Description of the tomato variety Fat Bosun and its characteristics

The fat boatswain appeared not so long ago, but has already found a lot of fans among gardeners. The tomato was an excellent result of the work of agrobiotechnicians from the Siberian Central Research University.

Brief information about the variety

• Fruits and bush : red tomatoes, round, up to 150 g. Determinate bushes, up to 70 cm.
• Productivity : 5 kg/m².
• Resistance : not affected by tobacco mosaic and bacterial spot. The variety is resistant to frost and drought.
• Distribution : central, southern and northern regions of the country.
• Application : for salads, canning and feeding allergy sufferers and people who follow a healthy diet.
• Planting : keep a distance of 70 cm between bushes and rows. Planted in May.
• Soil : light, with high levels of nutrients.
• Care : watering at intervals of 10-13 days. Feeding - 3 times a year. Bush formation and pinching - optional. Garter - horizontal trellises.
• Ripening period : 85 days from the moment of emergence.

The most popular early varieties of tomatoes for open ground and their photos

To begin with, we present to your attention photos and descriptions of early ripening tomato varieties.

"Brawler yellow." From emergence to fruiting, 65-110 days pass. The plant is up to 40 cm high. The fruits are bright yellow, egg-shaped, weighing 80-100 g, good taste. This variety of early tomatoes is suitable for open ground, does not require pinching, and is resistant to a number of diseases.

Suitable for salads and canning.

"Lighthouse". From emergence to ripening, 65-110 days pass. The plant is up to 1.5 m high, the fruits are regular round-heart-shaped, dense, fleshy, weighing up to 800 g. The skin is thin. The variety requires pinching, gartering, and formation into 1-2 stems.

Suitable for salads.

"Scarlet Candles". The period from germination to harvest ripening is 110 days. Tall variety. The height of the plant can reach 150 cm. The fruits are dense, pink, cylindrical in shape, and have a sweetish taste. Fruit weight - from 60 to 120 g. Keeping quality is average.

This is one of the most popular tomato varieties, as it is distinguished by 100% fruit ovary in the cluster and in tiers. Requires formation of 1-2 stems, pinching, garter.

Good for salads, pickling, canning and freezing.

"Rocket". The period from germination to fruiting is 100-110 days. The bush is compact, small, up to 40 cm high. The stem is slightly branched. This variety of tomatoes is suitable for open ground, as it has sufficient frost resistance.

The fruits are plum-shaped, with a spout, and red. The weight of the fruit is 40-55 g, the taste is excellent. Keeping quality is good. Resistant to a number of diseases.

Suitable for fresh consumption, salads and canning.

"Golden Andromeda" From the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the fruit, 75-110 days pass.

The main characteristics of this variety of tomatoes: cold-resistant, suitable for growing in open ground, does not require pinching and gartering. The bush is low-growing, up to 1 m high.

As you can see in the photo, this early variety of tomatoes has round, bright yellow fruits, weighing up to 130 g, with thin skin:

The fruits are distinguished by high taste and good keeping quality.

Good for fresh consumption.

"Baby F1." From the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the fruit, 95-110 days pass. This is a hybrid super-determinate variety, a bush 50 cm high. You can get up to 2-2.5 kg from one bush. This is one of the best varieties of tomatoes for open ground and film greenhouses. The fruits have a flat-round shape, slightly ribbed, weight is 70-80 g. The variety has good cold resistance.

The fruits are used fresh and are well suited for canning.

"Siberian Early". From emergence to fruiting, 95-100 days pass. This is a small-fruited, high-yielding tomato variety with a low, densely leafy bush (30-50 cm). Unpretentious variety. It can be grown both on the balcony and in open ground. Fruit weight is 60-100 g. The juicy and tasty fruits of this early tomato variety have thin, hard skin. Keeping quality is average.

Suitable for salads, pickling, canning in tomato juice, and freezing.

"Cardinal". From the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the fruit, 110 days pass.

Medium-sized plant. Suitable for growing in open ground. Tolerates temporary cold spells quite well. Large-fruited variety, fruit weight is 150300 g. The pulp is watermelon, tasty, medium juicy, few seeds. The skin is thin. Keeping quality is average.

Suitable for salads, making tomato paste, puree, lecho.

