Tomato Female happiness (Male dignity): characteristics and description of the variety, photo of the bush, reviews of tomato yield

Features of cultivation, planting and care

photo author Tatyana Tarasevich
The photo shows tomato seedlings Auria.

We recommend sowing seeds for seedlings 60-65 days before the intended planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. When transplanting seedlings to a permanent place, 1 sq. It is recommended to place up to 4 plants per meter of land. Planting pattern 50 x 40 cm.

Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, pinching, weed removal, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer and preventive measures to protect plants from diseases and pests.

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.

Productivity of tomato Auria: up to 5 kg of fruit from 1 plant (subject to agricultural practices).

The “Manhood” tomato belongs to the indeterminate varieties. The plant is tall, can reach two meters.

The variety is mid-season - 110-115 days. A special feature of the variety is its fruits. They have an unusual elongated shape, for which the tomato is nicknamed “Manhood”. The fruits are red, up to 15 centimeters in length, weighing about 200 grams. The end of the tomato is forked, elongated. The pulp is fleshy, dense consistency. The fruits have few seeds, as they have a lot of pulp and few seed chambers. There are up to eight fruits in the brush.

Tomato “Male Dignity” has a pleasant aroma. The taste is excellent. When overripe, tomatoes do not crack. The variety is suitable for long-term storage.

The plant can be grown both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The variety is resistant to various types of diseases. He is later affected by late blight than others.

Productivity

If proper care is taken from each “Masculine Dignity” bush, the yield is from 3 to 4 kg of fruit. With proper care of the “Women's Happiness” variety, you can harvest from 2.5 to 4 kg of delicious tomatoes from one bush.

Which regions are best to grow in?

The southern regions are recommended for the “Manhood” tomato for growing in open ground; if there is a warm, sunny summer, you can harvest a good harvest in the middle zone, but it is worth using film as a shelter. In the northern regions it is better to grow in greenhouse conditions.

Both the southern regions and the middle zone are suitable for growing the “Women's Happiness” variety. In the northern regions, cultivation in greenhouses is recommended.

Tomatoes “Male Dignity” or tomatoes “Women’s Happiness”? More correctly - the joy of the gardener!

The plant is not spreading, rather compact.

The stem and leaves have a light green color and do not darken over time. The tomato is quite delicate: according to some gardeners, the garter cord can leave marks on the stems. The bush bends slightly and curls little, so it is easy to care for.

The variety is indeterminate - at the moment of formation of a flower cluster on the main stem, the stem itself is replaced by a stepson, which is located closer to the top. After the formation of buds, from the top of the stepson, a full-fledged stem is formed, then growth occurs according to the pattern indicated above. Therefore, the bush needs shaping (stepping).

Tomatoes have an oblong, cylindrical shape, the fruits are slightly forked at the end - the shape is clearly visible in the photo. The average length is 13 cm, with the weight of one fruit ranging from 150-180 g. Individual specimens reach up to 200 g, the weight of the fruit depends on the location (the higher, the larger). The sepals are long, collected like brushes.

The fruits of the Auria tomato variety are dense, fleshy, and have a small number of chambers and seeds. They practically do not overripe, do not crack, and retain their presentation for a long time. The skin is red and shiny. The taste is pleasant, sweetish. The fruits ripen in July-September, depending on the region of cultivation.

The main purpose of the variety is canning. Suitable for fresh consumption.

The variety gains productivity gradually. At first, the bush “idles” and does not form brushes. By summer, when the air temperature rises, fruiting increases. By the time of ripeness, some summer residents collect from two to five fruits from each bush.

Quite a productive variety. Up to 14 clusters are formed on one bush, with 6-8 tomatoes in each. Gardeners note that the number of brushes depends on the height of the bush itself. Tomatoes grown in open ground have a relatively short bush, but are more abundantly covered with fruits.

Can be planted in all regions of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. The main thing is to choose the right growing method.

In the southern regions, the plant feels equally good in open ground and in greenhouses.
In the climatic conditions of central Russia, as well as a little to the north, it is better to grow in greenhouses and hotbeds so that the fruits have time to ripen.
The Auria tomato variety is not suitable for growing in northern latitudes.

This variety is quite heat-loving; at the slightest cold snap the flowers fall off.

