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The Minusinsk Apple tomato is a breeding variety that is popular among Russian summer residents. The vegetable crop is famous for its high yield in the harsh climatic conditions of Russia, large juicy and very tasty fruits.
When and who brought it out
This variety was bred by folk breeders from the city of Minusinsk (Krasnodar Territory). Despite the fact that the Minusinsk apple tomato was not included in the State Register of the Russian Federation, Russian gardeners grow it everywhere.
At first, vegetables were cultivated exclusively in greenhouse conditions. Later, seedlings of these tomatoes began to be planted both in greenhouses and in open ground.
Minusinsk apple is an indeterminate variety that requires staking and pinching
Description and characteristics of the tomato Apple Minusinsk
Vegetable bushes grow up to 1.8 m, some more than 2 meters
Description of the plant:
- The inflorescences are standard yellow, the leaves are dark green.
- At the ripening stage, up to 7-8 fruit ovaries are formed on the stems. The shape of the fruit is flat-round and has mild ribbing. The average weight of one tomato is 300-500 g. The fruits are distinguished by a pink-reddish hue, juicy fleshy pulp and a memorable watermelon taste.
- The plant has a powerful root system and stems. The formation of bushes is carried out in two stems.
Ripening time
The Minusinsk apple tomato belongs to the category of mid-season tomatoes. The period of fruit ripening is 110-112 days after the first germination of seeds.
Yield of tomato Apple Minusinsk
In terms of productivity, this tomato variety occupies a leading position. Subject to all rules of agricultural technology, gardeners harvest up to 6 kg of large tomatoes from each bush. And with regular application of fertilizers to the soil, even greater yields can be achieved.
Resistance to adverse factors
Tomato bushes Apple Minusinsk are characterized by increased resistance to difficult Russian climatic conditions and have good immunity to diseases. Despite this, preventive measures are required.
In what regions is it grown?
The Minusinsk apple tomato is suitable for growing in all climatic zones of the Russian Federation
In colder regions, the crop is grown in greenhouse conditions. In the southern regions - both in greenhouses and in open beds.
Purpose and application
Apple Minusinsk tomatoes have a fairly thin skin, so they last only about two weeks after harvesting. It is advisable to recycle them immediately.
Due to their rather large dimensions, Minusinsk apple tomatoes are not suitable for whole-fruit canning. Tomatoes are consumed fresh, in vegetable salads, and added to various hot dishes.
Tomato juices, pastes and ketchups are closed for the winter
Advantages and disadvantages
According to all characteristics, the Minusinsk Apple tomato is one of the best varieties for growing in the climatic conditions of Russia.
Large and tasty fruits are most often used for processing into tomatoes.
Pros:
- The Minusinsk apple tomato is suitable for growing in all regions of the Russian Federation;
- seedlings can be planted both in a greenhouse and in an open bed;
- high productivity;
- excellent taste;
- wide range of applications;
- ease of care;
- resistance to unfavorable climatic conditions, diseases and pests.
Minuses:
- tall bushes require garters and pinching;
- large fruits are not suitable for canning whole fruits for the winter.
How to plant and care
The seed material of the Minusinsk Apple tomato crop is planted 2 months before transplanting to a permanent place of growth in an open bed or in a greenhouse. After two leaves appear on the sprout, picking is carried out to ensure normal growth and effective development.
Planting seeds
To get healthy sprouts of Minusinsk apple tomatoes, the seeds are treated with a manganese solution before planting. To do this, the seed material is soaked in potassium permanganate for 20 minutes, then washed and dried. Next, dry tomato seeds are additionally treated with growth stimulants - Fitosporin or Epin.
To speed up the germination of Apple Minusinsk, most experienced gardeners resort to the procedure of germinating seed material
Recommendations for obtaining seedlings:
- Take a piece of gauze material and soak it in warm water.
- Then the tomato seeds are spread evenly on this cloth.
- Carefully wrap the planting material in gauze. Place in a warm place for a day. As a rule, on the second day the first sprouts hatch.