Look at the photo of the best varieties of early ripening tomatoes:

general characteristics

Thick Botsman tomatoes are suitable for planting under film cover and in unprotected soil.

The variety is frost-resistant, so fruiting lasts until the end of October. Ripening dates are early.

The resistance of this variety to tobacco mosaic and bacterial spot only enhances its popularity. Unpretentiousness in care and agricultural technology makes it possible to grow even for beginners in the field of gardening.

Bush

The bush belongs to the determinate standard type, reaches a height of up to 70 cm. Its stems are powerful, the inflorescences are simple - they are bisexual, which ensures the production of ovaries without additional pollinators. The leaves are very large, emerald in color.

The flowers of all tomato varieties are bisexual; tomato is a self-pollinating crop.

Fruit

Tomatoes of the Tolsty Botsman variety are round in shape. The average weight is 150 g. They have an unusual color: the skin is rich red, and there are small golden stripes on the surface.

The skin is dense, the flesh is juicy, with a large amount of dry matter - this increases the meatiness.

There are 4 chambers inside, they contain beige seeds.

Yield indicators

Yield characteristics depend on crop care and planting location. If all the rules of agricultural technology are followed, then up to 5 kg can be harvested from 1 m².

In open ground conditions, yields are slightly less, about 3 kg. If you grow the variety in protected ground, you can harvest 5 kg from 1 m².

Purpose of fruits

Tomatoes are versatile in gastronomic terms. They can be eaten fresh and are also great for fresh salads, sandwiches and canning.

Tomatoes of this variety contain a high concentration of vitamins and beneficial microelements, so they are suitable for baby food. Does not cause allergies, which is important for many.

Growing regions

According to the description, the Fat Bosun variety is grown in all regions of the country.

In the southern regions, planting is carried out in open ground. If you live in the Urals, Siberia or the Far East, it is better to plant in protected soil. This will protect the vegetable crop from frosts, which occur regularly in this area.

There are no frost-resistant tomato varieties; all varieties are damaged by frost already at a temperature of - 1 degree.

Large-fruited

When giving preference to large-fruited varieties, you need to understand that they are not intended for whole canning. The only way they can be used is to eat them fresh or process them into juices or sauces. Below are the most popular standard varieties with large tomatoes.

Supermodel. This variety was developed by Altai breeders. The bush grows up to 70 cm in height. Ripe fruits are elongated up to 12 cm, weighing on average about 100g.

Tomato Gazpacho. Low-growing variety with medium ripening period. The bush grows up to 40 cm in height. The cylindrical fruits weigh approximately 80 g. The tomatoes hold well on the hand, do not crack and are suitable for canning.

Big Mama. Low growing variety. The first ripe tomatoes appear early - 85-95 days after emergence. Tomatoes are heart-shaped and weigh approximately 340 g. They can be eaten fresh, added to salads and canned.

Dimensionless. This variety grows tall until it bears many fruits. Large red tomatoes can weigh up to 1 kg. These tomatoes are shaped like a liter jar. One bush per season can produce up to 6 kg of ripe vegetables.

Pink honey The bushes reach a height of 0.7 m. They produce pink, marbled tomatoes with a honey taste. Each can weigh up to 1.5 kg. You can read more about this variety in the article: Pink Honey Tomato...

Advantages and disadvantages

Tomatoes will delight you with their productivity

Based on the characteristics, we can conclude that the strengths of this variety include the following qualities:

• pleasant presentation, thanks to which this variety is often found in industrial areas;
• high yield rates;
• resistance to diseases of the Solanaceae family;
• resistance to drought and rainy weather.

This culture does not have many disadvantages. The main trouble is the instability to late blight.

Fat Bosun – variety of Tomato plant

Variety characteristics:

Properties of the Tolsty Botsman variety:

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Information on the admission of Tomato Tolstoy Boatswain from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 43936, registered 2005-11-30. The Tolstoy Botsman variety was included in the register of approved varieties in 2008. Approved for use in regions: All regions.

The originator of the Tolstoy Botsman variety is:

Information about the patent for the Tolstoy Botsman variety Tomato

Patent holder of the Tolsty Botsman variety:

• FSBI CENTRAL SIBERIAN BOTANICAL GARDEN SB RAS (630090, NOVOSIBIRSK-90, ZOLOTODOLINSKAYA STREET, 101)
• LLC `CENTER FOR BREEDING TECHNOLOGIES` (630049, NOVOSIBIRSK, KRASNY PR., 157/1)

Application for protection of the Tolstoy Botsman variety No. 43937, registered 2005-11-30.

