What could be better than self-grown and harvested vegetables? Tomatoes that are completely natural and full of energy from their own hands are especially tasty. Today we dwell in more detail on such a variety of tomatoes as Percy. We will tell you its main characteristics and features of cultivation.
Description of tomatoes Perseus
This tomato variety was bred already at the end of the nineteenth century, on the territory of Moldova. Percy Tomatoes (aka Perseus) is a rather powerful,
determinant plant with stunted and lush bushes. The height of these bushes is about half a meter. The main characteristic of Perseus tomatoes is mid-season. The first fruits can be obtained no earlier than 3.5 months after the appearance of sprouts. The first tomato crop is represented by larger fruits, weighing about one hundred and twenty grams. Subsequent tomatoes grow smaller. The shape of the fruit does not differ from any other variety - rounded and slightly flattened. The bright red, dense pulp of Percy's tomatoes has a fantastic taste and aroma. In addition to excellent taste and a fairly large size, tomatoes have excellent transportable qualities. The appearance and taste of tomatoes is preserved even during prolonged storage and transportation, which is very convenient if you grow Percy tomatoes for sale. Most gardeners noted the resistance of this variety to diseases of various kinds and remarkable indicators for harvesting both in the greenhouse and in the open ground. In the following sections, we will talk about how to plant and grow this variety of tomatoes in our area.
Preparing seeds for planting
If you first decided to plant Percy's tomatoes, then it is better to get seeds from experienced gardeners or in a specialized store. Since this variety is not hybrid, you can safely use seeds from the last harvest. It is enough to choose a healthy bush and collect the first fruits. The collected tomatoes are kept warm for several days until soft, after which the seeds are selected and washed through a sieve. For two to three days, the washed seeds are dried on paper, and then put into paper bags. Be sure to sign the date of harvest, because after six years, Percy's tomatoes will lose their germination.
Seedling Growing Tips
If it is not possible to purchase special soil for seedlings, simply mix the soil with compost and humus. Sowing of tomatoes is carried out approximately two months before planting in open ground. Before planting, the seeds are soaked in a growth promoter or weak manganese solution. Seeds are ready for planting if the prolate roots are not less than 2 mm. Seeds are planted in loose soil to a depth of 1.5 centimeters, at a distance of not less than 3 cm. No need to ram the soil, just sprinkle the seeds on top of the ground. Boxes with seedlings are covered with a film and put in a warm place until the first shoots appear. As soon as most of the seedlings appear, transfer the boxes to the well-lit window sills. Lack of light and too thick seedlings weaken seedlings. Do not over-water the seedlings in order to avoid the "blackleg" disease.
Planting seedlings in open ground
Pour seedlings abundantly - so it is easier to remove from the ground. Planting is carried out to a depth of not more than 20 centimeters, with a distance between the bushes of about half a meter. Under each planted bush, at least two liters of water are poured. After collecting the first fruits, cut the lower leaves so that the bush is better ventilated and not exposed to fungal diseases. As Percy grows tomatoes, periodically loosen the soil around the bush and remove weeds. In dry weather, be sure to water the bushes. Harvesting is done as the fruit ripens.