A detailed description of the Fatima tomato variety and its outdoor cultivation features

Gardeners are interested in how to grow the Fatima tomato, the characteristics and description of which are of interest to many. This early-ripening variety is popular among vegetable growers. It was created in the 21st century by Russian breeders.

Description of the Fatima tomato

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The Fatima tomato variety can be grown in open ground.
2. The bushes are spreading, the trunk is 60 cm high.
3. Fatima is a hybrid variety; it has a similar variety of the same name, which is a mid-early variety and grows in a greenhouse.
4. Tomatoes are resistant to diseases such as late blight, blossom end rot, and tobacco mosaic.
5. Tomatoes are highly productive. It takes about three months from sowing seeds to ripening.
6. The fruits are large, heart-shaped, and pink in color, weighing 300-400 g.
7. Tomatoes have dense flesh and a sweet taste.
8. The skin is dense and resistant to cracking. The fruits contain a small number of chambers, and the dry matter content of the tomatoes is average.
9. Tomatoes of this variety can be transported over long distances. They can be stored for long periods in boxes in a cool place.

Vegetable growers leave positive reviews of Fatima tomatoes and descriptions of care methods. The fruits of this variety are versatile. They can be eaten fresh, used to make tomato juice, paste, ketchup, sauces, and various appetizers and side dishes. Fatima tomatoes can also be salted, pickled, and preserved for the winter.

The advantages of this variety are:

1. Ripe fruits are large in size.
2. Excellent taste and presentation of tomatoes.
3. Disease resistance, high yield, versatility in use.

The gardeners did not identify any shortcomings.

How to grow Fatima tomatoes?

The Fatima tomato variety can be grown anywhere in the Russian Federation. Seeds are sown in March. Before sowing, the seeds should be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. If the seeds have been stored for more than a year, soak them in warm water for several hours before soaking.

The plants don't require shaping; side shoots can be left in place, but branches should be tied to a support. If the seeds are store-bought, there's no need to treat them, as this can damage them and make them less likely to germinate.

Before planting, you need to prepare the soil. Garden soil can be used as soil. It can contain many pathogenic microorganisms and pests, so it needs to be disinfected. This is accomplished by steaming the soil. Place the soil in a colander and hold it over boiling water for 10 minutes. Then, pour the soil into containers and make 5-cm-deep furrows in them. Place several seeds in each hole.

The distance between the holes should be about 2 cm. After sowing, the furrows are covered with soil and watered.

Tomatoes can be planted outdoors in early May. If grown in a greenhouse, the seedlings can be planted as early as mid-April. Two days before planting, the seedlings are treated with growth stimulants such as Epin or Immunocytophyte. These products will accelerate the development of the plants.

Tomatoes need to be planted in soil enriched with mineral fertilizers. Therefore, before planting the seedlings, the beds should be fertilized with compost and humus. The soil in the area should be loosened beforehand by digging it to a depth of approximately 15 cm to prevent a hard crust.

The seedlings should be planted in holes 15 cm deep. The planting pattern is 40 x 50 cm. The seedlings are planted at a right angle to the soil surface. If the seedling is tall, a support should be placed near it immediately to tie the branches to it later.

After planting in the ground, tomatoes require care. The plant needs to be watered regularly: once a week in cloudy weather, and every 2-3 days in warm, sunny weather. Fertilize tomatoes several times during the growing season. The first feeding is done 10 days after planting. Fertilizers containing superphosphate, mullein, and saltpeter are used.

The soil in the beds needs to be loosened to allow oxygen to reach the plant roots. Regular weeding of the beds is also essential. Tomatoes of this variety are highly resistant to disease. However, if the bushes are affected by disease, they should be treated with fungicides. Pest control is achieved by spraying the plants with insecticides. If all cultivation practices are followed, the yield will be approximately 10 kg of tomatoes per square meter.

The harvest can begin as early as late July or early August. The fruits should be picked from the bushes as they ripen. Because tomatoes are resistant to cracking, they can be stored fresh for a long time. Gardeners grow these tomatoes not only for themselves but also for sale. They are easy to grow, and even a novice gardener can grow them.