A friend of mine grows these tomatoes in a greenhouse without heating. When the frost was -50C, some of the flowers fell off, even on those bushes that grew closer to the middle of the greenhouse. Therefore, if you are interested in this variety, do not allow it to freeze.

Advice. If you plan to collect seeds for further propagation of Auria tomatoes, choose “hardworking” bushes. In most cases, if a plant has low yield, this quality is transferred to its descendants. Plants grown from the seeds of such a tomato will disappoint you with poor yield.

Manufacturers claim that disease resistance is high. Actually this is not true. In regions of central Russia, on acidic soils, the plant is affected by blossom end rot. Not much, 2-3 tomatoes per bush, but many gardeners are upset. How to deal with this? I'll give you a hint.

The disease appears in hot weather with insufficient watering. To prevent fruit damage, keep the soil slightly moist and periodically treat the bushes with 1% Bordeaux mixture. You can buy it ready-made in specialized stores or make it yourself according to a recipe.

Take 100 g of copper sulfate.
Add 120 g quicklime, stir.
Pour the dry mixture with a liter of water, shake thoroughly and strain through cheesecloth.

Spray the tomato bushes leaf by leaf with the prepared solution, about 2-4 times per season. If the soil on your site is acidic, dolomite flour also helps, which should be applied according to the recommendations.

No other diseases or pests were noticed on the bushes.

Many gardeners want to see in their garden beds not only fruitful, disease- and drought-resistant fruit plants. They are paying more and more attention to the purely aesthetic side of the issue. Namely, they want not only to eat, but also to contemplate plants and fruits that are unusual in shape and beauty. Therefore, recently, tomato has become very popular, which will be discussed in our article.

Let me introduce to your attention the popular tomato variety Feminine Happiness, also known as Auria, Ladies' whim, Ladies' man, Man's dignity, Fun...

This unusual and very popular tomato variety has so many names.

Why is he so unusual?

— Its peculiarity lies primarily in the shape of the fruit: sausage-like, elongated finger-shaped, externally reminiscent in shape of a male penis, with a characteristic fold at the end. This is truly a curiosity.

This tomato bush can be grown both in open ground and indoors. In closed ground the height of the bush can reach up to 3 meters, in closed ground 120 cm. A medium-ripening variety, red fruits, growing in trusses of 6-8 pieces, each weighing up to 160 grams, length up to 12 cm. The bush is simply strewn with fruits.

The taste of the fruit is sweet, juicy, harmonious, one might say *melts in your mouth*, No. 1 in preparations. It doesn’t burst when preserved and it turns out very tasty, solid *meat*. Suitable for long-term storage for freezing and drying, and is easily transported.

The popular tomato variety, Women's Happiness, also has a “sibling.” It is yellow in color. Its name is Eros or Auria yellow.

The bush is also of medium maturity, a cluster of 5-7 fruits, a spreading bush, powerful and high-yielding. Ideal for drying, stuffing and preservation.

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By marinating or pickling two colors of this tomato, you will get a wonderful assortment that will surprise your family and neighbors. By purchasing these varieties, you will always have a tasty and good harvest.

You can find out about the price and ordering procedure for this tomato here

Purpose of the variety

Tomato fruits are widely used for whole-fruit canning. They look unusual in a jar because of their interesting shape. The fruits are also well suited for preparing various preparations. The tomato produces a thick, delicious tomato.

They can be eaten fresh and stored for a long time: in the refrigerator, the fruits retain their appearance and taste for up to two months. According to the description of the tomato variety “Male Dignity”, the fruits can be stored for more than two months. They also tolerate transportation well.

PROS AND CONS OF GIGOLO TOMATO VARIETIES

I read Zinaida Vasilievna Makarenko’s article and thought deeply about it.

Many readers, in their stories about tomatoes, were so delighted with the variety Male Dignity (aka Female Happiness) that a kind of boom just began among summer residents: everyone just dreams of growing it in their garden.

At first I also thought that this was some kind of wonderful and rare variety, which, judging by the name, the fruits should weigh no less than a kilogram (after all, the man in the house is the protector, breadwinner, hope and support of the family).

All side branches (and there can be from 5 to 7 pieces) always come from the main stems.

