Detailed description and characteristics of the Kolkhoz fruitful tomato variety

Varieties for growing in open ground

Experts classify the popular vegetable according to various criteria: the type of developing bush, duration of fruiting, yield, size of vegetables, etc.
Seeds are selected depending on the purpose of cultivating the vegetable. The most productive tomato varieties do not always have high disease resistance

The following high-yielding tomato varieties are suitable for growing in open beds:

1. Anastasia is a mid-season and tall vegetable; with proper care, one tomato plant can easily produce up to 12 kg of burgundy fruits. They are formed in clusters, their average weight reaches 120-150 g. The vegetable is appreciated by those summer residents who like the plum-shaped shape of tomatoes.
2. Budenovka is a tasty large-fruited variety. The bushes grow up to 80-90 cm, the fruits are raspberry-colored, 400-450 g each. Reviews from summer residents inform that up to 7 kg of vegetables ripen on each specimen; they are more suitable for growing in warm regions.
3. The collective farm tomato is productive - refers to plants with an average ripening period. The bushes are low, about 90-100 cm; a description of the variety will be insufficient if you do not remember the number and weight of fruits on the crop. The average weight does not exceed 100 g, the yield of the nightshade plant is 7.5-8.5 kg per 1 m².
4. The Altai Red variety belongs to the vegetables of the Ural selection and is endowed with a lot of positive qualities. The tall plant is famous not only for its yield, but also for the duration of fruiting. The vegetables are large, meaty, suitable for preparing tomato products and fresh salads.

Reviews from vegetable growers agree on one thing: you cannot count on the best taste of high-yielding tomatoes

Reviews from vegetable growers agree on one thing: you cannot count on the best taste of high-yielding tomatoes, since they direct their strength primarily to the growth and formation of vegetables.

What does it look like

The collective farm queen is a representative of pink, large-fruited tomatoes, which already indicates excellent taste.

A tomato looks like this:

1. The bush is tall (indeterminate), not spreading. When growing the variety in a greenhouse, the shoots stretch up to 2 m in length.
2. There are not too many leaves on the stems. The plates are large, covered with small villi, dissected into lobes. They are no different from the leaves of most tomatoes.
3. The fruits are round, flattened on top, often irregular in shape. Average weight is 200-350 g. With proper care, specimens weighing 500-600 g can be found.
4. The pulp and skin turn crimson when ripe.
5. The cut has up to 6 chambers and a small number of seeds.
6. The tomato has a sweetish taste and a strong aroma.

Pink giant tomato

This variety sets the tone for harvest volumes - one plant can bear 6-8 fruits weighing from 0.3 to 1 kg.

The plant is tall (180 cm), which distinguishes it from its related variety Pink Elephant with a height of 120 cm, although both tomatoes are very popular. It takes 110-115 days from seed germination to fruiting. The fruits are round-ribbed, flattened, fleshy, with a sweetish taste. We received an excellent tasting rating.

According to reviews from vegetable growers and consumers, the ripe fruits of the Pink Giant can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well. Due to their large size, canning them entirely is problematic, but they make excellent tomato juice and lecho. Experienced gardeners recommend leaving no more than four to five fruits on the bush so that they have time to ripen and gain weight.

Seeds for seedlings are sown in early March. It will not be superfluous to soak them in nutrient solutions and then dry them. To speed up germination, seeds can be germinated. Seedlings can be planted in a permanent location 55-70 days after sowing. The site is preferably sunny, not shaded by buildings and trees.

When grown in open ground in the climatic conditions of the Moscow region, bushes are usually planted according to a 70x70 cm pattern and formed into one stem. You can leave two shoots in the greenhouse. In the south, the harvest also ripens on plants formed into three stems. The upward movement can be stopped by pinching the growth point.

Infrequent but abundant watering with warm water at the root is allowed. For the full development of plants, it is recommended to fertilize, loosen the soil, remove wilted leaves, pull out weeds, hill up bushes, and also treat them with pest control solutions. The variety's resistance to weather changes and diseases is assessed as average.

The pink giant is loved by vegetable growers from different regions. The tasty and large fruits of this tomato will be the best reward for the efforts of the summer resident.

We hope that this useful information will help both experienced and novice vegetable growers select seeds, learn the general rules of growing seedlings and caring for tomatoes planted in the ground. And you will determine the best variety for your site yourself - experimentally and with the help of this article.

Features of agricultural technology

Since the variety is not capricious, the rules of agricultural technology are quite standard. Such tomatoes prefer soil with a high sand content (light), well fertilized with organic and mineral fertilizers.

