The variety of tomato "White filling" (another name - "White filling 241") has long established itself only from the good side. This subspecies is popular among several generations of avid gardeners.
The reason for this popularity is that these tomatoes have a number of attractive characteristics - unpretentiousness, precociousness, good yield. Read more in our article. Here we present to you the description of the variety, its characteristics and characteristics of cultivation.
Tomato "White filling" ("White filling 241"): description of the variety
The variety was bred by breeders from Kazakhstan (vegetable experimental station named after V. I. Edelshtein), by crossing several hybrids. It is registered in the State Register across the Russian Federation for cultivation in an open ground in 1966. The plant is determinant (it does not grow above certain points); it doesn’t have a single stem type.
Stem resistant, strong, in a greenhouse can grow up to 70 cm, in open ground - up to 50. It is typical of a medium, simple type brushes about 6 pieces. The rhizome is powerful, it grows far (up to 50 cm) in different directions without deepening. The leaves are medium in size, light green in color, the type of leaf is characteristic of “tomato”, wrinkled in structure without hairiness.
Inflorescence plant has a simple, intermediate type in location. The first inflorescence is formed over the 6th leaf, the next - with an interval of 1–2 leaves. Flowers contain from 3 pieces. Stem with articulation. Fruits keep well, do not fall. According to the degree of ripening, the variety “White filling” tomato is early (early), some people call it ultra-early. Harvesting is possible in 80 - 100 days after sprouting of seedlings (in open ground later).
It has good (above average) resistance to common diseases.. Late blight, to which in principle there is a predisposition, due to early maturation does not have time to get sick. There is immunity to macrosporosis (dry spotting). It is intended for cultivation in an open ground, also greenhouse cultivation is possible.
Specifications
Deficiencies discovered by the emergence of new, improved varieties:
- average yield;
- average disease resistance.
Virtues not lost over time:
- friendly precocity;
- good taste;
- unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
- not demanding constant care.
The features include resistance to cracking on the plant. Crop brought even in the cold summer. Well tolerate heat. Initially, when so many fruit-bearing varieties were not bred, “White poured” tomatoes, as the description states, were considered to be a fruitful variety.
From a plant without problems they collect from 3 kg, from 8 kg from 1 square meter. m. Fruits ripen almost simultaneously. Form - rounded, flattened above and below, low-ridged. Dimensions - about 7-8 cm in diameter, weight - from 100 g. The skin is smooth, matte, thin. The color of unripe fruits is pale green, gradually begins to brighten even more, the color turns out like an apple “White filling”, the ripe fruits have a red color.
The flesh is fleshy, juicy, the dry matter content is just over 5%. Seeds on average can be located in different numbers of chambers, from 4 to 12. The harvest of “White filling” is kept for a long time, transportation is also satisfactory. Tomatoes have a rather pleasant taste and aroma, originally intended for cultivation for processing, however, they are eaten fresh with pleasure. Go to raw salads, cuts, hot dishes.
Tomatoes have a lot of useful substances that are not lost during heat treatment. Tomatoes are low in calories, but hunger is perfectly satisfied. For the production of sauces, ketchup, tomato paste, juice will do, but the juice will be thick. Tolerate freezing well. The preservation of whole fruits is successful - the fruits do not crack.
A photo
Tomatoes "White filling" can be well seen in the photo below:
Recommendations for growing
Grow on the territory of Ukraine, Russia and other nearby countries. The best territories are Kazakhstan and its environs. So, you have learned the description of the variety, the photo clearly shows what smooth and beautiful medium-sized tomatoes the White Filling tomato has - so how does this subspecies grow? Seeds are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for about 2 hours, washed with running water, treated with plant growth stimulants (optional). At the end of March - April, they are planted in heated fertile soil into a common broad reservoir.
The soil should be low in acidity and well saturated with oxygen. It should be disinfected and steamed. Planted seeds to a depth of about 2 cm, with a distance of at least 2 cm between them. Pour with warm water and cover with polyethylene or thin glass to form the desired moisture. So the seeds germinate better and faster. Germination temperature should be at least 23 degrees.
After the emergence of shoots need to remove coverage. Water as needed, without water on the leaves. When a seedling has 2 well-developed leaflets, it must be dived. A pick (planting plants in separate cups) is required to strengthen the root system and plants in general. For seating it is better to use cups of peat or paper. These materials quickly decompose without environmental consequences.
When transplanting to a permanent place, you can put the seedlings in the wells right in the cups. This will avoid stress and damage to plants. When sprouting seedlings, it is necessary to feed it several times with mineral fertilizers. Before planting, it is necessary to harden the tomatoes, about 2 weeks before transplanting, it is necessary to open the vents (you can take the plants outside) for a few hours.
For 50 - 60 days, it is possible to plant seedlings in a greenhouse, in a week - in open ground, in the absence of frosts. The plants should be above 20 cm and have 5-6 sheets. Disembarkation is carried out in the wells in a staggered manner (sometimes a two-row scheme), the distance between plants should be about 50 cm. Fertilizer containing phosphorus must be added to the wells before planting. The soil should also be decontaminated and fertilized. Watering is carried out at the root abundantly, not often. Loosening and weeding - as needed. Fertilizers are administered once a week and a half. Pasying and tying a tomato “White filling 241” does not require.
Diseases and pests
Most diseases are stopped by disinfecting soil and seeds.. From common diseases and pests, there are microbiological preparations in specialized stores. These preparations are carried out preventive spraying several times during the season.
Tomatoes "White filling" has long been developed and proven variety of tasty fruits of medium size, its cultivation will not bring costs and inconvenience in your area.