This variety does not have stepsons, but from each axil there are peduncles with 5-9 flowers, from which fruits are formed.

He is really not afraid of late blight.

Its bushes need special space. Otherwise, I planted 15 roots on a six-meter bed, and after a month they gave such a dense dark green wall 80-90 cm high that it was impossible, even coming close to it, to see what was going on between the plants.

The result of such thickening is known - a shortage of crops.

The next year, I already planted 10 roots on six meters - a completely different picture!

On the package with the seeds it says “does not form,” but this, it turns out, only works if you decide to plant Gigolo in open ground, where he will have complete freedom. And in a greenhouse, all the side branches need to be tied to trellises.

Tomato baby sweet

The baby sweet tomato is a super sweet variety with a canning direction. By the name, you immediately need to understand that the fruits are sweet in taste due to the high sugar content. Therefore, they are used not only for preparing salads, but also for preparing juices, sauces, tomato paste, purees, lecho and other preparations. The color of the tomato is bright red, the structure is sugary, the skin is dense, so they are well stored and transportable over long distances.

Tomato baby sweet

These tomato vegetables are grown in open ground or under film. From germination to harvest 85 days. Fruit weight is 100-120 grams. Productivity 6.5-7 kg per 1 sq. m. Requires a garter due to heavy hands. With the right agricultural technology, you will immediately get 90% of ripe fruits, which is very important for industrial harvesting or when selling a wholesale batch.

Reviews from gardeners Inna, 55 years old, Simferopol

I grow many different varieties of tomatoes, but “Children’s Sweetness” is one of my most popular ones. The fruits are almost identical in size, which is convenient for canning as a whole. I plant 10 bushes, that’s enough. Doesn't pose any special maintenance problems.

Advantages and disadvantages of the tomato variety Male Dignity

The advantages of the variety are:

resistance to temperature changes;
disease resistance;
resistance to insufficient moisture;
good yield;
excellent taste;
excellent resistance to transportation;
the tomato is not prone to cracking;
has an excellent presentation.

The advantages of the “Women's Joy” variety are also the possibility of long-term storage of fruits, excellent taste and unpretentiousness to the composition of the soil.

The disadvantage of this tomato variety is that some farmers or summer residents attribute its demands on fertilizers. The plant has rather fragile stems and they can often break. Due to its comparative rarity, it is difficult to purchase sufficient quantities of seeds.

The “Male Dignity” variety is easy to care for. You just need to feed the plant correctly and regularly, because it is afraid of a lack of nutrients. Tomatoes are suitable even for a beginner who is just starting to grow these delicious vegetables. With proper care and following all recommendations, you can get a high yield of these beautiful fruits.

The variety has undoubted positive qualities:

disease resistance;
good taste;
high productivity;
good transportability;
unique originality;
efficient use of usable space.

The disadvantages of the variety - the fragility of the stems and the shedding of the crop during harvesting - are not a reason to refuse to grow it.

“Manhood” is not yet very widely cultivated; many gardeners have no idea what kind of plant it is. And it is very similar to the famous “De-barao”, but has a sweeter taste, meaty texture and begins to ripen earlier.

The main advantages of “Manhood” include:

Immunity to diseases;
Excellent tolerance to temperature changes;
Excellent taste characteristics;
Tolerance to moisture deficiency.

The disadvantages include:

Quite a rare variety, it is problematic to purchase seed material;
Impossibility of long-term storage;
Demanding requirements for applied fertilizers;
Frequent breaking off of weak branches.

Among the positive qualities of “Women’s Happiness” they note:

Immunity to diseases;
Unpretentiousness to the type of soil and applied fertilizers;
Excellent taste characteristics;
Excellent keeping quality.

The disadvantages include a decrease in taste characteristics when cultivated in open ground in cold summers.

The “Manhood” tomato is used in whole-fruit canning and for pickling in barrels. Tomatoes are excellent for fresh consumption. They are practically not used for the production of juices, pastes and purees.

The “Women's Happiness” variety, due to the fairly large size of the fruits, is pickled only in barrels. Tomatoes are ideal for making juices, pastes and purees.

To get a good harvest, you should follow the rules of agricultural technology.

