Characteristics and description of the tomato "Ultra-early"

Every gardener wants an early harvest, because after a long winter, they crave fresh, natural vitamins. Choosing an early tomato variety is easy, as there's a huge selection available.

One of the excellent varieties is "Ultra-early", its characteristics can be read below.

Description

This ultra-early variety produces ripe fruit within 70 days of germination. The determinate bushes grow 40-60 centimeters tall. This "ultra-early" variety is one of the remarkable and resilient varieties bred by breeders in Siberia. It can be grown throughout the country; in colder climates, it's best planted in greenhouses, while in the southern regions, it can be planted in garden beds.

The fruits are arranged in clusters, each containing up to eight tomatoes. The tomatoes are round, turning red when ripe, and weigh approximately 100 grams each. They have excellent flavor, with a meaty flesh and firm skin that doesn't crack during processing. They are ideal for whole-fruit canning. They can be eaten fresh or preserved for the winter, making them perfect for tomato juice, salads, and sauces.

With proper farming practices, you can harvest up to 12 kg of tomatoes per square meter, a fairly high yield for an early variety. The fruits ripen evenly, making harvesting easier. They can be stored for a fairly long time and are also excellent for transportation.

Advantages

•         Early ripening.
•         Universal application.
•         Possibility of storage and transportation.
•         Excellent taste.
•         Unpretentiousness to weather conditions.
•         Good yield performance.
•         The fruits are not susceptible to diseases.

Flaws - not identified

Diseases and pests

Because the fruits ripen quite early, they are rarely infected with late blight. This only happens if there are sudden temperature fluctuations or excessive humidity in the greenhouse. As a preventative measure, the greenhouse is regularly ventilated, plants are not overwatered, and the seedlings are treated with Bordeaux mixture.

Growing seedlings

This variety can be grown in two ways: with or without seedlings, but for an earlier harvest, the former is better. In early March, begin preparing the seedlings. First, the seeds are disinfected; this procedure is only necessary if the grower hasn't done so. Then, to germinate, they are placed in a warm place on a damp cotton cloth for four days. Do not allow the seeds to dry out.

Fill a special container with soil, preferably prepared seedling soil. Before sowing, moisten the soil mixture and make furrows approximately 1.5 centimeters deep. After planting the seeds, cover them with a 1-centimeter layer of soil.

Before the first shoots appear, place the seed container in a dark, warm place and cover with plastic wrap, creating a greenhouse effect. Once the sprouts appear, place the seedling container in a bright location, maintaining a daytime temperature of 18°C ​​(64°F) and a nighttime temperature of 16°C (59°F). Once the seedlings have developed a pair of true leaves, transplant them into individual 500ml containers (plastic cups can also be used).

Before planting, the seedlings are hardened off. They are taken outside or onto the balcony for the first 10-15 minutes for a week, increasing the time spent outdoors each day.

Transplantation and care

When planting, consider their appearance: seedlings should have at least 5-7 leaves and one inflorescence, and be approximately 25-30 centimeters tall at planting time. Weather conditions should also be considered: the soil should warm to 16 degrees Celsius, and the risk of night frosts should be past. Prepare the soil in the fall by adding organic fertilizers, and irrigate it with a copper sulfate solution before plowing in the spring.

"Ultra-early ripening" tomatoes are planted in the garden in early June; this variety prefers light, fertile soil. Of course, you can't grow tomatoes in the same spot for several years, and it's also best not to plant them after potatoes. It's best to alternate tomatoes with cabbage, onions, or cucumbers. Choose a sunny site for planting, as tomatoes love light and warmth. If there's a risk of frost, cover the seedlings with plastic wrap overnight.

The bushes can be planted in the greenhouse as early as early May. Holes are dug 35 centimeters apart, with approximately 60 cm recommended between rows. 2 Place 6 bushes. Before planting the young plants in the holes, add wood ash.

To prevent fungal diseases, remove the lower foliage, ensuring good air circulation. Although the "Ultra-early" variety is not very tall, it is recommended to tie it to prevent the stems from breaking under the weight of the fruit. Removing side shoots is not necessary. Water regularly 1-3 times a week, depending on the weather; it's best to do this early in the morning or in the evening after the heat has subsided. Loosen the soil about every two weeks.

To help the soil retain moisture longer, mulch it. Fertilizing should be done at least three times during the growing season.

Conclusion

This "ultra-early" variety is an excellent, productive one. Like all early varieties, it is primarily used for food. After harvesting, legumes, such as beans, can be planted in its place.

Reviews

Alena is 30 years old

This year, we installed a greenhouse and decided to plant early varieties. We chose the "Ultra-early" tomato variety. We sowed the seeds in March and planted them in the greenhouse in May. The seedlings grew strong and healthy. By the end of June, we were eating ripe and delicious tomatoes. All were uniformly shaped, weighing approximately 100 grams, and the yield was good. I liked this variety and will plant more next season.

 

Maria, 46 years old

We live in the countryside and grow tomatoes for sale. Early varieties are especially prized, as tomatoes are very expensive in early summer. This season, I planted a new variety, "Ultra Early," preparing the seeds in late February, sowing seedlings in March, and the tomatoes began ripening around the first ten days of June. I planted six plants per square meter, and I harvested 13.5 kilograms of tomatoes from them.