In both the first and second cases, the seeds must be soaked in special disinfectants before planting (as people say, pickle). For these purposes, a weak solution of potassium permanganate or, in the absence of such, hydrogen peroxide (2%) is used. After this, modern technologies involve keeping the seeds for 12 hours in nutrient solutions (they are sold in assortment in specialized stores).

In open ground, seedlings are planted at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other with a row spacing of at least 0.7 m. If there is a fear that at night the temperature may still fall below a comfortable minimum, it is worth covering the young bushes with film for the first time; be afraid to land a little earlier (for the middle zone - already in mid-May).

It is recommended to form the “Collective Farm Harvest” tomato bush into one stem. To prevent the plant from falling under the weight of fairly large fruits, as it grows, the bush should be tied to a vertical or horizontal support.

The “Collective Farm Harvest” tomato is a good choice for those who do not have high demands on the taste of the fruit and are willing to sacrifice taste for the sake of a high yield with minimal costs and risks (cold or drought, disease, etc.). This variety can also take pride of place in the garden as a source of good quality raw materials for home canning, including the preparation of tomato juice.

The most popular among gardeners are varieties that can be grown both in greenhouses and in open beds. High yield is one of the main criteria for evaluating a tomato. The Kolkhoz fruitful variety, or, as it is also called, Kolkhoznitsa, fully lives up to its name. You will find a description of the characteristics of tomatoes in the article.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the variety include:

• high yield;
• high content of microelements and vitamins;
• excellent taste;
• versatility of use;
• resistant to weather changes;
• ease of care;
• high resistance to diseases;
• good transportability;
• not prone to cracking;
• good presentation;
• stable harvest;
• simultaneous formation of fruits;
• the ability to grow both seedlings and non-seedlings.

The only drawback of this variety is the rather strong peel. When preparing salads or processing juice, it leaves a negative impression, although when transporting over long distances, this is undoubtedly an advantage.

High yield of this tomato variety

Diseases and pests

Prevention: spraying the plant with a solution of Fitosporin.

Control: removal of damaged tomatoes, treatment with any special means

Prevention: moderate watering, fertilization, loosening the soil.

Fight: spraying with a solution of calcium nitrate (a spoon in a bucket of water)

Prevention: planting early ripening potatoes nearby, inspecting the plants.

Control: manual collection of pests or treatment with special means

Description of the Kolkhoz tomato variety, its characteristics and yield

The tomato takes pride of place in the garden beds of most Russian gardeners. The beneficial properties and good taste of the fruit encourage breeders to create more stress-resistant and productive varieties. The Kolkhoz productive tomato already contains its main advantage in its name. The work of domestic selection will delight lovers of varieties with high-yielding qualities.

General information about tomato

The plant from the originator “Kolkhoznik” is recommended for open soil. The limitation is relative; if grown in a greenhouse, the tomato can show high yields.

Description of the variety and external features:

• Mid-season, reaches technical maturity on average after 100 days from planting.
• Medium-fruited.
• Compact, spreading bush of medium power.
• The height of the bush does not exceed 60 centimeters.
• The bush is abundantly covered with green leaves.
• Stable immunity to late blight and brown spot.
• High yield.
• Endurance.
• Good tolerance to dry conditions.
• Cold resistance.
• Simultaneous harvesting.
• Well preserved.
• Transportability without compromising the appearance of the fruit.

The expansion of the zoning zone beyond the borders of the native land is confirmed by reviews of Ukrainian and Moldavian gardeners. Characteristics and external data of the fruit:

• Round form.
• Ribbed.
• Glossy.
• The average weight does not exceed 100 grams.
• Thick, smooth skin.
• Red color when mature.
• Persistent tomato aroma.
• High density.
• Sweet taste, no sourness.
• They are not prone to cracking.
• Universal purpose.

Tomato fruits of the Kolkhozny variety are suitable as raw materials for tomato products. The berries can be used for drying, pickling, twisting and fresh consumption.

Recommendations for agricultural technology

The originator allows seedling and non-seedling planting methods. If you choose the first option, the harvest is harvested 1–2 weeks earlier. Seedling preparation should begin depending on the climatic conditions of cultivation, from early February to April.

