An ideal variety for a rich, tasty, early harvest of tomatoes: Skorospelka tomato

Tomato Skorospelka belongs to the determinants of varieties intended for cultivation in the open field, although it yields no less yield in greenhouse conditions. The plant does not have a high yield, but it is unpretentious and allows you to collect red flat-round fruits weighing up to 150 g after 87-95 days from the moment of germination.

Tomato seeds "Skorospelka"

Tomatoes variety "Skorospelka"

During the ripening of the fruit, the area at the stem is colored orange

Description of the variety

Tomato variety "Skorospelka" - ultra early ripening. The first fruit ripens already 87-95 days after sowing the seeds. The variety bears fruit both outdoors and in greenhouses. The height of the bush reaches 50-70 centimeters. Plants require moderate pinching and anchoring to support.

Variety subspecies

In addition to a simple early ripening, the following hybrids are distinguished:

• "Syzran early ripening" - tomato bred by breeders from the city of Syzran, Vladimir region. The main distinctive characteristics of the variety include: a tall, indeterminate bush, up to 180 cm high; a plum-shaped fruit with a pointed nose and a raspberry-colored skin at maturity.
• Tomato "People's early ripening" - removed and improved for the northern regions of Russia. Differs in smaller fruits (up to 100 g), increased yield, dense pulp and sweet taste.

Distinctive features

The peculiarities of the Skorospelka variety include unusually early ripening of fruits even compared to other early maturing varieties. For an early variety, the tomato has an impressive fruit size and is resistant to temperature changes in spring, when the plant is just beginning to take root after planting in a permanent place of growth.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Fruits have a rounded, slightly flattened shape... The peel of ripe fruits is red, however, under uneven lighting, an orange tint is observed.

The pulp has a high content of nutrients, has a sour-sweetish taste and pronounced aroma. The average fruit weight is from 130 to 150 g. The average yield of one branch is 6-7 fruits or 5-7 kg per 1 sq. M. m landings. The flowers are simple, white with a yellow base.

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Features of early ripening tomato varieties

Are there any distinguishing features of the super early varieties? Yes there is.

• Disease resistance. The most common and unpleasant disease of tomatoes is late blight. The cause of the disease is fungal spores. Phytophthora develops during a period of increasing difference between day and night temperatures, increasing air humidity. By the beginning of autumn, when weather changes occur, super-early tomatoes have time to ripen. Many varieties, especially hybrids, have a stable immunity to fungal and viral diseases.
• Stem size... It is mistakenly believed that super early varieties have small stems. They can be of different sizes. A low-growing tomato "Explosion" grows only up to 45 cm, and "Blagovest" F1 has a trunk length of more than 2.5 meters.
• Fruit quality. Tomatoes of different varieties differ in taste. Tomatoes are thermophilic plants.Super early tomatoes ripen in the sunniest, warmest months. Their fruits are sweet, aromatic, mainly used for salads, making juice, tomato paste. The taste qualities of the juice made from them are much higher. Tomatoes are stored for a long time, do not lose their presentation during transportation.
• Fruit sizes... Super early tomatoes are not gigantic in size, but there are record holders among them. The fruits of the "Big Mom" ​​tomato reach a weight of 400 grams. But this is rather an exception. Basically, they weigh from 100 to 200 grams, small-fruited - 50-75 grams.
• Yield... All super early tomato varieties have high yields. From plants planted on 1 sq.m. harvest from 7 to 15 kg or more.

How to grow seedlings

Let's consider step by step how to grow viable and productive seedlings for this variety.

Seed preparation

You can sow seeds dry, but it is better to soak them first.since this will not only increase and accelerate seedling, but also allow the selection of low-quality seed.

Choosing a solution for soaking seeds:

• a weak solution of potassium permanganate (pick up the powder on the tip of a match and dissolve in 1 liter of water);
• ash solution (dissolve 2 tablespoons of powder in 1 liter of boiling water);
• solution of the drug "Fitosporin-M" (the dosage is indicated on the packaging of the drug).

