All lovers of large-fruited, high-yielding varieties should pay attention to "Idol". This is a very interesting type of tomato, it can bear fruit until late autumn, when other tomatoes no longer produce a crop.
This is pretty old, tested kind of tomatoes. He was bred by domestic experts, the state registration as a variety recommended for cultivation in greenhouse shelters and in open ground, received in 1997.
Tomato "Idol": variety description
it determinant stem grade. The plant is very tall can reach 180-200 cm.
"Idol" recommended for cultivation as greenhouse conditionsso in unprotected soil.
It belongs to the medium-early types of tomatoes, that is, from the moment of transplanting to fruit ripening 100-110 days.
Has a good resilience to fungal diseases.
With good care from one bush can be collected up to 4.5-6 kg. With a recommended planting density of 3 bushes per square meter. m is obtained from 14 to 18 kg depending on external conditions. This is a very good result.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main merits lovers "Idol" celebrate:
- unpretentiousness;
- large fruits;
- good yield;
- disease resistance;
- the duration of fruiting.
Among deficiencies allocate:
- capriciousness to the mode of dressings at the growth stage of the bush;
- weak branches, therefore props are obligatory, otherwise they break;
- not suitable for whole canning.
Special features
The main feature of this type of tomato, which is noted by almost all gardeners - is fruiting durationuntil late autumn. You can also note the overall simplicity and yield.
Fruit Description
Fruits that have reached their varietal maturity have Red colorThey are rounded in shape. By weight tomatoes average weight 350-450 gr.
The number of chambers 4-6, the solids content of about 5%.
Collected fruit well are stored and tolerate well transportation.
Variety Tomatoes "Idol" have a harmonious taste and very good fresh. For preservation they are used very rarely, only the smallest fruits are those that are larger used in barrel pickles. Thanks to your taste and small amount of dry matter These tomatoes make a very good juice.
Growing up
The bush is formed in two or three stems, but most often in three. Due to the high growth and weakness of the branches, bushes of this type of tomato need in garters and props. At the growth stage "Idol" needs feeds containing phosphorus and potassium, in the future we can restrict ourselves to complex feedings.
In order to fully appreciate the quality of tomato varieties "Idol" when grown in open field, it is more suitable southern regions.
In areas middle band it will be better to hide the plant under a film cover. In more northern regions it is possible to grow tomatoes only in greenhouses.
Diseases and pests
With a lack of moisture and potassium, and an excess of nitrogen in the soil, a disease such as apical rot of tomatoes.
It is fought by adjusting irrigation and reducing the nitrogen content, while adding fertilizers containing potassium.
IMPORTANT! Most often, this type of tomato undergoes phytophthora, especially in open ground.
To combat this disease in the first stage, use the drug. "Barrier". If the disease is running, you should use the tool "Barrier".
From malicious insects "Idol" susceptible to the Colorado potato beetle, especially in the southern regions. Against this terrible pest use the drug "Prestige". The most frequent pests in the middle lane of this species are moths, moths and sawflies, they are used against "Lepidocide". The sucker miner can also affect this variety; a drug should be used against it. "Bison".
Conclusion
This is not the most difficult variety in cultivation, you just need to comply simple rules of care and then the harvest is guaranteed. Good luck in growing a variety of tomatoes "Idol".
