Characteristics and description of the Koenigsberg tomato - reviews and photos of the variety, yield of varieties, cultivation features

Features of cultivation

Start sowing Koenigsberg golden tomatoes 55–65 days before planting in a permanent place. The optimal temperature for seed germination is +28... +30 °C, and throughout the growing season - +20... +25 °C. Many gardeners have noticed that during the seedling period this variety is different from others. Plants become very elongated or, on the contrary, are slow-witted and lag behind in growth.

Koenigsberg golden seedlings must be fed every 10–14 days. Organomineral fertilizers are recommended. When growing in a greenhouse or hotbed, it is better to water with infusions of mullein, dung, and nettle. Due to the unpleasant smell, it is not advisable to use these fertilizers in an apartment. Buy humus-based concentrates enriched with macro- and microelements in the store, for example, BioMaster. Horse manure concentrate is also suitable for the seedling period; it has no odor.

Horse manure extract is a ready-to-use organic fertilizer without any odor.

Give the first feeding a week after picking, and the last one a week before planting in a permanent place. Plant hardened plants in open ground, that is, gradually accustomed to sunlight, wind and other weather conditions. The planting density is 3 plants per 1 m², which corresponds to a 50x70 cm pattern. If you plan to form it into one stem, then you can plant it more often - 50x50 cm. This tomato is grown in 1-2 stems.

When forming into 1 stem, remove all stepsons; when forming 2 stems, leave one side shoot located as close as possible to the first flower cluster

Koenigsberg golden grows as a tall bush, so one of the main concerns will be regular staking of the growing stem. You will also need to approach the bushes several times during the season to remove growing stepsons.

As in the seedling period, tomatoes need mixed feeding. But from the moment of flowering, the proportion of organic matter (nitrogen) should be less. Make the concentration of mullein, dung or weed infusions half as much. For example, it is customary to dilute mullein infusion 1:10, but to feed the flowering and fruiting Koenigsberg golden, change the proportion to 1:20, add a tablespoon of potassium sulfate and superphosphate to a bucket of solution.

There is also a simpler option - to buy ready-made mixtures containing humus and mineral fertilizers created specifically for tomatoes: Red Giant, BioHumus, BioMaster, etc. Also, when growing Koenigsberg golden, spraying with growth stimulants (Epin, Energen, Novosil) and fruit formation (Bud , Ovary).

Video: fertilizing tomatoes to increase yield with boric acid

Of course, regular watering is needed, in the absence of rain - once a week and abundantly, in order to wet the lump to the entire depth of the roots - 30-50 cm. Keep the soil clean of weeds and loose. If possible, mulch with weeded and dried weeds. A month before the end of the season, pinch out the tops and cut off the flowering clusters. The bush will use all the juices to ripen existing fruits.

Pick tomatoes when they are ripe or blanched. If you are impressed by this variety with its yield and taste, then collect the seeds for next year. Koenigsberg golden is not a hybrid; its seeds will give you seedlings that are copies of the mother plant. Your own seeds are always more reliable, because many agricultural companies often allow for mis-grading.

Growing seedlings

1. Soil preparation. The soil mixture for growing seedlings is prepared from equal parts:
2. humus,
3. peat,
4. river sand.

The soil is additionally enriched with superphosphate and a small amount of ash. If it is not possible to independently compose a soil mixture, you can use any universal substrate for growing seedlings of vegetable and flower crops.

1. Warming up the seeds. Before sowing, it is recommended to pre-heat the Königsberg seeds. They are placed on a lamp shade or central heating radiator. The seed material is heated for 3-5 hours.
2. Germination of seeds. After warming up, the seeds can be germinated if necessary. They are placed on a saucer with a napkin and watered with warm water. The water should cover them no more than halfway. The water must be changed to fresh once a day.

Advice! To speed up germination and improve germination rates, you can add a growth stimulator to the soaking water:

• "Epin"
• "Zircon",
• a few drops of juice from a fresh aloe leaf.

1. Sowing seeds. After pecking, the seeds are sown to a depth of 1 cm. Before germination, the boxes are covered with plastic film, and the temperature during this period is maintained within +20-25 °C. After the sprouts appear, the film is immediately removed, and the boxes themselves are moved to a well-lit place.
2. Hardening off seedlings. Before planting in the ground, Konigsberg seedlings must be hardened off. The pots are taken out into the fresh air, balcony, veranda for the day. For most regions of Russia, the optimal time for planting in open ground is the end of May - the beginning of June.

Characteristics of the variety

The variety is classified as indeterminate and can grow up to 2 m in height. For a good result, the formation is carried out in 2 stems, the second one is removed from the main one.

The plant has a powerful root system that grows deeply. The leaves are dark green, potato-type, with light hairs. The inflorescence is simple, the first one is formed after the 12th leaf, then every 3.