This procedure will disinfect and disinfect the soil., will accelerate seed germination and increase the protective functions of the plant against various diseases. Seeds that float up during soaking are discarded and do not use in planting.

Capacity and soil

For growing seedlings, there is a large assortment of ready-made soils on sale... For self-production of soil in equal parts, mix garden soil, peat and sand. Pour the resulting soil into the box.

In terms of alkaline composition, a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5-6 is preferable. It is very convenient to use specially made containers or the most common food containers from a hardware store as a landing box.

Sowing

It is optimal to plant early ripening tomato seeds 50-60 days before the expected date of planting the plant at a permanent growing place... In a prepared planting box, distribute the seeds over the surface of the earth and sprinkle a little with earth.

The height of the soil layer should not exceed 1.5 cm. Pour with warm water and after 6-7 days the first shoots will be visible. Temperatures below +24 degrees at this time can harm immature plants.

Growing and care

As soon as two leaves appear on the seedlings, we proceed to pick them. This happens around the 15th-21st day. When transplanting a seedling, it should be deepened to the cotyledon (lowest) leaves and protected from direct sunlight for several days for adaptation. For good growth and health of seedlings, a special temperature regime is important. During the day, keep the temperature from +20 to +25 degrees, and at night not lower than +18 degrees.

In watering, seedlings love moderation: excessive humidity will lead to the development of diseases (eg black leg) and plant death. Young shoots are watered only when the soil dries out a little. The seedlings are fed every two or three weeks. Fertilizers based on potassium and phosphorus are mainly used for feeding.

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Growing conditions

For the successful cultivation of tomatoes, it is necessary to comply with a number of conditions, which include the correct light and temperature conditions, adherence to humidity.

Lighting

It is no secret that the tomato is a great lover of light and heat. So, when growing it, the rule applies: the brighter, more intense the light, the more actively the crop ripens.With a temperature of + 14 ... + 16 degrees, tomato seeds begin to germinate, but the most favorable temperature is + 20 ... + 25 degrees.

At the moment when the thermometer level drops to +10 degrees, the development and growth of tomatoes slows down significantly, and if the temperature continues to decrease, it stops altogether.

If the level of the thermometer drops to -1 degrees, then the plant dies. Lack of light causes the tomato bushes to stretch and weaken, delaying the onset of their flowering and fruiting.

In addition to the temperature regime, the humidity regime is of great importance in growing tomatoes. The most balanced and positive for the Skorospelka tomato will be air humidity within 45-60%, and soil moisture should vary from 65 to 75%. In such conditions, the growth and development of the tomato will take place in the best possible way.

Fertilizer

The fertility of the soil cover also has a significant impact on the formation of the future tomato, because the lion's share of all useful microelements and vitamins are taken from the soil.

Top dressing of tomatoes is carried out as follows:

1. During the formation of the root system, it is necessary to increase the concentration of phosphorus in the soil by applying special fertilizers.

   

2. Further, at the stage of fruit formation, phosphorus with potassium should be combined, which will contribute to accelerated flowering, ripening of fruits and an increase in plant resistance to diseases.
3. Particular attention should be paid to nitrogen fertilizers, with which you need to be extremely careful and strictly follow the dosages prescribed in the instructions. An insufficient amount of nitrogen will negatively affect the tomato: growth will slow down, the leaves will turn pale or even begin to fall off, and the fruits will be small and with defects. At the same time, an excessive nitrogen content in the soil will provoke an excessive growth of deciduous mass and stems, which will lead to a decrease in yield indicators and a slowdown in fruit formation.

We recommend reading about what types of soils exist, how to increase soil fertility, how to independently determine the acidity of the soil on the site, and also how to deoxidize the soil.

Sandy loam and loamy soils are considered the best for this variety of tomatoes, where the pH value varies in the range of 5-6. Under these conditions, the ripe harvest begins to be harvested already on the 30th day after flowering.

Predecessors

If we talk about the predecessors of tomatoes that grew on the site last season, then the best are cabbage, cucumbers and all types of legumes that grew on open and sun-heated land fragments.

