Tomato Sevruga reviews, photos, yield, characteristics and description of the variety presented in this article is often called Pudovik. However, the Pudovik tomato appeared earlier and was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2007. And here tomato variety Sevruga is not on this list at all.
Experienced gardeners have tested both of these varieties more than once, planting bushes in the same bed and observing how they grow and what kind of harvest they produce. Based on their reviews , we can conclude that these varieties are very similar to each other in all characteristics, so many consider them identical.
Description and characteristics of the variety
The Sevryuga tomato variety was developed by Russian breeders in the 21st century. It is suitable for cultivation anywhere in Russia.
- Stellate sturgeon grows well in greenhouses. However, experienced gardeners advise cultivating this variety in open ground.
- This is a variety that does not have F1 hybrids of the same name.
- The variety is large-fruited and is often called Pudovik. The weight of 1 tomato can reach 1 kg.
- It has an average ripening period, since 110 days pass from planting seeds to seedlings until ripe tomatoes appear.
- The indeterminate type of bush does not stop growing on its own, grows up to 1.5-1.8 meters and requires pinching the top.
- Not standard, it forms many stepsons that must be removed.
Advice! It is recommended to grow indeterminate varieties in 1 stem, removing all the stepsons so that all the tomatoes have time to ripen.
- The bushes are tied to a vertical trellis or supports as they grow, also securing heavy bunches.
- In greenhouses and greenhouses, it is necessary to remove leaves above the fruiting cluster. This stimulates fruit ripening.
- The stem is pinched at the top 30 days before the full harvest (depending on the region and place of cultivation). This will help all the tomatoes ripen on time.
- High-yielding variety. From 1 square meter of plantings in a greenhouse you can harvest up to 16 kg of ripe vegetables.
- Resistant to most nightshade diseases.
- Easy to care for.
- Tolerates changes in weather temperatures well.
Characteristics of tomato fruits
The shape of the ripening fruit is heart-shaped or flat-round, the surface is smooth or slightly ribbed.
During the ripening process, the color of the skin is green; ripe Pudovik fruits have a rich crimson color with a pinkish tint.
The pulp is slightly compacted, juicy, contains at least 4 seed chambers with an average amount of seed material and liquid. The skin is quite compact. However, if the bushes are over-watered during watering after a period of drought, then the ripe fruits are prone to cracking.
Ripe Sevruga fruits are large in size, the average weight of tomatoes is 300-350 g, but the first fruits can reach 1.2-1.4 kg.
On a note!
The taste qualities of the harvested Sevruga tomato are excellent, sweetish fruits with a pleasant sourness.
Due to their tendency to crack, the collected fruits may not tolerate transportation over different distances very well, and the shelf life of the crop is not too long - no more than 2-2.5 weeks.
Photo
Next you can study photos of tomatoes of the Sevruga variety .
Harvest and storage
Gardeners who grew Sevruga on their plots claim that its fruits are stored after harvest for about a month in a cool, dark place. At the same time, taste and commercial qualities are not lost.
If there are accompanying weather conditions, then you can enjoy the first fruits of Sevruga already 95–100 days after emergence. This time coincides with the beginning of the harvest of early varieties of tomatoes. The harvest is used for preparing salads and eating fresh, but you can also prepare juices, ketchups, fruit drinks and other culinary masterpieces.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Sevruga variety has the following positive characteristics:
- Suitable for cultivation in any region of Russia.
- Easy to care for.
- High-yielding.
- Large-fruited.
- Excellent tomato taste.
- Universal in use.
- Resistant to nightshade diseases.
- Long shelf life.
Among the shortcomings, it is impossible to note any significant ones in this variety, which is why it has become so popular among gardeners.
Planting and care
Despite the following planting recommendations, the plant also needs proper care:
- Watering is carried out as needed, the surface layer should not dry out. For irrigation use warm, settled water. Water the row spacing, preventing moisture from getting on the tomato seedlings;
- To prevent the soil from drying out, and also to reduce the number of weedings, the bed is mulched with straw and mown grass;
- The bush must be formed into one or two stems, in most cases two;
- As the plant grows, tie it up. The support will also serve as additional protection from winds when growing in unprotected soil;
- During active growth and formation of ovaries, plantings are fed with fertilizers enriched with potassium and phosphorus. Subsequently, the amount of fertilizer is reduced;
- When grown in greenhouse conditions, it is necessary to control the level of humidity, light and temperature. Also, do not forget about regular ventilation of the greenhouse structure.
The vines are formed into two stems, removing all shoots. When they reach a height of 180-200 cm, the tops are pinched.
Mid-season / Tall
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Mid-season / Tall
It is necessary to plant seedlings in the ground, taking into account that adult plants are not crowded. The distance between seedlings should be at least half a meter, and more than four plants cannot grow on one square meter. Since the tomato bush of this variety is tall, it definitely needs a garter; this will also serve as additional protection if you plan to plant tomatoes in open ground.
While the ovary is forming, this variety of tomatoes simply needs fertilizer containing potassium and phosphorus; during the growth process, the amount of feeding can be reduced.
Stepsoning
In order not to turn your tomato beds into a jungle and to get a good harvest, you need to do pinching. Beginner summer residents have questions: what are “stepchildren”, why remove them and how to do it correctly? Stepchildren are branches from the main stem, competing shoots. They appear from the leaf axil at the beginning of flowering. It is best to leave one of the most powerful ones, and remove all the others growing on it.
