Very popular among gardeners is the variety of tomato "Verlioka Plus". Tomatoes have a pleasant taste and unpretentious in growing. In this article we will describe how to grow a tomato "Verlioka Plus" and give its description.
"Verlioka Plus": the history of hybrid breeding
When breeding this hybrid, the variety "Verlioka" was taken as the basis. Russian breeders were able to produce tomatoes with large fruits, non-sprawling shrubs that are easy to maintain.
Important! You should not water the seedlings too often - it will lead to its rotting. To avoid this, use a spray bottle and warm, settled water.The variety is ideal for use in greenhouses and seasonal greenhouses.
"Verlioka Plus": characteristics of tomatoes
Consider the main characteristics of tomatoes of this type. 
Description of the bush
The variety is characterized by the presence of determinant shrubs that can reach a height of 1.5 m. They have large foliage, painted in a dark green color.
Due to the rather large growth it is necessary to carry out the garter of the bushes to the pegs or trellis.
Description of the fetus
The fruits are red, flat-rounded, rather large. They are characterized by a slight ribbing at the base of the stem. The average weight of one tomato is about 120 g. 
They have thin and non-rigid skin. Due to its density, it protects the fruit from cracking. Tomatoes have juicy pulp with good density and sugar content. The taste of the fruit is sweet, not watery.
Yield
Tomato "Verlioka Plus" has a fairly high yield: from 1 meter square can collect up to 10 kg of tomatoes. Fruit ripening period is about 100-105 days.
Disease and pest resistance
The hybrid is well resistant to various diseases affecting tomatoes, including TMV, fusarium and cladosporia. 
Application
This variety can be safely called universal. You can eat both fresh tomatoes and add them to salads, snacks, soups, side dishes, make jam.
They are great for making pickles, they marinate well. Ripe fruits are often used to make juice, which is tasty and thick.
Pros and cons of tomatoes "Verlioka Plus"
The advantages of tomatoes of this type include:
- the presence of a pleasant taste;
- early maturation ability;
- high yields;
- the accurate form of fruits that allows to sell tomatoes favorably;
- the possibility of long-term transportation and storage;
- resistance to temperature extremes, as well as short droughts;
- availability of disease resistance;
- unpretentiousness to agrotechnical actions.
Did you know? Starting from the 16th century, tomatoes became fashionable as ornamental plants. From this time on they could often be observed in the royal gardens and conservatories of aristocrats.Tomatoes varieties "Verlioka Plus" have no disadvantages. Most likely, it is possible to identify some features of their cultivation: they need constant soil nutrition.
It is also recommended to pinch and pinch the plant. High growth of bushes obliges the gardener to carry out their garter.Growing Tomatoes "Verlioka Plus" through seedlings
If you decide to place a Verlioka Plus tomato in your summer cottage, the cultivation should be done using a seedling method. We will tell you how to do this and what to look for.
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When to sow
It is recommended to sow tomato seeds from the second half of March until the end of the first decade of April.
Requirements for sowing material
The ideal option would be the seeds, whose age reaches 2-3 years. Old seed may not germinate, so it’s best not to risk it. 
It is not necessary to disinfect the seeds, as it receives all the necessary treatments before it goes on sale.
Before planting, for 12 hours, it is worth processing the material with growth stimulants, which can be purchased in specialized stores.
Soil and capacity for growing seedlings
Seeds need a light and nutritious soil. To prepare the perfect mixture of your own, you need to mix garden soil with humus. Instead of the latter, you can use peat.
Important! The leaves and stems of tomatoes contain a toxic substance - solanine, so before you eat tomatoes, you must remove the stem.Before planting, it is necessary to calcine the soil or pour it on with copper sulfate, then mix it with a small amount of wood ash (superphosphate will do).
For disembarkation usually use special containers that can be purchased in specialized stores.Sowing seeds for seedlings
In order for the tomatoes to germinate, when planting seed containers, it is worthwhile to deepen into the soil to a certain depth. It should not be more than 1.5 cm, otherwise, the seeds may not germinate.
Conditions and care for crops
To get a good harvest of tomatoes "Verlioka Plus", planting and care must be carried out according to certain rules. 
After planting the seed containers must be covered with a film and leave in a warm place. A prerequisite for germination is air temperature not less than 25 ° C.
