The leader of the redskins is a relatively new hybrid of tomatoes with early ripening of fruits. Due to the rapid early maturity and resistance to disease, tomatoes are popular in agriculture. Before buying seeds or seedlings, familiarize yourself with the features of this hybrid.
A pack of seeds and the fruits of tomatoes themselves
Ripening tomato varieties Leader of the redskins
Hybrid Tomato Weighing Redskin Leader
Specifications
The leader of the redskins has an early maturity and high yield, excellent for growing in greenhouse conditions and on open ground. These tomatoes appeared at the beginning of the new millennium, and in 2007 were officially entered into the register for selection of the Russian Federation.
The first fruits from the moment of emergence appear in 80-85 days.
Bush description
The leaves of tomatoes are medium in size, dark green in color. The stalk reaches 70 cm in length. Simple inflorescences appear only on 6 or 7 leaves, then pairwise. Due to the insignificant foliage, the fruits receive a sufficient amount of heat and light, which is a favorable condition for their rapid ripening.
Bushes are formed on 1 and 2 stems, no more. With one trunk, all stepsons are cut off, two - only 1 is left (above the initial brush of the flower). Despite its short stature, the plant must be tied to a support. Otherwise, the stems may break under the weight of ripe fruit.
Description of the fetus
At the initial stage of ripening, the tomatoes are light green, with a full - saturated pink or red. In shape, the fruits are round, ribbed. Tomatoes weigh up to 500 g each, contain from 4 to 6 nests. Tomatoes are sweet in taste, the structure of the pulp is more fleshy than juicy, resembling a ripe apple.
On sale you can find a package on which a tomato is depicted in a heart shape. This image is not true, and misleads buyers. Also often on such packs the name “Sugar bison” is indicated in parentheses. In fact, these are 2 different types of tomatoes, which are united solely by their determinism. Whether tomato seeds were actually put in such a bag by the leader of the redskins or if sugar bison is grown from them, none of the sellers will tell you reliably.
Lettuce tomato can be consumed fresh, used to make pastes and juices, preserving whole fruits. Especially tasty and healthy are these tomatoes with the addition of olive oil.
Productivity and keeping quality
Tomatoes ripen in June-August. It depends on the climatic conditions of a particular region. According to estimates of vegetable growers, from 1 square. m of soil leaves up to 9-11 kg of fresh tomatoes. This is a low indicator, so the question of further fruit cultivation is especially acute. In addition, the vegetable grower is confused by the specific taste of the hybrid Leader of the redskins.
Fruits have a high degree of keeping quality, therefore, if necessary, transported over long distances. In fact, during long-term storage, tomatoes lose their presentation, wrinkle and crack. There are cases when tomatoes simply spread in boxes that never reached their destination.
Disease and pest resistance
When registering tomatoes the leader of the redskins, resistance to certain diseases was not fixed, therefore this hybrid also needs preventive measures against fungus and other parasites. Treat the stem and leaves 20 days after planting, repeat the same procedure at the same time interval.
When processing bushes from diseases and parasites, follow these rules:
- Regularly alternate the drugs, otherwise, against the background of the addictive effect, their effect first weakens, and then disappears.
- When buying fungicides, consider the expiration date. Expired drugs do not work, so the money and time spent on processing will be wasted.
- Do not violate the recommendations from the instructions, otherwise the planned effect is not expected, and the plant may die.
- If you harvest soon, buy high-speed drugs, the toxic effect of which is neutralized after a short time.
- Do not experiment with drugs, consult with experienced vegetable growers, specialists.
Advantages and disadvantages of tomato Leader of the redskins
Tomatoes are specific in taste, fleshy in content. This repels many vegetable growers, making the hybrid less in demand. However, the leader of the red-skinned tomatoes has significant advantages, among which:
- frost resistance (well tolerate short cooling);
- strong immunity;
- resistance to pests and diseases;
- preservation of shape and density during conservation;
- specific, sweet taste;
- long shelf life;
- reasonable price of seeds, seedlings.
