Characteristics of Bella Rosa tomato
With the arrival of spring, many people go to their dachas and household plots to plant various vegetables, flowers and bushes. Every year, gardeners plant some new types of plants, and why not plant a special Bella Rossa tomato on their site. This subspecies grows well in any climatic conditions and does not require close maintenance.
Characteristics of Bella Rosa tomato
The variety also has such a name as the Bella Rosa F1 tomato. This letter denotes all hybrid species. This subspecies is well rehabilitated in new conditions. Also, many gardeners noticed that he quickly takes root in a new place.
Description of the variety
Bella Rosa tomato is included in the category of mid-season varieties. The bush is a determinant type of plants. The variety is high-yielding, so more than 8 kg of fruit can be obtained from one plant.
The description says that the bush grows quite large, its maximum height is fixed at 1 m. The leaves have a pleasant green color. Tomato of this type must be tied up and pinned. It is best to choose the cultivation of a bush in two or three stems.
Bella rossa tomato fruit has a round shape and a pleasant red color. The weight of one tomato is about 150 gr. The fruits are quite firm and fleshy, sweetish with a slight hint of bitterness. Bella Rosa tomato does not crack and does not wrinkle even if the fruit is overripe. That is why they are used for transportation, preservation in whole form and for preparing salads.
Benefits of tomato Bella Rosa F1
- has excellent commercial qualities;
- bears fruit for a very long time;
- heat resistant;
- resistant to major diseases of melons.
It is this characteristic that most often attracts gardeners. After all, there are few subspecies that can boast of such gustatory and transportable parameters.
Growing varieties
The variety of this tomato must be sown for at least 60 days. But, since the variety belongs to hybrids, seed material and soil for planting requires preparation.
Sowing seeds
Before sowing Bella Rosa tomato seeds for seedlings, you need to prepare the container and soil. The variety grows well in the ground, which is intended for planting indoor flowers. If there is no such soil at hand, then you can use black soil with sand. Seeds should also be prepared before planting. They are recommended to be soaked in potassium permanganate for 24 hours.
Such actions will remove any infection that may be inside the seeds or on their seed. After soaking, you can safely plant Bella Rosa tomatoes in a prepared container. To do this, make small holes in it, 2 cm deep. Then sprinkle with prepared soil, water well and cover with a plastic bag. The variety is in this state until the seeds germinate.
Seedling care
The plant needs good lighting
When the seedlings of tomato Bella Rosa F1 produce two strong leaves, it is necessary to pick.Each bush should be placed in a separate container. This will allow the seedlings to gain more strength and develop a powerful root system. For the development of the bushes, it is necessary to provide the seedlings with the right conditions.
Seedlings should stand where there is sufficient light. If the day is not yet long enough, then additional lighting should be carried out using a fluorescent lamp. The air temperature in the room must be above 15 degrees, otherwise all the seedlings will turn purple. Watering the plants should be carried out as the soil dries out, too abundant irrigation can lead to root rot, and a lack of moisture can lead to yellowing of the stem.
Planting seedlings
To transplant a variety into open ground, you need to find the right place. It should be well lit and sufficiently fertilized. A place for a tomato is best prepared in the fall. After you have decided where you will plant the seedlings, you need to make holes. The distance between them should be about 50 cm.
After that, you can safely transplant seedlings. To do this, you need to fill the containers with seedlings well with water. Then carefully remove the seedlings and move them to open ground.
Tomato care
Bella Rosa tomato fruit bush needs proper care. To do this, you should first of all properly water it. It is better to do this once a week, and on hot days, twice in seven days. Do not overdo it with the introduction of water into the soil, otherwise you can damage the root system of the subspecies.
It is also important to fertilize the tomatoes. This can be done with a mixture of organic or inorganic drugs. A fertilizer such as superphosphate is perfect for a tomato.
Bella dew diseases and parasites
The variety is resistant to various kinds of ailments that are characteristic of melons and nightshades. But, prevention should still be carried out. This must be done with the help of special preparations that can be purchased at any gardening store.
Insects rarely attack these tomatoes. But in order to eliminate all risks, it is better to plant plants next to a tomato that scare off melon pests.
Conclusion
Bella Rossa is a type of tomato that can be grown in any region of the country. To do this, you just need to get seedlings from the seeds. Then plant it in open ground.
The Bella Rosa tomato variety receives only positive reviews for good reason. After all, the fruits of this tomato have excellent characteristics and are used in various fields. And the bush itself is resistant to temperature changes and various diseases.