Tomato Great Warrior: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photos

Description of the Great Warrior tomato

Studying the description of a variety is one of the most important stages of preparation for the start of the summer season.

The Great Warrior tomato variety is an early ripening variety. From the moment the first shoots appear after sowing the seeds until the vegetables turn red, 110 to 115 days pass. Tomatoes of this variety are tall, interdeterminate plants. The height of the bush can reach from 1.5 to 2 meters. Based on this, it is worth noting that plants require a garter to a vertical support. It is also necessary to remove side shoots. To get maximum yield, the bush of this variety needs to be formed into 1 or 2 stems.

The main characteristic of a tomato is the ability to grow in unfavorable climatic conditions. Plants tolerate low temperatures well during the day and night. Suitable for cultivation in northern latitudes. They are practically not susceptible to the development of various diseases.

This variety does not have any specific growing characteristics. Great Warrior tomatoes can be grown in garden beds, greenhouses, and hotbeds. Tomatoes need regular feeding.

Features of cultivation, planting and care

We recommend sowing the seeds of this tomato variety for seedlings 60-65 days before the intended planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. When planting seedlings per 1 sq. Place 3-4 plants per meter of plot.

Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer, pinching and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.

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If you grew Great Warrior tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruit under your conditions? Will you grow them again? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this variety in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of these tomatoes to your comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Great Warrior tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Characteristics of tomato fruits

What are the characteristics of the fruits of this variety?

Description:

The fruits are very large, the weight of one vegetable can exceed 500 g;
The fruits do not crack and can be stored for a long time after harvesting the entire crop;
Ripe vegetables are very juicy, high in sugar, without any sour taste;

From 4 to 6 tomatoes can be formed in one brush;
Great Warrior tomatoes are pink, the shade of the skin and pulp is the same;
There is strong ribbing and a green spot near the stalk;
Long fruiting period, vegetables can be harvested until the end of August;
Stable yield, from one adult bush you can harvest up to 18 kg of ripe vegetables;
Universal use of vegetables in cooking. Ripe vegetables can be eaten fresh or added to salads. They also make delicious tomato juices, sauces and lecho. The only negative is that tomatoes cannot be rolled whole into jars because they are too large. But you can preserve chopped tomatoes.
You can plant seedlings on any soil, even infertile.

Description

The plant is indeterminate, tall, and in protected soil easily reaches 2 meters in height. The bush is powerful, well leafy. Internodes are not long. The leaves are large, of the usual type, slightly wrinkled, dark green. Inflorescence of intermediate type. The first fruit cluster is formed after the 8th leaf. Each brush produces 4-6 ovaries. In total, 5 - 7 inflorescences can form on the central stem during the growing season. Pedicel with articulation. The place where the stalk attaches to the fruit is wide.

The tomato fruits are quite attractive. Their shape is flat-round, the surface is ribbed, and the density is average. But the vegetable is not only attractive in its shape, it is large in size; the State Register recorded a weight of 250 - 300 grams. And if you carry out rationing, you can get half-kilogram copies. To do this, you need to leave no more than 3 formed ovaries in the brush. The skin is glossy, quite durable, thick. An unripe tomato is green, with a dark green spot at the stalk. During the ripening process, the vegetable begins to turn pink, and at the stage of consumer ripeness it turns crimson. The pulp is fleshy, juicy and tender, aromatic, the number of seed nests is 4 or more. The taste is good, real tomato, combining sweetness and sourness.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Great Warrior tomato has a large number of advantages and virtually no significant disadvantages.

Description of the merits of the Great Warrior:

Rich harvest throughout the fruiting period;
Versatility of use for culinary purposes;
The fruits do not crack and can be stored for a long time;
The bushes tolerate unfavorable weather and are suitable for growing in open ground even in Siberia;
Seedlings can be planted on infertile soils;
Late blight and other diseases of nightshade crops are rarely affected.

Description of disadvantages:

The plants are tall;
It requires staking and removal of side shoots.

Usage

The variety is intended for fresh consumption and for processing. It is recommended to be used for slices and salads. The fruits are suitable for making sauces and pastes. According to reviews, the “great warrior” tomato is ideal for whole-fruit canning. During heat treatment, the skin does not crack.

The taste of tomatoes is balanced, sour-sweet, strong, tomato aroma. The first fruits are usually harvested in late June or early July. Fruiting lasts for a long time, until late autumn.

