Features of cultivation, characteristics and description of tomatoes Explosion

The most popular among gardeners are early-ripening varieties of universal-purpose tomatoes with medium-sized fruits. They can be served, prepared as juice, or used for whole-fruit canning. And thanks to early ripening, we can avoid late blight. Tomato Explosion was created relatively recently, but has managed to gain popularity when planted both in open and protected ground.

Description of the variety

The tomato variety Explosion belongs to the determinant type of plants . The height of the bush reaches 1 m, but most often does not exceed 60 cm. The crop is low-branched, spreading, and has few leaves. The main stem is strong and stable. The foliage is medium green. The inflorescence is simple, the stalk has an articulation. An early ripening variety begins to bear fruit 100–110 days after germination.

On a note. The small growth of the crop simplifies care since it does not require mandatory support.

Distinctive features

The tomato variety Explosion has a distinctive feature - simultaneous ripening of fruits . The lower ovaries produce larger fruits than the upper ones.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Description of fruits:

1. The tomatoes taste good. They are used to make fresh salads and preserves. The pulp density is average, the dry matter content is moderate.
2. The maximum fruit weight is 250 g, the average is 100–120 g.
3. Vegetables have a bright red color.
4. The shape of the tomatoes is round, sometimes slightly ribbed. The fruits have an average number of seed chambers (6-7).
5. Tomatoes are elastic and fleshy, tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time.

Subject to agrotechnical rules, 3–4 kg of tomatoes are removed from one bush . 3–6 tomatoes grow on clusters.

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Tomato cultivation

Many gardeners claim that the Explosion tomato is not suitable for greenhouses. It does not always bear fruit well enough in covered conditions.

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This can be easily explained - tomatoes need direct sunlight. This is not a fundamental feature and, if the location is selected carefully, the harvest in greenhouses is no worse.

Tomatoes are planted using seedlings and direct sowing in the ground.

Seedling method

Tomatoes have good germination. Fresh seeds can be planted immediately without soaking, but older seeds (3-4 years) require preliminary rejection and then soaking.

Seed preparation

The material is soaked in several ways, as you deem necessary:

• The grains are kept in a 5% soda solution for 10 minutes, washed and soaked in water until they swell;
• Place the seeds in a container with a wet napkin, cover the top with a lid to prevent evaporation, and leave for 20 hours;
• The grains are poured into melt water for 6 hours, then kept for the same amount of time, transferred to aloe juice.

Land preparation

For tomatoes, prepare the soil using turf with humus. Sawdust and peat will help increase looseness.

Of the ready-made mixtures, preference should be given to coconut substrate - it promotes the development of strong roots.

You can use peat tablets, planting 4 seeds on each.

How to grow seedlings

Most vegetable growers grow tomatoes of the Explosion variety in seedlings . This allows for an earlier harvest.

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Seed preparation

To obtain a high-quality and high yield , the seed material is processed to prevent possible diseases. Good grains have a bright color and do not float when soaked in salt water (5%). If the seeds are stored for more than a year, they turn pale gray or yellow. Such grains are soaked in a growth stimulator.

Seeds are disinfected as follows::

• to get rid of eggs and larvae of pests, the seed material is placed in hot water for 10–15 minutes;
• from mold, fungi or rot, grains are disinfected for 20–30 minutes in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate.

For rapid germination and simultaneous germination of tomatoes, the grains are kept in a growth stimulator for 15–20 hours. For this use:

• "Energen";
• "Baikal-EM1";
• "Zircon".

There are many similar preparations available in gardening stores. They are used strictly according to the instructions indicated on the packaging.

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Container and soil

Various containers are used for seedlings, for example:

• peat cups or tablets;
• special purchased containers;
• wooden or plastic boxes;
• disposable cups;
• cut milk bottles or cartons.

Disease and pest control

Despite the resistance of the variety, it is difficult to obtain a good result without preventive measures:

• disinfection of seeds, soil and equipment;
• compliance with crop rotation and planting patterns;
• timely removal of weeds, leaves and damaged plants;
• carrying out preventive treatments with special means and copper-containing preparations.

How to grow tomatoes

At the end of May - beginning of June, seedlings are planted in a permanent place . By this time, the plants will be about 50–60 days old and each will have 5–6 true leaves.

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Landing

Particular attention is paid to the place for planting tomatoes and the soil. The site chosen for this is sunny, without drafts. The soil is pre-fertilized and disinfected. For 1 sq. m plant no more than 2 bushes.

Add 1 tsp to the wells. ash to fertilize the soil and eliminate possible acidic conditions. The seedlings are placed in the holes, moistened and sprinkled with soil.

