The variety "Big Mommy" appeared not so long ago, but has already managed to establish itself well. The tomato is distinguished by large fruits and good taste.
Gavrish LLC was launched in 2015 for growing in greenhouses.
Description and characteristics of the variety Big Mommy
The tomato is determinant, reaches a height of 60 cm. After this, growth stops, and the plant uses all the nutrients for the formation of fruits. The stalk is strong. The branches are evenly distributed throughout the stem of the plant. They contain light green and rough leaves of medium size, the shape of which resembles potato.
From one flower, up to 6 fruits appear. The peduncle is strong and holds tomatoes well. A powerful root system favorably affects the yield of the variety, which is up to about 10 kg per 1 sq. Km. m. Refers to an early ripe type.
Designed for cultivation in greenhouse conditions, but in warm regions it is transplanted into open ground. Because the plant needs heat, sufficient watering and sunlight.
The main qualities of the fruit
Tomato weight - 200-300 g, diameter - 6-8 cm. Fruits are rounded in bright red color with a thin and smooth skin.
On the palate, ripe tomatoes are sweet with a sour flavor. In each fruit you can find 7-8 small seeds. The pulp is juicy and fleshy. The tomato variety is great for salads and sandwiches. In tomatoes, there is a useful substance - the antioxidant lycopene.
Tomatoes should not crack. In order to prevent during their ripening, they need to be watered well.
When grown in the garden, the fruits are slightly less than in the greenhouse. But in the first case, tomatoes have a sweeter taste and fleshy flesh.
The variety is not exposed to fungal diseases: vertebral rot, fusarium, powdery mildew, late blight and viral mosaic.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits of the Big Mom Tomato Variety:
- high yield;
- large fruits;
- early ripening;
- not amenable to fungal diseases;
- suitable for salads;
- tolerates transportation.
No particular flaws are observed.
Growing tomato seedlings
Productivity of tomatoes largely depends on healthy seedlings that are grown only in seedlings.
Seeds are usually planted in early March. They are pre-treated in a solution of potassium permanganate to prevent diseases. After neutralization, they are wrapped in cotton cloth and slightly moistened. Put in a warm place and wait for the germ to germinate.
For seedlings use ready-made universal soil. After filling the container, it is moisturized and shallow grooves are made. Sprouted tomato seeds are gently laid out on them. They fill them with earth and put them in a warm, bright place. The optimum temperature for plant growth is + 23 ... +25 ° C. After the appearance of 2-3 leaves on a sprout, seedlings dive.
Diving is necessary so that the sprouts receive all the necessary nutrients, water, sunlight and oxygen, without competing with each other.
Seedlings are watered sparingly in the morning on sunny days. Excess moisture in the container leads to excessive growth of the plant, and its fragile stem will bend and lie on the ground. A too dry surface will subsequently adversely affect the yield of tomatoes.
Features of growing in soil
Landing in open ground is recommended to be carried out after 60-70 days, based on when it is required to get a crop.
A greenhouse is planted in May, as soon as the street gets warmer. For 1 square. m plant 4 or 5 seedlings.
In the future, adult plants are regularly watered with warm water and loosen the soil. Tomatoes are less sensitive to moisture than cabbage and cucumbers. But during the period of fruit loading, the need for hydration increases. After transplanting, flowering and setting tomatoes, it is recommended to keep moisture deficient, but not to allow complete drying of the soil. With high humidity, extra shoots will grow that interfere with the development of the fruit. With insufficient water, the process of photosynthesis decreases and organic fertilizers are absorbed worse.
The bush is formed in 2-3 stems. As they grow, lower leaves are removed so that the stem does not bend, and the hands do not break under the weight of the fruit, they are tied up as they grow.
The soil for Big Mom is recommended to be enriched with organic substances (manure, infusion of grass, etc.) three times a season or with special fertilizers. Foliar top dressing with wood ash, dissolved boric acid and other drugs will help improve productivity.
