Characteristics and description of the tomato "Hurricane"

The "Uragan" tomato is renowned among gardeners for its undemanding nature, requiring little care and adapting to changing weather conditions. It was developed thanks to the painstaking work of Russian breeders.

This variety can be grown in any region, even with unstable climates, and even beginners in vegetable gardening can handle it.

Characteristics

An early-ripening variety, tomatoes ripen in just 91-101 days after emergence. The bushes are indeterminate, meaning they have unlimited growth; when the plant reaches two meters, the tips of the shoots are pinched. Lateral shoots grow sparingly; to achieve high yields, the bushes are trained into two stems.

The stem is robust and medium-leaved, with leaves of the typical tomato shape and emerald color. The fruits are small, weighing between 40 and 100 grams depending on the planting location. They are slightly flattened, round, and slightly ribbed. The skin is quite dense and virtually resistant to cracking. The fleshy, tender pulp has excellent flavor. When ripe, the tomatoes turn a bright red.

Tomatoes can be eaten fresh or preserved for the winter, including whole. They are suitable for storage and transportation. The yield is quite good, with a bed yield of up to 10 kg per square meter.2, in greenhouse conditions a little higher up to 12 kg.

Advantages

•         Universal application.
•         Excellent presentation.
•         Good taste.
•         Excellent yield performance.
•         Can be stored and transported.
•         Early ripening of fruits.

Flaws

•         The need for tying to a support.
•         Topping.
•         The bushes require constant care.
•         Plants are not resistant to diseases such as late blight.

Diseases and prevention

Since this variety is early, the foliage is not affected by late blight (a fungal disease), but the fruit can still become infected. This disease, also known as brown rot, can destroy up to 75 percent of hard-won tomatoes. Therefore, it's important to know how to protect your plant from this scourge:

•         Regular ventilation of greenhouses and hothouses.
•         Air humidity control.
•         Removing the lower leaves on tomatoes.
•         Treatment of bushes with a solution of boric acid.

Growing seedlings

Unfortunately, seeds collected from the harvest cannot be used for planting. It is recommended to purchase fresh seeds annually from trusted suppliers. The sowing date for seedlings depends on the climate zone and the planting location.

The seeds are first pre-treated for disinfection using a manganese solution, then placed in a growth stimulator to speed up germination.

The soil is also treated with a hot solution of potassium permanganate before planting. Shallow furrows are then made in the soil, the prepared seeds are placed in them, and the soil is covered with soil mixed with sand. Until the seedlings emerge, the container with the future seedlings is placed in a warm place, protected from direct sunlight. After the seedlings emerge, the container is placed on a windowsill and watered every five days.

The optimal temperature for growing seedlings is 20-23 degrees Celsius. Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual peat pots. Fertilize the seedlings several times before transplanting them to the soil. At the 1-2 leaf stage, a solution of complex fertilizer specially formulated for seedlings can be applied. Before transplanting, young plants are fed with growth stimulants. Fourteen days before planting, apply the complex fertilizer again. Approximately 7-10 days before transplanting, the seedlings are exposed to the open air to harden them off.

Growing and care

This variety is transplanted to the garden around the end of May. Since it is not frost-resistant, it is necessary to wait until the weather warms up and there is no risk of nighttime frost. Tomatoes can be planted in hotbeds and greenhouses earlier, sometimes even as early as May, depending on weather conditions.

Experienced gardeners recommend fertilizing the soil in the fall or early spring to ensure the plants have good, fertile soil rich in micronutrients. Avoid planting tomatoes in the same spot two years in a row; it's better to plant them where cabbage, carrots, or greens were grown last season. When digging holes, leave 40 cm between them, and 60-70 cm between rows. Four tomatoes are planted per square meter.

Care for this variety is standard: water the bushes regularly with warm water. Afterward, loosen the moist soil to provide oxygen to the root system. Weeds should also be removed promptly, as they draw nutrients from the soil. Mineral fertilizer should be added to the planting holes. Fertilize the plant after two weeks, and then again during flowering. The last time the bushes are fertilized is a few weeks before harvest. It's best to alternate mineral and organic fertilizers.

Conclusion

This hybrid has excellent varietal qualities, which is why it's so beloved by many gardeners. It produces excellent yields for an early variety, and the fruits have excellent flavor. However, personal growing experience, of course, can't compare to even the most detailed descriptions.

Reviews

Alice is 29 years old

Last year, we bought a dacha plot with a small house not far from the city, so we decided to live there during the warmer months. Of course, I wanted to grow something myself, but my neighbor on the plot is very sociable and gave me several different tomato seeds to try. One of them was "Uragan" (Hurricane). I used to live in a house and am familiar with the care and cultivation of various vegetables. My mom refreshed my memory, explaining in detail how and what to do. I sowed the seeds in March and planted them in the garden in mid-June; the seedlings were disease-free. By July, the first ripe tomatoes had appeared. The taste is excellent, and the yield is also quite good – about 2.5-3 kg per plant.

Mikhail is 60 years old

This year, I decided to try planting hybrids, even though I'd never done so before. I'm an old-school gardener; I used to collect all my seeds from the harvest. The seedlings grew strong and healthy, and we ate the first tomatoes in early July, just in time for my wife's birthday. The flavor is excellent, and they don't crack when canned. The only downside is that you have to spend money on new seeds every year.