Description of the low-growing tomato Adelina and its cultivation in open ground

The Adelina tomato is designed for open-field cultivation in farms that, for whatever reason, lack greenhouses or hothouses. Adelina tomatoes, described below, are easy to grow, making them suitable for even novice gardeners.

Tomatoes of this type are used in salads, pastas, various juices, and ketchups. These tomatoes can also be canned for winter storage. This variety is included in the State Register of Vegetables of Russia for the North Caucasus. Breeders recommend growing this tomato in private gardens and homesteads.

Technical data of the plant

The characteristics and description of the Adelina variety are as follows:

1. The growing season (from sowing seedlings to the first fruits) lasts from 105 to 110 days.
2. The height of the plant bush reaches 35-40 cm. The leaves are bright green.
3. Garters using supports or trellises, or bush formation, are not used for this type of tomato due to the low height of the plant.
4. The first brush appears above the 5th leaf, and all subsequent ones develop after 1-2 leaves.
5. Adelina tolerates drought well, the variety is resistant to diseases such as fusarium.
6. Fruit description: egg-shaped with a smooth surface.
7. The fruit weight ranges from 80 to 95 g. The berries have fleshy and juicy pulp.
8. Ripe tomatoes are bright red. They have thick skin. Inside, there are six chambers containing small seeds.

Reviews from farmers who have planted this tomato indicate that, when all agricultural practices are followed, the Adelina variety yields up to 4 kg per square meter of garden bed.

Gardeners who have grown tomatoes in central Russia or in the vast northern regions of the country point to the need for greenhouses. Planting tomatoes in open ground and obtaining a good harvest is only possible in the southern regions of the country.

The tomatoes' thick skin makes them suitable for long-distance transport. However, this variety does have its drawbacks. For example, Adelina doesn't tolerate high air or soil humidity well. Therefore, the variety's yield drops by approximately 30-40% in areas with rainy summers.

How to grow tomatoes in your own backyard?

To obtain the desired harvest, you must follow the requirements set by the developers of this variety. First, purchase the seeds, treat them with potassium permanganate, and plant them in containers with special tomato soil. It is recommended to begin this process of obtaining seedlings in early March.

Once the sprouts emerge, wait until 1-2 leaves develop before transplanting. After this, the seedlings need to be aired and hardened off.

It is recommended to plant plants in permanent soil in the last ten days of March, when the danger of sudden cold weather has passed.

Before planting, add double superphosphate to the soil and cover the soil with rotted straw, any non-woven material or rotted organic matter.

Water the bushes with moderately warm water after the soil beneath each plant has completely dried out. During the growing season, it is recommended to apply a complex fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium to the soil 2-3 times.

It is better to plant Adelina in soft soil, as this prevents souring and allows air to pass freely to the roots of the plants. Therefore, it is necessary to loosen the soil under the bushes in time and remove weeds.

To prevent tomato diseases, it is recommended to spray the leaves of the bushes with products such as Fitosporin. If gardeners notice the presence of garden pests, it is recommended to use special chemicals to destroy insect larvae and adults.