Features and characteristics of tomato Auria
To date, breeders have bred many different types of tomatoes. Even discerning gourmets can easily find a variety that they will definitely like. The tomato Auria is popular with many farmers and summer residents - delicious and very unusual in its shape.
Features and characteristics of tomato Auria
The fruits of this tomato will surprise you with their size. They have an elongated shape, unusual for a vegetable, thanks to which such names as Man's joy, Ladies' whim, Zabava have stuck to them. Therefore, if you decide to purchase seeds of this tomato in specialized stores or through the Internet, please note that in the product catalog they may be hidden under any of these names.
Description of the variety
The fruit hybrid was bred in Israel in 1997. It has a wonderful aroma and a very interesting taste. Auria tomatoes belong to the indeterminate, that is, a tall plant species and a mid-season tomato variety. More than 100 days pass from the moment the seeds are sown to the harvest. Fruits ripen within 3 months - from July to September.
Gardeners also call this variety a tomato-vine, since one tomato bush can grow up to 2 m in height, which is why they need mandatory garter and pinching. However, the plant is very compact. The size of the fetus is also striking. As a rule, their length reaches 15 cm, and their weight ranges from 150 to 250 g, while only one whip can weigh 800 g. The brush of the plant gives 5-6 fruits, and there can be up to 14 of them on the bush.
One of the main advantages of tomatoes belonging to the Auria variety is that they can be grown not only outdoors, but also in special greenhouses, while they will also bear fruit well. In addition, this type of tomato does not need special conditions for transportation. It has an attractive presentation and is in great demand.
Fruit characteristics
These tomatoes are popular not only for their good yields, but also because they don't need complicated growing methods. Giving a description of the tomato variety Auria, vegetable growers and farmers note a number of undeniable advantages. Using feedback from breeders, the full characteristics of the tomato are known.
- The plant is unpretentious and has a high yield.
- The fruits are not susceptible to temperature extremes: tomatoes perfectly perceive both cold and heat.
- It is resistant to various diseases.
- It can be grown in any region of the country.
In addition, in describing the characteristics of the Auria tomato, housewives emphasize its unusual shape, which is why they choose this variety for home preservation. Long bright fruits look very beautiful in a three-liter jar and have an amazing taste.
Since the tomato is not very juicy, it is great for preparing various kinds of culinary preparations. Tomatoes can be used to make salads, snacks, ketchups and tomato pastes. You can eat the fruits and dried.
disadvantages
The disadvantages of the variety include the fragility of the branches.
Although all of the above advantages distinguish the Auria tomato from other tomatoes, unfortunately, this variety also has disadvantages. These include, first of all, such moments:
- short shelf life of fruits;
- very fragile branches near the bush, which are easy to accidentally break;
- This is a fairly rare variety and Auria tomato seeds are not easy to find on the market.
Preparing seeds for planting
In order to grow good seedlings and achieve high yields, seeds must be planted in the ground in February. Before starting this work, carry out the preparatory work.
- Sort carefully and select healthy seeds.
- Seeds need to be disinfected from harmful bacteria, so treat them with a 1% manganese solution.
- Do not forget that hardening is a necessary stage in preparing seeds for germination. They should be placed in the refrigerator for 12 hours. This procedure is carried out three times. Make sure that the temperature does not exceed 2 °.
- In order for the seeds to sprout well, they must be germinated in advance. After carrying out such a procedure, the sprouts should be planted in separate containers.
- As planting material, you can use either land purchased in advance in the store, or taken from the garden, but only necessarily fertilized.
- As it grows, it is better to remove weak shoots immediately so that they do not interfere with stronger ones.
How to grow good seedlings?
Take the time to take care of the plants and then the tomatoes will thank you with an excellent harvest. Germinating sprouts for planting involves traditional methods that will allow you to grow beautiful tomatoes.
In order to get good seedlings, seeds should be sown three months before planting in open ground and 45 days if you are going to plant them in a greenhouse. Do not forget to air them daily, removing the protective film from the ground for an hour and a half.
During the growth of seedlings, the temperature regime should be observed at a level of 25 °. The sprouts need good lighting, therefore, if daylight is not enough, it is necessary to organize additional lighting with the help of special lamps.
3 weeks after the sprouts appear, they must be fed with standard mineral fertilizers. It is recommended to start planting seedlings: under the film and in greenhouses - in May, directly into the soil - in early June. More than 4 plants cannot be planted per 1 m2 of soil.
Plant care
The rules for caring for tomatoes are very simple, and even a novice farmer can easily cope with them.
- do not forget that the fruits need abundant watering;
- carefully monitor the cleanliness of the garden bed and get rid of weeds in time;
- this variety of tomatoes loves when the soil is constantly loosened;
- do not be afraid to use fertilizers to feed the plant, this must be done several times per season;
- if you decide to grow vegetables in a greenhouse, remember that you must observe moderate humidity in the greenhouse, while it is important not to overdo it, otherwise the fruits will rot and begin to disappear.
Reviews of gardeners
Most gardeners speak positively about this tomato variety, because if all the rules of care are followed, Auria tomatoes have excellent yields, are great for home preservation and can be grown not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground.
In addition, this tomato perfectly tolerates both hot and cold temperature changes and continues to bear fruit even in autumn. This tomato does not require special conditions during transportation, thanks to which it easily finds its consumer, as evidenced by the reviews.