Patent No. 4487, registered 2009-01-12. Estimated patent expiration date 2039-12-31.

Authors of the Tomato Tolstoy Botsman variety

• Kudryavtseva Galina Aleksandrovna
• Fotev Yuri Valentinovich
• Altunina Lyubov Petrovna

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Basic growing rules

First you need to sow tomatoes of this variety for seedlings.

Preparing the seeds

The process of preparing seed material consists of calibration, disinfection and germination.

To calibrate, take the seeds, place them in warm water and leave for a few minutes. The floating material can be thrown away; it should not be used for sowing (it will not bring results).

Seeds are calibrated by size on sieves with different hole diameters. And in salt water, tomato seeds are divided into 2 fractions by weight - full-weight (falling to the bottom) and puny - remaining on the surface.

After this, the selected seeds are dipped in a solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 1 liter of water). This will destroy all pathogenic bacteria. They need to stand for at least 15-20 minutes. Then it is dried and sent to the refrigerator for hardening.

Hardening of swollen seeds is carried out for 7-8 days (no less) at variable temperatures: 12 hours in the refrigerator at about zero degrees, 12 hours at room temperature.

If you want to speed up the process of germination, treat the seed material with Epin (10-20 drops per 1 liter of water).

Afterwards the seeds are germinated. To do this, they are placed in a damp cloth and left for several days in a dark, warm place. Within a week the seeds will germinate.

Soil preparation

After this, a nutrient substrate is prepared. Mix equal amounts of soil, sand and humus. The mixture is poured with boiling water to destroy all microorganisms.

Sowing scheme

The substrate is poured into a container for planting (plastic bottles, flower pots), the seeds are deepened by 1 cm. The distance between the seeds should be about 3 cm. A week after the emergence of seedlings, the plantings are thinned out.

After another 2 weeks, the plants are planted in separate containers (plastic cups). Use the same soil as for sowing seeds.

Features of cultivation and storage

The optimal time for sowing is early to mid-March. The soil is prepared from turf soil, compost, peat, sand and ash. For disinfection, pour boiling water or 1% potassium permanganate.

How to care for seedlings:

• seeds are planted in depressions 1.5-2 cm at a distance of 3 cm.
• Keep the boxes covered with film until shoots appear.
• harden the seedlings for 1 week at 15 °C;
• illuminated with phytolamps for up to 10 hours of daylight;
• dive with 2 true leaves.

10 days before diving and 12 days later, the seedlings are fed with nutrient solutions - “Kemira-universal”, “Rastvorin”.

Planting seedlings in the ground

In mid-May, when the soil and surrounding air warm up, the seedlings are transplanted into open or protected ground.

Seedlings are hardened in advance for 3-5 days outside to increase resistance to adverse environmental conditions.

The area to which the seedlings will be moved must be illuminated and the soil must be nutritious, so a week before planting, it is fed with humus of 8-10 kg per 1 sq. m. meter.

After this, the weeds are removed and holes are dug. The process of transplanting seedlings to a permanent place must be strictly followed.

1. A distance of 70 cm is left between the holes and rows.
2. The wells are watered with a superphosphate solution (100 g per 10 liters of water).
3. Seedlings are placed inside and sprinkled with nutritious soil.
4. Compact lightly and pour in 1 liter of warm water.

Planting and care

At 50 days from germination, the seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place. Plants must have at least 7 true leaves.

Key points of care:

• water moderately 3 times a week at the root;
• mulch with green manure or straw;
• fertilize in the flowering, ovary, and ripening phases;
• form into 2-3 stems;
• stepchildren breed once every 9-12 days.

Fertilizers include superphosphate, potassium salt, and saltpeter.

Caring for plants in the ground

The variety does not need to be stepsoned

The care process is simple and does not require much effort. Feeding is carried out 3 times with an interval of 3 weeks.

1. At the beginning of flowering stage. Use a solution of ammonium nitrate (50 g per 10 liters of water).
2. During the formation of ovaries - nitroammophoska - 20-30 g per 1 sq. meter
3. A week before harvesting vegetables - superphosphate and potassium sulfate (100 g per 10 liters of water).

