Description of the Angelica tomato and step-by-step tips for growing the variety

The Angelica tomato is an early-ripening variety that has won over vegetable growers with its high yield. The plant is quite hardy, making it recommended for outdoor planting.

What is the Angelica tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The bushes are low-growing, standard, reaching a height of up to 50 cm.
2. The growing season lasts 85-100 days.
3. Angelica tomatoes grow compactly and do not require pinching.
4. The shape of the fruit is oval, with an elongated nose at the end.
5. The tomatoes are red, with smooth, elastic skin.
6. The largest fruit weighs 70 g.
7. One brush produces 7-10 fruits.
8. The yield is high, up to 7 kg of tomatoes ripen per 1 m².

How to grow tomatoes?

The cultivation method is seedlings. Depending on the climate of the region where the tomatoes will be grown, seeding begins 60 days after planting them in their permanent location.

It is desirable that the weather becomes warm by this time and the risk of frost has passed.

To grow healthy and strong seedlings, you need to follow certain agricultural practices.

First, prepare the soil. You can choose one of two options: purchase a ready-made substrate or take soil from your garden, adding a little sand, peat, and ash. Before sowing, moisten the soil with warm water.

Seed preparation is no less important, as the yield depends on their quality. Reliable producers usually treat the seeds, and the buyer only needs to sow them. However, if you're unsure whether they're disinfected, soak them in a light solution of potassium permanganate.

To stimulate growth, you can use an ash solution or ready-made preparations.

After completing the preparatory work, the seeds are planted in the soil at a shallow depth (1 cm), maintaining a distance of 3 cm. The planted seeds are covered with a thin layer of soil and covered with plastic film. The film creates a greenhouse effect and is removed only after the first shoots appear. During germination, the temperature is maintained at 24ºC.

The next step is transplanting the plants. This is a necessary step that shouldn't be skipped. Transplanting strengthens the root structure and ensures proper plant development, which is essential for a good harvest. Tomatoes are transplanted into individual pots, which should have drainage holes.

Lighting is an important factor in growth. Seedlings in the growing stage require up to 16 hours of daylight per day. Therefore, in the evening hours and early in the morning, fluorescent lamps are turned on above the plant.

To ensure the seedlings establish themselves easily in their permanent location, harden them off a week before transplanting them outdoors. Take the plants outside daily, gradually acclimating them to the outdoor climate.

Plant 7-9 seedlings per square meter. Since the plant is a standard, it doesn't need to be tied down. It takes about a week for the plant to fully adapt to its new location. Mandatory care for tomatoes includes loosening the soil, hilling, weeding, mulching, watering, and fertilizing. Preventative measures are also taken to protect tomatoes from various diseases.

The Angelica variety has a weak immune system, so the plant is treated with various solutions. The most popular are soap, ash, and onion solutions. Chemicals can also be purchased at specialized agricultural supply stores.

Reviews from experienced gardeners are often the best help for those without the necessary knowledge. Despite this variety's susceptibility to disease, gardeners give it very positive reviews. They appreciate its high yield and early ripening, while maintaining its excellent flavor.