Characteristics and description of the tomato "Deadly Force"

For those looking for a guaranteed, worry-free harvest in the open ground, the "Uboynaya Sila" tomato is ideal. This super-yielding new variety from the Siberian Garden will delight any gardener.

Main characteristics

Wedripening times and growing regions

The "Uboynaya Sila" variety is an early-ripening tomato. It takes 90-100 days from the first sprouts to technical maturity. This variety is ideal for outdoor cultivation in absolutely any region of the country. It tolerates heat well and is not affected by cold weather or temperature fluctuations. However, it is most popular in regions lacking warmth and sun. Despite any weather surprises, this tomato always produces an excellent harvest.

Productivity

The variety's developers describe it as high-yielding, and numerous reviews from gardeners confirm this. Outdoors, one bush produces up to 5 kg of tomatoes. This variety has a minimal risk of producing barren flowers. Fruit set is excellent, is resistant to temperature fluctuations, and does not shed in hot weather.

Description of the plant

This is a determinate variety. The bush reaches a maximum height of one meter. The plants are robust, with medium foliage and regular-shaped leaves. Removing side shoots and shaping the bush is not necessary, but they can increase fruit weight. To increase fruiting, the breeders at Siberian Garden recommend removing side shoots before the first fruit cluster forms.

Characteristics of fruits

The "Ubonaya Sila" variety of tomatoes is a regular, round, slightly ribbed shape, weighing on average 150-200 g. Fully ripe, the tomatoes are bright red. Their flavor is excellent. Their high sugar content and subtle tartness will appeal to many tomato lovers. The flesh is dense, juicy, multi-chambered, and sweet to the touch, with numerous seeds. The skin is smooth, firm, and resistant to cracking.

Purpose of the variety

This variety is considered versatile and widely used in various fields. The tomatoes are excellent for fresh consumption and retain their appeal when preserved. Their early ripening, marketable appearance, and excellent transportability make them suitable for commercial cultivation and profitable growth.

Agricultural technology

Sowing time and seed preparation

When choosing a sowing date, consider the expected time for transplanting tomatoes into open ground. Depending on the location and climate, sowing "Uboynaya Sila" (Deadly Force) is done from March to mid-April. The seedlings will be ready for transplanting in 50-55 days. By this time, warm weather has set in, with no threat of night frosts.

Seeds purchased from the Siberian Garden company do not require treatment. However, seeds collected from home-grown tomatoes require treatment. To do this, soak them in a strong solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes.

Hardening off store-bought and home-grown seeds is a good idea. This process involves repeatedly moving the seeds from warm to cold environments. Wrapped in a damp cloth, the seeds are placed in the refrigerator overnight and then in a warm place during the day. Repeat this process for 3-4 days. Hardening off the planting material allows adult plants to withstand even critically low temperatures.

Preparing the soil for sowing

Preparing the soil for seedlings is a crucial step in growing tomatoes. The strength and health of the seedlings depends on the quality of the soil. Regardless of whether you use store-bought or homemade soil, it must be fertile, loose, and moisture-retentive. Before planting, any soil needs to be disinfected. This can be accomplished in the following ways:

Etching

The soil is generously watered with a crimson solution of potassium permanganate. This solution kills harmful microorganisms and saturates the soil with manganese and potassium.

Freezing

The soil is left to freeze at -10°C for 5-7 days. Then it is returned to a warm room for about 10 days. The warmth of this artificial winter will awaken pests and weed seeds. To completely destroy them, the soil is returned to the freezer for at least 7 days.

Steaming

You can steam the soil using a colander in a double boiler or in a microwave oven in a plastic bag. In either case, the time required to kill pathogens is 10 minutes per liter of soil. Afterward, let the soil dry.

Calcination

Slightly moistened soil is placed in a 4-5 cm layer on a metal tray and baked in the oven for half an hour at a temperature of 70-80 °C.