Description of fruits: elongated cylindrical, dense, fleshy, some shaped like eggplant. They are collected in brushes of 5-7 pieces. The size is large, the surface is smooth. Mid-season variety, harvesting begins on the 110th day after planting.

The yield is high, but it all depends on the growing conditions and soil fertility. 2-3 buckets of fruits are collected from one bush.

Advantages and disadvantages

According to the description of the Koenigsberg tomato variety, it has the following advantages:

• tolerates both open ground and greenhouse conditions well, it needs little time to adapt;
• resistant to temperature changes, prolonged rains and drought;
• has immunity to various diseases (especially resistant to late blight), and is not afraid of pest invasions.

There are few disadvantages. These include the extended period of fruiting and formation of tomatoes. The bushes need garter, and a small number of seeds allows you to collect a small amount of seed material. Some fruits cannot be preserved in their entirety.

Characteristics

Tomato hybrid 6 Tarasenko
The main advantages of “New Koenigsberg” include:

• resistance to temperature changes;
• high immunity to diseases;
• good yield;
• excellent taste.

Among the shortcomings, many people notice that “New Koenigsberg” requires careful attention to watering and fertilizing. The main feature of this type of tomato is the growth of the bush and its resistance to diseases. They also note the possibility of growing in open ground in the middle zone without loss of yield.

Fruit characteristics:

Fruits that have reached varietal maturity are quite large, about 300 g, but can be larger, reaching 500-600 g. They are slightly elongated in shape. The color of the fruit depends on the variety, so “golden” is yellow, and “red” is bright red, and New Koenigsberg is also pink. The number of chambers in the fruit is 5-6, the dry matter content is up to 5%. The harvested crop can be stored for a long time and tolerates transportation well, which has earned the attention of farmers who grow tomatoes for sale.

You can compare the weight of fruits with other varieties in the table below:

The fruits of this type of tomato are excellent fresh. Not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to the size of the fruit. Very well suited for barrel pickling. Juices and pastes are made from the red variety of these tomatoes; thanks to the combination of acids and sugars, they have a pleasant taste.

Not only the southern regions, but also areas of central Russia are suitable for cultivation. It can also be grown in greenhouse shelters in the northern regions; this does not significantly affect the yield. It is for these properties that this type of tomato is loved by many summer residents.

"New Koenigsberg" is a tall plant, so it needs a garter. Its branches are strewn with heavy fruits; they definitely need supports. The bush is formed into two stems. Responds very well to complex feeding.

Growing and care

The Koenigsberg tomato variety requires standard care.

1. Watering. In hot, dry weather, plants are watered abundantly at the root. High-quality watering is especially important at the time of flowering and fruit filling. During the ripening period, it is reduced to a minimum or stopped altogether. Excessive moisture will cause tomatoes to crack.
2. Feeding. About 2 weeks after planting, at the time of intensive growth of the vegetative mass, experienced gardeners feed the tomatoes with a fermented infusion of nettle or mullein. This promotes the development of strong, durable bushes. The next feeding is carried out at the time of laying and development of the fruit cluster. For this, a mixture of urea, superphosphate and potassium sulfate is used. Fertilizers are diluted in full accordance with the attached instructions.
3. Formation. The Koenigsberg tomato variety requires the mandatory formation of bushes. This helps limit the development of leaf mass and normalize the number of brushes. Tomato Koenigsberg is formed into 1 stem, less often into 2.
4. Stepchildren are removed after they reach a length of 3-4 cm. To ensure painless removal and prevent regrowth, stumps should be left. Untimely planting significantly reduces the yield and delays ripening. A large number of leaves reduces ventilation and creates favorable conditions for the development of fungal diseases and various rots.
5. The Koenigsberg tomato is a giant variety, so at the end of August its apical growth point is removed and part of the lower leaves are removed. This speeds up the ripening of tomatoes. According to reviews, those who planted and grew this variety should remove no more than 2-3 leaves at a time. Otherwise, due to a sharp decrease in moisture evaporation from the leaves, the tomatoes begin to crack.

Tomatoes are harvested in dry, warm weather. Fruits at the stage of milky ripeness and completely green are collected separately. They can be used for further ripening. To do this, they are laid out in a dry, dark and warm place. Stored tomatoes should be sorted periodically, selecting ripened and rotten tomatoes.

Growing Königsberg tomatoes is not much different from standard methods of growing tomatoes. The variety has good taste, is not very demanding and deserves attention.

How to grow seedlings

To obtain a high-quality and abundant harvest of tomatoes, the seedling method of planting vegetables is used. Work on growing seedlings begins in early spring.

Soil preparation

Tomatoes grow and develop best in light, loose black soil. An excess of fertilizers and fertilizing for vegetable crops is not required. For planting seedlings, turf soil mixed with peat and humus is suitable. A small amount of ash is also added to the mixture.