Moisten the soil 3 times a month. Use water at room temperature to improve adhesion between roots and soil. After this, weeds are removed to protect the seedlings from fungi.

Moisten the soil as it dries. In hot weather - 2-3 times a week, in cool weather - once every 7-10 days, spending 5-6 liters of water per bush.

To protect plants from moisture evaporation, mulch the soil with humus. Since the bushes are not tall, they are tied up with horizontal trellises. No pinching or bush formation is required.

Table of characteristics of tomatoes in alphabetical order

Baron F1

Baron F1 is a dynamically developing mid-early variety with continuous growth. The tomatoes are large, fleshy, slightly wavy, juicy red in color, with increased resistance to cracking (about 122-134 grams). Resistant to the main diseases of nightshade crops:

• tobacco mosaic;
• fusarium;
• verticillium.

Baron fruits ripen 115 days after germination. The plant is semi-determinate, reaches a height of 170 centimeters, and requires support.

Pink Elephant

The tomato variety is characterized by small fruits, weighing 70 grams. Has a sweet taste. And on one brush, maximum, they can reach up to ten pieces. The pink elephant has different colors:

• orange
• pink
• raspberry
• red and yellow tomatoes.

Can be grown both indoors and outdoors.

Variety De Bravo

Tomato De Bravo is considered the best mid-season variety. Tomatoes ripen here at 125-130 days. These tomatoes have one important feature - seedlings should begin to be prepared 2 weeks earlier than all other varieties. For 1 sq.m. three bushes should be planted.

They grow quite high, so it is recommended to organize trellises here. The advantage of the species is that it has a strong immunity to late blight. Has universal meaning.

Therefore, if desired, it can be planted in open ground. Tomatoes can be pink, yellow, black and red in color. They are oval and weigh approximately 70-90 g. These tomatoes have a good taste.

Aphrodite

An excellent variety of tomato Aphrodite, with a bush height of 50 to 70 cm. Tomatoes can be harvested in 70-80 days. Tomatoes tolerate transportation well.

Sweet, with tasty pulp, can reach a weight of up to 120g. Stores well at home. Suitable for salads and canning. Tomatoes "Aphrodite F1" can be grown both in soil and in greenhouse structures.

Malachite Box

Tall, mid-early, for open ground and greenhouses. Tomatoes, 200-300 grams each, have a greenish-yellow color, thin skin and excellent taste. Disadvantages: not suitable for transportation, loss of taste in overripe fruits.

Indigo

Indigo Rose is a blue variety. The plant is low growing. Tomatoes are distinguished by their amazing violet-blue color, almost black (about 100 grams). The pulp is sweetish in taste, red-pink in color. Tomatoes contain a lot of anthocides, substances that help preserve vision, as well as maintain normal heart and blood vessels.

Variety Matroskin

Small tomatoes, only one hundred grams. The bush itself is from 60 to 100 centimeters in height. A harvest of twelve kilograms is harvested from each bush. And the color range is varied.

Black Moor

Black Moor is mid-season, grows up to a meter. Very productive. The fruits are plum-shaped, small, 30-50 g. Valued for their taste and beauty - the tomatoes are very sweet, ideal for canning - they look incredibly beautiful in jarred pickles.

Variety Andromeda F1

This is an early ripening hybrid, the fruits of which ripen in 90 days. Forms low bushes. Their height does not exceed 70 centimeters. However, the plant is characterized by very high productivity - 10 kg / bush.

At the same time, the tomatoes of this hybrid are quite large and weigh about 120 g. Per 1 sq.m. you can plant four bushes. It is best to sow planting material for seedlings at the end of March.

It can also be held in early April. The hybrid is very demanding when it comes to watering. Besides, he needs picking

Cheerful gnome

The best species, perfectly suited to the conditions of the region. Tomatoes ripen at 90-100 days. The plant forms low-growing bushes. Their height does not exceed 40 centimeters.

It is a product of domestic breeders. Tomatoes are formed on the shoots, which are the size of a small plum or peach. They are red in color.

Productive types of tomatoes

To be continued ….

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Disease and pest control

The variety Fat Bosun is disease resistant. Only periodically it is affected by powdery mildew and late blight.

1. You can fight powdery mildew and late blight with chemical fungicides, using copper sulfate (100 g per 10 liters of water). Treatments are carried out every week.