This can be done either with your hands, tearing it to the side and not down, so as not to damage the skin of the plant, or using garden shears. After each pruned plant, the scissors are washed in a solution of potassium permanganate so as not to spread the infection to the entire bush, if any.
It is best to plant plants once a week in the early morning on a sunny day, then the “wound” will have time to heal within a day. If the stepsons have not been picked for a long time and then decided to carry out the procedure in one day, then this will be a lot of stress for the bush.
In order to avoid difficulties with growing a giant, you need to remove weeds in a timely manner and feed the seedlings with mineral fertilizers. The giant is sensitive to changes in air temperature and the forgetfulness of gardeners; the plant needs to be watered regularly.
At the growth stage and during the formation of ovaries, it is necessary to apply fertilizers that contain potassium and phosphorus
It is important to ensure regular watering, weeding and pinching
In order to prevent diseases such as blossom end rot and brown spot from damaging tomatoes of the "Giant" variety, the bushes are treated preventively with special preparations.
It is equally important to monitor the acidity level, do not forget about loosening the soil and ensuring good ventilation of the plantings. Professional products or formulations prepared according to folk recipes will help against pests such as aphids, mole crickets, and slugs.
Features of cultivation
Tomatoes of the Sevruga variety are grown using the seedling method; seeds for seedlings at the end of February or in the first ten days of March. To do this, use universal soil or special soil for tomatoes. It should not contain:
- Fresh organic matter, since when the substance decomposes, the heat released will increase the temperature of the soil and the seeds will die.
- Admixtures of clay and fine-grained sand, as they make the soil more dense and heavy.
Advice! To disinfect the soil before planting seeds, be sure to pierce it or water it with a solution of potassium permanganate.
When the seedlings form 2-3 true leaves, they are dropped into separate 0.5 ml cups.
After 50-56 days, the seedlings are transferred to a permanent place. To do this, prepare holes into which the following is poured in equal proportions:
- Humus.
- Compost.
- Peat.
Add 1 tablespoon of superphosphate to this mixture. After planting the seedlings, spud them well, water them with warm water and loosen the soil around the stem. After 2 weeks, a complex of mineral fertilizers is applied.
More information about growing tomatoes is described in the article: Technology of growing tomatoes. Secrets of planting and care
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Possible diseases and pests, ways to get rid of them
The Sevruga tomato, a description of the variety, a photo of which can be found on the website, is characterized by good resistance to fungal infections, but can be attacked by various insect pests, for example, aphids, spider mites or the Colorado potato beetle.
| Pests and diseases | Control and prevention measures |
| Aphid | When aphids appear, the affected parts of the shoots are cut off and burned. The spread of pests can be prevented by treating the plantings with a soap and soda solution. |
| Spider mite | A spider mite infestation is noticeable by the appearance of thin webs on leaves and stems, as well as yellow speckles on the leaves. You can get rid of the parasite by treating the bush with an ash solution. |
| Colorado beetle | A steep infusion of wormwood will help get rid of the invasion of Colorado beetles. After mechanical collection of adults and larvae, the plants should be sprinkled generously with wormwood infusion. |
| Light marbled or dark leaf color | The lack of magnesium is compensated for by fertilizing with a solution (1 teaspoon of magnesium nitrate per 10 liters of water). |
| Late blight (the appearance of black spots first on the lower and then on the upper parts of the leaf) | As a preventive measure, before planting, the soil should be treated with a solution of copper oxide (1 g per 10 liters of water). Do preventive spraying with iodine solution (100 ml of 5% iodine solution diluted in 10 liters of water). |
To prevent any diseases, it is necessary to carefully weed weeds, monitor the level of humidity and remove shoots. Too dense plantings are also a risk factor for the spread of infections.
Reviews
Galina.
I grew Sevruga this year. The variety is one of the most delicious I have eaten in my entire life. But, one drawback, because of which I will not breed en masse, is the low yield. If you can’t get used to it, then it will be like an additional variety. If it becomes more productive, then we will switch only to Sevruga.
Nadia.
I grew this tomato this year. Lots of impressions. The tomatoes are great. Large, 200 grams minimum! The taste is excellent, the fruits are juicy and sugary. Next year I will continue breeding.
Subsequent care for tomatoes
The Sevruga tomato produces maximum yield and large fruits with timely watering and fertilization. Do not allow the soil under the bushes to dry out. Excessive waterlogging also does not have the best effect on the growth and development of plants.
Stellate sturgeon is best fed with complex fertilizers, which include:
- organic matter;
- minerals;
- nitrogen;
- potassium;
- phosphorus.
The bushes of this tomato are tall, spreading, and shaped like potato bushes. They definitely require the installation of additional supports and garter.
For the full development of the Sevruga tomato variety, proper care is required, which means:
- systematic watering, without creating swamps;
- timely application of fertilizers.
Special control over the condition of the top soil layer is necessary when growing Sevruga tomatoes in a warm climate zone. It is extremely necessary to moisten tomatoes in sufficient quantities so that the soil is always slightly damp. Drought negatively affects fruiting.
Every 2-3 weeks, tomatoes are fed with complex mineral compounds, including: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
And so they care for Sevruga tomatoes in the same way as other varieties of tomatoes. Once again, do not overfeed them with mineral supplements. Since tomatoes crack easily, which is facilitated by excessive moisture, it is better to mulch the root space with sawdust. This will make maintenance easier by reducing the frequency of watering and inhibiting the growth of weeds.
