Description of the universal tomato 'Striped Flight', planting rules and care

Tomatoes are extremely popular not only among beginners, but also among experienced gardeners. Striped Tomato The Reis is a productive tomato variety with limited growth. The fruits are attractive for their unusual striped coloring.

What makes you interested in the plant?

The bush is medium-sized and produces abundant fruit. The tomato comes in several shades—red, brown, and green. Its weight ranges from 30 to 40 grams. The variety's characteristics and description speak to the plant's versatility. This is confirmed by tomato cultivation practices.

They bear fruit well both in open ground and in a greenhouse. In the former case, stakes are used for support. In the latter case, proper lighting and temperature are ensured. However, gardeners must follow certain care guidelines. The main characteristic of this variety is its high yields, which are generally above average—69%.

Tomatoes are characterized by:

• rounded shape;
• elasticity;
• unusual coloring;
• good taste qualities.

They are used both for canning and fresh. A single bush produces 20 to 30 fruits. They have a sweet and sour taste, making them suitable for a variety of dishes. Among other tomato varieties, the Striped Flight is considered the most easy-to-grow. The bunches do not fall off even after full ripening. The fruits are canned both ripe and green. This characteristic of the plant is very attractive to housewives.

How to properly plant and care for tomatoes?

Sowing begins in early March. Seeds are placed at a depth of 2 cm. Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse in April and in open ground in June. The plant description indicates the need for pinching and staking. Pricking out is permitted only when the stem has two primary leaves.

The planting pattern is 40 x 60 cm. It's advisable to adhere to this, otherwise fruiting may decrease significantly. This is considered the only drawback of tomatoes. They should be constantly fed with complex products.

Useful substances allow a living organism to:

• resist various diseases;
• not be affected by pests;
• increase fruiting.

Gardeners' reviews indicate that tomatoes are highly resistant to various harmful microorganisms and fungi, even in the absence of fertilizer. The plant thrives in moisture. The most common nutrient-rich products are superphosphates and potassium-based fertilizers.

It's best to apply them in the spring. Organic fertilizers are added to the soil in the fall. Before planting seedlings in open soil, it's necessary to enrich it with nitrogen.

Fruiting also depends on the plant's immunity. This means hardened seedlings should be planted in the ground promptly. The soil should be watered generously. If the fertilizer is insufficient, add half a kilogram of manure mixed with water to each hole after planting.

Tomato care involves loosening the soil, hilling, and removing unwanted leaves from the bush. Deep loosening is only necessary in heavy soil. Otherwise, the plant's root system can be easily damaged.