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Warming up the seed material

High-quality seeds, as a rule, do not require additional processing. But for regions with cold climates, planting material is heated. This procedure quickly awakens the seed material and helps accelerate plant growth.

To warm up, use sunlight, ultraviolet lamps, electric dryers or water heated to 60 degrees.

1. The seed material is kept under the sun for up to 5 hours.
2. They are heated for 50 seconds using an ultraviolet lamp.
3. In electrical appliances, the seeds are heated at a temperature of 40 to 60 degrees for 3 hours.
4. Keep the seed in hot water for no more than 20 minutes.

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Advice! Before heating, it is recommended to treat the seed material with a solution of manganese and growth stimulants.

Germination of seeds

To increase the growth rate of tomatoes, the seeds are germinated before planting. To do this, the prepared seed material is wrapped in a damp cloth and left for 2–3 days.

Sowing

Tomatoes are planted in small containers with fertile soil mixture.

1. Place the seeds at a distance of 1 centimeter from the soil surface, leaving 2 to 4 centimeters between the plants.
2. Before emergence, containers are kept at a temperature of at least 25 degrees.
3. As soon as the sprouts appear, the tomatoes are transferred to a room with a temperature of no more than 18 degrees for 3-4 days.
4. Next, the seedlings are grown under normal conditions.
5. Tomato picking is done 10–14 days after emergence. Now the plants are planted in separate containers or large boxes.

Important! Seedlings need plenty of sunlight, periodic watering and fertilizing.

Hardening

The seedlings are hardened off 2 weeks before planting in a permanent place of growth. To do this, the plants are taken outside for 2–3 hours every day or sent to a cool room.

Application of growth accelerators

Growth accelerators are used in the process of preparing seed material for planting. This procedure will help the seeds awaken and germinate faster.

General description and history of the appearance of the Koenigsberg tomato variety

The variety was bred by the Russian breeder, Siberian V.N. Dederko in the early 2000s. As a result of experiments, the new hybrid form received unique characteristics. The scientist did not stop at the achieved result and continued to work on the vegetable crop, as a result of which several varietal varieties of a hybrid form appeared.

In 2005, the vegetable crop was included in state registers with a recommendation for cultivation on personal plots and farms in various climatic zones of our country.

General description of the variety:

1. The bushes are branched and reach a height of 2 meters.
2. After the first sprouts appear, 110 days pass until the vegetables fully ripen.
3. With proper care, one plant can produce up to 3 buckets of ripe tomatoes. In industrial quantities, up to 20 kilograms of vegetables are harvested from 1 square meter.
4. The variety has received high natural immunity and is rarely affected by diseases and harmful insects characteristic of the culture.
5. The Koenigsberg tomato variety easily tolerates both cold snaps and drought.
6. Ripe fruits are not prone to cracking and tolerate long-term storage and transportation.
7. It is recommended to grow the hybrid form of tomatoes in greenhouses, greenhouses and open ground.
8. Ripe elongated fruits reach a weight of up to 250 grams. Color in the stage of ripeness of a rich red hue. Under the thick skin there is juicy pulp with a sweetish-sour taste and an aroma characteristic of the culture.
9. The taste and commercial qualities of Koenigsberg tomatoes are rated by experts with the highest scores.

Important! Thanks to its developed root system, the variety easily tolerates frost, and is therefore suitable for cultivation in northern regions.

Reviews about the variety

Numerous reviews from gardeners growing New Koenigsberg tomatoes indicate the high taste of the fruit. Many summer residents prefer to plant New Koenigsberg tomatoes for sale.

New Koenigsberg orange belongs to the line of domestic selection. The variety was bred in Siberia and is perfectly adapted to cold weather. Fruits productively in conditions of drought, heat, and sudden temperature changes.

Varieties of the Koenigsberg variety

The very first variety of the series that summer residents were able to appreciate was Koenigsberg red (Siberian Garden). Mid-ripening indet produces fleshy, bright red fruits that look like large cylinders.

The weight of large fruits is 170-300 grams. When forming clusters, tomatoes weighing 350-450 grams are obtained. The taste is excellent, sweet. The variety is used for salads, making juices and sauces. There are very few seeds inside. Tomatoes are shelf-stable and retain their flavor and commercial properties for a long time.

Golden Koenigsberg

Reviews about this variety are strikingly unanimous, since everyone who has grown it likes the tomato. The bush is tall, in a greenhouse - up to 1.5-1.8 meters.

The fruits are oval-shaped, large, 400-450 grams. The tomatoes are dense, larger on the first clusters, then lighter in weight (250-300 grams). Color – bright yellow. Taste qualities are a solid “5”.

