Description of the early-ripening tomato variety "Generosity", cultivation and care

The "Shchedrost" tomato is an early-ripening variety, meaning it will ripen 95-100 days after sowing. It's designed for planting outdoors. When choosing a tomato variety, consider the purpose for which you plan to grow them and whether they will ripen within the specified timeframe in your region.

What is the Generosity tomato?

Description and characteristics of the variety:

1. The plant is determinate and grows up to 30-50 cm in height.
2. The leaves are rich green.
3. The first inflorescence appears above the 6th-7th leaf, and the following ones appear every 2 leaves.
4. Ripe tomatoes are bright red in color and round in shape.
5. The largest fruit weighs 78 g.
6. They have a good taste and an excellent smell, the kind that only ground tomatoes have.
7. The fruits are suitable for both fresh consumption and canning.

To ensure a bountiful and delicious harvest, it's essential to grow the seedlings properly. It's important to ensure they don't stretch after sowing and have time to develop green mass. To achieve this, start sowing at the end of March.

Large-fruited tomato varieties are usually planted at the beginning of March, tall varieties in the middle of the month, and low-growing tomatoes at the end of March or beginning of April.

Sowing tomato seeds

The seeds usually germinate within two days of sowing. Place the seeds in 1.5 cm-deep furrows, sprinkle them with soil, and moisten them with a spray bottle. Cover the container with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place.

In a week, the first shoots will emerge above the soil surface. Once they've sprouted a little and developed their first two leaves, you can transplant them into pots. Next, carefully loosen the soil, water moderately, provide the plants with sufficient light, and fertilize every 10 days.

Tomatoes can be fed with "Zdraven" fertilizer during the seedling stage. It contains chemical elements that influence growth, root structure, taste, and resistance to adverse conditions. Importantly, this fertilizer is chlorine-free. A nettle infusion, steeped for three days, is an excellent natural fertilizer for tomatoes.

Half a month before the expected planting, the seedlings begin hardening off. This begins with increased ventilation of the room, then moving the pots outside. The time spent outdoors should start at 15 minutes, increasing each day.

Let's look at how to plant tomatoes in the ground. To protect tomatoes from aphids or Colorado potato beetles, you can plant basil or tobacco nearby; their scent will deter pests. Garlic, parsley, carrots, lettuce, and spinach are the best companions for tomatoes.

The optimal time for planting outdoors is late May to early June. Prepare the soil in advance by loosening it. Planting pattern: 30 x 50 cm.

Plant care

Tomatoes love warmth and plenty of light. It's recommended to tie up the bushes to improve ventilation and ensure the branches and clusters receive sufficient light. The bushes need to be watered as the soil dries out and preferably in the evening, closer to sunset. This way the plant leaves won't get burned.

It's necessary to hill and loosen the soil to strengthen the root system. After fruit sets, remove the lower leaves to ensure all the plant's energy is devoted to fruit development.

Reviews of this tomato variety are generally positive. Gardeners praise the Shchedrost tomatoes for their size and high yield. When pickled, they fit easily into the jar.

The same variety may be sour one season and sweet the next.

The taste is greatly influenced by weather, particularly sufficient sunlight and proper fertilizers. Tomatoes can be stored for a long time, allowing you to enjoy fresh fruit until late autumn.