Tomatoes not only have amazing taste, but also contain a huge amount of useful vitamins and minerals. These are vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and E. Moreover, the E vitamin predominates significantly. Tomatoes are not only good for our body, they also tend to cheer up. All thanks to an organic substance called tyramine, which is further converted into serotonin. This vegetable can be called an organic antidepressant that is able to cope with stressful situations.
In this review, we will talk about one of the Debut tomato varieties, the description and characteristics of which are presented below.
Detailed description and characteristics of the Debut tomato variety
A tomato bush of a determinant type can grow up to 0.65 m in height.If the plant is grown in a greenhouse, then the length can even reach 0.75 m.This hybrid version of the vegetable is as early as possible, and its fruiting period is elongated. You can harvest the first fruits after planting the seeds in 90-95 days.
Tomato Debut can be grown both in the open field and in the greenhouse.
Gardeners recommend making tomato bushes not very large, only two stems. Then the yield will be significantly higher.
It is best not to feed the plant often. Since then the leaves and stems of the bush will be greener and larger, and this will lengthen the time for the first harvest. Most people who have planted this kind of tomato agree that it is better to tie up the bushes. Then the fruits do not touch the surface of the earth and ripen better.
Fruit: round shape; leveled with a smooth surface; after ripening, they acquire a deep red color; the average weight of one fruit is 0.18-0.22 kg.
Using: tomatoes of this variety can be called universal. They lend themselves to canning, salting, making juices, pasta and mashed potatoes. Moreover, tomatoes have excellent taste when consumed fresh.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the Debut variety include:
- compactness and the small size of the bush;
- early ripening first fruits;
- high sustainability to temperature extremes;
- versatility of tomatoes in terms of eating;
- high protective properties against various diseases;
- not bad safety of vegetables during transportation.
The disadvantages of Tomatoes Debut include: difficulty in caring for the plant. So, the bushes need to be tied up so that the fruits do not touch the soil surface.
Basic soil requirements for planting
Tomatoes give a good harvest if the soil has a high moisture content - 70-80% of HB. The fruits will be tasty and beautiful only with sufficient light. If the plant does not have enough light, then the ripening period will be longer. Light is needed not only for the tomato itself, but for the whole bush.
The soil should be selected porous, moisture-absorbing and airy, but at the same time it should still differ in density. To properly prepare the soil, it is recommended to additionally use peat and humus.
Sowing rules: how to properly plant seeds for seedlings and when
It is customary to grow tomatoes in seedlings. Thus, the rational use of the land plot and the greenhouse is achieved. In this case, the greenhouse must be clean and well lit. It will be great if it is supposed to be able to control ventilation and temperature conditions.
The growing period for seedlings will depend solely on the season. If it is winter, then it will take at least 9 weeks, spring - 6 weeks, while in summer it will take about 5 weeks.
It is recommended to plant seeds in cassettes or boxes using a peat mixture. If you want to get a very good result, it is worth additionally applying vermiculite in a one to one ratio.
It is worth sowing seeds at a depth of 5-10 mm.
On the first, you need to be very responsible about creating the desired temperature regime in the greenhouse. At high temperatures, the seedlings will stretch a lot and the stems will be too weak. The reading on the thermometer during watering should be in the region of 18-20 degrees.
If the stems are very thick, you need to lower the temperature in the greenhouse at night. So, the bushes will stretch out.
It is worth shaping the bush after tying it up. Patching is done weekly, by removing the stepson who has reached a length of 20-50 mm.
It is best to form tomatoes into two stems. On the extreme inflorescence, no more than two leaves should be left. Thus, in the future, 14-16 brushes will turn out on the bush.
When planting a plant in open ground, pollination occurs in the usual way. Whereas in the greenhouse this needs to be worked on. In this case, you can use vibration dusting, the use of hormones or bumblebees.
Transplanting tomatoes into open ground and further care
The time for planting seedlings is recommended to be selected depending on the climatic characteristics of your region. After the appearance of the first three leaves, the bush is dived and fertilized in a complex manner.
It is not advised to transplant seedlings in the morning, because at this time the bushes are very weak.
When keeping a variety of plants in greenhouse conditions, it is worth ensuring the regularity of watering with non-cold water. The soil is necessarily loosened to enrich the root system with oxygen. It is important to monitor the appearance of weeds and remove them in time, so that they do not "kill" the cultivated plant.
Two months after planting the seeds the first red fruits begin to appear.
Diseases and their prevention
Since tomatoes of this variety ripen as early as possible, there are no problems with late blight. After all, the fruits are harvested much earlier. Also, the Debut variety shows resistance to erticillosis, Fusarium and Alternaria stem cancer.
If you intend to plant plants in a greenhouse, it is not recommended to reuse the soil from old stocks. It can contain harmful microorganisms and diseases. And even a perfectly healthy bush can get sick.
Harvesting tomatoes and storage rules
It is recommended to harvest tomato fruits several times a week. Moreover, it is best to do this in the morning, when the harvest is of the highest quality. If the goods need to be transported in the future, you need to pluck it while still brown. To keep the fruits intact, it is important to observe the temperature regime. The optimum temperature is 12-13 degrees Celsius.
Reviews of gardeners about the Debut variety
Alinafrom the southern strip of Russia rejoices at the size of the fruits received. They are big and pretty. Plus, the bushes do not need to be fed often.
Dinielnoted high resistance to various kinds of diseases.
Seminis Agronomists it is not advised to abuse nitrogen fertilizers, because the plant does not differ in a powerful bush. Everything should be in moderation.
Marianotes the taste of tomatoes. The hybrid is distinguished by the density of the rind. That is why it can be used for canning, the tomato will retain its appearance and will not crack, as is often the case. Moreover, fresh they are also very tasty and fleshy.
There are also gardeners' indignations about the subtlety of the stem. Why does the plant have to be constantly tied up so that the bushes do not break.
In general, it should be noted that the ultra-early Debut tomato variety is very popular. Its fruits are delicious and aromatic. They can be canned, made into juice and pasta, and, if desired, simply crumbled into a salad. But in order to get a good harvest, it is worth adhering to some of the recommendations that we talked about earlier.