Golden Tomato Koenigsberg is used fresh; small fruits are suitable for canning. Resistant to diseases, not affected by late blight.

New Koenigsberg pink

For those who choose tomatoes for canning, the New Koenigsberg pink variety with cylindrical fruits is suitable. According to its main characteristics, the variety is not much different from its “brothers” in the series - the tomato is productive, resistant to infections, and adverse weather conditions.

Tomatoes weighing 180-200 grams, dense, with fleshy pulp. The color is bright pink (see photo).

With proper care, everyone will enjoy the delicious fruits of Siberian selection. 16-20 kg are removed from the bush.

The tomato is mid-season and grows well in open ground and greenhouses.

Koenigsberg heart-shaped

Collectors' catalogs offer the Koenigsberg heart-shaped tomato. This is a large-fruited indeterminate variety, the main difference of which from previous varieties will be the shape and color of the fruit.

The fleshy fruits are heart-shaped, crimson in color, and weigh from 450 to 1000 grams. The taste is excellent. A bush of 2-3 stems is formed; removal of stepsons and gartering to supports are required. In a greenhouse they are grown on trellises.

The fruits are used to prepare salads, juices, purees, and sauces. The variety is productive and suitable for cultivation in all regions.

Koenigsberg striped

Fans of exotics will like one of the subspecies of the variety - the newest Koenigsberg striped tomato, with red fruits with yellow streaks. The mid-season variety is cultivated in greenhouses, with mandatory formation and pinching.

Bush up to 1.5 meters high, with a powerful stem, weakly leafy. The fruits are oval in shape, green with yellow stripes when technically ripe; as they ripen, the skin becomes bright red, the green stripes turn yellow.

Weight – 200 grams. The taste is excellent, sweet. The tomato is suitable for canning; tomatoes look very beautiful in jars. Also, “minke whale” is tasty fresh.

A lightweight variety suitable for long-term transportation.

Reviews

Below are reviews from gardeners who grew this variety. You can leave your own reviews in the comments.

Irina, Moscow region.

I grew Golden Koenigsberg in a greenhouse. Almost all the fruits were broken by the top, although the other 3 varieties stood intact. The taste was normal, but there was practically nothing to try. They say orange tomatoes are very healthy, but I was unsuccessful.

I didn't have crown rot. I also grew Golden Koenigsberg. If there is a danger of blossom end rot, you need to water it with calcium nitrate! The tomatoes are beautiful, orange, and have a very pleasant taste. The yield is excellent - there are 5 tomatoes in a brush, weighing 200 g each.

I grew red Koenigsberg. I liked the taste, but the yield is average. Without delight. I continue to look for a tasty and productive variety.

For the first time I planted golden Koenigsberg. Super variety! Grew to 1.3 meters. The yield is excellent, the taste is excellent - rich sweet with a slight sourness. For some reason, there were always drooping leaves, I was worried at first, but this did not affect the tomatoes in any way. I will plant more. Favorite! I have already bought Koenigsberg and Southern Tan, I can’t wait to plant them. You can take them off in the fall and eat them later, they fit well.

I have been growing the golden variety of Koenigsberg from the sibsad for the second year in a greenhouse with 2 trunks. Very beautiful orange color! The tomatoes are elongated, the flesh is dense, there is little juice and seeds, they are tasty, and they bear well. By September they become smaller, but not much. The leaves are a little drooping, the bush itself is strong.

I grew Koenigsberg heart-shaped in a greenhouse. Height – 1.9 meters. The tomatoes set perfectly. The tomatoes taste very tender, tasty, sweet, with few seeds.

Many summer residents and gardeners prefer to grow large-fruited tomatoes. The “New Koenigsberg” variety produces a high yield, is unpretentious in care, and is resistant to diseases of plants of the nightshade family. The fruits are distinguished by excellent taste, dense pulp, and exquisite aroma.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Unlike most Siberian tomatoes, Koenigsberg is not a hybrid, but a pure variety. A hybrid, as is known, differs from a variety in that the seeds of such a tomato do not transmit the gene in its pure form. That is, it will not be possible to collect seeds from your own harvest in order to plant them next year - you will have to buy a new batch of planting material every year.