Recommendations for preparing seed material:

Select the largest seeds and place them in a weak salt solution for 15 minutes. Discard any floating seeds after this time. Rinse the rest thoroughly and dry;
To disinfect the seeds, leave them for 20 minutes in a weak manganese solution;
Next, the seed material is soaked for 12 hours. To do this, they need to be wrapped in gauze and placed in a container with water, which should only cover half the seed material.

How to sow planting material correctly:

Seeds are sown for seedlings usually 2 months before the intended planting in a permanent place. If planting is planned at the end of May, the seeds are sown in the last days of March;
Picking of seedlings is carried out 7-10 days after seedlings appear in the phase of two true leaves;
Before planting, seedlings are hardened to facilitate the adaptation process and speed up the establishment of seedlings.

How to plant seedlings correctly:

Planting in open ground begins as soon as warm weather sets in: late May-early June. To get an early harvest, seedlings should be planted ahead of schedule, but they should be covered in case of return night frosts;
Planting is carried out according to the following scheme: 3-4 seedlings per 1 m2;
Seedlings that have outgrown are buried as deep as possible in the ground, forming a deep hole near the plant for further watering to prevent water from getting on the leaves.

Both tomato varieties need tying, as well as strengthening the bushes with supports. The formation of “Male Dignity” is carried out in three or four stems, “Women’s Happiness” in two or three stems. The “Masculine Dignity” tomato requires intensive complex feeding throughout the growing season. “Women’s happiness” at the initial stage requires fertilizing with potassium and nitrogen-containing fertilizers, then complex fertilizers are used.

Tomato “Manhood”:

It is most affected by dry spotting. In the fight against it, the remedies “Tattu” and “Antrakol” are effective;
Of the insect pests, the gnawing cutworm attacks the most.

Variety “Women's Happiness”:

Mainly suffers from cracking of fruits. The problem can be eliminated by reducing the humidity of the environment;
Other diseases can be prevented with timely prevention, compliance with watering and lighting regimes, and applying the necessary fertilizers.

Many gardeners leave positive reviews about the tomato varieties “Male Dignity” and “Women’s Happiness”. Vegetable growers appreciated the positive qualities of the varieties, including the guaranteed good harvest.

The “Manhood” tomato is distinguished by its unpretentiousness in care; the main condition that requires constant attention is compliance with the feeding regime. However, for an experienced gardener this will not create problems. Even novice gardeners can grow the “Women's Happiness” variety, since the tomato is undemanding in care.

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This variety is otherwise called “Auria”. Tomatoes Manhood surprise not only with their taste, but also with their appearance. From the article we will learn the characteristic differences of this variety and the features of agricultural technology.

Tomatoes Male Dignity were bred in Siberia in 1997. The variety received state registration the following year. It is fully adapted for cultivation in a greenhouse, so it will be suitable for summer residents and farmers in the middle and northern zone, as well as regions with risky farming. In the southern regions it can be grown in open ground.

Tomatoes “Women's Happiness” are a mid-early hybrid of the variety in question. If an amateur is looking for characteristics of the tomato Woman's Happiness with a characteristic and description of the variety, then he probably means the same variety Auria. Moreover, in the picture these varieties will look the same.

Features of the variety:

liana-shaped bush;
height – up to 2 meters;
a long, strong and inflexible stem that needs support or tying;
an average number of leaves grow on each stem;
the fruits are elongated, cylindrical, have a forked area at the end;
fruit length – up to 15 cm, weight – from 130 to 250 g;
the fruit is shiny, bright red, its pulp is dense;
the fruit contains a small number of seeds;
the taste is sweetish, occasionally with sourness;
ripening begins in July and continues until approximately the end of September;
Fruit ripening occurs 115-125 days after emergence.

With proper care, up to 4 kg of fruits are obtained from the bush. You can have up to 16 kg per 1 square meter, subject to planting density - 4 plants per 1 square meter. m.

Tomatoes manhood

The fruits are suitable for fresh food and for making salads. They can be canned, salted, processed into paste, ketchup, tomato juice and sauce. Tomatoes will decorate any holiday table.

To get the expected harvest of the plant, you need to follow all the rules of agricultural technology.

Seeds must be properly prepared before planting. This can eliminate or minimize the risk of contracting dangerous diseases.