IMPORTANT! Before planting, the seed material must be prepared and soaked in a disinfectant composition. When planting in the ground, seeds should be placed at a depth of 2–3 centimeters

After the first two leaves appear, the plant should be pruned. Tomato bushes should be sparsely arranged; the number of bushes per square meter should not exceed 6 pieces. When choosing a seedling method, it is necessary to harden off the plants before sowing. This unpretentious variety requires compliance with the classical rules of agricultural technology: timely watering, loosening, application of complex mineral fertilizers, and removal of weeds.

When planting in the ground, seeds should be placed at a depth of 2–3 centimeters. After the first two leaves appear, the plant should be pruned. Tomato bushes should be sparsely arranged; the number of bushes per square meter should not exceed 6 pieces. When choosing a seedling method, it is necessary to harden off the plants before sowing. This unpretentious variety requires compliance with the classical rules of agricultural technology: timely watering, loosening, application of complex mineral fertilizers, and removal of weeds.

Gardeners' opinion

Good day! For two summer seasons I have been planting a productive Kolkhoz tomato. I give the yield of the variety a plus. The berries are ready for picking 100–115 days from the date of planting. The tomatoes are all smooth, with sweet flesh, and medium in size. Suitable for twists and fresh consumption. I didn’t find any cons for myself. I recommend it to everyone!

Valentina Vavilova, 53 years old

Good afternoon! I spent a long time choosing a tomato that is suitable for open ground. Last summer I found the productive variety Kolkhozny. The plant lived up to its name; given the cool summer, we managed to get a decent harvest. The plant is not fussy to care for; a novice gardener can handle it.

Phytophthora-resistant plants

One of the most important characteristics of tomatoes intended for open ground is their resistance to diseases, and especially to late blight. Usually these are non-sapling plants, low and very unpretentious. Gardeners love low-growing varieties, because even in the difficult conditions of the European North, the Urals, and Siberia, they can produce delicious tomatoes for salads and preparations.

We present the most persistent “tin soldiers” among tomatoes:

Dwarf

An early and unpretentious “crumb” tomato produces many small red fruits. The weight of each is up to 50-60 grams, the taste is good. Tomatoes are shelf-stable, suitable for salads and processing.

The Gnome variety is very disease resistant.

Boni MM

This early tomato also “escapes” from late blight, and all because its fruits ripen in 80-83 days.

The bushes are low, standard type, 45-50 cm in height. The tomatoes are round with slight ribbing, weighing up to 80-100 grams, beautiful red color. The taste characteristics are high, the flesh is sweet and without sourness, which is rare for early ripening tomatoes.

Amur standard

A low-growing and very productive variety, producing red fruits weighing up to 100-120 grams when ripe.

These are unpretentious and cold-resistant tomatoes; their bushes are up to 40-50 cm high. Ripening time is 85-90 days. Standard tomato, does not need pinching, the tomatoes are delicious.

The house is rich

Another tomato that is resistant to late blight, as well as fusaorium blight, has good yield (up to 8-9 kg per square meter).

The variety is low, up to 45 cm tall, with large dark green leaves. Tomatoes are slightly ribbed, bright red, weighing about 80 grams. The taste is excellent; the tomato is mainly used for fresh consumption.

Japanese creeping

One of the shortest growing tomatoes, it is also disease resistant.

Its bushes are only 20 cm high, the branches and stem spread along the ground. A very decorative variety. The fruits weigh about 90-100 grams, very tasty and juicy.

This variety is grown in garden beds; it also bears fruit well on balconies and in hanging baskets.

Polfast F1

High yields are shown by tomatoes bred in Holland, including the Polfast hybrid. The fruits are harvested after 85-86 days, the tomatoes are tasty and juicy. The color is bright red, weight is about 140-150 grams.

This hybrid has excellent taste and unpretentiousness. Due to the ultra-early ripening period, it is not susceptible to late blight.

Characteristics of the variety

The Kemerovo tomato is the product of the work of breeders in Western Siberia. The main value of the variety is that it grows and bears fruit in the unfavorable climatic conditions of the northern regions of Russia, where the danger of frost remains even in the summer, and there are often difficult weather conditions. The variety can be grown both in open ground and in protected greenhouses.

History of the creation of culture

The Kolkhoznitsa tomato is very popular in the southern regions. The variety, known among amateur gardeners as Kolkhoznitsa, was bred by scientists at the Crimean Experimental Breeding Station. In the Urals, the European North, and central Russia, tomatoes are grown in greenhouse conditions, less often in open ground. The culture has taken root well in Ukrainian and Moldavian lands.

