Description of the tomato variety “Rocket”: characteristics, photo of fruits, yield, important advantages and disadvantages

Lovers of small tomatoes will undoubtedly be interested in low-growing variety "Rocket". It is an unpretentious, disease-resistant look.

It can be grown in open ground, and in low shelters, and even in the conditions of the city on the balcony, it will bring a good harvest.

In more detail about characteristics and the description of a grade of a tomato "Rocket" we will tell in our article. Also in it you will find detailed information about the features of cultivation and the propensity to disease.

Rocket Tomatoes: variety description

This is a determinant, stem variety of tomatoes. In terms of ripening refers to mid-late or late, that is, from the moment the seedlings were planted in the ground before the maturation of the fruit takes 115-125 days. Bush undersized 50-70 cm.

It has complex resistance to root, vertex and other types of rot..

Ripe red fruit, elongated in shape. Tomatoes small 40-60 gr. The pulp is thick, taste sweet.

The number of chambers 2-3, the dry matter content of about 5%. Sugar content is 2.5-4%.

Harvested tomatoes can be stored for a long time and very well tolerate transportation without loss of presentation. For these properties, the variety of tomato "Rocket" is liked by both farmers and amateurs.

You can compare the weight of the fruits of the Rocket variety with others in the table below:

Specifications

This species was bred by breeders from Russia in 1997, received state registration as a variety for open ground in 1999. After the first season, it became very popular among summer residents, and later gained credibility among farmers who grow tomatoes in large volumes.

The best results of yield in open ground gives in the southern regions. In the central areas to obtain a guaranteed yield, it is advisable to cover the film. In the more northern parts of the country, cultivation is possible only in heated greenhouses.

The variety of tomatoes "Rocket" is ideal for whole-canning. For barrel pickling is rarely used. Fresh is very good and will decorate any table. Juices are very tasty, due to the high sugar content. Puree and pasta are also very tasty.

With good care and the creation of conditions, from each bush can collect 1.5-2 kg of fruit. The recommended planting density for this species is 5-6 plants per square meter. m. It turns out 7-10 kg, for such a short-growing variety is a good result.

The yield of other varieties can be found in the table below:

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the variety "Rocket" are:

• short stature, it allows you to grow it in any greenhouses and even on the balcony;
• resistance to all types of rot;
• keeping quality and portability;
• good yield.

Among the shortcomings note the cracking of the fruit and its capriciousness to dressing and watering.

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You will also find on our website articles about the most fruitful of them and best of all opposing diseases.

A photo

Below you can see a photo of a tomato “Rocket”, how a variety grows and how it looks.

Growing up

Growing tomato "Rocket" is mainly produced in the open field. It can also grow in greenhouses made of glass or polycarbonate and even on balconies. The trunk of the plant must be tied up, and the branches strengthened with supports. Bush, if the plant is in unprotected soil form in three or four stems. If grown in a greenhouse or on a balcony, then two or three.

Grown in a standard way - from seedlings. For viable plants, you can use growth stimulants and mini-greenhouses, where all the necessary conditions will be created for the shoots.

"Rocket" is growing very intensively, it is demanding of mineral fertilizers containing potassium. Read also how to feed tomatoes with organic fertilizers, how to use yeast, iodine, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide for this.

Among the features of the variety itself, it is worth noting the combination of short stature and good yield for these types of tomatoes. Due to its short stature, the use of mulching can be problematic. Also it is necessary to say about resistance to different types of rot, this disease affects even the most resistant varieties. Read about varieties not suffering from late blight here.

Farmers will appreciate this feature as the possibility of mechanical harvesting, as the fruits are dense and strong.

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Diseases and pests

This species may be affected by the cracking of the fruit. To fight against this disease is simple, it is necessary to adjust the mode of watering. Against dry blotch use the tool "Tattu" or "Antrakol". Against other types of diseases, only prevention, irrigation and lighting, the timely application of fertilizers are needed, these measures will save your tomato from all troubles.

IMPORTANT! Of the pests are often attacked by a scoop. Against it, use the drug "Strela". In order for the pest not to appear next season, it is necessary to thoroughly dig up the soil in the fall, gather insect larvae and once again spray it with "Arrow".

Slugs are also frequent guests on the leaves of this species. They can be assembled by hand, but it will be more efficient to carry out zolating the soil. In the southern regions of the Colorado potato beetle can cause significant damage, against this dangerous pest successfully use the tool "Prestige". In dry periods, it is necessary to carefully monitor whether the spider mite has appeared. In advanced cases, it is necessary to use insecticides.

Conclusion

As can be seen from the overview, this is an easy-to-care type of tomato. The only difficulty is regular feeding with potash fertilizers. With such a task to cope anyone, even a novice gardener. Successes to you and rich fees.

In the table below you will find links to varieties of tomatoes with different ripening terms:

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