Important! Potatoes are an unacceptable precursor for any tomato variety. You should also refuse to plant seedlings in the immediate vicinity of potatoes. The thing is that both tomatoes and potatoes belong to the Solanaceae family, and therefore their diseases and pests are the same. By placing crops close by, you put them at additional risk, as if potatoes are affected, the tomatoes are likely to be affected, and vice versa.

The pre-planting of green manure crops, such as peas, will have a positive effect on the growth and development of tomatoes. It should be sown in the fall towards the end of October. In the spring, 10-15 days before starting work with seedlings, pea greens should be mowed, chopped and buried in the soil. So you will additionally fertilize the site with all the necessary organic matter.

How to grow tomatoes

Landing

12 days before planting in a permanent place, the seedlings begin to harden... Plants are brought out for several hours a day in the open sun and temperatures from +10 to +15 degrees.

To prevent disease before planting in open ground, the land is treated with a manganese solution.

No more than 6 plants are planted per square meter... A mixture of earth and humus is applied to the bottom of the planting hole.

Advice! After planting, it is advisable not to water the plants for 7-10 days. So their root system will form stronger and the roots will go deeper.

Plant care

Consider main principles of care for plants.

Lighting

Tomato is a thermophilic and light-loving plant. The brighter and more intense the light, the better.... The most favorable temperature range is from +20 to +25 degrees. From a lack of light, the plant stretches and weakens.

Watering

Tomatoes don't like watering too often. It will be optimal to water abundantly once a week.

An effective and convenient method is drip irrigation, when a thin tube is supplied to each plant, from which the plant constantly receives a small amount of water.

Tomatoes respond to such watering with increased fruiting and larger fruits.

Weeding and loosening

Regular weeding and loosening of the soil will improve oxygen circulation at the plant roots, thanks to which it will more efficiently absorb the necessary nutrients and elements.

A hard crust of the earth will not only create unfavorable conditions for the roots, but also can damage the delicate skin of the stem, which will weaken it against fungal and bacterial infections.

Grassing and shaping the bush

7-10 days after planting the plants, pinching is carried out. It is optimal to grow a precocious bush in three stems. To do this, two lower stepsons are left on the main stem. All other stepchildren on the plant are removed.

Try to remove stepchildren before they reach a length of 3-4 centimeters. When breaking off a stepson, it is preferable to leave a small penny, so the growth of stepsons in this bosom will be stopped.

Garter

The early ripening bush has a fairly spreading and requiring a garter.... Seedlings are tied up immediately or after 6-7 leaves appear on it. Bushes are tied up: to a stand, which is installed 10 cm from the plant; to the trellis with tensioned wire or to the greenhouse guides.

Top dressing

At different stages of plant growth, fertilizers of different composition are used.... So, at the stage of growth of a young plant, it requires nitrogen-containing fertilizing, and during the period of flowering and fruiting, potassium-phosphorus.

Important. It is important to apply nitrogen fertilizers only according to the instructions, strictly following the prescribed dosage! Lack of nitrogen will slow down the growth of the bush, and excess nitrogen will slow down the formation of fruits.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Early ripening is an undemanding plant to care for... It is enough to provide it with regular watering, loosen and weed the soil, periodically pamper it with mineral-organic dressings and the plant will thank you with a generous harvest.

Huddle tomatoes twice a seasonthis will allow the plant to grow additional roots from the stem.

Diseases and pests

Tomato variety "Skorospelka" unpretentious and has good immunity, however, for prophylaxis and additional protection, it is advisable to use microbiological preparations (for example, "Fitosporin").

If pests were found on the plant (spider mites, aphids, caterpillars and others), then the leaves and stems of the plant are treated with pesticides of natural or synthetic origin (for example, copper sulfate).

Advice! To prevent phytophthora from settling in the greenhouse, open and at an equal distance place 2-4 bottles of ordinary iodine from the pharmacy in it! Its pairs will effectively fight against spores of fungal infections and pathogens of bacterial diseases!

