Characteristics of Tarpan tomatoes
The seed market is widely represented by hybrids of high-yielding pink tomatoes. One of the most popular is the Tarpan tomato. It is distinguished by its versatility and abundant friendly fruiting.
Characteristics of Tarpan tomatoes
Characteristics of the variety
Tarpan tomatoes are the result of Dutch selection. The description says that they are intended for cultivation in regions with warm climates. Tomato Tarpan f1 is distinguished by early ripening of fruits. From the moment the first shoots appear to harvest, 98-102 days pass.
With proper care, up to 12 kg of quality fruits can be obtained from 1 m². The plant tolerates relative shade well, but grows poorly with a lack of moisture and nutrients.
Description of the bush
The early-ripening tomato variety Tarpan belongs to medium-sized plants. Its height does not exceed 70 cm. The bush is quite compact, which saves space in the beds and in the greenhouse.
The leaves of the culture are dark green, with a slight edging on the inner surface of the leaf. The shoots are powerful, not prone to building up stepchildren. This means that unnecessary ones do not have to be deleted.
Description of the fetus
Tarpan F1 is an excellent variety of pink tomatoes. They have a delicate juicy pulp and excellent taste characteristics.
You can use the fruits for:
- fresh salads;
- first and second courses;
- whole-fruit canning;
- juices, sauces and ketchups.
The versatility of the variety makes it even more popular in the agricultural market. The fruit is divided into 6-7 chambers with a small number of seeds. The walls are fleshy and very juicy.
The shape of the fruit is flattened, with a slight ribbing at the base. The average weight is about 160 g, in a greenhouse it can reach 200 g.
The skin is quite dense. This contributes to a longer shelf life and facilitates transportation. If there is a fresh tomato, the skin is simply chewed and does not spoil the overall taste of the dish. To prepare ketchup and tomato pastes, it must be removed. This can be done by simply pouring boiling water over the fruit.
Care
Tomato pink Tarpan f1 is unpretentious in care. It is grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.
Sowing seeds
Seeds for seedlings are sown in early March. They are pre-soaked in a warm solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.
The seedling boxes are filled with a nutrient medium for indoor plants or specialized for seedlings. Drainage must be laid at the bottom. Seeds are sown to a depth of 1-2 cm and watered abundantly. The box is tightened with cling film and placed in a dark, warm place until the first shoots appear. If necessary, the earthen lump is moistened from time to time from a spray bottle. After the box is placed on the windowsill on the sunny side.
Seedling care
Proper plant care will ensure a good harvest.
The further harvest of tomatoes depends on the quality of the seedlings. To grow strong and healthy plants, seedlings need to be watered, illuminated, loosened and fertilized in a timely manner.
Watering
From the moment the seeds are planted and until the moment when young sprouts dive into a separate container, tomato seedlings are watered once a week. The amount of water directly depends on the conditions in which the sprouts are located. The rate assumes slightly moist soil. Water stagnation should not be allowed, otherwise the roots of the seedlings will begin to rot. Fortified sprouts are sprayed once a week. The optimum water temperature is 12-15 ° C.
Loosening
In order for the seedlings to develop well, the soil is systematically loosened. A day after the watering procedure, the soil is gently fluffed at the roots, taking care not to injure the plant, young stems are very sensitive to mechanical stress.
Backlight
If there is a lack of sunlight, it is recommended to supplement young tomatoes with UV lamps. If the air is too dry, the seedlings will need to be sprayed from a spray bottle.
Fertilizer
Natural organic matter (bird droppings) is the best and safest fertilizer for young seedlings. It is simple to prepare a mixture for irrigation: add 100 g of droppings to 5 liters of warm water and stir thoroughly. The finished mixture is used as a liquid for regular watering. It is enough to apply fertilizer once a month.
Landing in the ground
At the end of May, when the threat of return frosts disappears, the tomatoes are transplanted to a permanent place. In the open field, a 40 x 40 cm pattern is recommended. This is enough for good ventilation and uniform penetration of sunlight to the bush. In a greenhouse, where the humidity is much higher, the distance is made slightly larger to avoid outbreaks of late blight.
In order for the tomato to grow and develop well, organic fertilizers are applied to the bottom of the hole. Watering is carried out only after the top layer is completely dry by 2-3 cm. Water is poured under the root so that it does not fall on the leaves and stems.
Top dressing
Tarpan tomatoes are fertilized in several stages. Each of them is based on the needs of the plant at a certain stage of the growing season.
Top dressing is done according to the following scheme:
- Nitrogen fertilizers - 2-3 weeks after planting in a permanent place. This component is necessary for the intensive growth of the aerial part of the plant.
- Combined fertilizers - the beginning of flower formation and flowering. At this stage, infusion of herbs, soaked mullein, and ash are added.
- Phosphorus fertilizers - accelerate the ripening process of fruits. It also affects the harmony of the ripening of tomatoes.
Before fertilizing, the soil is well watered and carefully loosened. This promotes faster absorption of nutrients by the rhizome of the plant.
Pests and diseases
Tarpan f1 is resistant to many nightshade diseases. In greenhouses, with insufficient ventilation, black dots and spots appear on the shoots and fruits. This is a sure sign of late blight.
To prevent the development of fungal diseases, it is recommended to spray the bushes with copper sulfate. In the conditions of a film shelter, a serum solution at a concentration of 1:10 with the addition of 3 drops of iodine also copes with this role.
The most common pests are spider mites, aphids, slugs and Colorado beetles. To combat them, the bushes are sprayed with pesticides or powdered with wood ash.
Conclusion
Growing Tarpan tomatoes, you can be sure of a bountiful harvest. Even in the most lean year, 5-6 fruits ripen on one bush at the same time. Thanks to the excellent taste and attractive pink color of tomatoes, this variety has become a frequent visitor to many household plots.
Since the plant is a hybrid, it is impossible to collect seeds from it for further planting. They do not retain the varietal characteristics of the parent plant.