After the first shoots become noticeable, you need to move the container to a well-lit place, but at the same time protect seedlings from the sun. At this stage it is necessary to provide a temperature of about 20 ° C.
Care for seedlings of tomato hybrids
There are some rules for the care of seedlings. We suggest to get acquainted with them.
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Picks
As soon as the first leaflets begin to appear on the seedlings, it is necessary to dive into separate containers. 
After that, it is mandatory to top dressing with the help of liquid complex fertilizer.
Lighting
During this period, seedlings need careful lighting. It should be placed in a place where the level of light will be quite high, while you should not leave seedlings under the open sky in the sun.
Watering
Watering seedlings should be carried out about once every 6 days, while the soil should be completely wet. 
Top dressing
Before the seedlings are planted, you can spend about 3 feeding. Between them should be equal time intervals. For the first feeding, you can use Agricol, for the second, the Effekton-O, for the third, Kornerost.
Hardening
In April it is recommended to harden the seedlings. To do this, leave the window open. When the air temperature is more than 12 ° C, it is necessary to take out the seedlings on the balcony and open for several hours. 
This procedure is carried out for 2-3 days. If the temperature drops below 8 ° C, it is worth returning to the room again.
Did you know? From the moment of selection, the tomato managed to get a lot of names. So, the Germans gave it the name "paradise apple", and the French - "love apple".The result of good hardening is the blue-violet color of the seedlings. It is important to ensure that the land is always well watered during this period.
Transplanting tomato seedlings to a permanent place
For the cultivation of tomato "Verlioka Plus" requires a certain agrotechnology. In addition, it is necessary to adhere to certain recommendations and rules.
When is it better to land
The ideal time for planting seedlings - the second half of May. It was during this period that the soil was already warm enough, and the air temperature was quite suitable for the further growth of the plant.
Selecting a landing site: lighting, soil, predecessors
It is necessary to responsibly approach the planting of seedlings, to choose the right place. The soil for planting should be loose, in advance it is worth putting wood ash into the holes (1 tbsp will be enough for 1 bush). Watering is carried out about 1 time per week with warm water. Cold water can adversely affect the plant, and it will shed its ovaries.
Important! Seedlings whose height has not reached 15-35 cm, can not be planted in the ground. Due to a weak stem, such a plant is doomed to death.An ideal place for planting is the site where cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, legumes, parsley and dill were grown in front of the tomatoes. The territory should have good illumination.
How to plant seedlings
The approximate plan for planting tomato seedlings should be 40x50 cm. It is not recommended to plant more than 9 bushes per square meter.
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Top tips on caring for tomatoes "Verlioka Plus"
Before you start growing and caring for tomatoes, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our tips. 
Watering bushes
It is recommended to water the seedlings in the evening. For this it is better to use warm water. Regularity depends on the degree of drying of the soil.
The ideal option is to install a modern highly efficient drip irrigation system., thanks to which not only high-quality watering will be provided in the required doses, but also the possibility will be introduced to introduce liquid fertilizers.
Familiarize yourself with the mulching of tomatoes in the greenhouse and in the open field.
Top dressing of tomatoes
Preparations such as "Ideal" and "Fertility" are well suited for dressings. To increase indicators of tomato sticking, it is recommended to fertilize plants with this solution: 2 tbsp. l wood ash and 1 tbsp. l superphosphate diluted in 10 liters of not cold water. Intensively recommended to feed the tomatoes during the fruiting period. For this purpose, sodium humate and nitrophoska will do.
During the season, you can make 3-4 dressings, alternating mineral fertilizers and organic.
Shrub formation
If you want to get high-quality tomatoes "Verlioka", it is mandatory to carry out the formation and pasynkovanie bushes:
- the formation is carried out in 1-2 stems, which must be pinned as the bush grows;
- on one stalk should be no more than 2 inflorescences;
- after inflorescences, leave 2 leaves.
Did you know? The largest tomato is considered a tomato, which grew in the United States, Wisconsin. Its weight is 2.9 kg.With proper formation, the point of growth moves to the side shoots, which as a result lengthens the fruiting period.
Garter to the support
High growth of the bushes creates some inconvenience, so you should tie them to the trellis or pegs. Perform the procedure carefully so as not to damage the plant.
Tomato "Verlioka Plus" collected positive reviews of summer residents and gardeners, as it has good yield, pleasant taste and can be grown in almost any area.