For the first 10–14 days, the tomatoes are covered with a protective film. This will protect young plants from possible sudden changes in temperature and allow them to quickly adapt to new conditions.

Care

The Vzryv tomato variety is undemanding in terms of care, but it is necessary to follow the basic rules of agricultural technology.

Tomatoes are watered 1-2 times a week in the morning or evening when the sun is not shining. To do this, use rain or settled warm water. The best way to moisten the soil is the drip irrigation method. Tomatoes are watered regularly, but in moderation. Excess moisture leads to fungal diseases.

After each moistening of the soil, the soil around the bushes is loosened . This enriches the root system with oxygen. The ground is also weeded to remove weeds, which take nutrients from the tomatoes. Loosening is done carefully so as not to damage the root system. The soil around the plants is mulched with straw or weeds so that moisture is retained in the ground longer.

To obtain a bountiful harvest, the crop is provided with fertilizing 2-3 times during the growing season. To do this, use complex fertilizers, which contain all the microelements necessary for tomatoes.

Experienced vegetable growers note that the Vzryv variety is undemanding when it comes to fertilizers and feeds the crop with regular compost (2-3 times during the entire growing season). But still, for higher yields, some summer residents use special preparations for tomatoes, for example, “Sodium Humate” or “Diammofoska”.

Extra shoots take away most of the nutrients from tomatoes, which reduces the yield and quality of the fruit. Therefore, to obtain a rich harvest, the plants are pinched, that is, all lateral branches and excess leaves are removed. The bush is formed into 1-2 stems .

The first pinching is carried out at the stage of active development of the crop , the next – every 7–10 days. Stepchildren are not allowed to appear during the formation of ovaries and fruits.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Since the variety has good resistance to harsh conditions , Explosion tomatoes are grown even in northern regions, but under covering material or in greenhouses.

The fruits will grow even without regular watering , but good care is a guarantee of stable fruiting. The variety is cultivated in two ways: seedlings or direct sowing in the ground. The first option gives an earlier harvest.

Diseases and pests

The tomato variety Explosion has strong immunity to characteristic diseases . If improperly cared for, there is a risk of plant disease from late blight, gray or white root rot. These diseases are treated with folk remedies, for example, hydrogen peroxide, brilliant green, potassium permanganate solution or copper sulfate.

Biological or chemical agents are also :

• "Baktofit";
• "Barrier";
• "Barrier".

The drugs are used strictly according to the instructions indicated on the packaging.

most common insect pests . They are fought with traditional methods, for example, with garlic infusion: add 200 g of grated garlic or onion to 10 liters of water and let it brew for a day; soap is added to the product for stickiness. You can also get rid of insects using the drug “Prestige”.

Boarding order

The Explosion variety is used for planting in open ground. In areas with cool climates it is grown in greenhouses.

First you need to get tomato seedlings, which are then moved to the selected area. The variety is suitable for growing without seedlings, in which case the seeds should be immediately planted in the ground.

Obtaining seedlings

Explosion tomato seedlings are obtained at home. Planting work can be carried out from the second half of March. It should be taken into account that 2 months after the sprouts appear, young tomatoes are transferred to a permanent place.

For tomatoes, prepare soil fertilized with compost. Its properties can be improved by adding peat and coarse sand. It is recommended to pre-treat the soil by heating it in a microwave oven to disinfect it.

Advice! A day before planting, the seed material is soaked in water and kept warm.

Tomato seedlings require containers up to 15 cm deep. They are filled with soil and tomatoes are planted in rows. The seeds need to be deepened by 1 cm, after which the plantings should be watered well. Leave 2-3 cm between plants.

For the first few days, the containers should be kept in a dark place. The warmer the room, the faster the seedlings will appear.

Boxes with sprouts are placed on the windowsill and provided with illumination for 10-12 hours. The seedlings are provided with a daytime temperature of 20-22 degrees, at night its value should be 15 degrees. Periodically, tomatoes need to be watered with warm water.

Planting in closed ground

Tomatoes are grown on light fertile soils. For a closed grant, soil preparation is carried out in the fall. It is recommended to completely remove about 10 cm of the soil layer. It needs to be dug up, the remains of past crops removed and humus introduced.

Advice! Tomatoes are planted in one place every 3 years.

Tomato Explosion is planted in a greenhouse or greenhouse in mid-May, 60-65 days after planting the seeds. At this point, the plants have formed 5 to 7 leaves.

For planting, holes are prepared with a depth of 20 cm. A gap of 40 cm is made between the tomatoes. If several rows are organized, then a distance of 50 cm is maintained between them.

