Description of tomato Asterix
Tomato Asterix is one of the best varieties in the world. Experts gave him the third line in the ranking of the best types of tomatoes.
Description of tomato Asterix
Variety characteristic
Tomato Asterix f1 was introduced in Holland in 2005, and in 2008 it was entered in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
According to the description, Asterix f1 tomatoes are suitable for the northern regions of the country, as they tolerate the cold well.
Description of the plant
The growing season of the plant is about 100 days after planting in the ground.
The bush is determinate, its height is 150 cm. The stem is powerful, contains a large number of leaves. The surface of each sheet is slightly rough. Dense foliage protects the main part of the bush from direct sunlight.
Description of the fetus
The yield of Asterix f1 tomatoes is high: from 1 sq. m harvested about 12 kg of selected tomatoes. Fruit weight - on average about 80 g, oval shape with a slight taper at the end. There are 3 compartments for seeds inside the fruit.
The peel is red, the flesh is dense: it contains about 7% of dry matter.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomato has extremely positive characteristics
Asterix f1 has a number of positive characteristics:
- high yield rates;
- excellent characteristics of taste and commercial quality;
- resistance to common diseases;
- the possibility of long-term transportation and long storage periods;
- unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- fruiting even in the hottest weather.
Growing rules
Planting a plant in a permanent place cannot be carried out until the soil warms up to a temperature of 18 ° C.
For the convenience of harvesting, experts recommend planting seedlings using the belt method. The distance between the ribbons is 90-100 cm, between the holes - 30-40 cm.
Care
The variety does not require any special care. It is enough to take standard measures: to huddle the root system, loosen the soil, weed and water the beds, and feed them. Hilling is carried out as the amount of soil on the root system decreases so that the sun's rays do not dry out the roots: this will lead to the death of the plant.
Loosening of the soil and weeding of the beds is carried out once a week. This allows the soil and roots to receive more oxygen and nutrients, which is beneficial for the final yield. Watering is carried out only with warm water.
Top dressing should include an alternation of mineral and organic matter. The ideal combination is phosphorus fertilizers with humus, potassium fertilizers with droppings, nitrogen substances with wood ash.
Prophylaxis
Despite the fact that Asterix f1 is a disease resistant variety, preventive measures will not be superfluous. It is important to regularly inspect the plant for diseases and parasites. If the influence of whiteflies or aphids is noticed, use a manganese solution or copper-containing preparations.
In the fight against the Colorado potato beetle, manual collection of insects or the drug Fofatox helps.To get rid of the bear, it is recommended to use the Regent.
Conclusion
If you follow the standard measures for the care and cultivation of Asterix tomatoes, you can get an amazing harvest.