Sterilizing the soil by any method kills not only harmful microorganisms but also beneficial ones. Therefore, the soil is "revitalized" using special commercially available biopreparations.

Now that the seed and soil are ready, you can begin sowing. Place the seeds 1-2 cm deep, pressing the soil lightly on top. Failure to do this may cause the seedlings to emerge with their seed coats still attached. This will significantly slow their growth, making it difficult for them to catch up with their peers.

Care for seedlings

After germination, water the seedlings as the soil dries. When the bushes have 2-3 leaves, transplant them into individual pots. To ensure all seedlings receive their required amount of light and prevent them from becoming leggy, regularly rotate the seedling containers so that the opposite side faces the light.

It is necessary to carefully monitor the appearance of plants and if signs of nutrient deficiency are detected, it is necessary to apply appropriate fertilizer.

Transplantation into the ground

Tomatoes should be planted in well-fertilized, sunny areas. This is best done on cloudy days or in the evening, when the sun is no longer as strong. The planting pattern for "Uboynaya Sily" is standard for determinate varieties. Leave 50 cm between plants and 80 cm between rows. There should be 3-4 plants per square meter. Avoid spacing out the plants by planting them too close together, as this will negatively impact yield. Tomatoes thrive in open spaces, ensuring each seedling receives sufficient air and sunlight.

Caring for mature tomatoes

As noted earlier, pinching out side-sons is not necessary for this variety. However, providing support and tying the plants wouldn't hurt. A small bush will struggle to support a large number of fruits and may collapse. Stakeholders near each bush will suffice for support.

The "Ubonaya Sila" tomato is an easy-to-grow variety and doesn't require much attention. Care for mature plants consists of regular watering, loosening the soil, and weeding. If desired, the plants can be fertilized by alternating mineral and organic fertilizers, which will increase yield and improve the taste of the fruit.

Disease resistance

Thanks to years of hard work by breeders, tomato varieties resistant to diseases common to the nightshade family have emerged. "Uboynaya Sila" is one of these varieties. Therefore, vegetable growers who choose this variety will not have to waste time and money on preventative treatments.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The "Deadly Force" tomato has no shortcomings, but it does have a number of advantages for which it is loved by gardeners:

• high yield;
• resistant to extreme weather conditions;
• has immunity to diseases;
• early ripening period;
• friendly return of the harvest;
• does not require mandatory pinching;
• good taste of fruits;
• excellent transportability of tomatoes;
• versatility of tomatoes.

The "Ubonaya Sila" variety combines all the qualities expected of an early-ripening variety for regions with unpredictable summer weather. Planting even a few plants of this variety will ensure a tomato harvest.

Reviews

Julia, 34 years old

We got 4 kg from the bush. The taste was great, with a nice tartness, just the way I like it. They all ripened almost simultaneously on the bush and were among the first. We planted six bushes, and everyone ate them with gusto. The tomatoes have a lot of seeds, so of course I collected them. I shared some with my mother-in-law. We'll see how much everyone harvests this year.

Lyudmila Borisovna, 58 years old

I planted these two years in a row. The first year, the summer wasn't very sunny, and the bushes weren't very big, and the tomatoes weren't very tasty. But last year, there was plenty of sun, so the bushes grew over a meter tall, and the tomatoes tasted completely different—sweet, not watery. Overall, I'm happy with them and have added them to my list for this year. I like that they ripen early and don't require much effort. The first year, I pickled the smaller ones, and used the rest in lecho. Last year's tomatoes were all eaten fresh.

Nikolay, 50 years old

A neighbor gave us seedlings, as we'd just bought a plot of land. We planted five plants in a bed; this was our first attempt at growing anything, not just tomatoes. We visited on weekends and just watered them. Honestly, we weren't expecting a harvest. We were very surprised when the plants were first covered in tomatoes, and then they started turning red right there in the bed. Of course, we were delighted to eat our first tomatoes in early July. The variety is truly easy to grow and very productive.