In some regions of the country, part of the crop is harvested unripe. With this harvesting method, the sugar content decreases and the fruits become more sour.

Description of the Ugazher tomato and recommendations for breeding the hybrid

The Uhazher tomato belongs to the group of compact-sized hybrids. Therefore, it can be grown in a city apartment using a loggia or balcony. The seeds of this variety are produced by the company Sedek. The hybrid, which has many fans, bears fruit well in greenhouses and open ground. The grown fruits are quite large in size. The skin of the Suitor has increased resistance to cracking. This allows you to store the crop for a long time or transport the berries over long distances.

1 Some information about the plant
2 How to grow the described tomato?

Some information about the plant

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

The first fruits appear 110-115 days after transplanting the seedlings onto permanent soil.
The bush of the described variety rises in height by 0.8-1.0 m. An average number of leaves, colored in dark shades of green, grow on the stem.
The first inflorescence appears above the 7th leaf, and subsequent similar elements develop through 2 leaves.
The stalk has no articulations. There are no color spots on it.
The fruits are cylindrical in shape with a smooth surface. The weight of the berries reaches 0.11-0.12 kg. Inside them there are 2 or 4 seed chambers. Ripe fruits are red in color, while unripe berries are green.

Many reviews are left by those farmers who grew this tomato variety. Gardeners indicate that Uhazher tomatoes need to eliminate stepsons, but at the same time they resist various diseases well. The Uhazher's yield is approaching 6 kg of fruit from 1 m² of bed.

Those people who planted the hybrid in their personal backyards claim that the tomato can withstand sudden changes in weather conditions. But it is better not to experiment with this property of the hybrid, otherwise you may lose the entire harvest.

The hybrid is successfully cultivated throughout Russia. It grows well in open ground in the southern regions of the country. Farmers in the middle zone use film greenhouses to grow this tomato. In the northern regions, it is recommended to plant Uhazher in greenhouses with good heating.

The hybrid is used for canning and pickling. Tomato paste, ketchup, juices, and sauces are made from it. You can eat Ujazher fresh or prepare salads.

How to grow the described tomato?

Even a novice gardener can grow a good harvest if he follows all the recommendations of experts. Any deviation from the rules will result in a loss of 30 to 50% of the crop.

To get strong shoots, the seeds are sown in the first ten days of March, placed in containers with special tomato soil to a depth of 15-20 mm. Then the crops are sprayed with warm water and the boxes are covered with film.

In order for the seedlings to germinate within a week, it is recommended to maintain a room temperature of +21...+25°C. After the sprouts sprout, the container with the tomato is transferred under special lamps, providing maximum illumination to the young plants. Seedlings need to be watered regularly. Fertilizing is carried out with organic mixtures, for example, peat and manure.

The sprouts are transplanted to permanent soil in mid-April. Before this, the bushes are hardened for 7-10 days. The soil must first be loosened and nitrogen fertilizers introduced into it. Uhazher is planted according to the 0.5x0.5 m pattern. The formation of a bush is carried out from 3-4 stems. Sometimes it is necessary to tie the stem to a support.

Subsequent fertilizing with potassium and phosphorus fertilizers is carried out after the development of the ovary, then when the fruit appears.

Watering is carried out as needed, when the soil under the bushes is completely dry. The procedure is carried out with warm water in the evening or early in the morning. There is no need to moisten the soil too much, otherwise the roots will begin to rot. It is recommended to promptly weed the beds to remove weeds and carry out loosening to ensure an influx of oxygen to the tomato root system.

To prevent the development of various diseases, it is recommended to treat the leaves and trunks of plants with medications that destroy fungi and various bacteria.

The threat of crop destruction by garden pests can be eliminated if preventive measures are taken against them, for example, treating the leaves on the bushes with a soap solution. If this does not help, then the extermination of aphids, Colorado potato beetles and other insects is carried out with chemical toxic substances, which can be purchased in specialized stores.

To destroy parasites entrenched on tomato roots and slugs, it is recommended to treat the soil under each plant with ash flour.