Tomatoes are planted in a checkerboard pattern. So? It greatly simplifies the care of plants that do not interfere with each other.

After planting the tomatoes, you need to cover the roots with soil and water them generously. Over the next 10 days, you need to stop watering and fertilizing so that the tomatoes have time to adapt.

Growing in open ground

Tomato Explosion is suitable for growing in open areas, especially under favorable climatic conditions. The beds are located in sunny and elevated places.

For planting in the fall, you need to prepare beds that are dug up and fertilized with compost. In the spring, after the snow cover melts, deep loosening of the soil is carried out.

Tomatoes grow best after certain predecessors: cucumber, onion, beetroot, legumes and melons. But after tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and eggplants, other vegetables should be planted.

Tomatoes are hardened 2 weeks before planting. To do this, they are moved to a balcony or loggia for several hours. Gradually, the period of exposure to fresh air is increased. Immediately before planting, tomatoes should always be on the balcony.

Advice! The planting scheme for the Explosion variety assumes that there is 40 cm between plants, and rows are organized every 50 cm.

The root system needs to be covered with soil, and then watered abundantly. The soil needs to be lightly compacted.

Collection, application and storage of crops

Tomatoes growing in open ground are harvested before frost begins . The largest fruits are removed first.

The use of tomatoes of the Explosion variety is universal . Since the vegetable has a dense peel and pulp, it is used for preservation. Tomatoes are also processed into juice, made into purees for children, or consumed fresh.

Ripe tomatoes are stored in clean containers at a temperature of +1 °C . Be sure to ventilate the room. Tomatoes for storage are selected whole, without mechanical damage. In such conditions, vegetables can last up to 1–1.5 months.

Growing technology

Explosion tomatoes were created by breeders as a variety suitable for growing in open ground. This means that they can be grown either through seedlings, which will speed up the arrival of fresh fruits to the table for 4-5 weeks, or by direct sowing in the garden.

Attention!

When growing seedlings, it is necessary to follow all standard procedures, from preparing the soil and seeds to hardening off young plants before transplanting into open ground.

First of all, you need to prepare a nutritious soil mixture in which the Explosion tomato seeds will be sown. It consists of: turf soil, peat, compost or humus and sand. Be sure to disinfect the soil using any available method: steaming, pouring boiling water, heating the soil in an oven or microwave. After the soil is ready, rub it with your hands, thoroughly crushing all the lumps and pour it into prepared containers.

Considering that the seed of this variety is sold unprocessed, the seeds of Explosion tomatoes must first be prepared for planting. To do this, they need to be disinfected. They are kept for 20 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate, washed and placed in a container with aloe juice. This remedy is a natural stimulant and will allow you to get a good harvest from seedlings in the future.

This procedure will allow you to harden future seedlings and obtain stronger seedlings. And only after observing all the above measures, tomato seeds are sown in containers with prepared moist soil and lightly sprinkled with peat. The containers are placed in a warm place with a temperature of +24˚+26˚C and covered with film.

When shoots appear, the film is removed from the boxes and transferred to a bright place. You can use lamps to provide additional illumination to seedlings in the evening, thus extending the daylight hours for tomato seedlings.

After 2-3 weeks, when the height of the tomato seedlings Explosion reaches 6-8 cm, pick. In the future, caring for this variety consists of watering, fertilizing, ventilating the room and observing the light regime.

Attention!

When watering, make sure that the soil is not overly wet. This can provoke the “black leg” disease, which will destroy all plants.. 2 weeks before planting in greenhouses or open ground, the seedlings are hardened off

Containers with tomato seedlings are taken out into the open air. First, for a short period of time, no more than 20-30 minutes. Every day the walking time is increased to 6-8 hours. It is not advisable to harden seedlings in the sun - place them in the shade

2 weeks before planting in greenhouses or open ground, seedlings are hardened off. Containers with tomato seedlings are taken out into the open air. First, for a short period of time, no more than 20-30 minutes. Every day the walking time is increased to 6-8 hours. It is not advisable to harden seedlings in the sun - place them in the shade.

Healthy tomato seedlings Explosion look squat, have a rich color and the first flower cluster with buds not yet opened.

Depending on the growing region, in early to mid-May, Vzryv tomato seedlings are planted in film shelters according to the scheme 50X40 cm or 50X50 cm per 1 m². When planting seedlings in open ground, the timing is shifted to the end of May.

In the future, caring for the Explosion tomato will include: watering, loosening, tying and pinching tomatoes.

When sowing tomatoes directly in open ground, the seeds can be prepared according to the scheme described above. You can eliminate the preparation process and sow them dry in prepared furrows and water.

