color of the fruit. It was bred by Russian breeders and approved for use in the West Siberian and Volga-Vyatka regions in 1993. The main features of the variety are high yields and resistance to most viral diseases. After 2.5-3 months, the first crop can be harvested.
Many gardeners do not miss the opportunity to plant a variety of varieties of tomatoes, which have their own taste and growing methods. Tomato Flame, which has recently been gaining more and more popularity, does not stand aside.
Characteristics of the variety
Tomato Flame is a variety of standard tomatoes. The bush of the plant has a strong erect trunk, which grows in height by no more than 0.5-0.6 m. The stems of the plant are strong. Leaves are dark green in color, medium in size, relatively densely set on the stems. A neat bush does not require the removal of excess shoots.
The difference in this variety is its resistance to lack of light and temperature extremes. However, according to experienced gardeners, planting a plant requires careful selection of a place. The choice should be made in favor of a semi-shaded place that does not have drafts.
It is possible to grow the Flame variety both on open soil and in greenhouse conditions. Before planting, it is important that the soil is nutritious and well hydrated.
Tomato Flame agro
But the ideal predecessors are: cucumbers, green onions, as well as roots and plants of the legume and cereal families. These species do not deplete the soil as much.
Description of inflorescence
The inflorescence of a tomato is normal, it forms about 9 leaves. The next ones appear after 2-3 sheets. Each inflorescence contains 5 flowers. The variety is early ripening, so the fruit ripens early, after about 80-95 days.
Fruit characteristics
- The presence of juicy pulp with a small number of seeds is a distinctive feature of this type of tomato;
- The fruit of this variety is most often rounded;
- The length of a tomato, on average, reaches 10-13 cm;
- The size of the fruit is small, the average weight is from 65-80 g;
- The peel has no roughness, it is shiny and has a slight ribbing;
- The high strength of the peel perfectly protects the fruit from cracking and at the same time retains its juiciness well. However, it is not tough and can be easily removed from the tomato;
- High yield - 4-5 kg of tomato can be easily harvested from 1 m2.
Under the right conditions, tomatoes will be stored for about 3 to 4 weeks. The main thing is that there are no drafts and moisture in the room, and the temperature does not exceed 18 ° C. Also, this type of tomato can be easily transported over long distances.
As for the taste, the Fire tomato has aromatic and rich fruits that are perfect for salads, everyday dishes, as well as in the preparation of tomato juices and whole preservation.
Disease resistance
The plant has a relative resistance to septoria, late blight and macrosporiosis.
However, the variety is quite susceptible to diseases such as cladosporium and black bacterial spot.
Resistant to late blight
Agrotechnics
Seedling growing rules
Sowing of seeds is usually started 50-55 days before planting seedlings in open soil.
According to numerous reviews about Plamya Agro tomatoes, you can be sure that the seeds of this variety do not have problems with germination, so growing seedlings is not a hassle.
Seed preparation for planting:
- Before planting, the seeds should be soaked in a weak solution of manganese for half an hour. This allows, with further planting, to make the plant more resistant to fungus and parasites;
- Growth stabilizer - excellently activates seed growth. To do this, it is enough to hold them in liquid for 25-30 minutes. After - dry well.
Blanks for planting are planted in containers with ready-made soil. To prepare it, it is enough to take earth, coarse sand and peat in equal proportions. After moistening the soil, they place the seed into it to a depth of 1 cm.
In the future, the containers are covered with plastic wrap, then placed in a place with good lighting. Usually it is a heated loggia or windowsill. Such indoor greenhouses should be thoroughly ventilated. It is enough to open the film in the morning and close it at lunchtime. A spray bottle can be used to water the sprouts. It gently moisturizes the soil without damaging the shoots. Watered with warm or cool water.
Watering
The most favorable temperature for tomato growth is 20-25 ° C during the day and 14-19 ° C at night.
After several leaves appear on the plant, it can be dived. Peat pots are perfect for this. You can plant the plant immediately in pots so that the Fire tomato seedlings adapt better and faster to the new environment. After transplanting the shoots, after 10 days, fertilizing in the form of mineral fertilizers is required.
Planting a plant in open soil
It is recommended to plant seedlings in the second half of May. The main thing is that the earth has time to warm up, and the weather outside is warm. Before planting, you should plow the land thoroughly and apply fertilizer. The bushes are hardened 2-3 weeks before planting the seedlings in permanent soil.
No more than 6-8 seedlings should be placed per 1 m2. This variety has no special rules for caring for it. It is only important to regularly water the plant, apply mineral fertilizers on time and weed the beds.
Mineral fertilizers
The rules for caring for the Flame tomato are no different from the agricultural technology of other varieties.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The main advantages of Flame Argo tomatoes are as follows:
- The variety does not need pinching;
- The tomato is not picky about careful care;
- Has a long shelf life under the right conditions;
- Excellent taste;
- Big harvest;
- Frost resistance;
- The low growth of the bush does not require additional garters.
If we compare the varieties Vezha and Plamya Agro, then the first type, unlike the second, requires frequent pinching. The bushes have unlimited growth, they must be formed. Therefore, based on comparison, the Flame variety has no drawbacks.
The above characteristics and descriptions of the Flame Agro tomato variety are also confirmed by positive reviews. It is not recommended in vain, because the tomato has excellent taste, good yield, and growing and caring for the plant will not be difficult even for a novice gardener. Therefore, such a variety can be planted without a doubt on the site, and then enjoy the harvest.
