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The Palace tomato is a Russian high-yielding variety. It produces very large fruits, reaching a weight of 500-600 g. The taste is excellent, the tomatoes are suitable for homemade preparations, fresh consumption and in all kinds of dishes. The variety has a fast ripening time. Fruits reach technical ripeness within 3-3.5 months after mass germination.
History of selection
Tomato Palace is a Russian variety bred by breeders N.V. Nastenko and M.N. Gulkin. and Kachainik V.G. The applicant for inclusion in the register and the originator is the agricultural firm “Aelita” (Russia, Moscow). The variety passed successful tests and was included in the register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation in 2013.
Approved for cultivation in most Russian regions:
- middle zone, including the Moscow region;
- Northwest;
- Volga region;
- Chernozem region;
- southern territories;
- Ural;
- Western and Eastern Siberia;
- Far East.
Description of the tomato variety Dvortsovy
The Dvortsovy tomato variety is an indeterminate bush that grows throughout the season.The height of the plant is small - up to 120 cm in a greenhouse and up to 100 cm in open ground. The leaves are medium sized and typically green in color. The peduncle has no articulation, the inflorescence is of an intermediate type. The first brush is laid above 7-8 sheets, the subsequent ones alternate after 2-3 sheets.
The fruits of the Palace tomato are flat-round in shape, with noticeable ribbing. The color at the stage of technical ripeness is light green, with a greenish spot at the base. Ripe fruits have a bright red color. The size is large, the average weight is 350-400 g, some specimens reach 600 g. There are six nests with seeds on the tomato cut. They can be collected and fertile offspring can be raised, since the Palace tomato is a variety and not a hybrid.
Large tomatoes with good taste
The pulp is juicy, medium density. According to the ripening period, the tomato belongs to the early ripening (early) varieties. From the moment the seedlings emerge to the stage of technical ripeness, 90-100 days pass. Tomatoes of the Dvortsovy variety have time to ripen on the vine, so they do not need to be picked for ripening. The main wave of fruiting occurs in July.
Characteristics of the Palace tomato
The variety is distinguished not only by its good taste, but also by its very fast ripening time. In addition, the Palace tomato is characterized by consistently high yields. Thanks to this, many summer residents appreciate the culture.
Yield of tomato Dvortsovy
The yield of the variety is very high - 13-14 kg per square meter. This indicator can be achieved when grown in film shelters in compliance with the basic rules of agricultural technology, as well as with sufficiently dense planting (4 bushes per 1 m2).If grown in open beds, the yield of the Dvortsovy variety can reach 10-11 kg, depending on weather conditions and care.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The variety is characterized by good resistance to major diseases and pests of tomatoes. To obtain a high yield, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments with drugs, as well as periodically inspect the bushes for the presence of insects and other pests.
Application area
Tomatoes of the Dvortsovy variety are very large and have good taste. Therefore, they are mainly used fresh, as well as in preparations (lecho, vegetable caviar, homemade ketchup and others). These tomatoes are not suitable for whole-fruit canning.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Dvortsovy variety produces large tomatoes, and at the same time they ripen very quickly. The bushes are low and easy to care for. Therefore, both experienced gardeners and novice amateurs can cope with cultivation.
The Dvortsovy variety is distinguished by large fruits and high yields
Pros:
- good taste;
- immunity;
- can be grown in most Russian regions;
- short ripening periods;
- You don’t have to buy the seeds, but collect them yourself.
Minuses:
- maximum yield can only be achieved in greenhouses;
- not suitable for whole-fruit canning;
- bushes need garter.
Features of cultivation
The Palace tomato is classified as an early-ripening variety, so the seeds can be grown in early April, no later than the 15th. At the same time, in the south, sowing begins at the end of March, or they immediately plan to plant in open ground at the beginning of May.
Rules for growing Dvortsovy tomato seedlings are standard:
- Make up soil from garden soil, humus, peat and sand (2:1:1:1).
- Divide it into containers.
- Plant the seeds to a depth of 1 cm at intervals of 2-3 cm.
- Spray from a spray bottle.
- Cover with film with holes and place in a warm place.
- Grow at a temperature of 25-27 degrees.
- After emergence of shoots, remove the film.
- After the formation of 3-4 leaves, dive.
- Two weeks before transplanting into the ground, begin to harden in the open air.
Palace tomato seedlings are transferred to the greenhouse no earlier than mid-May, when the threat of return frosts will be minimized. Plant 3-4 plants per square meter, adhering to a 60*40 cm pattern. Immediately after planting, water and lay sawdust, wood chips or other mulch.
When growing Palace tomatoes, you must follow the standard rules:
- Water 2-3 times a week with settled water. In this case, you need to ensure that the surface layer of the soil is not too wet.
- Apply fertilizer every 10-15 days. It is advisable to alternate organic matter (potassium humate, infusion of freshly cut grass, liquid mullein) with complex mineral supplements.
- Tie up the bushes in the first days after planting.
- Lead in 1-2 barrels.
- Ventilate the greenhouse periodically, especially on hot days.
Pest and disease control
Palace tomatoes rarely suffer from diseases and pests. But for this they need to provide good care, as well as follow certain preventive measures:
- tomatoes are not planted in beds where nightshades (potatoes, peppers) have recently grown;
- seedlings are treated with fungicides before being placed in the ground;
- do not exceed the watering norm;
- After harvesting, carefully dig up and remove all tops.
To combat late blight, powdery mildew and other fungal infections, preventive treatments with fungicides are carried out, for example:
- "Fitosporin";
- "HOM";
- "Abiga Peak";
- "Ridomil Gold";
- "Fundazol" and others.
To get a good harvest, the bushes must be treated with preventative medications.
Also, during the period of growth and fruiting, Palace tomatoes need to be sprayed against aphids, spider mites and other pests. For this purpose insecticides are used:
- "Fitoverm";
- "Aktara";
- "Confidor";
- "Decis" and others.
It is advisable to carry out the treatment in the late evening, and the weather should be calm and without rain.
During fruiting, it is better to treat Palace tomatoes with folk remedies, for example, infusion of wood ash, tobacco dust, decoction of potato tops, infusion of chili pepper and other compounds.
Conclusion
The Palace tomato is a rather interesting variety that is suitable for growing in almost all regions. Productivity is high, especially when cultivated in greenhouses and under film covers. Care is simple, includes watering and fertilizing. The bushes must be tied up, otherwise they will not withstand the weight of large tomatoes.
Reviews from gardeners about the Palace tomato
This year, the Dvortsovy variety pleased us with fruits weighing up to 900 grams. Astrakhan. It's a pity that you can't attach a photo to your comment.