Resistance to diseases and pests

One of the most common pests of tomatoes is aphids, and the Novichok variety is no exception. There are many popular ways to prevent tomato pests from bothering you in your garden beds. First of all, sprinkle with decoctions of bitter herbs. Pour wormwood, celandine or tobacco with boiling water in a ratio of 1: 2. Two hours before, dilute a liter of infusion in a bucket of water. Add half a bar of laundry soap there for better adhesion. Treat the bushes with this solution two or three times every 10-12 days.

And also an effective remedy for aphids on tomatoes is “ATO Zhuk”. You can eat tomatoes after two weeks.

Regardless of whether Novichok tomatoes grow in the open air or in a greenhouse, “Gart” is effective for preventing and treating late blight on seedlings, 30 g of which is dissolved in 5-8 liters of water and used in the second half of the tomato growing season (if there are fruits). “Healer” is also effective, which is most widely used in the first half of the growing season. Dilute 25 g per 5 liters of water per hundred square meters. Repeat treatment after 10 days. In general, spray 2-3 times with these professional products per season.

Treatment with Bordeaux mixture and other folk methods, as well as special preparations, will help prevent the development of Alternaria disease in Novichok. The most effective professional preparation against Alternaria is “Boxwood”, normally 3-5 ml per 5 liters of water per 1 hundred square meters. It would also be useful to feed the bushes with potassium fertilizers. In this case, the waiting period before harvesting is 20-30 days.

It is very difficult for gardeners to fight blossom end rot. To prevent this disease in the described variety, dig up the soil with calcium nitrate in the spring: add 5-10 g per 1 square meter. m.

If the disease has already affected the plants in the garden, spray with calcium. To do this, dissolve 100 g of calcium nitrate in a 10-liter bucket of water and sprinkle the leaves, stems, and fruits. For prevention, Novichok tomatoes are sprayed with this solution after the formation of 5 true leaves.

The old-fashioned method – treatment with a decoction of oak bark – also showed a quick effect in saving the harvest. To do this, boil 5 grams (1 tablespoon) of oak bark for 10 minutes. After the broth has cooled, dilute it with 10 liters of water.

If all the leaves on a Novichok tomato bush begin to curl up, this is a sign that the plant is affected by bacteriosis. With this disease, the development of inflorescences and fruit set stops. The carriers are pests – aphids. The disease itself is incurable.

If bacteriosis kills young plants, they are destroyed, and green manure for tomatoes is planted on the site. If the disease appears during fruit ripening, you can pinch off the growing points - the tops. This will give the plant the strength to grow a harvest.

One of the popular means of preventing fungal diseases of Novichok tomatoes, in particular late blight, is treatment with potassium permanganate. It is believed that this solution is safe, and the more saturated it is, the more effective. Some recipes recommend dissolving a teaspoon of potassium permanganate in 10 liters of water. The consequence of this will be the curling of the Novichok leaves due to the burn, because potassium permanganate is a very strong oxidizing agent. In fact, it is enough to make a pale pink solution, measuring the dose with the tip of a knife.

Treatment and prevention against diseases and pests

Diseases and pests of tomatoes in a greenhouse When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, diseases often occur due to temperature disturbances and excessive humidity. The most common diseases are fungal diseases (late blight, cladosporiosis, rot). More details

Diseases and pests of tomatoes in open ground Control of diseases and pests of tomatoes in open areas can be quite difficult. This is because nightshades are exposed to a wide variety of pathogens and insect pests. More details

Late blight

Powdery mildew

Apical rot

Cladosporiosis

Gray rot

Tobacco mosaic virus

Varietal qualities

The “great warrior” tomato is a variety bred by Siberian breeders for greenhouses and open ground.
The bushes are indeterminate, up to two meters high. The plant is powerful, with well-developed foliage. To prevent the plant from breaking under its own weight, it needs to be provided with support - tied to a trellis. The first garter is carried out under the first flower brush. Next, garters are placed under each inflorescence. This method helps keep the fruits on the bush. Each cluster produces up to seven large fruits weighing about 300 grams each. The total load on the plant is up to two kilograms. In the “great warrior” tomato, the first fruits are larger than the subsequent ones.

To get an even harvest, part of the last ovaries is removed.

Growing the variety

To get a “great warrior” tomato, as in the photo, you must comply with the timing of sowing seedlings. For each region they are individual and depend not only on the climate, but also on the growing conditions of the plants. If you plan to plant seedlings in a greenhouse, then sowing is carried out earlier than when planting in open ground.

