The Viking tomato is one of the most suitable for growing in country houses and gardens. It is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for the Central Black Earth region because it is endowed with all the necessary qualities: durability, unpretentiousness, good yield and, of course, excellent taste.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| short | Open ground | Mid-season | Orange | Average | Variety | Round |
Susceptibility to diseases
Viking grapes have average resistance to diseases such as mildew and oidium.
Mildew and oidium are fungal diseases; to prevent them, first of all, preventive measures are needed:
- collecting and burning affected leaves;
- autumn digging of soil between rows;
- ensuring good ventilation of plants - planting plants with sufficient intervals from each other, timely pruning.
Fungal plant diseases account for more than 80% of all damage to agricultural crops.
Mildew or downy mildew is one of the most dangerous fungal diseases of grapes. The disease is caused by a fungus that overwinters directly on withered leaves and tolerates frost well. The onset of the disease can be seen by oily spots and white coating on the leaves. At the next stage, yellow spots and leaf necrosis appear. The whitish fuzz spreads to the inflorescences and can lead to large yield losses.
Photo gallery: signs of mildew disease
If whitish fluff has already appeared on the leaves or the grapes have already been affected by mildew in the previous season, you cannot do without chemicals. Such drugs as Radomil, Delan, Thanos, Profit show high effectiveness. Young plantings in spring need to be sprayed approximately every 10 days, and from mid-June every week. When processing, use the dosage of the drug specified by the manufacturer.
Oidium, or powdery mildew, is the most common disease of grapes. Unlike mildew, fungal spores overwinter under the scales of the eyes and on the shoots themselves; at temperatures above 18 0, the spores begin to actively germinate and infect all parts of the plant. At the beginning of summer, infected buds and leaves turn yellow, and a gray powdery coating appears. Subsequently, the leaves become covered with brown spots and gradually die off, the disease spreads to the berries, which also become covered with plaque.
Characteristic powdery coating of grapes with oidium disease
Treatment of the vineyard against this disease must begin before the buds open. During this period, spraying with sulfur is necessary (dissolve 25–40 g of sulfur in 10 liters of water). After flowering, you can use drugs such as Rubigan, Topaz, Skor, Bayleton, Karatan, following the recommendations of the manufacturers of these drugs specified in the instructions.
Tomatoes: advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes have a large number of positive features:
- Large and juicy fruits;
- Excellent productivity;
- The plant is not afraid of lack of moisture;
- Tomatoes are not picky about the composition of the soil;
- Resistance to temperature changes;
- Immunity to a large number of diseases;
- Plants tolerate cold well.
The negative characteristics of the review variety include:
- Tomatoes do not get along well with other varieties of tomatoes;
- Capriciousness towards feeding.
How to grow great tomatoes:
Tomato African Viking
photo by Valentina Redko
The original name of the African Viking tomato.
Mid-season, tall, heart-shaped tomato variety. In the middle zone, we recommend growing it in a greenhouse.
The plant is of an indeterminate type, with a “graceful” stem and thin leaves. The height of the bush is 1.8-2 meters. A garter to a support or trellis and pinning is required. The best results were obtained when forming a plant with 2 or 3 stems. How to form this tomato, see the video below.
Basic qualities of fruits
The fruits are heart-shaped, smooth, beautiful, at the ripe stage of rich pink color, weighing 200-300 grams, fleshy, excellent taste with sweetness. The pulp is grainy, the number of seeds is medium. These tomatoes are good for fresh consumption, making juices and sauces. When preserved, the skin bursts.
Productivity of the variety: 3-4 kg of fruits per plant (subject to irrigation and compliance with agricultural practices).
It turned out to be resistant to diseases.
Features of growing African Viking tomatoes: planting, care, formation
We recommend sowing seeds for seedlings 60-65 days before the intended planting in the ground. Dive - at the stage of two true leaves. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. per meter of plot, it is advisable to place up to 3 plants, when forming a bush into one stem - up to 4.
Formation of tomatoes into 1, 2, 3 stems, video
When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, we recommend installing a drip irrigation system - this will save your time and effort, as well as increase plant productivity and reduce the risk of late blight.
If you grew African Viking tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this variety? If possible, attach a photo of your tomatoes to your comment. Thank you!
Your reviews of the African Viking tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.
Diseases and pests
The hybrid has stable immunity to a large number of diseases characteristic of tomatoes.
