Tomato varieties Riddle of nature with its characteristics fully justifies the name. The bizarre appearance and interesting color make this variety truly interesting. Like other species, the mystery of nature has its advantages and disadvantages. Gardeners who have found more advantages in this variety and decided to grow it on their site should understand the intricacies of sowing, planting seedlings and caring for the plant.
Description and characteristics of the variety
The characteristics of the tomato variety Riddle of nature are as follows:
- in terms of ripening, tomatoes of this type are mid-season, fruits can be removed after 115 days;
- the variety is indeterminate;
- the height of the tomato bush reaches 2 m;
- the shape of the fruit is flat-round, ribbing not pronounced;
- the color of the tomatoes is pink or yellow pink;
- the fruits are distinguished by a large weight, which can be from 200 to 300 g, 0.5 kg of specimens are also found;
- leaves have a light shade of green;
- branching of bushes is average;
- simple inflorescences are characteristic of the variety, the stalk is strong;
- juicy tomato pulp;
- productivity is quite high: from 1 square. m usually collect up to 12 kg of tomatoes;
- the skin of tomatoes is thin, so it is difficult to store and transport them.
Did you know? The same group of breeders bred many other varieties, such as Batyan, Pink honey Scarlet candles and A great warrior.
Pros and cons of the variety
- In this variety, the following advantages can be distinguished:
- good sweet and sour taste;
- resistance to temperature changes and moisture level jumps;
- the pulp is very juicy;
- good crop performance;
- interesting color.
- The disadvantages of the variety are as follows:
- the difficulty of manual harvesting due to the thick sturdy stalk;
- the need for additional garters due to the combination of tall stems and heavy fruits;
- It is difficult to transport and preserve the integrity of tomatoes, since the fruits are distinguished by a thin skin.
Features of growing varieties
For successful cultivation of the Enigma of Nature variety, it is necessary to know the list of optimal conditions of keeping, which include temperature, lighting and air humidity, perform proper sowing of seeds and then, after the appearance of sprouts, plant seedlings taking into account all the features.
Optimal conditions
The optimum temperature for growing the variety is + 23–26 ° C. There are no special requirements for humidity and lighting. For normal seedling growth, normal indicators of 60–80% moisture in the air are enough. Ordinary daylight is also suitable, however, if it is not enough, you can use artificial light. This is especially important for the first sprouts.
Important! In the room where seedlings are contained, there should be no drafts.
Features of sowing seeds
Before sowing, seeds and soil must be treated. These procedures will protect tomatoes from further diseases. The seeds are poured into a solution of potassium permanganate and left for 20 minutes. Floated seeds are thrown away, the rest washed with water at room temperature. Next, it should be treated with a mineralized solution, in which the seeds are immersed for 5 hours. It is better to choose the soil loosened and light.For this variety, you can purchase a special soil mixture consisting of soil, sand, peat and humus. If desired, you can prepare the substrate yourself. To do this, mix the earth with the garden, ash and compost. Prepared soil is heated in an oven or disinfected with potassium permanganate.When the soil and seeds are ready, you can start sowing:
- Prepare seedling boxes.
- Pour the soil mixture into them.
- Moisten the soil (you can use a spray bottle with water for this).
- Plant the seeds to a depth of 1.5 cm in a row at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other.
- Sprinkle them on top with a layer of soil 0.5 cm thick.
- Cover the containers with polyethylene.
After sowing, after about 5 days, sprouts should appear. During this period, the boxes need to be moved to a more illuminated place. When the seedlings will have 3 leaves, they can be transplanted into separate containers. Before planting in the soil, seedlings need to be watered as the soil dries. In the first phase, fertilizing with nitrogen-based fertilizers is necessary. After the appearance of inflorescences, seedlings can be fertilized with potash and phosphorus preparations. 1.5 months after sowing and up to planting in the soil, the plant should be hardened.
Did you know? According to the State Register of Breeding Achievements Allowed for Use, since 2010 this variety has been classified as a unique breeding achievement.
Proper planting seedlings
2 months after sowing, the seedlings already have up to 6 leaves, a strong stem and a developed rhizome. During this period, it can be planted in open soil. Landing is necessary according to the following technology:
- Dig holes in the intended place. For 1 square. m should not be more than 3 pcs.
- Pour in enough water.
- Carefully remove the seedlings from the containers along with an earthen lump.
- Plant seedlings in the hole.
- Sprinkle with soil and compact.
Tomato Care
After planting in the soil and before harvesting, tomatoes of the Riddle of Nature variety need proper care. It consists in feeding, watering, pinching and forming a bush, loosening the soil and weeding.
Fertilizers and watering
Watering should be moderate. The optimal frequency is 2 times a week. At the same time, heated water is necessarily used. Water the bushes under the root, without affecting the stems and leaves. For this variety, potash, phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers will be useful. The latter are especially needed for tomatoes. Feeding should be done every 2 weeks.
Important! Moisture on tops can cause sunburn in the plant.
Pasynkovka and formation of a bush
The Mystery of Nature variety is characterized by active growth, therefore it is necessary for him to pinch. The formation of the bush occurs in 1-2 stems. It is also necessary to gradually remove the lower leaves, at a time the bush needs to be removed from 2-3 pieces. 30 days before ripening, you can remove the kidneys in the upper part.
Soil cultivation and weeding
Loosening the soil is carried out regularly. The soil is loosened to a depth of 5 cm. Weeding is also necessary. Disposal of weeds should occur as they germinate.
Pests and diseases
There is no data on the variety's immunity to any disease, so you need to be prepared for pests or the spread of infection. Especially often, such misfortunes happen to plants that are grown in a greenhouse. Among the most common diseases - late blight, mosaic, vertebral rot, fusarium.
In all cases, treatment consists in removing the affected parts (fruits, stems, leaves or the whole plant) and spraying healthy tomatoes. The remedy is selected depending on the disease. Bushes can also attack pests (whitefly, spider mite, biting scoop and others). In this case, it is better to carry out preventive measures in advance, which are as follows:
- disinfection of the greenhouse and soil;
- seed and soil treatment before planting;
- compliance with the rules for the care of seedlings;
- maintaining the correct temperature and humidity;
- manual collection of pests (if possible);
- timely treatment of bushes, for example, biofungicide "Fitosporin".
Harvesting and storage
On average, 110 days after planting, the crop ripens and can be harvested from the bushes. With 1 sq. m you can collect about 12 kg of tomatoes. This variety is not suitable for long-term storage and transportation. It is better to use tomatoes as quickly as possible. It should be noted that this type of tomato is not suitable for preserving whole fruits, but it can be used in salads, sauces and juices.
When fulfilling the rules of planting and care, the crop of tomatoes The mystery of nature will surely please the gardener. Unpretentious in the care of the variety has a good taste of the fruit, which allows you to attribute it to the list of suitable crops for growing on your own site.