Preparations begin in February. They are sorted through and the largest ones are selected. There is no need to sow small seeds because they will produce small fruits. Then the selected seeds should be placed in a weak solution of table salt and left in it for about a quarter of an hour. During this time, some seeds will float. They should be thrown away, and the fallen ones should be washed and dried well.

Tomato seeds need to be washed

To disinfect the seed, it must be placed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. During this time, it is possible to kill most pathogenic microbes and fungi.

At the next stage of preparing the seeds, they need to be soaked. To do this, they are wrapped in gauze and placed in a vessel with water. In this case, the liquid should only half cover the seeds.

Note! The seeds need to be soaked for half a day. Every 4 hours you need to change the water. When changing the water, you need to remove the seeds from the gauze in order to provide them with access to oxygen.

During the soaking process, the thermometer in the room should show at least 20º.

Finally, before planting, the seeds also need to be hardened. They are placed in the refrigerator for half a day. Then they are warmed up at room temperature. So in total you need to repeat 3 to 5 cooling/heating cycles.

Important! When hardening, you need to ensure that the air temperature in the refrigerator does not fall below 2º.

Seeds need to be sown 2 months in advance. before planting in the beds and approximately 45-55 days before planting in the greenhouse. To ensure that the seeds germinate well, you need to prepare the soil before planting. It is advisable to pour it with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.

The soil needs to be poured into boxes and shallow furrows made in it. The width between them should be at least 3 cm.

The distance between the seeds should be at least 1 cm. They are sprinkled with a small layer of earth. You need to stretch the film on top and place it in a greenhouse where the temperature will not fall below 28º.

Diseases and pests

Tomato "Manhood":

It is most affected by dry spotting. In the fight against it, the remedies “Tattu” and “Antrakol” are effective;
Of the insect pests, the gnawing cutworm attacks the most.

The “Arrow” remedy is used against it. In order to avoid repeated attacks in the future, in the fall they weed the soil well, collecting pest larvae and thoroughly spraying them with the “Strela” preparation;

To combat the Colorado potato beetle, the “Prestige” product is used.

Variety "Women's Happiness":

Mainly suffers from cracking of fruits. The problem can be eliminated by reducing the humidity of the environment;
Other diseases can be prevented with timely prevention, compliance with watering and lighting regimes, and applying the necessary fertilizers.

REFERENCE: Both varieties suffer most from spider mite attacks. They fight insects with a strong soap solution, which is used to wipe the areas of the plant affected by the pest.

Fruitful and easy to grow tomato “Women’s Happiness” - photos of fruits and secrets of proper care

Tomato is a demanding plant. If the ambient temperature is not high enough and watering is poor, the fruits will grow small and sour. This is especially true for summer residents in central Russia.

To solve such problems, breeders are developing resistant tomato varieties. One of them is Women's Happiness.

Hybrid variety Women's happiness. It has a specific appearance: oblong, slightly curved, slightly bifurcated at the end. You can see exactly how it looks in the photographs.

The length of one tomato reaches 12-15 cm, weight - about 160 g. Up to 8 fruits grow on one bush. The ripening time of tomatoes from the moment of planting in the ground is 3 months.

The variety Women's Happiness has not become popular among gardeners. One of the reasons for this was the appearance of the fetus.

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resistant to pests and diseases;
undemanding to watering;
suitable for pickling, salting, drying and stuffing;
tomato juice prepared from these fruits is thick and tasty;
tomatoes are juicy, with a bright sweetish taste;
high yield.

Among the disadvantages are:

low strength of stems;
thermophilicity.

The main value of the species is high productivity. Up to 2.5-4 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush if the tomatoes are grown in a warm climate using fertilizing. The photo shows branches strewn with fruits. Reviews from gardeners confirm this.

. Preparation will help protect the bushes from possible diseases and pests during the seed germination stage.

The soil must also be disinfected. First, it is calcined in the oven at a temperature of 200C to destroy fungi, spores and pest larvae. Then sprinkle with “Fundazol” before planting the seeds. The seeds are pre-treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate.

Seeds are sown approximately 2 months before transplanting into the ground. A week later, when 2 full-fledged leaves grow, the emerging shoots are pricked (the sprouts are transplanted into a large container).