Common pests include slugs, Colorado potato beetles and whiteflies. Ammonia helps fight slugs (100 ml per 10 liters of water). Against the Colorado potato beetle, it is better to use Regent (300 g per 5 liters of water).

Description of the variety

Bushes with powerful stems grow up to 80 cm. By the fruiting period, several clusters are formed, on which 7-8 fruits ripen at once. Medium-sized tomatoes weigh from 160 to 250 grams. A distinctive feature of the fat boatswain is that the bright red skin of the ripe fruit has lighter veins of orange and golden yellow. Tomatoes have a characteristic sweetish taste with a slight sourness.

Mistakes during cultivation

In the process of growing this variety, gardeners can make mistakes, which is why the yield decreases, and the bushes show signs of dangerous diseases and pests.

1. Frequent watering. If you irrigate the soil frequently using large amounts of water, the risk of fungal infections increases.
2. A small interval between bushes. Frequent planting reduces yields. In the shadows, culture develops poorly.
3. Using untreated seeds. As a result, fungal and bacterial damage increases.
4. Incorrect landing dates. You should determine the time of planting depending on the region where you live. The soil temperature must be at least 15 °C.

How to achieve high yields when growing crops

Tolstoy Bosun's seeds, like other varieties, undergo the same preparation for good growth before planting:

1. They are disinfected in a solution of one percent manganese solution.
2. Rinse under running water.
3. Leave them soaked in water or a special growth stimulator for 8 to 12 hours.

Plant seeds in March. The land for sowing must also be prepared, which means compacted and mulched with peat or a 1 cm soil layer. After the seeds are in the ground, it is watered with settled warm water, it is advisable to use a strainer. Until the first shoots appear, the containers must be covered with film. They must be kept at a temperature not lower than 25 degrees Celsius.

As soon as the first shoots appear, the film needs to be removed and the seedlings placed in a place where there is always a lot of light. In the first seven days, a temperature regime of 15 - 17 degrees Celsius should be ensured, and then the seedlings should preferably be kept at a temperature of 20 - 25 degrees.

The main thing now is not to miss the appearance of the first leaves in order to pick in time. All of the above procedures must be followed, since the variety is somewhat capricious and may not justify the desire of gardeners to get a large harvest.

To transplant the Fat Bosun into open ground, the time will come when the soil warms up at a depth of at least 5 meters to 14 - 18 degrees Celsius, that is, in May. This usually happens 60–65 days after planting the seeds, when 6–7 leaves have already been formed and there is one flower cluster. This variety has excellent fruit set. It is required to form a plant with 5 stems. It is necessary to tie up the bushes, otherwise they will break and fall to the ground.

Before planting in the ground, the soil must be harrowed and freed from weeds. The finished holes are made in rows so that the distance between the rows is up to 70 cm, and between the holes - 30 - 40 cm. The sowing depth is 3-4 cm. Each hole is compacted by slamming the palm on top: this simple method allows you to improve the interaction of seeds with the soil.

Several seeds are planted in a hole, and when they germinate, the strongest plant is selected and the others are removed. Experts advise not to pull them out, but to carefully cut them off.

After a few days, the plants need to be fed. Tomatoes prefer ammonium nitrate; it is taken at the rate of 15 grams per 10 liters of water. Each bush requires a certain portion - 1 liter. Then the soil must be mulched. Watering is done as needed.

The seeds of Tolstoy Bosun, just like other varieties, undergo the following preparation before planting for good growth:

1. They are disinfected in a solution of one percent manganese solution.
2. Rinse the hearth with running water.
3. Leave soaked in water or a special growth stimulator for 8 – 12 hours.

Plant seeds in March. The land for sowing must also be prepared, which means it must be compacted and mulched with peat or a 1 cm soil layer. After the seeds are in the ground, it is watered with settled warm water; it is advisable to use a strainer. Until the first shoots appear, the containers cover the clear path with film. They must be kept at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.

As soon as the first shoots appear, the film needs to be removed and the seedlings placed in a place where there is always a lot of light. In the first seven days, a temperature regime of 15 - 17 degrees Celsius should be ensured, and for this reasoning, it is advisable to keep the seedlings at a temperature of 20 - 25 degrees.

