Description and description of tomato "Torch"

To obtain a stable crop, gardeners plant varieties tested by time. One of these is the Torch tomato variety. An unpretentious, compact, productive tomato will help out a gardener in any weather conditions.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Variety "Fakel" an old-timer of our personal plots. He was brought back in 1078. He has proven himself in the Central and Southern regions. But it is also successfully grown throughout the territory of the Russian Federation.

Tomato "Torch" of medium maturity, determinant. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, under shelter and in open ground. The Fakel tomato is compact, up to 6o tall. It requires partial pinching.

Productivity, weight, shape, color of the plant

Tomato "Torch" is a prolific variety. The first inflorescence is laid after 7 permanent leaflets. Forms brushes with 5-7 fruits. Tomato "Torch" of average maturity. Fruits ripen on day 115 from planting. Tomatoes are rounded red, weighing up to 100 grams. From one square meter, you can collect up to 10 kg of crop.

The fruits of the tomato are fleshy, juicy, with a small amount of seeds. They have excellent taste. Well suited for salting and canning.

Features of cultivation and care of the variety

Variety "Torch" is suitable for all methods of cultivation. He feels great outdoors and will give a good harvest in the greenhouse. Planted it, like all mid-season tomatoes, through seedlings. For better germination, the seeds should be soaked in a growth promoter or in aloe juice. Sowing seeds is carried out in any substrate suitable for seedlings.

After the appearance of two permanent leaves, the seedlings are dived and placed in a cooler place. Young seedlings should be fed with mineral fertilizers. Before planting, seedlings are hardened.

Planted in a greenhouse in mid-May, and in open ground after passing the threat of frost. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 40-60 cm from each other. Variety "Torch" is stunted, but you can cut off the lower leaves and the first ovary for better rooting of the bush. Watering tomatoes is moderate. Twice a month, fertilizing with potash-based fertilizers should be carried out. Tomatoes do not require garter, but with good care and watering it forms a lot of fruits. To avoid breaking off the bush under the weight of the crop, it is worth making them a backwater.

Resistance to disease and adverse conditions

Tomato "Torch" is resistant to fusarium and apical rot, but preventive treatment against fungal diseases should be carried out regularly. To combat insects, special means should be used.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Tomato "Torch", time-tested variety. It is quite unpretentious, with good returns and the taste of the fruit.

Benefits:

• compactness;
• unpretentiousness;
• high productivity;
• fruit versatility: suitable for fresh consumption and for pickling.

The disadvantages include:

• tendency to fungal diseases;
• weak keeping of fruits.

Reviews of those who planted

“We have been planting Fakel tomatoes for several years now. This is a real lifesaver for us. Under any weather conditions, I am sure that with this variety of tomatoes we will be with the crop. The bushes are low, compact, do not require special care.Watering needs moderate. Nevertheless, it is worth carrying out regular dressing and the harvest will not take long. ”

“The Fakel tomato variety was still grown by my parents. This variety is probably known to everyone. The fruits are medium red and very tasty. I look forward to when they begin to keep up. For me, these are the most delicious tomatoes. Tomato "Fakel" unpretentious, a good variety for weekend gardeners. No need to be afraid that something will happen to him. I planted and will plant again. ”

“I will leave my feedback on the Fakel tomato. Sown for seedlings in March, the seeds sprouted together. At the end of May, he already landed on the site. The bushes are strong, compact, they feel great even without a garter. On the advice of friends after planting, the lower leaves broke off. The bushes turned out sound, strong, well rooted. Last summer was hot enough, but that didn’t stop them. The fruits were tied together, some had to be tied up so as not to break off the bush during ripening. There was a lot of tomato, enough for food and pickling. In canned form they are excellent - did not crack and retain their shape. I liked the Tomato Torch. I will plant it more definitely. ”