The characteristics of tomatoes of the Koenigsberg variety are as follows:

• the plant belongs to the indeterminate type, that is, it does not have a limited growth point;
• usually, the height of the bush is 200 cm;
• Tomato leaves are large, potato-type, pubescent;
• inflorescences are simple, the first flower ovary appears after the 12th leaf;
• up to six tomatoes are formed in each fruit cluster;
• ripening time is average - harvesting can be done on the 115th day after germination;
• resistance to diseases and pests is good;
• the productivity of the Koenigsberg tomato is very high - up to 20 kg per square meter;
• the variety needs proper care, watering and fertilizing;
• bushes must be pinched and the growth point pinched;
• Koenigsberg tomatoes can be grown both in a greenhouse and in garden beds;
• the fruits are large, average weight – 230 grams;
• larger tomatoes grow in the lower part of the bush, their weight can reach 900 grams, smaller tomatoes grow on top - 150-300 grams;
• the shape of the tomatoes is oval, reminiscent of an elongated heart;
• the peel is dense, glossy;
• The taste of Koenigsberg is simply amazing - the flesh is aromatic, sweet, meaty;
• tomatoes tolerate transportation well and can be stored for a long time, which is considered rare for large-fruited varieties.

The large-fruited variety is not entirely suitable for canning whole tomatoes, but is excellently used in the production of juices, purees and sauces. Tomatoes are very tasty when eaten fresh.

Varieties of Königsberg

The variety of amateur selection has gained such popularity that scientists have developed several of its subspecies. Today the following varieties of Koenigsberg are known:

1. Red Koenigsberg ripens in the second half of summer. This species can be grown on the ground and in a greenhouse. The bushes often reach two meters in height. The yield is very high - the bushes are literally bursting with large red fruits. The shape of the tomatoes is elongated, the skin is shiny, red. Tomatoes can be stored for a long time and have excellent taste. The red variety tolerates return frosts better and is considered the most resistant to external factors and weather conditions.
2. Koenigsberg Golden is considered sweeter - yellow tomatoes actually contain more sugars. Golden tomatoes also contain a large amount of carotene, which is why they are often called “Siberian apricots.” Otherwise, this variety almost completely copies the previous one.
3. The heart-shaped tomato pleases with very large fruits - the weight of a tomato can reach one kilogram. It is clear that such huge fruits are not suitable for canning, but they are excellent fresh, in salads and sauces.

Characteristics of the main varieties

The hybrid form of the Koenigsberg tomato has several varietal varieties that differ in color, fruit size and taste. The characteristics described above are based on the red tomato variety.

Gold

During the growing season, golden-colored fruits ripen on the bushes. In terms of taste, Golden Koenigsberg is recognized as the sweetest vegetable among the varietal variety. The yield of the variety is as high as that of red varieties.

Cordate

The variety is distinguished by the large size of its ripe fruits. Some specimens reach 900–1000 grams. During the ripening period, vegetables acquire a bright red hue, are slightly rounded, and resemble a heart shape.

New pink

The youngest varietal variety of Koenigsberg tomatoes. The fruits at the ripening stage acquire a rich pink hue. The weight of a ripe vegetable rarely exceeds the 200 gram mark, and the taste is excellent. The Koenigsberg variety New Pink, due to its small size, is suitable for both fresh consumption and canning.

Striped

The variety has an unusual color. At ripeness, the fruits acquire a bright red hue with yellow stripes. Also, when grown in greenhouse conditions, the yield of a varietal hybrid increases by 1.5–2 times.

Important! Tomatoes of the Koenigsberg variety do not have a final growth point. Therefore, when growing crops, it is necessary to install support pegs for the bushes and pinch the tops of the plants in a timely manner.

Koenigsberg tomatoes: variety description and characteristics

Tomato Koenigsberg: photo of variety

The Koenigsberg tomato differs primarily from other Siberian tomato species in that it is not a hybrid. This culture belongs to the indeterminate types of plants and, when constantly tied to a trellis, grows up to two meters in height. The foliage of this variety is large, drooping, and has a potato type. It has simple inflorescences, the first ovary is formed after 11-12 leaves. A cluster variety, one cluster grows up to 6-7 fruits.

According to the ripening period, the Koenigsberg tomato characterizes itself as mid-season; the Koenigsberg tomato harvest is obtained in 115-120 days. From each square meter you can collect up to 21 kilograms of ripe vegetables.

These vegetables are grown both in open space and in greenhouse conditions. The fruits grow up to 230 grams, quite large in size, but the largest vegetables are formed in the lower part of the plant, and they can ripen up to 900 grams, and on top, accordingly, tomatoes are smaller in size and weighing up to 300 grams. The fruits are oval in shape and look like an elongated heart. The fruit is covered with a fairly thick, glossy skin.

The taste of Königsberg tomato fruits is excellent; the inside is fleshy, sweet and aromatic. It has excellent resistance to diseases as well as pest attacks. The Koenigsberg variety requires constant watering and fertilizing; high-quality care is important to it. In bushes, it is imperative to pinch the growth point and also to pinch the stepson.

With quality care, Koenigsberg tomatoes will delight you with an excellent, tasty harvest and a long shelf life, which is rare for such large vegetables. They are also endowed with the ability to transport. The main reason for the good growth of this tomato in the south of the country is that the plant is endowed with a fairly developed, powerful root system, which points downwards. The fruits of this variety are widely used in the preparation of purees, sauces and juices, as well as in fresh, unprocessed form. But it is not entirely suitable for canning, due to the very large size of the fruits.

