Characteristics and description of the Blagovest tomato variety, its yield
Many summer residents dream of getting a large harvest of tomatoes from their plot, but in many regions of our country only greenhouse varieties can be grown. The most suitable species for growing in a greenhouse is the Blagovest tomato. Even novice gardeners can be engaged in its cultivation, since this tomato variety is unpretentious in care.
Description
The characteristic and description of the Blagovest tomato variety will help beginners to get acquainted in more detail with its features.
This variety is a hybrid that can only be grown in greenhouses. In some regions, it is also planted in the open field, but in this case, the yield indicators are several times lower. If you grow a tomato in a greenhouse, then more than 5 kg of crop can be harvested from one bush per season.
Blagovest belongs to the early maturing types of tomatoes. They form their first fruits within 10-12 weeks after planting. It is because of this that the variety is popular among gardeners.
The fruits of the plant are quite large. The weight of each of them can reach 150-200 g, which is why the Blagovest must be periodically tied up and pinned. Tomato fruits have a dense, glossy skin that is colored bright red. Their taste is sweetish, sometimes there is a slight sourness. These tomatoes are great not only for eating raw, but also for canning.
The tomato is not very resistant to disease, so you need to periodically monitor the condition of the bushes. The only diseases that are not terrible for Blagovest are tobacco mosaic and fusarium.
Planting seeds for seedlings
Having familiarized yourself with the features and description of the Blagovest tomato, you can start planting seeds. It is recommended to do this in late February or early March.
Seed preparation
First you need to do seed processing. Before planting, they are soaked in Fitosporin-M solution for 30 minutes.
After that, they can be washed or held for several hours in a special growth stimulant solution. If the seeds are brightly colored, then they do not need to be processed.
Soil preparation
The soil prepared before sowing promotes better germination of Blagovest tomatoes. Seedlings are grown in soil, which contains equal parts of peat and sand. Also, seedlings grow well in the ground from one part of humus and three parts of peat.
Before planting, the soil must be disinfected in a microwave or oven, and a few weeks before planting it must be treated with EM-Baikal.
Planting process
Seeds can be sown in small boxes or boxes no more than 10 cm high. For sowing, it is better to use special peat tablets with a diameter of about 40 mm. To avoid picking seedlings, it is enough to put 2-4 seeds in each of them. The planting material does not need to be placed too deep underground. SufficientaboutIt is good to sow them 2-5 mm deep. For better germination, the boxes are covered with foil.
Planting seedlings in a greenhouse
Planting seedlings in a greenhouse is carried out one and a half months after seed germination.
Seedling preparation
A few weeks before planting a tomato, it is necessary to start hardening young bushes. To do this, boxes with Blagovest F1 tomatoes should be taken out into the street or balcony every day.
In the early days, the plant should be outdoors for only a few hours. The time spent on the street should be increased by 2-3 hours every day.
Soil preparation
Blagovest loves rich soil and quickly absorbs all nutrients from it. The soil must be fertilized in advance with compost or humus.
One square meter will need about 7-10 kg of fertilizer. You can also add mineral fertilizers to the soil. Six months before planting, substances containing potassium or phosphorus are introduced into the soil.
Seedling planting process
For planting seedlings, small holes are made at a distance of at least 45 cm from each other. The spacing between rows should be more than 50 cm. The seedlings should be planted at right angles. Moreover, its stem should be immersed in the ground by a third. After that, the hole is covered with soil, compacted and watered with water. Pegs are installed near tall bushes, which will eventually be needed for a garter.
Tomato care
In order for the Blagovest to bring a rich harvest, it must be properly looked after.
Watering
The tomato needs to be watered regularly so that the soil does not dry out. It is recommended to spend at least one liter of water for each bush. The plant must be watered after applying dry fertilizers to the soil and during the flowering of the second and first brush.
It is recommended to use drip irrigation to prevent sudden changes in air humidity, which can harm the bushes.
Garter
When the plant has grown and the formation of the bush is complete, you need to tackle its garter. Tomatoes can be tied to trellises or stakes. The distance between them and the bush should be more than 10 cm.
Top dressing
It is necessary to make the first feeding one week after planting the seedlings. For this, a special mixture is used, made from 10 liters of mullein and 25 g of superphosphate. This solution is enough to feed ten bushes.
The second top dressing is applied after a week and a half: 20 g of potassium salt, 15 g of nitrate and 20 g of superphosphate are added to the soil.
Conclusion
Blagovest is one of the best greenhouse tomato varieties with good yields. Both experienced gardeners and beginners will cope with its cultivation. Before you start breeding this variety, you need to familiarize yourself with the description of Blagovest tomatoes and the peculiarities of their planting.
