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Tomato Molodchina is a variety whose cultivation will not cause much trouble. It is distinguished by unpretentiousness, high productivity and the ability to adapt to any climatic conditions. In order for the productivity of this tomato to correspond to the declared characteristics, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules of agricultural technology. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of the variety and its basic requirements in advance.
Who developed the variety and when?
The Molodchin tomato was obtained thanks to the breeders of the Seeds of Altai company. Their efforts were aimed at creating a new type of tomato that would be able to show good performance even in unfavorable seasons for the crop. And, judging by the reviews, the breeders managed to achieve their goal.
In 2010, the Molodchin tomato, based on the results of tests, was included in the State Register.
Description of the tomato variety Molodchina
This type of tomato belongs to the determinate category. The height of the plants reaches 50-70 cm. The bushes are well leafy, with thickened shoots. The plates are medium in size, standard in shape, rich green in color, and have a matte surface.
Tomato Molodchina is suitable for open ground and film greenhouses
It is recommended to form the Molodchin tomato into two stems, which, as they grow, must be tied to a support. The species needs stepsoning.
The tomato inflorescence is simple. The first fruit cluster of the variety appears above the 6-7 leaf, and subsequently every two. It consists of 5-7 ovaries, which are the same size.
The tomatoes are aligned, cylindrical in shape with a blunt tip. The average weight is 140 -190 g, but individual specimens weighing up to 300 g can be found. Molodchina's tomatoes become a rich red color when ripe. They have a smooth surface with a small short edge that is not felt when eaten. The skin is thin, but dense, resistant to cracking. The pulp is fleshy, sweetish. Inside the fruit there are 3-4 seed chambers.
Tomatoes of the Molodchina variety do not have a white spot on the stalk
Characteristics of the Molodchin tomato
To understand how productive this type of tomato is, you need to study its main characteristics. The information will allow you to find out which growing conditions are most optimal for it.
Maturation period
Molodchina is a mid-early crop variety. The first ripe tomatoes can be collected from the bush 95-110 days after seed germination.
Tomato yield Molodchina
This type of culture is highly productive.The yield of Molodchina is 5.4 kg per 1 m2. And the yield of commercial tomatoes from the variety reaches 95%.
Resistance to adverse factors
The young plant is resistant to late blight and alternaria. But with prolonged cool, rainy weather, the likelihood of damage increases. Therefore, the variety requires preventive treatments with fungicides during the growing season.
In what regions is it grown?
The Molodchin tomato is capable of producing high yields in all regions of the country. It easily tolerates short-term drought and temperature changes, fully maintaining its productivity.
Methods of application
The taste of Molodchina fruits is assessed as excellent. Therefore, it is recommended to eat tomatoes fresh. They can also be used to prepare summer salads in combination with herbs. The moderate size of tomatoes makes it possible to use them for whole-fruit canning.
Other options for using the Molodchyna harvest:
- paste;
- lecho;
- pickling;
- freezing;
- drying.
Molodchin tomatoes tolerate transportation and storage well
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety has many advantages, which allowed it to become popular in a short period of time. But Molodchin tomatoes also have certain disadvantages that are worth paying attention to.
When cutting the fruit, the juice does not flow out
Pros:
- excellent consumer qualities;
- versatility of application;
- unpretentiousness;
- compactness of plants;
- high yield of marketable tomatoes;
- resistance to late blight, alternaria;
- low sensitivity to temperature changes;
- stable yield;
- possibility of ripening.
Minuses:
- bushes need to be shaped;
- needs support;
- not suitable for juice;
- requires regular feeding;
- reacts poorly to swampy soil.
When and how to plant
The Molodchin variety must be grown using the seedling method, which will speed up the harvest. Sowing should be done in the first half of March. And by the time the seedlings are transferred to the garden bed or greenhouse, they should be 2 months old.
To sow the Molodchin tomato variety, you need to prepare a wide container with drainage holes, about 15-20 cm high. It needs to be filled with a moisture- and breathable substrate, including turf, sand, leaf soil, humus in a ratio of 2:1:1:1. You should also add a little perlite to the soil, which will improve its looseness.
Tomato seeds should be planted to a depth of 0.5-0.7 cm. After this, the surface of the substrate should be slightly leveled, moistened, and then covered with film. It is recommended to keep it in the dark at a temperature of +22-23 degrees. Molodchina seeds germinate in 5-7 days.
After friendly sprouts appear, the container must be moved to the eastern or western windowsill, and the maintenance regime must be lowered to +18-20 degrees. After the Molodchin tomato seedlings have grown stronger, they need to be gradually adapted to the external environment and the film removed.
When two true plates appear, it is recommended to plant the seedlings in separate pots, and 10-12 days after the procedure, feed them for the first time with mineral fertilizer, for example, Kemira Lux. The seedlings must be watered periodically with settled water.
Tomatoes can be transferred to the greenhouse in the last days of April - in the first ten days of May, and to open ground - at the end of spring. When planting, seedlings need to be buried down to the first pair of leaves to stimulate the development of a powerful root. Molodchin tomatoes should be planted according to a 50x40 cm pattern.
The germination level of seeds of the Molodchina variety is over 85%
Outdoor care
After planting the tomatoes in a permanent place, they need to begin to be formed. To do this, it is recommended to select the main stem and leave the uppermost stepson, and then remove all the rest.
You need to water tomatoes 2-3 times a week. To do this, you can use settled water at a temperature of +20-23 degrees. Irrigation should be carried out in the root circle, avoiding contact with the leaves.
Molodchina tomatoes respond well to fertilizing. It is necessary to fertilize the bushes of the variety for the first time 10 days after transferring the seedlings to the garden bed. To do this, you can use chicken manure 1:15 or nitroammophoska at the rate of 30 g per 1 seedling. Subsequent feedings should be done every two weeks. At the stage of flowering and formation of the ovary of the Molodchin tomato, it is recommended to fertilize it with complex mineral mixtures with a high content of phosphorus and potassium.
Pest and disease control
Molodchina bushes must be sprayed with fungicides to prevent fungal diseases. For this, Ridomil Gold, Champion, Quadris, Shavit are used. The recommended frequency of treatments is every 7-10 days. When repeated spraying, fungicides must be alternated.
The Molodchina variety may suffer from aphids and whiteflies, which become more active at high temperatures and low air humidity. If signs of pest activity appear, tomatoes should be sprayed with Fitoverm. It is important to consider the waiting period before harvesting.
Incorrect and untimely feeding reduces the immunity of the variety
Conclusion
The Molodchina tomato has all the qualities that gardeners value so much. This explains its growing popularity. Judging by the reviews, the variety performs well in all regions of the country and is able to compete with well-known types of crops, since it has improved characteristics.
Reviews from gardeners about the Molodchin tomato