Description of the variety

The Kemerovo variety has many valuable properties. Tomato bushes are compact, standard, seedlings initially grow strong and do not stretch. The height of an adult bush does not exceed 50-60 cm, so they practically do not need to be attached to a support. You also don’t have to do any pinching of the bushes - there is relatively little deciduous mass on the plants, so all the tomatoes receive sufficient sunlight.

The variety has good yield and endurance. Even gardeners with little experience in growing their own tomatoes can easily cope with agricultural technology. On average, tomato lovers get from 2.5 to 3 kg of fruit from one bush.

The pulp of tomatoes of the Kemerovo variety is juicy and soft. Tomatoes have a compact, round shape with a small pointed tip. The shape of the tomato is a bit like a heart. The color of “Kemerovo” is pink-raspberry, the weight of one fruit is from 60 to 100 g. The tomatoes have a dense structure and good taste, characterized by a pleasant sweetness. Tomatoes are suitable for canning in any way, as well as for fresh consumption. Tomatoes do not crack, are easily transported and are stored for a long time.

The plant belongs to varieties with early ripening. From planting seeds to obtain seedlings until the first tomatoes ripen, it usually takes 105-110 days.

Landing

Preparing the site for planting any tomato bushes, including the Kemerovets variety, should be done in advance. Starting in the fall (maximum 1.5 months after planting), when digging up the soil, you need to add humus or compost to it. Holes for planting should be made according to the size of the root system, as well as the earthen coma around it. Kemerovo can be planted quite densely - from 6 to 8 bushes per 1 square meter. m.

Growing seedlings

Growing seedlings of the unpretentious, productive variety Kemerovets is quite easy and pleasant. The algorithm for growing seedlings is as follows:

• sowing seeds is best done in the second ten days of March;
• Before planting, the seeds must be disinfected. To do this, you need to soak them in a weak solution of iodine or potassium permanganate. Immediately before planting in the ground, it is better to immerse the disinfected seeds for several hours in a solution of any chemical growth stimulator;
• Any universal substrate from a flower shop is suitable for planting. You can also make your own soil mixture. For this you will need: soil from the garden, some peat, ash and compost;
• Fill the containers for seedlings with prepared soil, scatter the seeds over the surface and sprinkle a thin layer of soil on top. At first, it is better to moisten the soil with a spray bottle; after sprouts appear, you can use a small watering can for indoor flowers.

Landing in the ground

The timing of planting seedlings in open beds depends on the climatic conditions of the region. The approximate date is after the 20th of May. The main thing is that the threat of return frosts has passed. Adult bushes of Kemerovo are not afraid of unfavorable weather conditions, but for seedlings frosts can be disastrous. You can plant seedlings in closed greenhouses earlier.

Growing technique

The Kolkhoz tomato variety is not demanding in cultivation and is resistant to pests and diseases. The main rule is to follow the growing technique. The crop grows well on light, highly fertile soils.

Attention! Cabbage, carrots, legumes, onions, and cucumbers are considered good predecessors of tomatoes. Growing the crop in stages:

Growing the crop in stages:

• seed preparation;
• growing seedlings;
• planting in beds;
• seedling care.

Growing tomatoes Kolkhoznitsa

Proper preparation of seed material is a guarantee of healthy seedlings. First of all, choose good seeds, which are soaked for a couple of minutes in water with salt. Those seeds that have sunk to the bottom of the container with the solution are selected for planting. They are washed with plain water and disinfected.

To ensure that the seedlings do not suffer from diseases, grow quickly, and develop the root system, the seeds are soaked for half an hour in potassium permanganate, and sometimes hydrogen peroxide is used. After this, the seed is treated with a growth stimulator.

The treated seeds are wrapped in cloth and immersed half in water. Leave for 10 hours. During this time, the water is changed three times, the seed is shaken and ventilated from time to time.

Important! In order for the farm variety to begin to bear fruit faster, preliminary germination of the seeds is required. The seed material is laid out on a well-moistened cloth and left to germinate in a warm room.

The fabric should be constantly damp.

The final stage of seed preparation is hardening. The process is necessary in order to improve yields and prepare the crop for negative weather conditions. Sprouted seeds are placed in the refrigerator for 12-14 hours, after which they are removed and warmed for the same time. The temperature in the refrigerator should not exceed +2 degrees, and when heating the seeds, not lower than +22 degrees.

Planting seedlings

Note! The presented tomato variety is sown as seedlings at the end of February. Sprouted seeds are planted in pre-prepared soil made of peat, river sand and earth.

The soil is fertilized with wood ash, steamed with potassium permanganate or fried in the microwave.

