Description of the tomato variety Ivan Kupala and its characteristics
Tomatoes have earned a place of honor on the tables and beds of Russians due to their taste, useful properties and simple agricultural technology. Every year, breeders from different countries develop new varieties, creating plants available for growing in places with the most severe climates. Tomato Ivan Kupala appeared thanks to the efforts of the large Russian agricultural firm "Siberian Garden". The unusual shape and decent taste of the fruit made the variety popular not only at home, but also abroad.
General information about tomato
Tomatoes of the Ivan Kupala variety are successfully grown in greenhouses, film shelters and open ground. The choice of a cultivation site depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. Characteristics and appearance of tomatoes:
- Mid-season.
- Indeterminate.
- Carp variety.
- It has an average height of 1.6 meters.
- Tied up to 7 fruits per brush.
- Bushes with medium foliage.
- Plain sheets of green.
- Average yield, up to three kilograms of berries per bush.
- Shelf life in room conditions up to 10 days.
- Suitable for transportation over short distances.
- Not prone to cracking.
- Has an innate immunity to most nightshade diseases.
Positive reviews about the tomato Ivan Kupala confirm the description made by the originator of the variety. Technical data and fruit description:
- Pear-shaped.
- Large, weight up to 160 grams.
- Ribbed.
- Red-crimson color:
- Sweet taste.
- Thin skin.
- Dense.
- Juicy.
- Fleshy.
- Not watery.
- Juicy.
- Fleshy.
- Not watery.
- Very aromatic.
Ivan Kupala tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, pickling, processing into tomato products. The berry produces pasta, sauce and juice.
Growing recommendations
Most tomato varieties prefer a seedling planting method. Ivan Kupala begins to cook tomatoes two months before the day of planting. Strong seedlings are obtained by following simple rules of agricultural technology:
- It is advisable to prepare separate containers for seedlings by filling them with universal soil for nightshade plants.
- Water the soil first.
- Plant seeds 1.5–2 centimeters into the ground.
- Subsequent irrigation of the planting from a spray bottle.
- Compliance with the temperature regime, from 20 degrees.
- Creation of a greenhouse effect by covering the sowing with foil.
- Moving the first shoots to a well-lit place, daylight hours should not be less than 16 hours.
- Hardening the sprouts one week before planting.
IMPORTANT! When planting, it is not recommended to place more than 4 tomato bushes on a square meter of land.
Gardeners advise against placing seedlings too tightly.To get a good harvest, it is enough to follow simple rules of agricultural technology: watering with warm water, loosening and removing weeds from the soil, feeding and carrying out pest prevention, tying and timely pinching.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day! The neighbors discovered the Ivan Kupala tomato variety for me. The plant was attracted by its good yield and unusual fruit shape. In care, the tomato is unpretentious, it is enough to follow simple rules of agricultural technology. The fruits are not very large, 100–150 grams each. The taste is excellent, sweet and juicy.
Anastasia Vannarkh, 54 years old
Good afternoon! I recommend the Ivan Kupala variety to all tomato lovers. The plant is suitable for growing in a small greenhouse. The height of the bushes does not exceed 1.5 meters. The yield is average, not more than 3 kilograms per bush. Fruits are stored for a short time, up to 10 days.
Alexandra Fyryanina, 43 years old