The Koenigsberg tomato honeycomb gained popularity among summer residents and gardeners so quickly that scientists had to develop some more of its subspecies. Here are the most popular of them:

Heart-shaped tomato. Large kilogram fruits of this subspecies are not a very good solution for canning, so I actively use them in salads, sauces and in their raw form. Otherwise, this subspecies is practically no different from other species.

Tomato Koenigsberg heart-shaped: photo

Tomato Red Koenigsberg. This species grows both in a greenhouse and in open space. It produces ripe fruits already in July-August. It has very tall bushes, often growing up to two meters. The Koenigsberg red tomato bears a lot of fruit. Ripe fruits are elongated and covered with a red, shiny skin. The fruits are large in size. They have excellent taste and a long shelf life. The Koenigsberg red tomato is characterized by being very resistant and tolerates unfavorable weather conditions and external factors.

Tomato Koenigsberg red: photo of variety

Tomato Golden Koenigsberg. People call them Siberian apricots. It is yellow in color and, accordingly, the sweetest, since it is a known fact that yellow tomatoes contain more sugar

It is also endowed with a large amount of carotene, which is so important for the human body. Otherwise, the Koenigsberg golden tomato is similar in all steel characteristics to the subspecies described above. Tomato Koenigsberg golden: photo

Tomato Koenigsberg golden: photo

In general, all varieties of this variety are similar in their characteristics; they are distinguished only by external data.

How to choose a place for future landing

To plant seedlings in open ground, choose flat, well-lit areas, protected from drafts and strong gusty winds.

Crop rotation rules and recommended neighbors

Compliance with crop rotation guarantees a high-quality, healthy harvest of tomatoes.

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The best precursors for vegetable crops are carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, pumpkin, beets, and greens.

You can plant garlic, peppers, onions, herbs or eggplants next to the tomato beds.

Illumination

Thanks to sunlight, tomatoes improve their taste and ripening time is reduced. The Koenigsberg variety easily tolerates heat and short-term drought.

The soil

The beds for planting tomatoes are prepared in advance. In autumn, the site is dug up, loosened and fertilized with humus and a mineral complex based on potassium and phosphorus.

In the spring, as soon as the last snow melts, the beds are dug up again and, if necessary, fertilized with organic matter.

Important! Soil with neutral acid content is suitable for growing tomatoes. If the acidity level exceeds the permissible level, then ash and lime are added to the soil.

How to care for tomatoes

Koenigsberg tomatoes are quite undemanding in care; they need to create minimal conditions for development, like any other plants. During the periods of ovary and fruit appearance, the soil of tomatoes needs to be fed with complex preparations containing microelements necessary for plants, optimally three times during the entire growing season. In cold climates, these tomatoes are best grown in greenhouse structures. The most productive result of growing the Koenigsberg variety can be seen if you form the bushes into two stems, take the second one away from the main one, while removing all subsequent unnecessary stepsons if they are no more than 3 cm tall (removing taller shoots can be harmful to the plant). The bushes of these tomatoes must be tied up; it is recommended to do this after 2-3 weeks from the date of planting in permanent soil. When 7-8 tomato clusters are obtained, the growth of the bush is stopped by cutting off the growth point. To better ventilate the soil and to avoid certain problems for tomatoes, it is better to remove the lower leaves. It is recommended to water the tomatoes at the root with a sufficient amount of water, but not until dirt forms and the soil is eroded. It is necessary to loosen the soil on which tomatoes are grown; you can also mulch, then there will be fewer weeds and watering is needed much less often.

Aspects of successful cultivation

1. When planning to plant the Königsberg variety on your site, it is worth pre-disinfecting the seeds. To do this, you need to fill them with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, or purchase a special product that increases the percentage of germination.
2. The soil in which the seeds will be placed must be loose and moist. The seed should be placed at a depth of 1 cm, preferably before March 10-15.
3. When two leaves appear, they can be transplanted to a permanent place of growth. Water the seedlings thoroughly beforehand to avoid damaging the roots.
4. Prepare strong and long rods for the garter in advance.
5. The soil of the permanent growth site must be well prepared. Carry out fertilizing, pest control and mulching.

Important! Monitor the temperature. If the seedlings are already 2 months old, and it is still quite cold outside, then you will have to place them in a greenhouse for 10-15 days. In this case, diving is mandatory. Otherwise, larger stems will inhibit those that are weaker.

