The peach tomato variety was bred by specialists under the supervision of S.F. Gavrish for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. It is listed in the Russian Register of Breeding Achievements 2002. The main growing areas are Russia, Ukraine, Moldova. Due to its downiness and bright color, stands out favorably on the garden and festive table. Description and characteristics of this variety are presented below.
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Characteristics and description of tomato Peach f1
Variety Peach is a standard determinant plant with a strong stem, only 50-60 cm tall. The leaves are small, dark green, velvety. The first inflorescence is laid after 7-8 leaf, following - through 1-2 sheet. The variety does not have high yields, there are 5-6 fruits on each hand, which hold tight and do not crumble.
Unripe fruits - light green, ripe - interesting creamy orange color. Have 2-3 seed nests. Fruiting begins on 85-95 day after landing. The fruits are small, rounded, pubescent. The weight of each is about 100 g. The yield of 6-8 kg per 1 m2.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- interesting coloring;
- unusual taste;
- velvety skin;
- early maturation;
- cold-resistant.
Disadvantages:
- low yield;
- poorly stored.
Features of growing varieties
The soil
For growing fit light, fertile soil. Approximately a week before planting the ground need to dig up with humus. Disinfection is performed by copper sulfate. Good predecessors will be:
- Carrot.
- Cucumbers.
- Squashes.
- Parsley.
- Dill.
- Cauliflower.
Bad predecessor - potatoes.
Seeds
To plant seeds for seedlings should be in early spring. Before planting, seeds are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate for the prevention of disease. If desired, you can use a growth stimulator. Seeds spread on a damp cloth and placed in a warm place. After germination, they are planted in warm soil at a distance of about 1 cm between the plants and up to 1 cm deep. They are put in a warm place again, covered with a film until germs appear.
Seedling
After the appearance of several leaves, the plant should be transplanted into separate containers or boxes at a distance of about 10 cm between the plants. They put the seedlings in a well-consecrated place, not forgetting to water it with warm water at the root of the plant. When reaching the plant 20-25 see it can be transplanted. Under conditions of warm weather, the plant is usually planted in open ground in mid-May. To adapt, seedlings are exposed to fresh air several days before planting.
Care
It is necessary to dig holes about 0.5 m deep.In the holes for the tomato add half a bucket of humus, 150 g of superphosphate, 25 g of potassium and urea, 40 g of ash.Planted seedlings at a distance 0,5 m apart, leaving a passage between the rows 0,7 m Transplantation is carried out in cloudy weather. Watering - infrequent and plentiful.
A week after planting, you can cover the soil with last year’s leaves with straw (instead of leaves you can use sawdust). Mulch has a beneficial effect on tomatoes. There are no weeds under the bushes, water is not sprayed, another source of nutrients appears. There is no need for staving this variety. Tying - as needed, with abundant fruiting. Tied to pegs or trellis using synthetic material.
Top dressing should start two weeks after landing in open ground. Korovyak impose up to half in a barrel, then topped up with water and insist 5 days. This solution is poured about 1 time per month throughout the growing season.Starting with the third feeding, you need to add 20 g of nitroammophoska and superphosphate to the solution. For a good laying of the fruit can be sprayed with a solution of boric acid at the rate of 2 g per 10 liters of water.
Diseases and pests
To protect plants from diseases and pests, it is necessary to comply with all agrotechnical measures.
Tomato Peach is quite stable in combating diseases:
- rotten
- powdery mildew,
- mosaic,
- late blight,
- brown spot.
Varieties are not afraid of bears, spider mites, tomato aphids. A common fungal disease in tomatoes is late blight. Manifested in the form of brown spots. In hot weather, the leaves dry, in the cold - rot. Diseases are more susceptible to unripe fruits. The first spraying is carried out after a couple of weeks after landing in the ground, then - in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The development of the disease contribute to fogs, frequent fluctuations in temperature.
To prevent further spread of the disease, the stalks must be burned after harvest. From folk remedies ash has proven itself. At 5 liters of ash must take 10 liters of water. Insist 3 days, stirring occasionally. Bring the solution to a volume of 30 liters, add soap there, to better stick to the leaves, process the plants.
Harvesting tomato
The first fruits appear at the beginning of July. They look like a peach, which is a highlight of the variety. Tastes aromatic and sweet (contain up to 10% sugar), without sourness. Due to the low content of acid, a beneficial effect on digestion. The grade is universal in application.
Because of its decorative appearance, it is widely used to decorate dishes. Great for canning and salads. Used for processing on juices and pasta, diet and baby food. Use as a dessert. The variety tolerates transportation, but is not suitable for long-term storage.
If you have not grown a peach tomato variety, be sure to try. Unpretentious care, bright coloring, with a delicate taste the vegetable will surprise you and your loved ones.