Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Russian Bogatyr
Russia is a huge country in which there are zones with completely different climatic conditions and soils. The breeders managed to bring out the Russian hero tomato. The variety feels confident in different regions.
General description of the variety
Most Russian gardeners will be able to share their experience in growing tomatoes. Among experienced gardeners, the variety with the telling name Russian Bogatyr is popular. General characteristics and description of the variety:
- Tall, with a minimum shoot height of 1.8 meters.
- Mid-season, the process of fruit ripening takes up to 115 days.
- The bush is powerful, moderately spreading.
- High yield, up to 7 kg of berries per bush during the summer season.
- Resistant to temperature changes, shady zones, winds, rainy weather.
- Large-fruited;
- Suitable for open field cultivation, subject to suitable temperature conditions;
- Undemanding;
- Good transportability;
- Long shelf life;
- Resistant to many diseases.
Attention! Tomatoes are recommended to grow in greenhouse conditions..
It takes 5 warm months for fruits to ripen in the open field. The variety is popular not only in Russia, but also in Ukraine and Moldova. The fruits of the Russian Bogatyr tomato have the following features:
- deep pink color;
- large, maximum berry weight up to 600 grams;
- rounded shape;
- up to four fruits are tied on one hand;
- small-seeded;
- ribbed;
- juicy;
- sweet, sugar taste;
- thin skin;
- fleshy.
Separate reviews confirm the ability of the variety to produce fruits weighing up to 1 kilogram.
Seedling preparation
The tomato is recommended for seedling planting. For favorable growth, certain conditions must be maintained:
- we plant seeds in a specially prepared container to a depth of 1-1.5 cm, the distance between the seedlings is at least 5 cm;
- for planting, you can purchase a universal soil for tomatoes;
- at the first shoots, the temperature in the room should be no more than 17 degrees;
- gradually the air temperature rises to 30 degrees and is maintained until the moment of planting;
- if necessary, additional lighting should be installed, the sprouts need a large amount of light;
- regular watering.
After the emergence of the first leaves, you need to dive, plant in separate containers and feed! Seedlings can be planted in the greenhouse immediately after the end of frost.
Features of planting and care
On average, after two months, the seedlings are ready for planting in the ground. The soil in the greenhouse is prepared - it is loosened and fed into the holes.
Important! You should plant no more than three tomato bushes per 1 sq. M.
Experienced gardeners recommend the following maintenance regimen:
- Tie up the tomatoes of the Russian Bogatyr variety immediately after planting in the ground. It is better to use a two-meter trellis to support the tomato stem.
- Regularly feed the plant, at least once every two weeks.
- Abundant watering with warm water. It is better to water not at the root, but the space between the rows. The procedure should be performed 1-2 times a week.
- Regular fertilizing. At least once every two weeks.
- Airing the greenhouse daily.
The opinion of gardeners about the tomato variety Russian Bogatyr
Good day! I have been experimenting with tomato varieties for several years now. This summer I tried to grow Russian Bogatyr tomatoes.
Attracted by the speaking name. There were no problems with seedlings, everything was according to the classical scheme. After planting, she watered it once a week and fed it once every 2 weeks. The resultant met expectations. About 5 kg of berries were obtained from the bush. Tomatoes are sweet, a good option for salad and curling.
Angelina Petrovna, 56 years old.
Fifth summer I plant Russian Bogatyr tomatoes in a greenhouse. The cultivation is not very different from other varieties. It is imperative to tie up and feed, otherwise there will be no good harvest. The plant loves abundant watering. The harvest is decent, up to 7 kg from one bush. The fruits are juicy and sugary. Delicious curls and tomato juice are obtained from the variety.
Valentina Kravchuk, 65 years old.
I tried to plant tomatoes Russian Bogatyr. A variety for an amateur. Fleshy fruits with thin skin. They do not ripen quickly, the whole process takes a little less than 4 months, when grown in a greenhouse.