Occasionally, "Timofey F1" undergoes fruit cracking. In this case, you should reduce the amount of watering and reduce the application of mineral fertilizers to the soil.
The hybrid may be affected by dry spotting. When this disease appears, the bushes are treated with Antrakol or Tattu.
To prevent other diseases, you should ensure:
- Compliance with watering and lighting regimes;
- Timely application of fertilizers;
- Regular loosening of the soil;
- Weed removal.
Tomatoes can be attacked by the following pests:
Description of the tomato variety Siberian Surprise, features of cultivation and care
The Siberian Surprise tomato is an indeterminate type of tomato with an early ripening period. The characteristics of the variety indicate that the first harvest is obtained in 101-110 days. The height of the bushes reaches an average of 1.2 meters. The plant is distinguished by a powerful stem resistant to external influences. The shoots have large leaf plates with a rich green color. The fruits are formed in clusters, formed at the moment of ovary from simple inflorescences.
The first raceme is usually formed after the 10th leaf, each subsequent inflorescence at a distance of 1-2 leaves. One node can contain up to 10 tomato fruits.
The variety is considered unpretentious to growing conditions and resistant to most tomato diseases, so it is recommended for planting by beginning gardeners without sufficient skills and experience in working with garden crops.
Advantages and disadvantages
The tomato is included in the state register as a plant intended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouses, so the variety is considered universal. The advantages of garden culture are the following qualities:
- versatility of use, can be used for fresh consumption or as a raw material for canning;
- good ability to withstand stress and environmental influences, including low temperatures;
- excellent taste and external qualities;
- early ripening, high yields;
- unpretentiousness in cultivation.
Disadvantages are associated with the characteristics of all indeterminate varieties. The plant needs staking and periodic removal of stepsons.
Features of the fruit
The fruits have a pronounced elongated cylindrical shape, visually reminiscent of pepper. Reviews from gardeners confirm the variety's good ability to set fruit even in bad weather conditions. At the ripening stage, vegetables have a light green tint and a characteristic dark spot at the junction with the stalk. Ready-to-eat tomatoes take on a rich red color.
- the average weight of one tomato reaches 80-150 grams;
- the fruits have a dense structure;
- Feature: durable skin;
- the pulp is fleshy and juicy;
- vegetables have a rich tomato aroma and taste.
Thanks to the large number of fruits in the tassels and good ovary ability, the garden crop demonstrates good productivity. If you follow the growing rules, up to 10 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from 1 m2.
Nuances of planting and care
Cultivation is carried out through seedlings. The time for sowing seed material is determined so that on average 60 to 70 days pass before the time of transplantation into permanent soil. Before planting, seeds are checked for defects, disinfection and growth stimulation are carried out.
The soil is disinfected by calcining it in the oven to destroy harmful microorganisms. After this, the soil is shed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. The seeds are planted in the soil at a distance of 1 cm, leaving 3 cm between the depths. The seedlings are planted after the formation of 2 true leaves.
Watering is carried out once every 5 days; to obtain strong seedlings, it is necessary to provide 16 hours of light, otherwise the shoots will thin and stretch. If there is insufficient natural light, use special lamps, placing them at a distance of 10 cm from the bushes.
If there is no threat of frost, work on transplanting seedlings begins. Immediately before planting, add ash to the soil and water it. The holes are formed with an interval of 40 cm and no more than 3 plants are placed per 1 m2. Bushes are formed into 2 or 3 stems. The plant responds well to feeding with mineral complexes, so it is recommended to carry out such work several times a season.
Advantages of the variety
The Viking tomato is characterized by an average ripening period; fruiting occurs 110-120 days after emergence. The determinate plant is recommended to be grown in open ground conditions, in film greenhouses. During the growing season, a bush 70 cm high is formed.
The leaves of the plant are medium in size; 4-6 tomatoes ripen on 1 branch. The crop yield reaches 5-6 kg per 1 m². The description of the variety indicates the cold resistance and drought resistance of the tomato.
Tomatoes have high taste and are ideal for making salads and sandwiches. Unripe fruits are green in color, with a characteristic black spot near the stalk. Ripe tomatoes acquire a rich orange color.
The weight of the fruit reaches 80-170 g. The shape of the tomatoes is round, slightly convex, with slight ribbing.
Reviews from vegetable growers cultivating the Viking variety indicate excellent taste characteristics of the fruit. The tomatoes are soft and sweet in taste. In addition, the fruits are not prone to cracking during the ripening process and are perfectly stored.