The content now is not to miss the appearance of the first leaves in order to make a pick in time. All of the above procedures must be followed, as this exact variety is somewhat capricious and may not justify the desire of gardeners to achieve a large harvest.

Transplanting the Fat Boatswain into open ground will begin when the soil warms up at a depth of at least 5 meters before 14 - 18 degrees Celsius, that is, in May. This usually happens 60–65 days after planting the seeds, when 6–7 leaves have already been formed and there is one flower cluster.

Before planting in regolith, the soil must be harrowed and freed from weeds. The finished holes are made in rows so that the distance between the rows is up to 70 cm, and between the holes - 30 - 40 cm. The sowing depth is 3-4 cm. Each hole is compacted by slamming the palm on top: this simple method allows you to improve the interaction of seeds with the soil .

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Several seeds are planted in a hole, and when they germinate, the strongest plant is selected, and the others are removed. Experts advise not to pull them out, but to carefully cut them off.

Because of this, the plants need to be fed for several days. Tomatoes prefer ammonium nitrate; it is taken at the rate of 15 grams per 10 liters of water. For each burning bush, a certain portion is required - 1 liter. Then the soil must be covered. Watering is done as needed.

Reviews from gardeners

Even with a small plot of land, you can get a rich harvest of tomato fruits every year. Guaranteed production of bright, tasty and fleshy tomatoes is only possible when using high-quality seed material. Thanks to modern breeding, varieties have appeared that can be grown even in infertile soil and without much effort.

The tomato variety “Fat Bosun” was bred by breeders of the National Research University of the Central Siberian Botanical Garden at the beginning of the 21st century.

Fruit:

• They have a round shape;
• Those that have not reached varietal maturity are light in color with stripes of green and dark green. When ripe, they acquire a bright red color with stripes of a golden-straw hue;
• With smooth, dense skin;
• With juicy, fleshy pulp, sweetish taste with slight sourness;
• Number of seed chambers - from 4 or more;
• The average weight varies from 150 to 180 grams. Some fruits reach 250 grams.

Bushes:

• Determinate, standard, with powerful stems;
• Leaves are medium sized, green in color;
• The inflorescence is simple;
• The peduncle has an articulation.

The tomato variety “Fat Bosun” has a number of positive qualities:

• High commercial quality of fruits;
• Good yield;
• Immunity to diseases;
• Unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
• Increased fruit formation when grown both in open and closed ground;
• Excellent taste characteristics.

The disadvantages of the variety include gardeners' instability to late blight.

Application of fruits

Tomato fruits are ideal for fresh consumption. They are also used to prepare a variety of winter preparations.

To grow the “Fat Bosun” tomato variety, the seedling method is used.

To get a good harvest, you need to carefully approach the preparation of seed material. Key activities include:

• Calibration. Only high-quality seeds guarantee a good harvest. To reject low-quality planting material, it is placed in a 3-5% saline solution, stirred well and left for 10 minutes. The floating seed material along with the solution is drained. The seeds remaining at the bottom are washed in clean water and dried;
• Disinfection. For disinfection, use a weak manganese solution. This procedure reduces the risk of diseases typical of tomatoes. After treatment (within 15-20 minutes), the seeds are washed in warm water;
• Germination. The treated seeds are placed on a damp cloth and left in a warm place until the first shoots appear.

To properly sow seeds, follow these instructions:

• The optimal period for sowing seed material for seedlings is the first days of March;
• You can sow in either purchased soil or self-prepared soil, which should contain garden or turf soil, humus and peat in equal proportions. Such a soil mixture must be disinfected. They use either calcination in the oven or pouring with a concentrated manganese solution;
• Before sowing, the substrate needs to be compacted a little and mulched with peat, a layer of 1 cm;
• Sow the seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. Then water with a spray bottle using warm water;
• To speed up the emergence of seedlings, containers with seedlings are covered with a transparent film and left in a room whose temperature is not lower than 22... 25 degrees;
• With the appearance of the first shoots, the film cover is removed. The container with plantings is moved to a well-lit place;
• For 5-7 days, the temperature is maintained at 15... 16 degrees to avoid stretching of the sprouts. Then it is raised to 20... 22 degrees;
• As soon as one or two full-fledged leaves appear, the seedlings are planted in separate pots with a diameter of 7 to 10 cm. They are also fertilized.