Based on the reviews of professional vegetable growers, the leader of the Redskins has more disadvantages than advantages. When choosing a hybrid variety such negative aspects are taken into account:
- loose structure;
- wrinkling during ripening;
- lack of acid;
- small crop;
- unpresentable appearance;
- the appearance of cracks and decay in these places.
Landing Features
2 months before the planned planting of tomatoes in the soil, sow the seeds to obtain seedlings (be sure to pre-treat the soil with an antiseptic, i.e. disinfect). The grown seedlings dive at a distance from each other, water and feed with mineral additives, fertilizers.
When planting seedlings, remember that for 1 square. m accounts for 5 young plants. After planting, seedlings also need timely watering, loosening the soil and weeding, pinching and tying. Proceed sequentially.
Seedling Selection
In favorable climatic conditions, the tomato hybrid The leader of the redskins is grown from seeds. When buying seedlings, consult with the seller, or rather, contact a trusted manufacturer.
The main selection criteria:
- Seedling age. Buy seedlings of about the same age - up to 7 weeks in order to simultaneously harvest, not to disrupt the sequence of growing crops.
- Appearance. Buy bushes 30 cm long with 10-12 leaves each. Pay attention to the root system, on which there should be no bright spots, suspicious growths.
- Seedling health. If the leaves are curled or unevenly colored green, this is a sign of an infectious disease. Such seedlings will not bring a crop, but it can harm other plants in the greenhouse.
- Growth Supplements. Lush, saturated color leaves that look down are another suspicious sign of an unhealthy plant. Do not buy such seedlings, since harmful, synthetic additives were used for its growth, which will negatively affect productivity.
- Soil for seedlings. Do not purchase seedlings that are sold without soil. It is difficult to determine their age and condition, and a rich harvest is completely in doubt.
Soil and fertilizer
For tomatoes, the leader of the redskins is ideally suited loam with a pH of 6 or sandy loam soil of medium fertility. If the soil is acidic, pre-treat it with lime from a ratio of 700 g per 1 square. m, otherwise you can’t count on the crop.
From the fall, prepare the territory and soil for growing tomatoes. Dig up the soil, remove the weeds, apply mineral fertilizers. For 1 square. m of soil, use 5 kg of humus, 25 g of potassium salt, 50 g of superphosphates. From mineral fertilizers choose products of Kemir, Sudarushka, Master.
Be sure to fertilize the soil in the spring - immediately before planting seedlings. m of territory use 1 kg of bird droppings, 25 g of ammonium sulfate, 1 kg of wood ash. This will increase productivity, protect bushes from pests.
Plant bushes in the ground after cucumbers, radishes, carrots, beets. For the cultivation of tomatoes, the leader of the redskins do not use soil in which potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, and legumes have previously grown. In the latter case, the yield indicator is significantly reduced, fertile soil is depleted.
Growing rules
For a high yield, follow the three rules for growing seedlings at home:
- Illumination. Put a container with seedlings on the window on the south side, avoid drafts and shading.
- Air temperature. Grow seedlings at 18-24 degrees during the day, 14-16 degrees at night.
- Humidity. Spray the seedlings from the spray 2 times a day - in the morning and after lunch. Do not fill the plants with water, otherwise the root system will rot.
If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, their planting can be moved 15-20 days earlier.
Seed preparation
Buy seeds from trusted growers. After opening the package, carefully inspect its contents, treat with antiseptics. Use such means:
- Potassium permanganate. In 100 ml of settled water, dissolve 1 g of potassium permanganate so that the liquid turns pink. Dampen gauze, wring out, wrap seeds and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with water and dry naturally.
- Baking soda. The recipe for the solution is similar: 100 g of water accounts for 1 g of alkali. Seeds also wrap in gauze, but leave for a day. It is not only an effective treatment, but also a natural growth stimulator.
- Fitosporin. The prescription of the solution depends on the form of release of the drug. Add 1 drop of concentrate to 100 ml of water or 1 tsp. powder in 200 ml of water. The sequence of actions is similar to the above means, the duration of the procedure is up to 2 hours.
Planting seeds for seedlings
2 weeks before planting seedlings, treat the soil with antiseptics. The soil in the package is not yet a guarantee of sterility, and there is no need to talk about land from the garden.
