Tomato Jeff Davis: characteristics and description of the variety (photo)

25.02.2018 Tomatoes Varieties

Many amateur gardeners, having learned about the new tomato variety Jeff Davis, want to know its characteristics, are interested in the description of the variety, its yield, and they are also interested in the reviews of real people who have already planted the plant and harvested the fruits.

Jeff Davis is a tomato that loves warmth. It was imported from the USA. It is believed that this is a heirloom. The first time a tomato was introduced in 1991 in the US state of Kentucky. Jeff Davis tomatoes are so interesting that the fruits just need to be tasted. They will be discussed in this article.

Content

1 What does a tomato look like Jeff Davis and its characteristics
2 What yield can be
3 Pros and Cons of Tomatoes
4 Features of growing these tomatoes
5 About collecting seeds
6 How to prepare seedlings
7 About boarding and grooming
8 Reviews

What does a tomato look like Jeff Davis and its characteristics

Tomato gives a high yield. It is classified as medium-ripening varieties. This type of tomato is considered indeterminate (height may be 2 meters). Tomatoes can be grown both indoors and outdoors. The main thing is that the climate is warm. Outwardly, the bush looks powerful, many leaves are dark green in color, resemble potato tops.

What yield can be

Tomatoes look spectacular. Their color is pinkish-purple, and the skin is thin. Juicy, flat-round fruits (sometimes with a ribbed surface) have a sweet, rather delicate pulp. Chambers for seeds are small. There are practically no grains. On the palate, the tomatoes are sweet, appetizing. The variety is often consumed fresh in salads, juices, preservation. After the first brush appears above the ninth leaf, all other inflorescences will appear in three to four leaves. On one brush 6 ovaries can form. Each fruit can weigh from 300 to 500 grams. There are those that weigh 1 kilogram each.

In the Krasnodar Territory, an amateur gardener distinguished himself, who was able to form a bush of two stems, and then he had a yield of 3.8 kg.

Pros and Cons of Tomatoes

It is common for a sort to demonstrate all its strengths only in places where the weather is warm. If cool, the tomatoes will be uncomfortable. They will hardly adapt to such conditions. If you have to grow Jeff Davis, it is better to do this in greenhouses.

Positive aspects of the variety:

gives a high yield;
the fruits have a great taste;
have a high degree of resistance to the negative effects of diseases and pests;
bears fruit for a long time;
resistant to high temperatures;
unpretentious.

On the negative side, lack of immunity to low temperatures. Tomatoes endure even the smallest drop in temperature. They must be used immediately after they have been collected. It is noted that this variety is poorly stored in the refrigerator.

Features of growing these tomatoes

Jeff Davis has specific requirements for soil, fertilizing and watering, as well as for all other varieties of tomatoes. This variety should grow in a sunny, calm, warm place. So that over time there is no hassle with a garter, create a bush in one or two stems. Of course, three stems are also allowed, but we must remember that if excessive condensation occurs, the tomatoes will be small.

About collecting seeds

Seeds of this variety can not be found in the store. If they appear, then this is a rarity. Most often they are sold by collectors. Seeds are also found in foreign catalogs. That is why purchased seed material must be prepared independently.

To obtain high quality seeds, plant this variety as far as possible from other varieties of tomatoes.This is done so that there is no pollination, and the main signs were saved. Each bush should look good.

How to collect seeds:

choose medium tomatoes, you need to take a few, beautiful ones are marked, fruits are taken from 2 or 3 brushes;
a good option is to pick the fruits of a brown shade and let them ripen in the heat. Overripe fruits should not be touched;
since the seeds are inside the shell, it must be removed. To do this, pour the grains into the jar. Cover with gauze cloth. Water does not need to be poured there. The bank should be placed in the darkness of the day for 2, so that the fermentation process begins;
as soon as the seeds have settled, a film will appear on the surface of the seeds and bubbles will be visible, signaling the end of the fermentation process. This moment must not be missed. Seeds are washed repeatedly under water right in the jar. Water at the end of washing should be perfectly clean;
then sort the seeds. Dip them in a salt solution. To do this, you need 200 grams of water and 1 \ 2 tsp. salt. The grains that have surfaced must be discarded. Rinse those that are at the bottom under water and dry;
some are disinfected before drying the grain by placing them in a solution of manganese;
after the entire collection procedure, the seeds are placed in paper bags and stored for 5 years, not more.

Collecting tomato seeds is easy. But you need to be careful and careful. You will not regret the time spent, as you can become the owner of the rarest varieties of tomatoes.

How to prepare seedlings

Seeds are sown 65 days before the planned planting of tomatoes at the place of their constant growth. Prepare the container. It should be wide. Or use glasses. Seeds for disinfection are placed for 20 minutes in a manganese solution (per 100 ml of water - 1 g). If the soil is prepared on its own, it is advisable that it spend 15 minutes in the oven, heated to 200 degrees.

Sowing seeds is carried out in moist soil. The container must be covered with glass on top. It is removed only when shoots appear. And the container should be placed in a warm, well-lit room.

As soon as two or three true leaves appeared, the seedlings should be dived. After 14 days, the seedlings are fed using certain liquid top dressings.

Important! The soil during the cultivation process must be monitored so that it is always slightly moist. If the weather is cloudy, the plants need additional lighting. Otherwise, the bushes will stretch and weaken.

The last time top dressing should be made 14 days before the moment of disembarkation. Organics is a good option for feeding.

About boarding and grooming

Planting seedlings of the Jeff Davis variety is necessary when it is already warm on the street. You can do this both in the afternoon and in the evening. Complex or mineral dressings in small quantities are added to the wells for planting. It is advisable to immediately install the pegs. This is due to the rapid growth of the bush of this tomato variety. Tomatoes Jeff Davis really need a garter.

It is necessary to trim the stepsons (2-3 branches) and the lower leaves. If the weather is normal, water the plants once a week. If there is heat on the street, then watering should be carried out 1 time in 3-4 days. To prevent moisture evaporation, it is necessary to mulch the beds. Fertilizers must be applied three times during the season. The first feeding is carried out when the bushes begin to bloom and young ovaries form. When loosening the soil - do it carefully. Weeds must be disposed of in a timely manner.

If you read the reviews, we can conclude: this variety is resistant to various diseases and pests. During the cultivation process, difficulties may arise if the region has cool weather or if the rules for caring for tomatoes were violated.

Reviews

Svetlana:

“I heard a lot about the effectiveness of the Jeff Davis variety.But unfortunately, growing tomatoes for the first time, faced with failure. The bushes were stunted, and the yield was minimal. Over time, it became clear that the climate of our region is not suitable for this plant. Now that I live in Crimea, there are no problems with productivity, as it was in Uglich. And what delicious tomatoes can be grown, you will lick your fingers! ”

Tatyana:

“I am not indifferent to pink tomatoes. I especially like the variety Jeff Davis. Tomatoes are not capricious in leaving, are not afraid of pests and various diseases. Each fruit is large. Tomatoes are sweet on the palate, the presence of acidity adds a special taste. You can eat these tomatoes fresh, in canned and in the form of juice. ”