Every two weeks it is recommended to treat the seedlings with copper sulfate for prevention. These measures will prevent the development of diseases and the growth of pests at a stage when they are not yet noticeable.

Women's happiness is grown both in open ground in the southern regions and in greenhouse conditions in the middle and northern latitudes. Depending on the climate, the height of the bush varies from 120 to 300 cm. The stems require support and garters.

They begin to fertilize tomatoes no earlier than 2 weeks after they are transplanted into the ground. After this, plants are fertilized once every 2 weeks.

Suitable fertilizers:

mullein solution 1:10;
chicken manure diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20;
complex mineral fertilizers at the rate of 60 g of “Nitrophoska” per 10 liters of water;
potassium-containing fertilizers (they also prevent blossom end rot).

Pay attention to the composition of the complex fertilizer. If it contains too many nitrogen-containing components, then foliage will actively grow on the bush, and the fruits will grow small and tasteless.

The ceiling height in the greenhouse must be at least 3 m. It is also important to provide ventilation to prevent the formation of mold due to excess humidity.

Condensation of plantings should not be allowed. Water the plants abundantly, but relatively rarely - once a week before fruit sets, after - 2 times a week.

. At the same time, parasites destroy bushes both in the greenhouse and in open ground.

Spider mites are washed off with a concentrated soap solution. Many poisons sold in stores against this pest cannot be used, as they end up in the fruit.

Fighting mole crickets requires the use of toxic chemicals. Since it lives underground and destroys the root system, poison and traps are buried.

The gnawing cutworm, whitefly and other surface pests are eliminated using Strela or Phosbecid preparations.

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The variety Women's Happiness is resistant to the main diseases characteristic of the nightshade family. In rare cases, bushes suffer from dry spotting.

The drugs “Tattu”, “Antrakol”, “Skor” and their analogs help to get rid of it. Top rot develops due to a lack of potassium. This problem can be easily solved by watering with potassium fertilizers.

The harvest is harvested 3 months after transplanting the sprouted seeds into the ground. Store it in a cool, dark place for no longer than 2 months.

The fruits of this variety are fleshy, juicy, with thin but durable skin. They can be salted, pickled, stuffed and dried. The oblong shape allows you to effectively fill the jar during preservation.

Women's happiness is a high-yielding type of tomato. It is suitable for preservation and has a bright and rich taste. It can be grown in almost any region of Russia.

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"Auria", or the "Manhood" tomato, is intended for those who like to grow exotic plants on their plots. This variety is not a hybrid. It received different names in different regions. Somewhere it is called “Women’s Happiness”, “Ladies’ Caprice”, “Adam”, and some say that this is the “Fun” variety.

High yield.
High taste qualities of fruits.
The fruits are resistant to cracking.
Tomatoes can be used for fresh consumption and canning.
The fruits can be stored for a long time.
Resistant to most common tomato diseases.

By looking at the photo of the “Manhood” tomato, you can appreciate the unusual shape of the fruit. Such exoticism will be appreciated by everyone who sees tomatoes, and gardeners will receive a high yield of very tasty, aromatic fruits.

Disadvantages include fruit shedding when harvesting is not done on time.

The “Manhood” tomato can be grown in any region of the country. According to reviews, the plant grows well throughout the country. In the Baltic states, Siberia, Leningrad and Moscow regions, it is recommended to grow tomatoes in greenhouses. In the southern regions, the fruits ripen in open ground.

When growing this variety in the northern regions, it should be taken into account that it does not tolerate cold weather. If the plant is cold, it will drop flowers.

The planting density is the same as for most indeterminate varieties: 3 plants per square meter. When forming into two stems, it is recommended to reduce the planting density to 2.5 plants.

According to the description, the “Manhood” tomato is more susceptible to blossom end rot than other varieties. Because of this, the plant needs to be fed with calcium a little more than other varieties.

"Auria" seeds are sown in different regions at different times. Usually sowing is done two months before the expected date of planting the seedlings in a permanent place. If planting is expected at the end of May, then the seedlings are sown at the end of March.

The fruiting period begins three and a half months after sowing the seeds for seedlings. During the growing season, the plant must be shaped. In cold climates, it is recommended to form bushes into one stem. In the southern regions, you can grow a tomato with two stems.