Recommendations of experienced vegetable growers:
- Put soil on a baking sheet, warm in the oven for 15 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees.
- Keep the soil in the microwave for no more than 2 minutes.
- Pour boiling water over the soil, wait until the water drains through the holes in the tank.
- Treat the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate in a deep purple color.
Plant seeds only in pre-treated soil, in which beneficial bacteria are already developing, pests are neutralized.
The sequence of actions of the vegetable grower:
- Make furrows in the soil 1 cm deep at a distance of 3-4 cm from each other.
- Plant the seeds in increments of 3-4 cm, then fill the furrows with earth.
- Cover the container with film or glass, maintain a temperature of 26-30 degrees.
- Control the soil moisture, spray with water from a spray bottle.
- With excess moisture, open the glass and dry the soil, otherwise a fungus develops.
- If fungus, remove the topsoil and treat the remaining Phytosporin.
Seedling care
At a temperature of 25-28 degrees, seedlings are visible 2-3 days after planting. If the temperature regime varies from 9 to 11 degrees, the first sprouts appear only after 2-3 weeks.
When sprouting, control 2 parameters - lighting and heat. Place the seedlings on the windowsill. The first 3 days the lighting should be around the clock, after the length of daylight hours, reduce to 16 hours. For additional heating, use an infrared lamp or battery.
After the first sprouts appear, do not remove the film or glass. Hold the seedlings at a moisture content of 100%. Remove the film daily for a few minutes, and after 2 weeks completely remove it.
Control the watering. Moist soil should not turn into dirt. Water the plants under the stem, use a syringe without a needle. Irrigate the soil with water in the morning and evening, as the stem and leaves absorb water intensively for their rapid growth.
When watering, consider the air temperature. If the room is cold, and the street is cold, do not water the seedlings in the evening. Otherwise, the root system freezes, and the plant itself dies.
At the beginning of spring, transfer the seedlings to a balcony or window sill. With an air temperature of 16-18 degrees and the absence of wind, these are favorable conditions for the growth of tomatoes, which will only increase the hybrid's resistance to sunlight.
15-20 days after germination, use mineral fertilizers (organic compounds). The red-skinned leader Tomatam is well suited for vermicompost, grass greens and non-concentrated manure solution.
Transplanting seedlings into the ground
The first flower stalks appear 6 weeks after planting. After a couple of weeks, transplant seedlings into the ground. If you do not do it in a timely manner, the yield of the hybrid falls. Before planting seedlings, follow these recommendations of experienced vegetable growers:
- In equal proportions, combine peat and chernozem to increase soil fertility.
- In the greenhouse, place bushes at a distance of 40 cm from each other.
- Plant seedlings on a cloudy but still day.
- Deepen the stem into the soil by 2-3 cm, well dig it in the ground.
- Pour the seedlings with warm water.
After 3-5 days, the root system will sprout and hold the stem of tomatoes.
Tomato Care
Leaving the garden without proper supervision, you can not get the desired crop. The fruitfulness of the bushes depends not only on climatic factors and weather conditions, but also on the person, or rather, his attitude to care for this capricious culture.
Tomatoes are not very fruitful, so there is no need for special fertilizers and top dressing. But it’s important to tie the bushes so that the large fruits do not break the stems, do not fall and are not damaged by a blow to the ground. The subtleties of caring for a hybrid variety do not end there.
Outdoor cultivation conditions
Tomatoes The leader of the redskins in seeds germinate well in the greenhouse and on the open ground. The main thing is to make sure that crops that grew in the soil earlier are compatible with a specific type of tomato. Otherwise, the yield indicator falls.
In tomatoes grown on open ground, the root system freezes. It is advisable to choose a territory protected from wind and low temperature. Tomatoes on the open ground are more hardened, resistant to diseases and pests, tolerate cooling well.
Inspect the site, determine the estimated number of bushes for planting. Maintain a distance of 40 cm between the bushes and 60 cm between the rows. Plants should not be crowded, their productivity depends on this.
Watering
The soil must not be poured, otherwise the root system rots and the plant dies. Water the soil as it dries. In warm, but not hot weather, 1 watering per week is enough. In hot weather, increase the number of “water procedures” to 2-3 times a week.