The earth is poured into oblong-shaped containers; these can be wooden boxes, made by hand or purchased. Furrows are made in the ground, the sprouted seeds are laid out loosely, carefully covered with 0.5 centimeters of soil and lightly compacted. After the work is completed, the soil is moderately watered, the seedlings are covered with glass and taken to a dark but very warm room for 5-6 days.

After the first shoots appear, the containers are transferred to a well-lit room and the glass is removed. When 2 leaves appear, the seedlings are transplanted into separate cups or peat pots. Transplantation is carried out carefully, with a lump of earth, since the plants’ root systems are still weak.

Planting tomato seedlings in the ground

The seedlings are fertilized with diluted chicken droppings (1:15) or mullein (1:10). Fertilizers are applied three times. Before planting seedlings in open ground, they are hardened off for a week.

Planting in the garden

Hardened plants aged 55-70 days are planted in beds when the threat of late frosts has passed, approximately in the second half of May. Planting is carried out in areas well lit by the sun; the soil is first dug up and fertilized with minerals and wood ash.

The productive variety is planted in the ground, observing the interval. The distance between plants is 70-90 centimeters, between beds – 1 meter. After planting, the seedlings are well watered for better rooting and adaptation in the soil.

Important! The presented variety needs regular and abundant watering with warm water, in the evening or early morning. Feeding is carried out three times a season

As the crop grows, the bush is formed into one stem. Despite its short stature, the bush is tied to a trellis. The brushes are also tied up so that when large fruits form they are not injured. To increase fruit formation, pinching is carried out. To avoid thickening of the planting, the lower foliage from the bushes is torn off to a height of 20 centimeters.

Rules for a good harvest:

• weeding;
• mulching the soil;
• do not allow the soil to dry out or become waterlogged;
• bush formation;
• pinching, removing foliage from the lower part of the plant;
• prevention from diseases and pests.

You can enjoy delicious, aromatic fruits 100 days after planting the seedlings. Growing collective farm tomatoes is not difficult even for novice gardeners. The culture is unpretentious, which is why it has earned the love of many gardeners.

Tomatoes Kolkhoz Woman

Tomatoes with early ripening and large fruits are always the focus of attention of gardeners. The Kolkhoz Queen variety, which is distinguished by its large fruit and excellent taste, has received many positive reviews.

Fruit characteristics

The variety is valued for its large, tasty fruits, which can reach a weight of about 250-500 grams. Not everyone can grow half a kilogram of tomato at once; to do this, you need to know some of the “secrets” of agricultural technology for large-fruited tomatoes, but even beginners can easily grow one that weighs 250-300 grams.

The shape of the fruits of the Kolkhoz Queen is round, slightly flattened. During the period of technical ripeness, the tomatoes are green; when ripe, they become bright crimson. The pulp is fleshy, very juicy and tasty. There is a characteristic tomato aroma.

The fruits are used for fresh consumption, for preparing salads, and various tomato products (juices, sauces, pastes). Small fruits are suitable for preservation, as they do not lose their shape and do not spread in marinade and brine. Keeping quality is average, not very suitable for transportation.

Features of the variety

Like any variety of tomatoes, the product of Russian breeders is endowed with its own characteristics, which include:

The bush of these tomatoes is characterized by abundant vegetation. Bushes have many branches.

The height of the bush varies from half a meter to a meter. The average height of Kolkhozny is approximately 0.6 meters.

The fruits are medium in size and have a round shape. They have a glossy red color. The tomato skin is quite thick, dense, without roughness. Tomatoes of this variety are sweet, with a subtle sourness. A tomato weighing between 90 and 120 grams is considered normally ripe. Full maturity is achieved after three months from the date of planting.

Kolkhozny variety tomatoes have a wide range of uses. They are eaten fresh and also used for processing. Canning, preparing tomato paste, drying - all this is excellent for processing this berry.

Growing tomato seedlings

Sowing of seeds must be done in the last days of February. Before sowing seeds, it is necessary to prepare special soil. To do this, mix equal parts of soil from the garden, sifted river sand, and peat.

The best soil is from a garden bed where zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, and cauliflower grew.

To normalize acidity, add 200 grams of ash. Before planting, the soil must be disinfected with a strong solution of potassium permanganate or heated on the stove. The finished soil is poured into oblong wooden containers, leveled and holes made 1 cm deep.

The sprouted seeds are placed in grooves at a distance of 2 cm from each other, sprinkled with soil and lightly compacted. The thickness of the soil is 0.5 cm. The soil is carefully watered, covered with glass and taken out to a dark room with a temperature of +25 degrees.