The plant is vigorous, so it needs to be tied up. It should be borne in mind that it has a very delicate stem and is easily injured during gartering. To avoid leaving marks on the stem, it is recommended to use special tapes for tying plants.

The peculiarity of bush growth requires proper formation. When forming into one stem, all lateral stepsons are removed from the plant, leaving only the central trunk. This must be done so that the fruits receive all the necessary nutrients and have time to ripen.

When forming a tomato into two stems, the first stepson is left. It serves as the second stem. Then all forming lateral processes are removed.

Removal is done at a distance of 0.5-1 cm from the main stem. If you break off a shoot along the central trunk, it can damage the plant. Long stumps cause active branching.

In addition to removing the stepsons, it is necessary to remove the leaves of the “Manhood”. Usually, leaves are removed from below, 1-2 pieces per session. Leave 2-3 sheets for each brush. This is done so that the fruit can take accumulated nutrients from the leaf. This way the tomatoes fill and ripen faster.

In order for the plant to develop normally, it must be fed. This is done three times during the growing season. The first fertilizing is carried out when planting seedlings in the ground. The second - at the onset of flowering, and the third - during fruiting.

Removing leaves helps prevent the development of various diseases. Bare stems provide good ventilation for plants, and the absence of leaf contact with the ground helps prevent the early development of late blight and other dangerous fungal diseases.

“Male Dignity” refers to those varieties that are practically not susceptible to disease. However, due to the specific size of the fruits, blossom end rot may develop on them.

Tomatoes can be susceptible to various pests. Most often, the plant is eaten by aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. They are combated by treating plants with special preparations. They can be purchased at any country store.

The variety “Male Dignity” is a real exotic that will decorate the garden and table. Unusual tomatoes will be appreciated. In canned form they have no equal. In good weather, as well as when growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, the plant will bear fruit for a long time. The possibility of long-term storage of fruits will allow you to serve a salad of fresh, own tomatoes on the New Year's table.

Preliminary preparation of seedlings

In order for the harvest to be of the best quality, you need to prepare for growing fruits .
Preparation will help protect the bushes from possible diseases and pests during the seed germination stage. The soil must also be disinfected. First, it is calcined in the oven at a temperature of 200C to destroy fungi, spores and pest larvae. Then sprinkle with “Fundazol” before planting the seeds. The seeds are pre-treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate.

Seeds are sown approximately 2 months before transplanting into the ground . A week later, when 2 full-fledged leaves grow, the emerging shoots are pricked (the sprouts are transplanted into a large container).

Every two weeks it is recommended to treat the seedlings with copper sulfate for prevention. These measures will prevent the development of diseases and the growth of pests at a stage when they are not yet noticeable.

Disease prevention and plant protection

In order for the plant to develop normally, it must be fed. This is done three times during the growing season. The first fertilizing is carried out when planting seedlings in the ground. The second - at the onset of flowering, and the third - during fruiting.

The variety is quite resistant to major tomato diseases; other varieties with similar periods are less affected by late blight, but sometimes dry spotting appears, to combat which the preparations Tattu, Antrakol, and Skor are used.

With a lack of potassium, blossom end rot can develop. This problem will be solved by increasing the dose of potassium fertilizers when feeding, as well as by foliar feeding with a solution (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water) of calcium nitrate.

Of the pests, the most dangerous is the mole cricket, which destroys the root system, as well as spider mites and whiteflies. To combat mole crickets, special poisoned baits are placed in the ground and traps are buried. To combat surface pests, use the preparations “Strela”, “Phosbecid” and others, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Subject to the following growing rules, the variety resists diseases over a long growing season:

disinfection of seeds (1% solution of potassium permanganate) and seedling mixture (strong solution of potassium permanganate and heating to 200 degrees);
soil disinfection before planting (foundazole);
preventive treatment with copper-containing preparations every 12-14 days;
prevent thickening of the bush and plantings, water with warm water, and ensure ventilation of the greenhouse;
promptly destroy diseased plants and fruits.

Watering the tomato should be plentiful, but rare. At the beginning of the growing season - once, on hot sunny days 2 times a week.