Water should not be cold, the optimum temperature is room temperature. Use rainwater that has stood in the sun. When the fruits are tied, watering should be rare, but plentiful.
A good option is to drip or underground type watering. When using a hose, make sure that water does not get on the leaves and fruits, does not erode the soil. Control her pressure, do not get carried away, do not create puddles.
To absorb moisture better, water the tomatoes in the evening when the heat subsides. Water enters the soil evenly, does not evaporate. If the leaves are dark and wilted, the tomatoes lack moisture, or the irrigation regime is violated.
For 1 plant for 1 irrigation, approximately 10 liters of water are necessary.
Soil cultivation and weeding
The soil should not dry out. Inspect it regularly in the area of the root systems of the bushes. When a crust appears, loosen.Perform the first weeding 15-20 days after transplanting seedlings to a depth of 15-20 cm, the next weeding no more than 7 cm, so as not to disturb the overgrown root system.
As the shrubs grow, combine loosening with hilling so that the soil warms up and the root system grows. Spud humus, moist soil. It will not be superfluous to weed the space between the rows and beds, as if to refresh the soil.
Stepson
For removal of unnecessary stalks, conduct stepsoning. On the one hand, many stems are many fruits. But remember that the tomatoes will be small, and some of them will not have time to ripen at all. The main growth falls on the green mass, which receives all the nutrients from the soil.
Basic stepson rules:
- Remove shoots when you see that the plant has confidently gone up.
- Tear off stepsons with your hands, and do not cut with scissors.
- Leave stumps 1-1.5 cm long.
- Seed plants in the morning.
Shrubs with a large number of stems have weak immunity. The risk of diseases that can spread to neighboring plants is increased.
Stepson of the Leader of the Redskins is necessary so that the bush does not stop growing. You can leave only 1 stepson, which is located under the upper inflorescence. Remove the rest so that the shrub fully grows and develops.
Garter
The opinion that determinant varieties of tomatoes are not tied is erroneous. This is partly a grain of truth, because the leader of the redskins is a stunted plant. Still, the garters can not be avoided.
The main advantages of the procedure:
- preservation of branches during fruiting;
- ease of watering;
- minimal risk of exposure to pests;
- greater access to sunlight and heat;
- preservation of the stem in strong winds during rain;
- increased plant immunity;
- ease of pinching, harvesting.
This is an effective way to increase the vitality of tomatoes and yield indicators. For garter use caps, cages, stakes. The choice of method depends on the specifics of the garden, the wishes of the grower.
Top dressing
Arrange the first shoots so that 1 sprout is left in the hole. Choose the strongest and healthiest plant when inspecting, carefully cut the others with a knife. After 2 days, use top dressing for tomatoes - take 10 g of ammonium nitrate per 10 liters of water. When the first crop appears, tomatoes need to be re-fed, but with a different composition.
Suitable fertilizers and the rules for their preparation, use:
- In 1 liter of water, dilute 1 liter of mullein infusion, insist the composition for 1-2 weeks. For one plant, use no more than 500 g of the prepared solution.
- Mix 20 g of superphosphate and 10 g of potassium chloride, dig into a small depression (up to 6 cm) in the ground next to the bush, fill with water.
Harvesting and storage
In tomatoes, the leader of the redskins is 4 maturity. Among them are green, dairy, brown and red skin colors. It is better to eat tomatoes brown, while vegetables of rich red color are desirable to quickly process. Otherwise, overripe tomatoes shrink, lose their visual appeal.
The leader of the redskins does not like frost. At a temperature of +4 degrees and below, the bushes do not bear fruit, the tomatoes do not ripen. Therefore, remove them before the first frost. If the forecast is cooling, and the tomatoes are still green, use the tricky way: tear up the bushes with the root, pile the roots outward, cover with straw. After a week, select ripened tomatoes.
To reduce the number of sick and rotten fruits, leave them to ripen in the greenhouse with a humidity indicator of 75%, a temperature of 18-24 degrees. Lay out tomatoes in one layer, periodically turn over, regularly ventilate the room. This is a good opportunity to increase the productivity of the leader of the Redskins.
