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Tomato Volgogradets is a domestic hybrid for planting in various regions of Russia. It is distinguished by good taste, yield and presentation of the fruit. Tomato variety Volgogradets is grown in seedlings. Plants are provided with care.
Description of tomato
The Volgogradets tomato variety was bred at the Volgograd Experimental Station named after. N. I. Vavilova. The hybrid has been listed in the state register since 1989. It is recommended to grow it in the Central Black Earth region, the Volga region, the Urals and the Far East.
The Volgogradets variety is planted on personal plots and on an industrial scale. When grown in fields, the fruits are harvested once per season using a mechanized method.
Tomatoes of the Volgogradets variety ripen in medium terms. The crop is ready for harvest on the 110th day after germination. The bush is semi-spreading, with a large number of leaves, and medium branching. The plant is low-growing, no more than 1 m high.
Volgogradets tomatoes have light green, slightly corrugated leaves of medium size. Determinate type plant. Inflorescence of simple type. The first buds appear above the 8th leaf, the next ones appear every 1 or 2 leaves.
Description of fruits
According to the description of the variety, photos and reviews, the fruits of the Volgogradets tomato have a number of features:
- rounded shape with slight ribbing;
- bright red color;
- number of nests from 2 to 3;
- weight from 60 to 80 g.
The fruits contain up to 5.3% dry matter and 3.7% sugars. The taste is rated as good. Ripe tomatoes have thick skin.
Tomatoes of the Volgogradets variety have a universal purpose. They are suitable for fresh consumption, preparing salads, appetizers, and hot dishes. Tomatoes are suitable for whole-fruit canning and other preparations.
Main characteristics
The hybrid is intended for planting in open ground. In the middle zone, the Urals and the Far East, tomatoes grow better in a greenhouse.
Fruiting of Volgogradets tomatoes begins in the middle period. In warm regions this is the first day of July, in cooler climates it is the end of the month. The harvest ripens together.
Productivity is about 11 - 12 kg per square meter. m. Each plant bears up to 4 kg of fruit. Productivity is positively affected by soil quality, lighting, and the supply of moisture and minerals. The collected fruits can be stored without problems in room conditions for 15 days.
The Volgogradets variety is susceptible to late blight, tobacco mosaic virus, blossom end rot, and septoria. When growing tomatoes, special attention is paid to agricultural technology and care. Do not allow humidity to increase in the greenhouse, weed regularly weeds, timely introduce moisture and fertilizers.
Dangerous pests of tomatoes of the Volgogradets variety are mole crickets, aphids, and spider mites. Folk remedies are used against insects: wood ash, tobacco dust, wormwood infusion. Chemical preparations are also used - Actellik and others.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of Volgogradets tomatoes:
- universal purpose;
- good taste;
- high productivity;
- transportability and keeping quality;
- compact sizes.
Disadvantages of the Volgogradets variety:
- susceptibility to diseases;
- the need for protection from pests.
Rules for planting and care
To grow Volgogradets tomatoes, it is important to follow the rules of planting and care. First, tomato seedlings are obtained, which are transferred to open ground. During the growing season, the plants are watered and fed, and the soil is mulched with humus.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Planting work begins in March or April. Prepare the soil for tomatoes yourself or buy ready-made substrate in the store. If soil is taken from a site, it is first kept in the cold for 3 months to destroy pathogens and pest larvae. To disinfect, the soil is also placed in a heated oven for 20 minutes.
For Volgogradets tomatoes, prepare containers with a height of 10 - 12 cm. For picking, take containers with a volume of 1 - 2 liters. The pots are washed with warm water and soap. Be sure to provide holes for moisture drainage.
The containers are filled with soil and furrows 1 cm deep are made on the surface. Tomato seeds are placed in them. Leave 2 - 3 cm between plants. A thin layer of soil is poured on top and the plantings are watered abundantly. Then cover the containers with glass or film and transfer them to a warm and dark place. To grow in peat tablets, place 1 - 2 seeds in each.
Air temperature affects seed germination. The higher its value, the faster the sprouts will appear. Periodically turn the film over and remove condensation.On average, seedlings appear in 10 - 14 days.
Containers with seedlings of the Volgogradets variety are moved to the windowsill. If there is a lack of natural light, phytolamps are turned on over the plants for 12–14 hours. The room with tomatoes is constantly ventilated. Seedlings are watered 1-2 times a week when the soil begins to dry out.
When the seedlings have the 2nd or 3rd leaf, they begin picking. Plants are distributed into larger containers. If tomatoes are grown in peat tablets, then leave one of the strongest specimens.
When picking, try not to damage the roots of Volgogradets tomatoes. After transplanting, the tomatoes are watered and left in the shade. 3 - 4 weeks before planting, the tomatoes are transferred to a balcony or loggia for hardening. This way the plants will better adapt to new conditions.
Transplanting seedlings
Tomatoes are transferred to a greenhouse or soil when the soil warms up. Usually this is May or early June. The timing of transplantation depends on the region and place of cultivation. If frost is expected, it is better to postpone work.
The soil for Volgogradets tomatoes is prepared in the fall. Choose an area where root vegetables, onions, garlic, and herbs grew. If there were potatoes, peppers or any varieties of tomatoes in the garden bed, then it is better to choose a more suitable place.
To transplant the Volgogradets variety, choose a cloudy day, morning or evening. For 1 sq. m there are no more than 3 bushes. First, dig holes 15 cm deep. In the greenhouse it is better to plant tomatoes in a checkerboard pattern. This makes it more convenient to care for plants that do not interfere with each other.
The plants are watered and carefully removed from the containers. They try not to break the earthen lump. Then they transfer the tomatoes into the hole, cover the roots with soil and compact it. The final stage is abundant watering of the tomatoes.The first time after planting, the tomatoes are not watered or fed. They are covered with paper caps from the hot sun.
Tomato care
Volgogradets tomatoes react positively to care. Plants are watered 1 - 2 times a week. Do not allow the soil to dry out or have a crust appear on it. Be sure to use warm water. It is best to water tomatoes in the evening.
After watering, loosen the soil to better absorb moisture. Mulching helps reduce watering. A layer of straw or humus is poured under the plants, which prevents moisture evaporation.
Volgogradets tomatoes need fertilizing throughout the entire growing season:
- 10 days after planting in the ground;
- when flowering;
- during the period of fruit ripening.
For the first feeding of the Volgogradets variety, use an infusion of chicken manure 1:10 or slurry 1:5. Fertilizer is poured at the roots of plants. 5 g of ammonium nitrate and 15 g of superphosphate are also embedded in the soil, after which moisture is added. Fertilizing with wood ash is also effective. Add 200 g of this fertilizer to a bucket of water and water the tomatoes.
To prevent tomatoes of the Volgogradets variety from bending under the weight of the fruit, it is recommended to tie them to a support. Use wooden planks or metal pipes. It is convenient to use a trellis. To do this, stakes are driven in every 3 m and strings are pulled between them. The bushes are tied up in 2 - 3 stages as they grow.
Conclusion
Tomato Volgogradets is a worthy variety for the middle zone and colder regions of Russia. The hybrid has a good taste, is stored for a long time, and is universal in use. When growing a variety, it is important to provide it with protection from fungal diseases.
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