10-12 days before planting in a permanent place, the seedlings begin to harden.

How to plant tomato seedlings correctly:

• Planting at a permanent location is carried out 60-65 days after sowing the seeds. Seedlings should have 6-7 leaves and one flower cluster;
• A sunny area with fertile soil is perfect for tomatoes. Prepare the bed in the fall, carefully dig it up, removing all plant residues. It is advisable to use the area after onions, radishes, cabbage. Planting after eggplant, potatoes, and peppers is not recommended;
• With the onset of spring, the area is dug up again to a depth of about 20 cm and fertilizers are applied: superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate or complex fertilizers;
• The interval between planting holes is kept at 50-70 cm, the width between rows is left at least 60 cm. No more than 3-4 tomato bushes are placed per 1 m2. Excessive thickening should be avoided, as this will negatively affect yields and also increase the risk of possible spread of diseases;
• The depth of the holes should be greater than the volume of the root system. The seedling is removed from the pot with care, along with the earthen lump;
• The seedlings are buried down to the first leaves. Then they are covered with soil and lightly compacted.

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Bush care

What care is needed for tomato plantings:

• During the entire growing season, carry out timely weeding, removing weeds;
• To reduce the number of weedings, as well as to retain moisture in the soil and maintain a stable temperature regime, the soil is mulched. Straw, mowed grass, and peat are excellent as mulch;
• Tomatoes need regular watering, especially during prolonged drought. Experienced vegetable growers recommend using a drip irrigation system. This will prevent moisture from getting on the foliage and stem. The soil must be kept constantly moderately moist;
• Tomato bushes are tied up and formed into five stems. To improve air circulation and reduce the risk of disease, all shoots and leaves are torn off at a level of 15-25 cm from the ground.

Carry out timely treatment of tomato bushes against pests and diseases.

A characteristic positive feature of the “Fat Bosun” tomato variety is its excellent immunity to diseases. However, if the tomatoes do get sick, fungicidal drugs are used for treatment. Spraying with insecticidal preparations is effective in pest control and prevention.

Productivity

A fairly productive variety; from 1 m2 you can get up to 5.7 kg of tomatoes.

The “Fat Bosun” tomato is recommended for cultivation throughout the Russian Federation. Cultivated both indoors and outdoors.

Most gardeners speak generally positively about the variety. For many, the tomato has become a favorite among other varieties in the garden.

Gardeners who have not yet grown the Fat Boatswain tomato should add it to their tomato collection. Red fruits with golden stripes will become a bright spot in the garden beds.

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Many vegetable growers have long taken note of this unusual variety from Siberian breeders, and some have already tried to grow it. We invite you to read their opinions about tomatoes.

1. “Fat Bosun” is an interesting variety that introduced us to striped tomatoes. Fruit set is very good. The tomatoes are juicy, fleshy, sweet with a slight sourness. We liked the variety and will grow more. (Olga Alexandrovna, Tyumen)
2. I read the description of “Boatswain”, looked at the beautiful picture, and decided to plant it in my own home. I’ll tell you right away – it’s difficult to grow. You need to not make a mistake with the sequence of actions, dance around the seedlings for a long time, and observe the temperature regime. But the result exceeds all expectations. The fruits are really tasty, fleshy, melting in your mouth. I didn’t regret the effort expended one bit. (Margarita, Almetyevsk)
3. I can only give positive characteristics of the tomato. It is beautiful to look at and tastes unusual. Ideal for pickling and making tomato juice. There are no complaints about the variety, only rave reviews. (Alena Nikolaevna, Saratov region)
4. You should only contact The Fat Bosun if you are an avid gardener. Care is difficult; seedlings need to be grown under film. In my opinion, it is much easier to plant a less capricious variety. One of the advantages is that the fruits are large and downright powerful. And there was a lot of harvest. (Alina, Kazan)
5. Despite regular treatments, “Boatswain” caught late blight. It was a shame that I never got to try it in its ripe form. I cut off the sore spots and rolled them up in a green jar. An experiment, so to speak. (Valentina, Zelenograd)

Those who planted the Fat Boatswain variety consider it universal. It can not only be grown in open ground, but also in a greenhouse. The fruits are used both fresh and processed.

Yield indicators ensure stable ripening every year, so the gardener does not think about where to get fresh tomatoes to prepare culinary masterpieces.