After 5 days, when the first shoots appear, remove the glass and move the boxes with seedlings to a room with good lighting. After the seedlings have 2 leaves, they must be transplanted into separate 1-liter pots.

Tomato seedlings Kolkhoz productive

Replant the seedlings carefully, with a clod of earth, so as not to damage the fragile root system. After transplanting, the seedlings are fertilized with a solution of fermented cow manure or chicken droppings. Mullein is bred in a ratio of 1:10, chicken manure is 1:15. Fertilizing should be repeated 30 days after emergence, and the next one should be done 15 days after the second.

A week before transplanting to open beds, seedlings need to be hardened off. To do this, take the pots with seedlings outside for 2 hours for the first two days. Then the seedlings are left outside throughout the daylight hours. 2 days before planting on the garden bed, do not bring it into the room at night.

Planting seedlings in the ground

It is best to transplant seedlings on cloudy days or in the evening. When transplanting from a pot to a permanent place, make sure that the soil is fine. Since tomatoes are often susceptible to various fungal diseases, it is important to disinfect the soil from diseases before replanting.

1. Do not forget about good drainage, otherwise the plants may quickly turn yellow leaves and rot the roots. The acidity of the soil should be almost neutral (pH 5.5-6.5).
2. The universal soil for the Kolkhozny variety is a natural mixture of peat with the addition of organic matter. However, even in this case, as the plants grow, regular feeding of the plants is necessary. This is especially true if the plant is growing in a small container, where the nutrients needed by the plant are quickly depleted.
3. Since with good seedling development, the roots of the plant are usually tightly wrapped around the earthen ball in the pot, when transplanting, in order to reduce trauma to the root system, it is better to take the entire earthen ball. This method will ensure better survival rate, rapid growth and abundant flowering.

All tomatoes love warmth and light. Moreover, the larger the fruits, the more heat-loving the plant. In damp and cold weather, tomatoes can become infected with late blight and may even rot.

Caring for plants in open ground

In order for tomatoes to grow well in open ground, the bushes must be planted at a distance of at least 40 cm between them.

1. After transplanting to a permanent place, to enhance the formation of buds, you will need to constantly loosen the soil and make sure that the soil is moist.
2. It is also important to fertilize the plant in a timely manner. Fertilizers are applied for the first time a week after planting, and then every two weeks. Typically, mineral complex fertilizers are used for fertilizing.
3. To form a bush, the plant is pinched at an early stage of development (usually above the 4-5 leaf), this technique allows you to increase the number of side branches and buds. In a more mature state, if the bush has become very elongated, you can cut off up to 2/3 of the shoot, which will enhance its further growth and budding.

The collective farm variety will delight you with a harvest in any weather. Round, juicy fruits of the same size can be eaten fresh, and can also be used to make pickles for the winter.

Low-growing varieties of tomatoes for open ground:

Experts call low-growing tomato varieties determinate, indeterminate - tall varieties.

As we said above, the main advantage of low-growing tomatoes is their compactness, this is especially important when growing tomatoes in greenhouses and greenhouses. In addition, they do not need to be tied up or supported, and, as a rule, they do not need pinning

How to choose the right tomato seeds for planting.

Since determinate varieties are quite compact, they are also grown even in small greenhouses, this way you can get an earlier harvest. And most of the low-growing varieties and hybrids are early ripening, so you can harvest tomatoes before August, so you can avoid most of the most terrible diseases that affect tomatoes, especially late blight. All the advantages of determinate varieties can be listed for a very long time, but let's move on to an overview of the various varieties.

The best varieties of low-growing tomatoes:

Watercolor tomato variety: This is a mid-season variety in terms of ripening, approximately 110 days pass from the first shoots to harvest. The bushes are quite low, no higher than half a meter in height, they do not require pinching. The tomato fruits themselves are bright red in color, round and slightly elongated in shape. The skin is thick and glossy. The tomato size is medium, from 70 to 120 grams, suitable for both fresh consumption and canning. They have good shelf life and transportability. The plant resists various diseases well.