How to harvest and store crops?

Harvesting can be done as early as June. If tomatoes are planned to be consumed fresh, as well as used for canning, making tomato juice or pasta, it is better to pick them at the moment when they are fully ripe and turn red.This happens 80-90 days after sowing the seeds. If Skorospelka is planned to be salted or stored, the fruits can be harvested earlier, when they are still green, milky or pink.

Before storing, sorting should be carried out, identifying and removing fruits with mechanical or other damage. The densest and most resilient tomatoes should be placed in plastic or wooden boxes so that each of them weighs no more than 12 kg. Keep them in a dark and cool place, such as a basement or pantry. However, it should not be damp, since in this case fungal and putrefactive lesions will appear on the tomatoes. To prevent spoilage of the crop, the room must be regularly ventilated, for example, by opening the doors for several hours.

Early ripening is a fleshy and resilient variety, so tomatoes retain their original shape for a long time. However, do not forget about them for a long time so that they do not deteriorate. So, they should be used for their intended purpose during the coming weeks after harvest.

Selected tomatoes can be transported in boxes so that they do not choke and do not let the juice out.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of the variety:

• unpretentiousness and good plant immunity;
• the bush blooms and bears fruit early, late blight appears much later;
• simultaneous ripening of a large number of fruits, which is convenient for harvesting;
• good transportability of fruits, resistance to mechanical stress;
• high yield at low temperatures;
• increased content of nutrients in the pulp of the fruit;
• suitable for growing both in the open field and in the greenhouse.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• the need to remove stepchildren and tie plants to a support;
• relatively low yield (in comparison with later varieties);
• lower sugar content (in comparison with later varieties).

The best early ripe tomatoes

So, earlier we found out that it is the early maturity of the tomato that can significantly affect the deterioration of a number of indicators:

• the size of the fruit;
• the rate of return of the crop;
• yield;
• shelf life.

An early ripe variety is considered more tender, such tomatoes are more often preserved and consumed fresh. Nevertheless, among all the early ripening hybrids and varieties, you can choose those that will satisfy the needs of a large number of gardeners. Below is a large list of such tomatoes.

Amur bole

One of the best early-ripening tomato varieties, grows well both under the film and in the open field. One of its significant advantages is the resistance of the seeds to temperature extremes. The variety can be grown by sowing in open ground, without wasting energy on the seedling method. The ripening period is only 85-95 days, the plant bush is standard, compact, its height does not exceed 50 centimeters. Fruits are round red, weighing an average of 100 grams, very good for fresh consumption.

"Amur shtamb" is well suited for growing in greenhouses and open ground in the following regions:

• Far East;
• Ural;
• Siberia;
• north of the European part.

Riddle

Early ripe tomato is gaining popularity today. They are interested in the gardeners of the northern regions, since the ripening period does not exceed 87 days. In this case, the bush is compact, determinant type, however, it requires pinching. Some stepchildren can be removed in order to increase yields.

One of the advantages is the ability to grow in shaded areas or climates with a lack of sunlight. Fruits are small, bright red, do not exceed 100 grams by weight. The presentation is high, tomatoes can be transported over long distances subject to storage conditions. Growing regions:

• Middle lane;
• Siberia;
• Ural.

Augustine

The variety is represented by small scarlet fruits that do not crack and are resistant to top rot.Bred "Augustine" specifically for cultivation in Russia with its conditions of risky farming. Tomatoes are delicious and contain a lot of sugars. From the first germination to harvest, an average of 95 days pass. The plant is compact, determinate, grows well in the middle lane.

Agatha

Describing the best early varieties of tomatoes, one cannot help but recall "Agatha", which has already managed to fall in love with many gardeners for a number of excellent qualities. The ripening period is 98-113 days, you can plant seedlings both in the greenhouse and in the open field. The plant itself is low, compact, it does not need to be pinned. Many summer residents spend a lot of time looking for a tomato variety that you can plant and forget about leaving for a while.