Diseases and Pests
For tomatoes, the Leader of the Redskins are dangerous pests:
- Wireworm. This worm infects the stem, causing the stem to turn yellow, and the plant itself will die. For treatment, use the drug Bazudin, mix with sawdust and sand according to the instructions, apply next to the plant.
- Medvedka. Adult and pest larvae are dangerous for tomatoes. These insects break through the underground passages, violate the root system, gnaw the stems of the plant. To protect against pests, use insecticides (Grizzly, Force, Chop).
- Tomato scoop. These are caterpillars that first destroy the tops of plants, then ovaries and inflorescences. If you spray the bushes with the infusion of burdock or plant calendula nearby, this will help to exterminate the pest.
The garden can not be ignored. Inspect each shrub, respond in a timely manner at the first symptoms of the disease. Possible tomato diseases The leader of the redskins:
- Blackleg. The fungus infects stems and leaves, lives in the ground, is activated with high humidity. In case of illness, the plant is removed along with the soil. For prevention, treat the soil with potassium permanganate and colloidal sulfur even before transplanting seedlings.
- White spotting. A fungal disease in which red spots appear on the leaves and they disappear. Pigmentation appears on the stem. The plant dies. For prevention, foliage is removed, a 1% solution of Bordeaux fluid is used.
- Late blight. The fungus is transferred to the plant through air and soil. Seeds may be infected. Among the factors causing late blight, there is a deficiency of manganese, potassium, iodine and copper. Treat diseased bushes with a 2% salt solution.
- Phyllosticosis. Yellow spots appear on the leaves, gradually they dry up and fall off. It is necessary to reduce air humidity to 60%, transplant the plant, and treat the infected soil with copper sulfate.
- Bacterial necrosis. The disease develops in violation of the indicators of humidity and air temperature. The kidneys inside blacken, die off. The plant is destroyed, the soil is disinfected.
Possible problems and recommendations
If seeds are used to grow tomatoes, they need more in quantity than seedlings. Shrubs later bear fruit, but they have high vitality, stable immunity, tolerate cold and heat well, give fruit until the first frost.
When growing the leader of the redskins hybrid, certain difficulties may arise, for example, the fruits fall and are injured, the leaves dry. The causes of such problems are diseases, excess moisture, lack of light and nutrients. You can not leave such features of tomato growth unattended, otherwise the whole crop will suffer.
Reviews about tomato leader of the redskins
Vasily, 42 years old, agriculture, Taganrog. The children liked the name of the tomatoes, they decided to experiment. In August, the first crop was harvested. Impressions are not the most pleasant. Tomatoes are few. Outwardly they are beautiful, large, but they are not very impressed with the taste. This is more for the amateur. We love it more with sourness, and here the obvious sweetness. The vegetable is sugary. Sent for processing. He left a small amount for the family, but after 2 days the fruits wrinkled. There are generally got sick. I will not land more, it is not worth it.
Ulyana, 45 years old, agronomist, Krasnodar Territory. And for us, this hybrid tomato is a real find. We eat in salads with olive oil, use for preservation and preparation of tomato juice. Tomatoes are whole, dense, not sour. The tomato itself is unpretentious in care, but also needs mineral supplements. As it grows, the bush is tied to a support. Special conditions and care are not required. He sings quickly, seedlings are inexpensive.
Angelina, 52 years old, housewife, Sochi. In our family, grandchildren love tomatoes The leader of the redskins, but I do not like their sweetness. The tomato variety is not bad, premature, but the meat is fleshy, it has a specific taste. The fruits do not lie for a long time, wrinkle and crack, become tasteless. It is so, to pluck from the bush and immediately eat. You can preserve a couple of bottles, but no more. I’ve already done this a couple of times for testing - they don’t go. In general, I am not very happy with the harvest, so I plan to replace the variety in the greenhouse.
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Tomato hybrid The leader of the redskins is great for preservation and salads, and its resistance to the first frost allows you to eat fresh tomatoes before the cold. The taste is an amateur, but, in general, deserves the attention of vegetable growers.