Tomato variety watercolor, photo

Tomato raspberry giant f1 reviews photos: This hybrid was bred by Russian breeders quite recently, only in 2007 it was approved for cultivation in the Russian Federation and neighboring countries. This is an early ripening tomato, the ripening period of which is within 90-100 days. The plant has a fairly strong stem, the height of the bush is about 65-70 centimeters. The fruits are round, slightly flattened, ribbed. The color is pink with a raspberry tint. The taste is a little sweet, although with sourness. The average weight is about 300 grams, but sometimes over 700 grams. The bushes are quite productive; from one you can collect about 6 kilograms of fruit. As a rule, raspberry giant tomatoes are used for salad purposes; they are not suitable for canning due to their large size. This hybrid has average resistance against various diseases, but due to its precocity, it is not susceptible to late blight of tomatoes.

Raspberry giant tomato photo

Tomato variety Golden Stream: This hybrid is a miracle of Ukrainian breeders, very early ripening 80-85 days, tall enough for determinant varieties of about 75 centimeters. Does not require stepsoning. The tomatoes themselves are oval-shaped, very bright yellow, almost golden, oblong in shape. Small size up to 85 grams. The pulp is dense, juicy, the taste is slightly sweet, rich. They have good shelf life and can easily be transported over long distances. Suitable for both salad use and for twisting. From one square meter of planting, you can harvest up to 10 kilograms of harvest. The plant is resistant to most tomato diseases, including late blight. Sometimes tomatoes of the Golden Stream variety are attacked by the Colorado potato beetle, but you can deal with it quite simply by using the necessary drugs.

Tomato variety Golden Stream, photo

High-yielding low-growing varieties of tomatoes for open ground will help you make the most of the small space on your site, and they are usually very early ripening, so you can harvest the crop even before the period of tomato late blight disease begins, which in turn, will help you keep your tomatoes intact. Choose the variety of tomatoes that suits you and plant it on your plot, we wish you good luck, all the best and see you again on our website!

Planting plants in seedlings

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The variety is a domestic selection and is included in the state register. Designed for planting in open ground and under film covers, but also grows well in greenhouses. It is grown both in home gardens and on an industrial scale, although nowadays it has been replaced by modern hybrids.
2. Plants of determinant type, standard. The height of the bush usually does not exceed 60 cm; in greenhouses it can grow to almost a meter. The packaging indicates that it does not need tying, but it is better to strengthen the plant. It shows the best results when grown by seedlings; sowing in the ground is also possible, but is only suitable for warm regions.
3. The ripening period is 100-110 days after emergence. The yield of the harvest is uniform, the clusters ripen at the same time. The bulk of tomatoes are harvested in a month and a half.
4. The variety is distinguished by high productivity; up to 3 kg of tomatoes are harvested from the plant. Plants are little susceptible to adverse weather conditions; tomato tolerates short-term drops in temperature and lack of moisture.
5. The shape of tomatoes is round or rounded-flattened. The average weight varies from 80 to 120 grams, individual fruits grow much larger. The peel is quite dense, which ensures excellent transportability of the tomato and preservation of its ideal appearance for a long time.
6. The taste is good. Tomatoes are widely used fresh and are great for making salads. This option is also good for preparations, since the fruits are dense and do not fall apart when whole-fruit canned.
7. Disease resistance is average. There are no problems typical for this variety, but in unfavorable years it can be affected by rot or late blight.

Thanks to their thick skin, tomatoes tolerate transportation well.

Harvesting

The fruits of this variety ripen in 100-110 days from the moment of planting. Ripening occurs within 14-21 days. The fruits are considered ripe when their color is deep red.

Tomatoes of this variety have a long shelf life. Fruits should be stored at a temperature of +10-15 degrees. The fruits can be used both raw for preparing salads and for canning, making ketchup, pasta, sauces, and juice.

The Kolkhoz variety is suitable for canning

Even novice gardeners can grow the Kolkhoz variety of tomatoes. With its unpretentiousness and good yields, this variety has earned many good reviews and the love of gardeners.

Tomato varieties that grow well both in greenhouses and in open ground are in great demand among summer residents. The Kolkhoz tomato is one of the most popular varieties, since its yield is at a decent level.

Sowing time

Experienced gardeners begin preparing for planting tomatoes around mid-February. They start with soil, containers for seedlings, seeding material, and preparation of a place for growing.

The timing of sowing seeds depends on several factors:

• Tomato variety;
• Regional climatic conditions;
• Method of further cultivation: open ground or greenhouse;
• Moon calendar.

Expert opinion Ulanin Konstantin Grigorievich Agronomist, experience in the specialty - 12 years

The landing time also depends on the further landing location. If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, then seedlings can begin to be sown in late February or early March. If you plan to plant in open ground with shelter at night, then you should wait a little while sowing and postpone it until the middle or end of March. If the tomatoes are planted in open ground without additional covering, then it is better to plan the planting of seedlings in April.