Subsequent care consists of weeding, watering and fertilizing. When the seedlings grow, they can be thinned out or, if necessary, transplanted.

In open ground, pinching and gartering of this variety are used less frequently. It is enough to mulch the beds well so that the fruits do not come into contact with the wet soil.

Despite the fact that Explosion tomatoes (see photo) are able to tolerate drought and significant temperature changes, growing this variety under temporary film covers and regular watering will significantly increase the yield. And pinching and gartering will allow you to grow larger and fleshier fruits.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Tomato Explosion has many advantages for which gardeners love it :

• does well in cool climates;
• strong immunity to most diseases;
• early fruit ripening;
• high productivity;
• excellent taste and versatility in use;
• good transportability due to dense structure;
• ease of care;
• shelf life without loss of taste and external qualities.

The variety has practically no disadvantages . Some vegetable growers note only the high demands of plants on lighting and the dense structure of the fruits.

The main pros and cons of Explosion tomatoes

The variety has many positive qualities, for which it enjoys well-deserved respect among vegetable growers:

• stable yield in any weather;
• drought resistance;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• high marketability and good preservation of fruits;
• simple agricultural cultivation techniques;
• minimum requirements for the level of mineral nutrition.

Expert opinion

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Among the disadvantages, one can note the short fruiting period, which makes growing the Vzryv variety in high protective structures ineffective. The taste qualities for the early variety are quite good, but they are inferior in sugar and dry matter content to the late large-fruited varieties.

Farmer reviews

The Explosion variety has gained great popularity among vegetable growers for its long list of positive qualities. Here are some reviews from those who planted this tomato.

Lesya, Mtsensk : “I have been engaged in vegetable growing for five years in a row. Every year I grow new varieties of tomatoes. Last year, neighbors advised me to plant an Explosion tomato. I bought the seeds at a gardening store. I grew it with seedlings. The bushes turned out to be small in height, but quite lush. I was surprised by the simultaneous ripening of the fruits. There was a lot of harvest from eight bushes. The tomatoes taste excellent and look beautiful, as in the photo of the package with seeds. Next season I will grow this variety again.”

Nikolay, Nizhny Novgorod : “For a long time I was interested in tomatoes that will grow well in our climate. The salesperson in the store recommended the Explosion variety. I decided to try it and see what happens. The tomatoes really did not disappoint. I planted the seedlings in the greenhouse in early spring. About three months later the harvest was already harvested. I recommend this tomato to anyone looking for cold-resistant varieties.”

Features of cultivation and care

Explosion tomatoes are considered a problem-free variety; care is the same as for other tomatoes:

• moderate regular watering;
• fertilizing - at the beginning of the growing season with a predominance of nitrogen, then potassium and a complex of microelements, phosphorus and calcium are best applied in the previous season;
• weeding;
• loosening;
• protection from pests and diseases;
• Removing the leaves under the brush that has begun to fill is advisable.

Why producers declare the variety as not requiring garter is unclear. The Explosion Bush, although not too large, is not super-determinant. The load of fruits is large, the shoots bend under their weight.

All gardeners note good yields, but point out that without a garter, the tomatoes fall to the ground and the bush falls apart.

Whatever the resistance of the Explosion variety to rot, the fruits will deteriorate when they come into contact with wet soil after watering or rain. And no one needs this. It is better to tie up the tomato right away.

Regarding stepsoning. Yes, there are few stepchildren. But it is better to grow a bush in 3-4 trunks: in a greenhouse it is obligatory, in open beds it is advisable.

Advantages

The main positive qualities of the tomato variety Explosion are:

1. early ripening of tomatoes - usually the first of them are harvested in mid-June;
2. fruiting is consistent - you can immediately collect a large number of fruits;
3. high resistance of this tomato bushes to major diseases - blossom end and root rot, late blight;
4. flowers and ovaries do not fall off even with sharp drops in temperature;
5. yield – high for a determinate variety;
6. The purpose of the harvested crop is universal.

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Negative qualities of the variety include:

1. According to some gardeners, the taste of the fruits of the Explosion tomato is far from the best;
2. fruits that ripen in greenhouse conditions are worse in quality than those collected from the beds in the garden;
3. Although the originators of the variety stated that the bushes of this tomato do not require garter, it is still better to tie up the shoots during the period of fruit ripening. Otherwise, the stems may fall to the ground under the weight of ripe tomatoes.

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If you grew Explosion tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits in your climatic conditions? How tall is the bush? Will you grow them again? How would you rate the disease resistance of this variety? If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew to your comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Explosion tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

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