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There are many varieties of tomatoes that are famous for their excellent taste and ease of care. The Altai Bogatyr tomato is considered one of these. The variety is characterized by excellent taste and versatility of use. The tomatoes turn out to be large and presentable. The variety is widely grown for sale. Before planting, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of agricultural technology, then you can grow an excellent harvest.
History of selection
The Altai Bogatyr tomato variety was bred by Russian breeders V. Korchagin, S. Maksimov, T. Tereshonkova and N. Klimenko in 2017. The variety is included in the State Register.
The Altai Bogatyr variety is officially approved for cultivation in all regions of Russia
Description and characteristics of tomato variety Altai Bogatyr
This is a determinate plant that does not need to be shaped. The Altai hero adapts well to the climate conditions of the CIS countries. The culture is easy to care for.The domestically selected variety brings a lot of harvest.
Description of the Altai Bogatyr tomato:
- The plant is tall, reaching a height of 2 m. The stems are strong and hold fruit well.
- The foliage is medium, the leaves are dark green, with a leathery surface. The shape is elongated, characteristic of tomatoes.
- The fruits are intense red, large, weighing 400-500 g. On the lower tiers of the bush, some tomatoes reach a weight of 900 g. The surface is smooth, with a characteristic shine. The shape can be flat or flat-round.
- Tomatoes are sweetish, with slight sourness, rich in taste. Tasters rated the taste at 4.7 points.
- The tomatoes are fleshy inside, without voids. When broken, the flesh is sugary, not watery.
Tomatoes look majestic in the garden and decorate even the most inconspicuous garden
When it ripens
Altai Bogatyr is a late-ripening tomato variety that ripens 115-120 days after the first shoots appear. The harvest is harvested in late July or early August. In regions with warm climates, the fruits ripen in mid-July.
Tomato yield Altai Bogatyr
Altai bogatyr is a high-yielding tomato variety. From 1 bush you can collect up to 6 kg of fruit. From 1 sq. m turns out to be about 12 kg.
Disease resistance
Vegetable crops are prone to numerous diseases and pest attacks. Common diseases include late blight, mosaic, blossom end rot and blackleg. To minimize risks, plants require proper care and preventative treatments.
The first sign of tobacco mosaic virus is the appearance of characteristic spots on the leaves
Growing regions
This high-yielding variety of tomatoes is suitable for cultivation in open and closed ground. In the South, the Urals, Western, Eastern Siberia and the Central regions, bushes are grown in the garden. The variety is also suitable for cultivation in the Far East.
Purpose and application
The vegetable crop is famous for its universal scope of application. The fruits make excellent juices, tomato pastes, and winter preparations. Tomatoes are not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to their large size. Fresh tomatoes are also excellent. They are used to prepare summer salads and holiday appetizers for the table.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of the Altai Bogatyr variety is the ability to grow in regions with harsh climates.
The fruits are famous for their excellent keeping quality and can be stored for a long time in a cool room.
Pros:
- the seed has excellent germination;
- pleasant taste;
- presentable appearance;
- stress resistance to weather fluctuations;
- easy tolerance to drought.
Minuses:
- tendency to diseases, pest attacks;
- lack of possibility of whole-fruit preservation.
When and how to plant
The Altai Bogatyr tomato variety is recommended to be planted in warm soil. The optimal time is considered to be the end of April or the beginning of May. It is important that there is no threat of a return of night frosts. If the soil is too dense, add river sand. Two weeks before planting, the soil is plowed using a spade. It is necessary to remove all weeds in the selected area. Tomatoes prefer to grow in well-lit areas where there are no drafts. Legumes, onions, and celery will be good predecessors. You should not plant tomatoes in a place where potatoes were previously cultivated.
Planting algorithm:
- 2-3 days before planting, dig holes with a diameter of 25*20 cm and a depth of 15-17 cm. A handful of ash and onion peels are poured onto the bottom.
- The root system of the seedling is carefully straightened with your hands and placed in the holes.
- The planted bushes are sprinkled with soil and the root zone is tamped down with your hands.
- The beds are watered with settled water in the amount of 1.5 liters per plant.
After planting, do not touch the tomatoes for 10 days; they should take root in the new place
Features of care
Altai Bogatyr tomatoes require standard care. It is necessary to carry out all manipulations according to the schedule.
Care instructions:
- The bushes are irrigated 3-4 times a week with settled water. On hot days, the frequency of watering is increased to 4-5 times. One plant will require 3 liters of water. Root watering is preferable. Do not pour water on the leaf mass.
- Tomatoes need to be fed 3-4 times during the growing season. 10 days after planting, the bushes are fertilized with nitrogen. Next, potassium and phosphorus are used. You can use purchased complex formulations. Two weeks before the tomatoes ripen, feeding is stopped.
- If desired, you can form tomatoes into 2-3 stems. Side shoots are completely removed. All manipulations must be carried out with disinfected instruments.
- The row spacing is loosened after each watering with a small rake. It is permissible to mulch the root zone with straw or sawdust.
- You can support the tomatoes in the form of a metal frame or peg.
Treatment against diseases and pests
Sometimes gardeners encounter fruit rotting. To solve this problem, you need to make sure that there are enough nutrients in the soil. It is necessary to maintain a balance between nitrogen and calcium when feeding. Additionally, it is worth organizing drip irrigation. To prevent the disease, use 1 tbsp. l.powdered milk. It is poured under each bush to the root at the beginning of the season. There is no cure for tobacco mosaic virus. Affected bushes are dug up and thrown away from the garden. As a preventative measure, weeds are regularly removed.
Altai Bogatyr tomatoes are often attacked by aphids. You can destroy the pest with the help of insecticides Fufanon, Actellik. Folk remedies in the form of neem oil and garlic tincture are also suitable. Plantings can also be attacked by hornwort. This is a caterpillar with a horn at the end. The fight begins with manual collection of beetles. After this, the tomato bushes are treated with pesticides.
Insecticide Tomato Rescuer is famous for its high effectiveness
Conclusion
The Altai Bogatyr tomato is an excellent variety that is suitable for growing even for beginners. The development of domestic breeders will delight with large, tasty tomatoes.
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