Andromeda

The hybrid tomato "Andromeda" is an early-maturing variety with a determinate growth habit and a compact, semi-spreading bush about 70 cm tall. The plant forms fruits of flat-round or elongated-oval shape with smooth surface, colored bright red when fully ripe. Fruit weight varies from 73 to 121 grams, making them suitable for various culinary purposes. The first flowering node is located above the 5-7th leaf, and subsequent nodes appear every 1-2 leaves, promoting even and prolonged fruiting. Fruit maturity period is 80 to 118 days after emergence, allowing early harvest. The hybrid is characterized by high yield — up to 8-10 kg per square meter in open ground and up to 65-70 tons per hectare, as well as good transportability and resistance to phytophthora. Fruits have dense flesh and high flavor qualities, making them versatile for fresh consumption, canning, and pickling. For successful cultivation of "Andromeda," use fertile, light soils with good drainage. Sow seeds at a depth of 1-3 cm in late March to early April, followed by transplanting in the seedling stage at 1-2 true leaves. Seedlings are transplanted into open ground on the 55th-70th day after sowing, when the threat of frost has passed, following a planting scheme of 70x30-40 cm. During the vegetative period, plants are trained to a single stem and tied to a trellis, regularly watered with warm water, and fertilized with complex mineral fertilizers 2-3 times. Such agronomic practices ensure stable growth and high-quality yield.