- Plant tomato seeds in prepared containers for growing seedlings. Regular wooden boxes or special plastic seedling containers are suitable for this.
To grow tomato seedlings from seeds, use a special purchased soil mixture, which already contains all the necessary nutrients.
You can prepare the soil yourself. To do this, you need to select clean soil from the garden or greenhouse where you plan to plant tomato seedlings, add peat, sand and humus to it, mix thoroughly.
Landing algorithm:
- Sprouted tomato seeds are planted in a prepared container with fertilized soil.
- First, the seeds are laid out on the soil surface in 4 cm increments, then covered with a 1 cm thick layer of soil.
- Next, using a spray bottle, the soil is moistened and covered with transparent glass or plastic film.
- The container with the seed is placed in a warm place (the air temperature should be up to 28º). Every day the seedlings are opened for 10 minutes so that the soil is saturated with the oxygen necessary for the plant.
Transplanting seedlings into the ground
Only mature tomato seedlings at the age of about two months are planted in the ground at a permanent place of growth. To do this, the plant is provided with constant light, and two weeks before planting it is gradually hardened in the fresh air (start with 10-15 minutes, increasing the hardening time by 15 minutes every day).
Tomato seedlings Apple Minusinsk adapts perfectly to any soil, but it is recommended to add onion peels and chicken egg shells to the planting holes.
Depending on the region and place of further development, seedlings are planted in May or early June
For 1 sq. m of beds, no more than three seedlings are planted. The holes are deepened by 30 cm, no more. The plant is planted together with the soil in which it developed from seeds.
Further care of the plant
Caring for tomato bushes Apple Minusinsk standard. Timely watering, complex fertilizing, loosening the soil, planting of plants and prevention of diseases and harmful insects are required.
The bushes grow quite tall, and the tomatoes are large and heavy, so a mandatory garter is required
Watering
Water the tomato crop once every 3-4 days with settled warm water. It is recommended to water in the evening, when the sun's rays are no longer so effective.
Mulching helps retain soil moisture
Weeding
Tomatoes should not be overgrown with weeds
Weeds must be promptly removed along with their roots. At the same time, the soil is loosened.
Stepsoning
Minusinsk apple tomato bushes grow quickly and gain green mass.Therefore, they need to be pruned regularly, otherwise the tomatoes will lose size, incl. will lose their taste.
Loosening
The soil must be loosened after each watering and removal of weeds. This is necessary so that oxygen and moisture can better reach the roots.
Top dressing
It is enough to feed the Minusinsk Apple tomato 2 times during the season. Excess fertilizer will only harm the tomato crop.
The first time fertilizing is applied to the soil two weeks after planting the seedlings. Liquid cow manure is suitable for this (per 10 liters of water - 0.5 liters of fertilizer).
The crop is fed a second time after the active formation of fruit ovaries begins. At this stage, the plant requires phosphorus and potassium. Solution proportions: water – 10 l, superphosphate – 1 teaspoon, potassium sulfate – 1 tablespoon.
Prevention of diseases and pests
Despite the resistance of the Minusinsk apple tomato to plant diseases and harmful insects, preventive measures are a mandatory procedure.
Even before planting in the ground, seed material is treated with a manganese solution. When growing tomato crops in a greenhouse, be sure to regularly ventilate the room and maintain an optimal humidity level.
Violation of the frequency of watering and moisture levels can lead to damage to the plant by late blight.
To prevent diseases, tomato crops are treated with Bordeaux mixture and regularly sprayed with Fitosporin.
If late blight occurs, only insecticides are used to combat the disease. In case of significant damage, bushes with roots are removed from the area and burned.
They are most often the sources of pathogens of various diseases and carriers of parasites.
Conclusion
Tomato Apple Minusinsk is a breeding variety of tomatoes native to the Krasnodar region of Russia. This is an indeterminate vegetable crop, suitable for development both in greenhouse conditions and on open land. The tomato variety is characterized by high yield, has large juicy and very tasty fruits, and is easy to care for. The Minusinsk apple tree is resistant to harsh climatic conditions, which is why it is very popular among domestic gardeners.
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