Tomatoes will grow much better and gain strength with abundant, but not frequent watering. By the way, one of the important distinguishing features of the variety is its good tolerance to dry weather. After transplanting into unprotected soil, plants adapt quite quickly. This crop loves periodic mulching and timely removal of weeds. It is better to water directly under the root. If you are a beginner in gardening, then this variety is better suited for you than others. Unpretentious, persistent and productive, Koenigsberg is what an amateur vegetable grower needs.

Origin and characteristics

Tomatoes of the Koenigsberg variety are the result, despite the overseas name, of breeders from Siberia. Since 2005, it has been officially recognized, patented and recommended for cultivation in open fields. From this variety they also developed subspecies: “Koenigsberg red”, “Golden”, “New” or “Heart-shaped”. A distinctive feature of all representatives of this variety is high yields from large fruits.

Koenigsberg heart-shaped - tall, fruits weighing up to 1 kg, heart-shaped

This is an independent mid-season variety, bred from several hybrids. The bushes are indeterminate and grow up to two meters. Manufacturers recommend forming two stems. Not a standard plant. The root system is formed powerful and goes deep into the ground.

The variety was bred specifically for open ground and is capable of bearing fruit in greenhouse conditions. The variety is resistant to diseases and pests.

The leaves are relatively large, potato-shaped and dark green, slightly pubescent.

The first brush is formed after the twelfth leaf, then every three leaves. Up to six fruits ripen on each cluster 115 days after planting the seeds. High yields, up to 30 kilograms per square meter.

Comparing this variety with other mid-season tomatoes grown during the short summer in open ground, Koenigsberg tomatoes contain a huge amount of microelements and vitamins, mineral salts, iodine, magnesium, manganese, glucose and fructose, combined with an excellent tomato taste. By including fruits in your diet, you can improve digestive functions and strengthen the nervous system.

Let us describe the Koenigsberg variety according to its main characteristics:

1. high productivity;
2. indeterminate, that is, it has no endpoint of growth;
3. mid-season variety;
4. good immunity to diseases and pests;
5. excellent taste and high content of vitamins.

Tomato New Koenigsberg

The Königsberg red variety ripens at the end of summer. High yields are harvested in greenhouses and open beds. Tomatoes are shaped like eggplants with a thick skin and a small number of seeds. Nothing prevents them from ripening up to 300 grams in weight; they can easily tolerate drought, prolonged rains, frosts and heat.

The Koenigsberg Golden variety has bright yellow fruits containing a large amount of carotene. Resembling the famous fruit in color and shape, the variety has the second name “Siberian apricot”.

The “Koenigsberg heart-shaped” variety ripens in the middle period. The fruits are large, fleshy (weighing up to one kilogram) and provide high yield. The bushes are resistant to diseases and any weather conditions.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of Koenigsberg include:

• productivity;
• taste, color and shape of fruits;
• resistance to weather changes, drought, cold, heat;
• possibility of growing in open ground;
• immunity to disease.

The disadvantages of the variety include mid-ripening, the need to constantly tie up and prun the bushes, and a decrease in yield under unfavorable conditions.

Grow in open and closed ground

The crop is grown by seedlings. Sowing of tall tomatoes begins 60-65 days before transplanting to the main growing site. The seeds are pre-treated with a fungicide, for example Fitosporin.

The procedure will prevent fungal infection of tomatoes at the seedling stage. And humic acid in the composition will stimulate germination. After a few weeks, the treatment can be repeated.

The soil and planting containers are also pre-disinfected. The soil is loosened, large inclusions are removed and placed in common or separate containers. For planting it needs to be moist, but not soggy. When a lump of earth is formed by squeezing in your hand, water should not drain.

The soil for sowing is leveled, shallow furrows are marked with a distance of 3 cm. The seeds are buried no more than 1 cm. The planting containers are kept in a place with a temperature above room temperature until germination. When sprouts appear, the container is moved under lamps with a special lighting spectrum.

Important! When straightened, the cotyledonous knee of an indeterminate variety will be longer than that of low-growing species, which is considered the norm. Seedlings are transferred to open ground or greenhouses from April to May when positive night temperatures exceed 10°C.

The soil for planting must be at least 15°C at a depth of about 20 cm. When the soil cools, the plants stop growing and may get sick. Therefore, in the middle zone and colder regions, it is recommended to plant the crop in raised or warm ridges

Seedlings are transferred to open ground or greenhouses from April to May when positive night temperatures exceed 10°C. The soil for planting must be at least 15°C at a depth of about 20 cm. When the soil cools, the plants stop growing and may get sick. Therefore, in the middle zone and colder regions, it is recommended to plant the crop in raised or warm ridges.

Tomatoes are placed at a distance of at least 50 cm

It is important that in adulthood the plants do not touch their leaves. Before planting, the holes are watered abundantly and, if necessary, filled with complex fertilizer.

When adding additives, they are thoroughly mixed with the soil so that there is no direct contact with the root system. The tomato is planted without deepening, sprinkled with soil and lightly kneaded.

