Tomato Alsu: characteristics and description of the variety, yield photo and video

Already from the middle of winter, gardeners and gardeners begin to actively prepare for the spring season and, first of all, buy seeds for seedlings. Alsu tomato will be a good choice for those who want to grow a rich harvest in the fall.

Description of Alsu tomato variety

It was bred relatively recently, in the early 2000s by Siberian breeders. Variety Alsou belongs to the determinants (differs in undersized bushes). Bushes grow to a certain height, usually from 65 to 85 cm. Pinching the top in order to stop growth is not necessary. In greenhouse conditions, Alsu tomato grows from 1 to 1.5 meters.

Reviews of those gardeners who grew the variety in their plots indicate that the trunk of the plant is very weak, it must be tied up. Stepchildren are also needed. Tomato yields are high, especially if ideal growing conditions are created for the plant, it is important to apply mineral and organic fertilizers during the season.

Characteristics of Alsu tomato

Before planting Alsou tomatoes in your backyard, you need to study the characteristics and description of the variety. What are the features of this variety?

Description and characteristics of the tomato:

• High yield;
• Distinguished by resistance to various diseases;
• Mid-early variety, from the appearance of the first shoots to harvest takes about 90-120 days;
• One bush can collect up to 9 kg of ripe fruits;
• The trunk of the plant is weak, not branchy, it has a small amount of tops;
• Garter required;
• The main characteristic that distinguishes the variety from all others is the simple inflorescences and articulations on legs;
• Unripe light green fruits;
• Ripe tomatoes are pink, there may be a green spot near the stalk;
• The skin is dense, smooth, not ribbed;
• The pulp is juicy, tender, like most pink varieties, quite sweet;
• The average weight of a tomato is about 600, the maximum weight is 1.5 kg;
• Small number of seeds in fruits;
• Suitable for growing in both southern and northern regions of Russia;
• Due to the large size of the fruit, the variety is not suitable for preservation as a whole;
• Will tolerate long-term transportation, has good marketability.

Pros and cons

If everything is clear with the description of Alsou tomatoes, then it is also important to study all the advantages and disadvantages of this variety of nightshade crop.

Dignity:

• Gives a rich harvest;
• One bush can collect up to 9 kg of fruit;
• Resistant to diseases;
• Good palatability;
• Tolerates well both drought and cool weather;
• Ripe tomatoes do not crack;
• Fruits are large.

Flaws:

• Tomatoes "Alsu" are distinguished by a weak trunk, it is necessary to tie it up so that it does not break under the weight of the fruit;
• Stepchild required;
• Due to the fact that the fruits of the tomato are very large, they are not suitable for canning as a whole.

Despite the shortcomings, the feedback from those who planted the Alsou tomato is mostly positive.

Features of outdoor cultivation

In order to get a good harvest in the fall, you need to properly grow seedlings. Planting material is planted in the soil at the end of March - beginning of April or 55-60 days before planting seedlings in open ground. After two or three leaves appear on the seedlings, it must be dived. To make the seeds germinate faster, they can be germinated in advance.

How to germinate seeds properly:

• Planting material must be soaked in water until it swells;
• Dry a little and place moistened natural fabric between layers;
• The container with the cloth should be placed in a warm place for 2-3 days until the first sprouts appear;
• After the sprouts have appeared, the seeds need to be dried a little until they flow and planted in the soil.

It is recommended to harden seedlings a few weeks before planting in the soil. Containers with bushes should be taken out to fresh air for 2-3 hours, constantly increasing the time.

So that the bushes do not interfere with each other, I will plant seedlings at a distance of 40 cm.

Growing Tips:

• It is advisable to plant seedlings in those places where zucchini, cucumbers, parsley, dill or eggplant used to grow;
• Before planting seeds in open ground, they must be soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for one hour, and then washed in clean warm water;
• Due to the fact that the Alsou tomato variety has very weak trunks, they must be tied to trellises.

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