Tomato Viking - description and characteristics of the variety
A huge number of varieties of tomatoes are developed by breeders every year. One of the wonderful and tasty varieties that is suitable for breeders of these crops is Viking. Due to its size and juiciness of the fruit, it is very loved by many summer residents. A good and large harvest will become a calling card on the site. Showing such a miracle tomato will be a reason for a meeting of friends and neighbors. You can also take part in annual local farming shows. We'll talk about this amazing variety in the article.
Characteristic
Viking is a mid-season vegetable that ripens in mid-summer. It was bred primarily for use in fresh salads due to its bright flavor characteristics. It grows well in open ground in garden plots.
The plant itself is small, but the fruit is large in size. The variety is recognized as one of the best for growing in private plots.
The tomato tolerates temperature changes well and is not afraid of cold and heat. It grows up to 70 centimeters in height. This is a low bush, typical of determinate varieties. 7 - 9 sprouts per square meter are planted.
Each tomato tastes sweet and has a juicy internal consistency. The color of a ripe tomato is bright orange. Maturation from the beginning of pipping averages 120 days. The shape is round and slightly flattened. Has characteristic ribs for this species. Favorite variety of Tambov agronomists.
The fruit is not subject to cracking, so it is stored for a long time and tolerates transportation well over long distances. Almost all ripe tomatoes are marketable. Perfect for sale in grocery stores and markets.
Viking is usually not used in pickling due to the size of the fruit. But it is suitable for all kinds of salads, as well as for preparing hot dishes. It makes excellent sauces, ketchups, pastes and lecho. It will be an excellent addition to cooking meat. It will also quench your thirst on any hot summer day.
Growing
Sowing of seeds occurs in mid-March. Each seed is placed in the ground at a distance of one and a half centimeters, then sprinkled with earth. Until the plant hatches, it can be watered with warm water from a spray bottle. Afterwards, the container is covered with film to create a greenhouse effect. When the sprout has hatched, containers with soil are placed on the windowsill and additional lighting is provided with a hanging or table-top fluorescent lamp.
The Viking variety must be picked and each sprout placed in a separate peat pot or plastic container. Thus, when the plant is further transplanted into open ground, its roots will not be confused with their relatives, but will be in their own container.
Note! Viking loves black soil very much and when growing this variety it is necessary to constantly add good and fresh loose soil. Grows both in open ground and in greenhouses
The yield of a bush depends on the time of sowing and planting seedlings in the ground, on the conditions of the region, the frequency of planted bushes per square meter, treatment against weeds, loosening the soil and fertilizing. The timeliness of watering and the number of warm and sunny days also affect the size of the harvest.
It grows both in open ground and in greenhouses. The yield of a bush depends on the time of sowing and planting seedlings in the ground, on the conditions of the region, the frequency of planted bushes per square meter, treatment against weeds, loosening the soil and fertilizing. The timeliness of watering and the number of warm and sunny days also affect the size of the harvest.
The tomato will grow well in warm regions. In colder places it will need a greenhouse and additional lighting.
Landing
When planting seedlings in the ground, you need to adhere to the following scheme for placing sprouts 50*40 centimeters. This distance makes it possible to place from 7 to 9 bushes on one square meter. Tomatoes should be planted on renewed and rested soil from tomatoes. The soil after cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower, dill and parsley is good. Plants should not be planted after zucchini, peppers and potatoes have grown. It is necessary to feed the plant in a timely manner, adding granules containing nitrogen and potassium. You should constantly add ash. This will help avoid the invasion of harmful insects. Ventilating tomatoes will also help avoid a number of common diseases.
By following all the rules of processing, fertilizing and watering, you can grow a truly excellent and tasty harvest.
Viking is one of the favorite varieties of agronomists. It has excellent taste, low bush size. It is easy to care for and bears fruit in midsummer. Its size is the pride of any gardener.
Attribute
Viking is a mid-season vegetable that ripens in mid-summer. It was first developed for use in fresh salads due to its bright taste. Sympathy grows well in open ground in garden plots.
The transplant itself is small, but the fruit is large in size. The variety is recognized as one of the best for growing in personal plots.
Tomato easily tolerates temperature changes and is not afraid of cold and heat. It takes a long time to grow in height. Ant. from 70 centimeters. This is a low bush, typical of determinate varieties. Planted according to 7 - 9 sprouts per square meter.