Attention! Sometimes "Agatha" is called a tomato for the lazy.

The height of the bush is 45-50 centimeters, no more. The yield is fast. Growing areas:

• middle strip of Russia;
• south of the country.

The yield is above average: 5-6.7 kilograms per square meter.

Gourmet

The early ripe variety "Lakomka" ripens in 85-100 days, is represented by fleshy raspberry-colored fruits weighing up to 120 grams. The skin is thin. Best growing regions:

• Black earth;
• Crimea;
• other southern regions;
• Volga region.

It is grown exclusively in the open field, as it requires high-quality pollination. The yield is high and reaches 7 kilograms per square meter of planting. The height of the bush is 60-70 centimeters.

Openwork F1

The "Azhur" hybrid is interesting in that its fruits are large enough. Some specimens reach 400 grams, but this is rare. The average weight is 250 grams. The plant is determinate, its height is 70-80 centimeters. Despite the fact that the yield is high, and the skin is dense, which positively affects the transportability and duration of storage, this hybrid is popular among owners of large farms.

The ripening period does not exceed 110 days, the hybrid is resistant to a large number of major diseases. Distinctive qualities:

• drought resistance;
• tolerates heat well.

They all say that the hybrid is intended for cultivation in the southern regions of the country. With a decrease in sunlight and a drop in temperatures, it is able to give a crop, but the ripening period will increase, and the yield will decrease to 6 kilograms per square.

Attention! In hot weather conditions, subject to the rules of cultivation, tomato "Azhur" is able to bring 33 kilograms per square meter.

Alpha

The early ripening variety "Alpha", resistant to late blight, ripens quickly enough (85-90 days). The stem bush is simply strewn with red tomatoes, which is why they need to be tied up. Since the mass of fruits does not exceed 80 grams, the yield will be average: 4-6 kilograms per square. Grown in the open field, universal use.

Grandma's kiss

Not very small tomatoes of the "Grandma's Kiss" variety will decorate the table. They are fleshy, bright yellow, do not crack. Fruits are used for salting and salads. Ripening period is 95-105 days. These tomatoes can be stored, the taste is excellent. By the way, a large number of varieties and hybrids of yellow and pink colors are famous for their taste.

Sanka

For two or three years, the list of "Best varieties of early tomatoes" has been headed by "Sanka". What is he famous for? Below are the most important qualities:

• yield from 5 to 15 kilograms per square;
• universal use of tomatoes;
• the fruit ripening period is only 78-85 days;
• a long period of fruiting (until the very frost);
• excellent taste.

Perhaps the early ripe variety "Sanka" has collected all those qualities that are necessary for all gardeners who want to find the best tomato.

The bush of the plant is determinate, its height is 40-60 centimeters, the fruits are very tasty, medium (up to 150 grams) scarlet.Tomatoes are quite dense, do not crack, and do not lose their taste with thick skin. The variety is resistant to most diseases.

Apple tree of Russia

Another early-ripening tomato variety popular today "Yablonka Rossii" is famous for its excellent taste. Small fruits ripen in 85-100 days, the yield is high, 7-14 kilograms per square. One bush can bring up to 5 kilograms, which is why, under the weight of the fruits, the branches of the plant sag, they need to be tied up.

The variety is ideal for central Russia, Siberia, in cold regions it can give a smaller amount of harvest. It is not grown in greenhouses; during cold snaps, you can cover the seedlings with foil. It is well transported due to its thick skin. The use is universal.

Important! The ripening period of tomatoes is always counted not from the moment the seeds are sown, but from the day the first shoots appear.

In our table, we specifically indicated the time before the sprouts appear.

Below is a video showing the early ripening varieties "Yablonka Rossii", "Sanka" and others:

Liang

The early ripening variety "Liana", intended exclusively for open ground, ripens in just 93 days. The bushes are compact, low (up to half a meter) do not require the formation and removal of stepchildren, however, they still have to be tied up. Tomatoes turn out to be small, due to which the yield in kilograms is lost. Up to 5 kilograms of excellent quality tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter.

