Seedless tomatoes: ways of growing in open ground, what varieties

Some varieties of tomatoes can be grown without seedlings. There are many ways to cultivate such tomatoes. Growing complete seedlings is not easy, so amateur gardeners often buy them on the market, which usually presents some risk of purchasing insufficient quality or the wrong variety.

The way out of this situation is a reckless way of growing tomatoes. Tomato seeds are sown directly into the ground at the place of their constant growth. It should be borne in mind that this method is possible to grow tomatoes in the southern regions, and in a strip with a cooler climate.

Variety of planting methods

Tomatoes can have two types of bushes: very tall (indeterminate) and small height (determinant). Low varieties have a feature of growing no more than 1 meter. Its bushes have from 3 to 6 main and side stems, and stepchildren are usually formed on the lower part.

Indeterminate varieties can have a significant stem height. A flower brush is formed at the end of the main stem. Stepchildren located in the vicinity of the main stem do not stop growing. This process continues throughout the growing season, and stops only with the onset of cold autumn days.

The height of such tomato bushes can reach more than 2 meters. However, as a rule, the intensity of the appearance of fruitful brushes and ovaries in them is much less than in undersized representatives of the tomato.

The description of tomatoes includes the fact that they prefer warmth.If the temperature drops to 10 degrees, then the pollen is not able to mature and the ovaries remain without fertilization and crumble. The optimum temperature for growing tomatoes is from +21 to +25 degrees. Although plants love moisture, but its excess can adversely affect the growth of bushes and fruit ripening.

The need for light is of great importance. If it is not enough, then the plants are stretched in height, and the roots develop poorly.

Tomatoes prefer light, nutrient-rich soil, but can also grow in other soils. The only exceptions are strongly acidic or too s alty.

Characteristics and description of variety Sprint 2

The most popular variety that can be grown without seedlings is the Sprint 2 tomato. It does not require dressings and pinching. The weight of one fruit ranges from 50 to 80 g.

On one brush 6-8 fruits ripen. Tomato Sprint can successfully bear fruit even in adverse climatic conditions. Very early variety. Not affected by phytophthora. In open ground, the seeds of this variety are sown in June. Planting patterns - staggered at a distance of 30 x 50 cm. Needs watering and top dressing.

Rules for choosing a place for sowing

Choose the right site for planting a tomato with moisture-intensive and easily aerated soil. Clay, heavy areas warm up more slowly and tend to compact quickly. On such soils, it is impossible to expect an early harvest. In addition, close groundwater that passes near the root system negatively affects the planted tomatoes.

Seedlingless tomato requires sufficient sunlight for normal growth.Therefore, the beds are located on the southern slopes. In this place, the soil warms up faster and better. The earliest harvest can be obtained on the southeastern slopes of the site. There is less chance of spring frosts.

If the plot has a flat surface, it is better to plant tomatoes in a place where there is protection from the wind, or build a special protection. You can arrange beds near the hedge of medium height.

According to the rules of crop rotation, for tomatoes choose the plots on which they were previously grown:

• cucumbers;
• cabbage;
• zucchini.

After potatoes and peppers, before planting tomatoes, it is better to withstand a two-three-year gap. It is also not recommended to plant tomatoes next to planted potatoes. Harmful insects and diseases of potatoes can also affect tomatoes.

Preparing the beds

After choosing a suitable place, start preparing the beds. Organic fertilizers can still be applied in the fall, and in the spring the site is sprinkled with humus and ash.

Above the beds on which seedless tomatoes will be sown, arcs are installed to cover the seedlings from above with a film. For small beds, you can use empty plastic bottles. Cutting them across, cover the young plants.

Soil seeding

It is recommended to plant early tomatoes in small bushes in a seedless way. They are not afraid of dense plantings, it is better to place them in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 30 cm between plants.

In order to ensure air access to plants in the future, stepchildren should be cut off in a timely manner. Up to 5 seeds can be sown in one hole and covered with a one and a half centimeter layer of soil.After that, be sure to pour warm water, and cover with cut plastic bottles or glass jars. Be sure to cover the top with a film stretched over the arcs.

How to grow tomatoes without seedlings

Planted plants, until the seedlings germinate, it is better not to disturb. When sunny and warm weather sets in, the film can be slightly opened during the daytime.

After germination, the extra tomato plants are removed from the hole, leaving 2 plants each. If necessary, they can be transplanted to another place. Watering tomatoes grown in a seedless way is carried out in smaller quantities. Since the central, main root grows deep into the ground, and is not disturbed by transplants during picking, it is able to extract moisture from the lower layers of the soil. Water such plants should only be at the time of prolonged dry weather.

Of course, growing tomatoes in a seedless way has its drawbacks:

• only early-maturing varieties can be planted with this method:
• due to low temperatures, the first ripe tomatoes may appear 2 weeks later than those planted with seedlings.

Even though in the open ground, planting tomatoes with seeds is carried out 1.5 months after the seeds are planted to obtain seedlings, such bushes quickly catch up with them in development.

Need to feed

After more than 2 true leaves have appeared on the plant, the first feeding is carried out. 1.5 g of ammonium nitrate is added to a liter jar of water. One plant will need 0.5 liters of this solution.

The next fertilizer is done after the ovary appears. In this case, superphosphates (20 g) and potassium chloride (10 g) are used.This time, a furrow about 7 cm deep is drawn near the plants. It is made at a distance of 15 cm from the stem, and a mixture of fertilizers is poured into it. This top dressing can be replaced with mullein, previously diluted with water in a ratio of 1/10. In September, you can cover the soil with straw or sawdust.

Summer and autumn harvest

Since grown tomatoes ripen gradually, it is required to collect ripe fruits after 4 days. But during the period of mass maturation, it is carried out more often. Tomatoes that are harvested for fresh consumption are harvested when ripe.

If you pick not quite ripe fruits, you can speed up the ripening of other fruits on the bush. They may turn red if laid out in one layer on a dense surface. But it should be borne in mind that when ripe, the fruits emit ethylene, which in turn provokes the ripening of neighboring fruits. At the end of the season, with the onset of frost, you can pick all the tomatoes at the same time, even those that are not ripe.

Reviews

Alexandra, Rostov-on-Don: This year I sowed Sprint 2 tomatoes directly into the soil. The plants were very early, the bushes were strong. They were not afraid of cool nights, as they were hardened in a natural way. I believe that I will use this type of sowing next year.

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