Tomato Sparkle: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

Among the large number of varieties and hybrids of tomatoes, some species have been known to farmers for decades. One of these varieties, approved for cultivation in the conditions of the Ural and Siberian climate, the Iskorka tomato, was bred back in 1985. The article contains a detailed description of the plant, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the basic rules for caring for a tomato.

Main characteristics of vegetable crops

Tomato is characterized by high yield, excellent transportability and keeping quality. The grade is intended for cultivation in an open ground. Plant bushes of ordinary type, determinate, small, no more than 55 cm in height.Branching and leafy cover are moderate, the bush needs to be stepsoned and tied up.

The leaves of the plant are medium in size, green in color, have a dissected and slightly corrugated shape. Inflorescences begin to form above the 5th or 6th leaf, and then through the leaf. The inflorescence of an intermediate type is formed by flowers in the amount of 8-10 pieces.

Fruits of variety Iskorka with a smooth surface have an elongated oval shape and good pulp density with well-placed nests (3-4 per fruit). An immature tomato has a light green color, when ripe, the color of the fruit turns red without a spot near the stalk. The mass of a tomato varies from 80 to 110 g. A positive characteristic of tomato fruits is that they do not crack, which ensures their good transportability.

The variety belongs to medium-early, its vegetation period is up to 110 days.The harvest is in July-August. From 1 sq. m., on average, from 4 to 7 kg of fresh tomatoes are harvested, which ripen together in the summer. Feedback from vegetable lovers about its taste is always the most positive. The fruits are suitable for sale, fresh consumption and preservation.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety Iskorka

The benefits of tomato include the following characteristics:

• tomatoes are well adapted to a rare harvest;
• Iskorka is loved for its excellent taste and preservation;
• high yields make it possible to grow vegetables both in summer cottages for personal needs and in large farms for sale and processing.

The main disadvantage of the tomato Sparkle is its susceptibility to pathogens of macrosporiosis and late blight. Given this, plant care must necessarily include regular seed treatment, rejection of diseased seedlings and treatment of bushes with fungicides.

Features of growing tomatoes Sparkle

Before sowing, the seeds must be prepared as follows:

• select the largest and fullest seeds manually or using a sieve;
• warm up for at least 48 hours at a temperature of 30 ° C;
• after warming up for about 72 hours at a temperature of 50 ° C;
• if desired, the seeds are soaked in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes.

Universal soil is suitable for growing seedlings, it must be thoroughly moistened before sowing seeds. Do not plant the seeds too densely, otherwise the plants will be weak. If seedlings are grown in containers, they are covered with a film.

As soon as the first shoots appear, the containers are placed in a lighted and cool place before planting in the ground.In late March-early April, strong young plants are planted on prepared beds to a depth of 1.5 cm. Soil temperature is a very important condition for the growth of vegetables. It must be at least 20 °C.

Sparkle variety prefers light soil with slightly acidic reaction. Sprouts are planted according to the scheme 60 × 30 cm, while adding about 10 g of superphosphate to the well. Plants should be watered abundantly after sunset using warm water.

When he althy bushes begin to form, they should be tied to stakes. At the same time, the stepping procedure begins, which will speed up the harvest.

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