Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Yablonka of Russia, its yield
Many gardeners propagate the Yablonka Russian tomato with their seeds. This is very convenient, because the quality of the seeds is guaranteed. The variety, although early ripening, bears fruit until autumn. Even a super-lazy or super-busy summer resident is able to provide the minimum care that is needed.
Description of the variety
Early ripe tomatoes Yablonka Russia are grown with equal success by both summer residents who have greenhouses and those who do not. In this sense, the variety is universal. Notice differences in the growth of the bush.
In protected ground, the determinant tomato Yablonka of Russia can reach a decent height of 1.5-1.7 m. In the exhaust gas, the height of the bush is only 1-1.2 m, which is much closer to the growth characteristics of children (determinant varieties).
The bushes of the Apple tree tomatoes are strong, the leaves look like the tops of a potato. Flowers are collected in brushes. Fruit formation proceeds evenly throughout the summer. One brush can contain up to 8 ovaries.
This tomato variety requires minimal maintenance. He absolutely does not need the following agrotechnical techniques:
- bush formation;
- removal of stepchildren.
But the support is worth using. Drive the stake into the hole before transplanting the seedlings. When the tomatoes start singing together, he will come in handy. The branches, although powerful, are best tied to a support. Amicably juiced fruits are able to fill the bush to the ground in one night.
Fruit characteristics
Tomatoes Yablonka Russia form firm, medium-sized fruits. The weight of the largest specimens rarely exceeds 100 g. Usually from 5 to 8 pieces of even tomatoes are formed in a cluster. From green fruits to the period of commercial maturity they become absolutely red without spots.
Housewives, fans of winter preparations, love small red tomatoes that are even with a strong, thin skin. It is convenient to pickle them, because tomatoes do not crack. Summer salads are good. The classic tomato flavor of the fruit blends perfectly with all types of vegetable oils.
There are many seeds in the fruits. Having released seeds from a ripe fruit, any gardener can provide himself with seed for the next season..
Harvest
Before choosing a variety, you need to know its yield. In the instructions for the seeds there is a characteristic of the Yablonka tomato of Russia and a description of the variety, where they declare the average yield from one bush. The parameter is equal in quantitative terms to 100 pieces, in weight - 10 kg.
The fruits are quite dense, they never crack. You can store the crop for quite a long time if the room temperature is kept low. No deformation occurs during transportation: tomatoes retain their color, shape, taste.
Information about the variety from summer residents
The summer resident who planted the Apple tree in his garden willingly shares his secrets. Gardeners give interesting reviews about the variety and publish photos. This information facilitates variety selection.
Vadim, 49 years old:
“I have a small plot of land near my house, which I set aside for tomatoes. Half of it is Yablonka Rossii. I spend little time on growing tomatoes. Bushes yield crops in any weather. The whole care consists in the fact that I bring humus to the ridges once every 3 years. I don't delete my stepsons. However, I tie up my brushes all the time. "
Anna, 59 years old:
“I plant a few tomatoes. I rarely go to the dacha. The variety Yablonka of Russia stuck with me. Growing tomatoes is not difficult. Fresh tomatoes on the table from July to October. There is enough for the blanks too. "
From sowing seeds to harvesting
At least 107 days will pass from sowing seeds to harvesting. 7 days for germination and 100 for the formation and maturation of fruits. If there is a greenhouse at the summer cottage, the seedlings can be transplanted after April 20, and you can sow as early as April.
Growing tomatoes in the open field complicate return frosts. Therefore, it is better if planting seeds for seedlings takes place in early March, and transplanting seedlings into the ground in May.
A little about seedlings
This information is for those who have not been involved in growing seedlings. List of works to be done in February (March):
- Carry out pre-sowing treatment of seed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or a growth stimulator.
- Sow seeds in boxes with fertile, loose soil of normal acidity.
- In the phase of 2 true leaves, cut the seedlings into peat or plastic cups.
- Feed seedlings 2 times with liquid complex fertilizer for vegetable crops.
- Temper the seedlings for a week, reducing the room temperature to 8 ° C at night.
It will take 2 months to grow the planting material. At the end of April, you can take it outside. Seedlings at the age of 60 days are ready for transplanting into the ground (greenhouse).
Transfer to soil
Prepare a ridge for tomatoes and stakes in advance. The apple tree loves sunny places, so choose a place for planting away from the fence and other structures that cast shade. When choosing a place, it is important to observe the crop rotation.
You cannot plant tomatoes after tomatoes and potatoes, and onions, carrots, beans, cucumbers will be the best predecessors.
Add humus (1 bucket per m²) and ash (0.5 liters per m²) to the soil. Prepare the wells. The distance between the centers of the holes is at least 60 cm. The height of the tomato, although small, but for growth it needs space.
You can add a little superphosphate, borofosk or other fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium to the planting hole. Nitrogen root dressing can be done in 2 weeks. By that time, the root system of the seedling will work, and the nitrogen will benefit the young tomatoes.
Summer care
All care in the summer comes down to watering and picking ripe fruits. If it rains frequently, tomatoes in the ground need not be watered. Damp earth and cold air can cause a phytophthora outbreak. With prolonged bad weather, you can process the planting with Epin.
The modern growth promoter shows good results in wet or very hot weather. Apple-tree tomatoes processed by Epin are easier to tolerate in bad weather conditions. In the second half of July, feed the tomatoes with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. Fertilizers applied at the root stimulate the formation of fruits and prolong the period of fruiting.
Fruit collection and storage
You can collect already ripe red fruits or green tomatoes that have filled up to a certain size. By freeing the bush from part of the fruit, the gardener stimulates the formation of new ovaries.
Green fruits are well stored, gradually ripen, their taste does not differ from the taste of tomatoes ripened on the plant. It is easier to store crops in plastic boxes with holes: tomatoes in them spoil less and ripen quickly.
Conclusion
The beauty of the variety is that with minimal care you can get a pretty decent harvest of tomatoes. The apple tree of Russia is a tomato variety that can be recommended to summer residents who love to sunbathe and barbecue. Reviews claim that if you choose these tomatoes, there will definitely be enough time for rest.
