Characteristics and description of the variety of tomato Khlebosolny, its yield
How much love, joy, work and pride for their offspring was put into a simple phrase by Siberian breeders. Bread and salt have always been associated with a fruitful year, prosperity in the family, and the Khlebosolny tomato surprisingly harmoniously fits into this concept. It immediately seems to be a simple, but very healthy lunch, breakfast or dinner, especially if fresh, juicy fruits from a summer cottage or personal plot are used for cooking.
Features of the variety
Among the huge variety of varieties, Hlebosolny tomato occupies a special place. It is a classic fruit that, when ripe, changes its color from light green to bright red. The difficult climatic conditions of Siberia made it possible to select tomatoes with special resistance to weather changes. This allows you to grow fruits both in areas of risky farming, and in greenhouse conditions.
There are several features of the classic representative of this variety:
- The height of the bush reaches approximately one meter.
- The fruits are large: adult tomatoes can weigh up to one kilogram.
- Sufficiently developed, branched, requires tying up during formation.
Difference from other varieties
Experienced gardeners immediately noted that this variety has the following properties:
- Increased resistance to short-term frosts or other unfavorable climatic conditions. The tomato will survive heavy rain and even light hail. Unripe tomatoes are especially dense and protected by a thick skin. The bush is strong enough to withstand gusts of wind.
- It takes root well in the open field. It quickly adapts after transplanting and begins to form a bush and ovaries.
- It has an excellent defense system, resists various fungal diseases.
- During the period of bush formation, ripening and further development, in the description and description of the Khlebosolny tomato variety, it is usually indicated that the stems and leaves produce special substances that scare away pests.
- It can fight weeds, partially suppresses their activity. It has a developed root system.
- Due to the wide foliage, it can tolerate insufficient lighting.
How to make the most of the above benefits
The final result also depends on the correct care of the crop. A parameter such as productivity is growing, because all efforts are directed at this.
How to achieve maximum results? There are some tips to consider:
- Seed germination is done beforehand. For this, use a damp cloth.The seeds are located at a distance of 1-2 cm from each other.
- Now let's prepare the soil in the greenhouse. It should be well sifted and fertilized soil with a small admixture of sand. When the sprouts have formed, planting begins in the prepared soil.
- After about two months, when the seedlings have formed, hardening can begin. We open the greenhouse for half an hour a day, gradually increasing the time.
- When the outside temperature reaches 20 - 22 degrees, the Bread Salted pink variety is ready to be planted in prepared beds.
At the preparation stage, many amateurs try to protect the culture from the effects of adverse factors and use small cardboard cups for planting, which prevent the penetration of various parasites.
There are several options for forming beds:
- We make a groove about 10-15 cm deep, mix natural fertilizers with the ground, and plant the seedlings at a distance of 30 cm. Then, using a hoe, we loosen the ground from both ends and form a small mound along the entire length. In the reviews, you can see something like the following: "I planted this way for many years and have no complaints." The distance between the beds - at least 50 cm - is necessary for good lighting of the bushes, watering and cultivating the land.
- The second option is more laborious, but there are good reviews on yield. We fertilize and loosen the ground. We make holes and lay the seedlings, observing all the distances indicated earlier. We form grooves for further processing on the sides of the beds.
It is recommended to lay the still unformed root system in such a way that the maximum irrigation area is available when watering. Usually, the roots are directed towards the watering grooves, and tying devices are driven in from the back.
Be sure to water the seedlings after planting and try to keep the soil moist for a few days. Watering is carried out individually for the root of each plant.
After that, we loosen the ground and let the plant breathe for a day.
This moment can be called a turning point in the life of a plant. Creative work begins on the formation of hospitable tomatoes (bush and the number of ovaries). Usually, three branches are left and five ovaries on each of them. Of course, it all depends on climatic factors and the quality of plant care. Ideally, at the end of the season, there will be fully formed fruits weighing up to 1000 grams.
Many hobbyists aim to grow fruits of lighter weight and size. Tomatoes are very easy to pickle and can be picked early. I like this method because:
- The plant, after removing some of the fruits, is significantly "unloaded", and the rest of the tomatoes grow faster.
- The hostess has a certain amount of time to preserve.
- Tomatoes have the unique property of ripening in a warm, dark place: the fruits gradually turn red and become suitable not only for canning, but also for preparing various salads or dishes.
How to properly care for a plant
Here it is important to observe the frequency between watering, weeding, loosening and fertilizing the soil. Long-term exposure to moist soil damages the root system and promotes the development of soil bacteria that inhibit the culture. Tomatoes love abundant watering - in this case, the water penetrates deep into the soil and gives the plant the necessary moisture when evaporating. During this time, the topsoil dries up, and the soil must be loosened, thereby providing air access to the root system.
Fertilizer is best used in combination, for example, organic and mineral. The initial feeding can be done with manure and ash, then nitrogen, sodium and other types of fertilizers can be used.Everything is good in moderation: if the soil bears fruit well, and the plant develops, three or four dressings per season are enough.