1-2 weeks before the planned planting of plants in a permanent place, they must be hardened off. To do this, boxes with tomatoes are taken out into the open air for an hour, gradually increasing the residence time. Further care consists of regular watering, weeding, loosening, tying, pinching, and prevention from pests and diseases.

Indeterminate bushes are formed into two stems, tied to a support at each flower brush. During formation, it is necessary to remove all stepsons. Side shoots are broken off at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the main stem to prevent overloading and thickening of the bush.

To obtain a good harvest, three feedings are carried out during the growing season. The first watering with fertilizers is carried out a couple of weeks after planting the seedlings. The second feeding is carried out when there are 1-2 flower clusters on the bush. The last watering with fertilizers is carried out after the first harvest.

Seeds should be planted for seedlings in March. Before planting, it is advisable to soak them for 12 hours in a solution of growth stimulator "Epin". It is better to use store-bought soil mixture (for tomatoes and peppers). If you prepare the soil yourself, be sure to disinfect it by calcining it in the oven and treating it with a pink solution of potassium permanganate. Be sure to provide a 2 cm layer of drainage in the seedling container.

At temperatures from 23 to 25 C, seedlings will appear on the surface after 4-8 days. Immediately after this, it is advisable to lower the temperature to 16 C for 5-7 days so that the young seedlings do not stretch too much, then you can return to standard room temperatures.

After preliminary abundant watering in the phase of several true leaves, it is necessary to pick individual pots. It is better to use peat or plastic cups.

About 1.5 weeks before the planting date, the plants need to be taken out into the open air daily. Start with 30 minutes, gradually increase the hardening interval.

Seedlings at the age of 50-60 days need to be transplanted into a greenhouse or greenhouse. Up to 3 plants can be placed per 1 m2. They should be formed into 1 or 2 stems. A few days later (after adaptation to the new place), a garter is performed.

Basic recommendations:

Water with moderately warm, settled water at the root in the morning or evening, when sun activity is minimal.
Ventilate the greenhouse regularly.
Do not be lazy to loosen the surface layer of soil, especially after watering and rain.
Weed weeds promptly.
Fertilize no more than once every 2 weeks. During the active growth of the bush, use nitrogen fertilizers (infusion of mullein or bird droppings, urea), and after flowering - potassium-phosphorus additives.

If you follow the listed agrotechnical rules, the harvest will definitely not disappoint you!

What gardeners say about tomatoes

Those who grew the Sweet Girl hybrid leave only positive reviews about it. I like the simplicity of growing tomatoes. Many praise the variety for its high-quality and abundant fruiting. Sometimes it is not easy to collect tomatoes for harvesting, as they are quickly eaten by household members. Children are ready to feast on sweet clusters of red fruits all the time.

Using the fruits of the variety for canning, they note that much less sugar is used to prepare the marinade. The preparations turn out tasty and are eaten first. Sweet fruits are excellent for drying. They can be dried whole and used in winter for preparing main courses and salads.

Important characteristics of the variety

The Great Warrior tomato tolerates periods of drought, heat and temporary drops in temperature well. Therefore, these tomatoes can be grown in regions with problematic agriculture, and thanks to the early ripening of the fruits, one harvest can be harvested in the Urals and Siberia. And in the southern regions you can harvest several harvests per season.

Indicators of high yield of tomato Great Warrior

Fruiting is extended over time, ripe fruits are harvested from mid-July to the last ten days of August.

As a result, about 18 kg of ripe produce can be collected from each Great Warrior tomato bush.

Area of application of fruits

Due to the taste of the collected tomatoes, the Great Warrior tomato is classified as a salad variety. But the purpose of the harvested crop is universal, in addition to preparing salads and eating fresh, they are used to make delicious juice, sauces, and lecho for the winter. Large fruits cannot be placed in jars whole, so they are pickled in pieces.

How to read labels

When looking through various seed packages in the store, pay special attention to the details. For example, if the label says “northern” variety, then it is not a fact that it will suit you. And in this case, characteristics such as resistance to cold and early ripening will be unimportant. A much greater role is played by such a criterion as the length of daylight hours in your region.

In Siberia, the length of the day is clearly shorter, and plants bred for northern daylight hours will respond to other conditions quite definitely:

bushiness will increase more and more;
They will bloom ahead of time, not having time to gain the proper growth and green mass, or the fruits will not set at all.