Plants are immediately tied up after transplantation.

Hilling - adding soil to the trunk - stimulates the formation of additional roots

Watering for plants is carried out evenly, the first - a week and a half after transplantation. Use only warm water and moisture along the root zone. At the same time, they try not to touch the vegetative parts of the plant. Mulching also allows you to maintain soil moisture for a longer period and eliminates crust on the surface.

Landing

Sowing dates begin at the end of February, beginning of March. The substrate used is turf enriched with peat, compost, and ash. Before sowing, moisten the soil, make furrows at a distance of 4-5 cm. Seeds are sown after 2-3 cm. Sprinkle fine peat or a mixture on top.

Conditions for seedlings:

• temperature regime (before germination 25-27 degrees), then 22-23 degrees;
• irrigation with warm water;
• cover with film until germination.

Picking is necessary for 1-2 leaves.

Views of Koenigsberg

The main varieties are red and yellow, but last year pink Koenigsberg also appeared on the shelves of agricultural stores. The differences are insignificant, but there are:

1. Red Koenigsberg is characterized by increased productivity. The bushes are actually bursting with a large number of fruits. It grows both in greenhouses and in open ground. It is considered the most resistant to changes in weather conditions. It even tolerates frost on the ground without problems. Fruits in mid-July.
2. Golden Koenigsberg. These yellow tomatoes are the sweetest of all the varieties. They are also called “Siberian apricots”. The pulp is very juicy. They are rarely allowed to be preserved; they are mostly eaten fresh.

Growing tomatoes

The “New Koenigsberg” variety is grown in seedlings.

How to prepare seeds?

Planting material should be purchased in specialized stores to avoid purchasing counterfeits. Before sowing, the seeds are sorted and damaged specimens are thrown away. Selected seeds are disinfected - they are soaked for several hours in a manganese solution.

For better germination, special growth stimulants are used.

Sowing seed material

Typically, seeds are planted two months before the intended transfer to open ground, a greenhouse or greenhouse. The soil must be moist and nutritious.

The seeds are placed in containers with soil to a depth of about 1.5-2 cm. The soil is covered with glass or polyethylene. Containers must be kept in a room with a temperature of at least 22-26 °C.

Aftercare rules

In addition to standard agricultural technology procedures, Koenigsberg tomatoes require additional bush formation.

Watering mode

Water the vegetable crop as the soil dries. To do this, pour a bucket of warm water under each bush. As soon as the plants enter the period of fruiting and ripening of vegetables, the amount of watering is reduced.

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Work on loosening the soil and removing weeds is combined with watering.

Top dressing

Abundantly fruiting vegetable crops require additional feeding and fertilizers. Therefore, during the growing season, tomatoes are fed with organic and mineral complexes.

Important! After fruit set, fertilizing with nitrogen content is reduced to a minimum, and subsequently stopped altogether.

Formation

Tomato bushes of the Koenigsberg variety grow up to 2 meters, so the plants need support structures. When growing vegetables in open ground, support pegs and trellises are used. In greenhouses, bushes are secured with ropes and wire.

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Removing stepchildren

Koenigsberg tomatoes are prone to overgrowth. To ensure that the active growth of bushes does not negatively affect the yield, young shoots - stepchildren - are removed from the plants every 10–14 days.

Only young shoots are trimmed to 3–4 centimeters. Trimming longer shoots will damage the plant.

Removing the apical growing point and part of the lower leaves

To stop the growth of a vegetable crop, the top part of the plant is pinched or removed. Also, in adult plants, the lower leaves must be pruned.

Disease Prevention

Although the hybrid form of tomatoes of the Koenigsberg variety has received increased natural immunity to damage by diseases and pests, preventive treatment of bushes is carried out once every 14 days. To do this, use professional protective equipment or folk recipes.

Important! When preventing diseases and pests, not only the bushes are treated, but also the soil where the plants are planted.

Pros and cons of the variety

Reviews from those who planted

1. Ekaterina Pavlovna, Saratov: “I’ve been planting Koenigsberg tomatoes for many years and have never regretted my choice. For preparations I use varieties of Red and New Pink varieties, and for salads and juices I plant Heart-shaped tomatoes. The only inconvenience that the culture creates is tall bushes that require additional care and support.”
2. Viktor Sergeevich, Novosibirsk: “Our climate is quite harsh for growing tomatoes. Several years ago, my daughter brought tomato seeds of the Koenigsberg Red variety as a gift. The first year I planted tomatoes in a greenhouse, the yield was pleasantly surprising. The next year I decided to plant some of the bushes in open ground and was also not mistaken. The variety turned out to be resistant to frost and temperature changes, and the harvest was enough not only for salads, but also for winter preparations.”

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