The exact time depends on climatic conditions. If you live in a zone with a mild and warm climate, where warmth comes early and frosts recede, then planting seeds will be done earlier than in regions with harsh and long winters.

Tomato seedlings are planted from mid-February to the end of April, depending on the factors listed above. The approximate time for planting seeds is 50-60 days before planting in the ground.

For early ripening varieties

Early ripening tomato varieties include those that can be harvested within 95 days after planting.

It is important to understand the ripening period in order to choose the right time for sowing early ripening tomato varieties. Seedlings of early ripening tomatoes are planted in a permanent place at least 52 days after sowing

Therefore, it is recommended to plant seedlings in late February - early March, depending on the region

Seedlings of early ripening tomatoes are planted in a permanent place at least 52 days after sowing. Therefore, it is recommended to plant seedlings in late February - early March, depending on the region.

Mid-season tomatoes

Mid-season tomato varieties bear fruit 100-120 days after planting. They need a little more time to grow, develop, form and ripen fruits. Therefore, the time for planting seedlings will be earlier than for early ripening varieties.

For the greenhouse, seedlings of mid-season varieties should be prepared in mid and late February. For open ground, the end of March and the beginning of April are suitable.

It is also worth considering the climatic conditions of your region.

Late ripening varieties

Late tomato varieties require 110 to 130 days to obtain the first harvest. Due to this rather long period, the planting of seeds of these varieties begins in early or mid-February.

During this period, the seedlings will have time to form sufficiently and will be ready to be planted in a permanent place just in time for the arrival of warmth and the summer season.

Loosen the soil after watering

Step 1. Carry out work in mid-May. Prepare the beds in advance - apply fertilizer and dig up the soil.

Step 2. Make holes for planting. Plants should be located 40-50 cm from each other. The tomato should be transplanted to a permanent place with a lump of earth and watered abundantly

Step 1. A day before work, pour water into containers so that it heats up and settles.

Step 2. Water about once a week, the optimal time is in the evening after sunset. Use at least 5 liters of water per bush

Step 1. Loosen the soil after each watering and after rains. This reduces moisture evaporation.

Step 2. Weed twice a month

Step 1. Purchase a complex composition for tomatoes.

Step 2: Apply fertilizer every 3 weeks. During the growing season - once every 2 weeks

Option 1. Pegs are driven in near each bush, to which the stem is tied.

Option 2. A crossbar is fixed above the plants, ropes are tied to it, which hold the tomatoes

Step 1: Remove tomatoes as they ripen.

Step 2. Remove all rotting and spoiled fruits

Seed preparation

Good seedlings can only be grown from seeds that are properly prepared for sowing. Preparation is carried out in several stages:

1. Seed selection. To select high-quality seeds, you need to pour a solution of table salt into a glass jar and dip the seeds in it for a few minutes. Throw away the seeds that rise to the surface, and rinse thoroughly under running water those that sink to the bottom.
2. Disinfection. In order to prevent diseases, the seeds must be soaked for 15 minutes in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate, or in a 2% solution of hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes. The seeds are then treated with a growth stimulant.
3. Soak. After processing, the seeds are wrapped in a cloth and immersed in a glass container with water so as to cover only half the seeds. The soaking procedure is carried out for 10 hours. Remove the napkin with seeds from the water three times, replace the water, and let the seeds air out.
4. Germination. In order for the seeds to give better germination and an earlier harvest, they must be germinated before planting in the soil. Place the soaked seeds on a damp cloth and leave until sprouts appear. It is necessary to ensure that the napkin is always damp. The room temperature should not be lower than +20 degrees.
5. Hardening. The final procedure for preparing seeds is hardening. This procedure is performed so that the seedlings adapt well to weather changes and produce a better harvest. After germination, place the seeds in the refrigerator for 14 hours (temperature no higher than +2 degrees). Then they warm up for 14 hours (temperature not lower than +22 degrees).

Potassium permanganate solution for seed disinfection

Seedling care

During growth, seedlings require a set of care measures:

1. Removing weeds that take nutrients from the soil.
2. Perform mulching.
3. Constant timely watering (the soil must be moist). Excess moisture will cause the roots to rot. Watering should be done early in the morning.
4. Pinching shoots (leave the bush with one or two stems).
5. Removing all lower shoots and leaves at a height of 20 cm.
6. Timely treatment of seedlings to prevent diseases.