The skin is dense, the tomatoes do not crack and are stored for a long time. At the same time, taste qualities are assessed by experts at five points. Best of all, this variety of tomatoes bears fruit in the moderately warm climatic zones of Russia.

F1 President

The hybrid "President" of the Dutch selection has already won the love of Russian gardeners. It can be successfully planted in greenhouses and in beds in the sun. Ripening period varies greatly depending on growing conditions: 68-110 days. Resistant to late blight, alternaria and other diseases.

Keep in mind that the plant bush is indeterminate, it is very tall and requires pinching, garters and other work to form the plant. Only in this case the gardener will have a truly rich harvest (about 8 kg from one bush). Fruits are dense, red, round. They differ in weight above average (200-250 grams), look great and tolerate transportation well. The hybrid is ideal for growing on an industrial scale.

Brawler (Fighter)

One of the best early maturing varieties. Good both in the south and when landing in Siberia and the Urals. The ripening period is only 95 days. This variety is not afraid of bacterial diseases and TMV, it is very persistent and hardy. Those who live in arid regions will also be interested.

The fruits of the Buyan variety have an interesting shape - they are cylindrical. There is a variety with a yellow pulp. Tomatoes are small and medium, the yield is friendly. Due to the fact that the weight of the fruits is small, the yield in kilograms is small, but the bush is strewn with fruits. Taste good, tomatoes keep well for a long period. The bush of the plant is compact, determinant type of growth, up to 45 centimeters in height.

Farmers reviews

The experience of farmers cultivating early ripening on an industrial scale has shown a tomato yield of 5-7 kg of tomatoes from 1 square meter of plantings.... Fruits of the Skorospelka variety are used most often for the production of tomato juices.

In reviews of the Skorospelka tomato gardeners note the high quality of the resulting conservation and early dates for the first harvest.

Elena: “I bought seeds according to the description, there was no experience in growing. The result is excellent - canned tomatoes taste beyond praise. At the same time, the fruits almost did not burst. I will plant again next year. "

Vladimir: “If you need an early variety, you won't find Skorospelka better.I have been planting seedlings of these tomatoes for the third year - all the time I get the harvest earlier than my neighbors in the country. "

List of super early tomato varieties

You will find more detailed information on each variety in our articles.

For your convenience, we have compiled a table of super early tomato varieties in alphabetical order:

Resistance to diseases and adverse conditions

As noted above, the variety has good resistance to a number of diseases, however, one should not fully rely on this, it is necessary to take preventive measures to prevent the occurrence of tomato diseases, for this:

• Ventilate the greenhouse periodically.
• Use specialized products purchased from a gardening store as a prophylactic measure.
• Loosen the soil and weed.

Do not forget about protection from the following pests:

• whitefly;
• spider mite;
• slugs;
• caterpillars;
• aphids.

Folk remedies do not always work, so the best way would be to use specialized means against pests.

Skorospelka tomatoes on video

If you have grown Skorospelka tomatoes, please write whether you like them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruit in your climatic conditions? How do you rate the resistance of this variety to diseases? If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits grown by you to the commentary. Thank you!

Your reviews about Skorospelka tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether to plant it or not.

Sedek has developed a tomato variety called Skorospelka. The advantages of the variety are recognized as good yield at low temperatures, high fruit set, early ripening of the crop. The fruits have time to ripen before late blight appears. In a word - a super grade!

Features of growing and care

The variety is grown through seedlings. Seeds are sown 50-60 days before planting in the open air or in a film shelter. Before sowing, seeds are recommended to be treated against diseases. Germination can be accelerated by treating them with stimulants.

Another interesting way to accelerate seed germination is to spill the soil prepared for sowing with a hot solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 1 liter of water).

Prepared seeds are placed in the uncooled soil, covered with dry soil, covered with foil. Place in a warm place before germination. Shoots appear in 3-5 days. The seed container is transferred to a bright place. Up to 6 bushes per 1m2 are planted on the garden bed.