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Siberian breeders developed a high-yielding variety that has gained popularity in the CIS countries. This is the Bogatyr tomato, characterized by a presentable appearance of the fruit and low maintenance requirements. Before planting, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the variety and the specifics of agricultural technology, then you will definitely be pleased with the harvest.
Who brought it out and when?
The taste of Bogatyr tomatoes will not leave anyone indifferent; even the most sophisticated gourmet will like tomatoes
A variety of tomatoes was bred in 2007 by L. Myazina. This is a famous gardener, thanks to whose work more than 25 types of tomatoes were born. The Bogatyr variety was included in the State Register in 2007.
Description of the tomato variety Bogatyr with photo
This is a determinate plant that grows well in open areas and in film greenhouses. The low-growing Bogatyr variety is resistant to weather vagaries, rarely gets sick, and easily adapts to new conditions. Vegetables are grown for sale and for personal consumption.Tomatoes of domestic selection are highly valued by gardeners. Tasters rated the taste of Bogatyr tomatoes at 4.8 points.
Characteristics of tomato Bogatyr
This is an incredibly tasty and healthy variety that even beginning gardeners can grow.
Description of tomato Bogatyr:
- The plant is low-growing, determinate. The height of the Bogatyr tomato is 0.5-0.7 m. It is easy to care for, the bushes do not need shaping. The tops are spreading, the shoots are medium-leafed, but very powerful. They do not break under the weight of fruits and hold them securely.
- The leaf blades are medium in size and have a typical tomato shape. They are painted a rich green color. The surface is smooth, leathery, with slight pubescence. The inflorescences are yellow, simple, and the fruit stalk has articulations. Up to 4-5 fruits ripen on one cluster.
- Bogatyr tomatoes live up to their name, weighing up to 400 g. They are painted bright red with a distinctive shine. The shape is flat-round with slight ribbing.
- The tomatoes inside are of medium density, without voids. The pulp is not watery, sugary, and contains few seeds. The skin is dense and prevents the fruit from cracking during storage and transportation. They lie in a cool room for a long time (up to 1.5 months). The fruits do not rot or become stained during storage.
- The tomatoes are sweetish, with a characteristic sourness. The aroma is characteristic of tomato crops.
When it ripens
This is a mid-season variety that ripens 105-110 days after planting. The fruit harvesting period occurs in mid-July and lasts until the end of August. In regions with warmer climates, tomatoes ripen in early July.
Tomato yield Bogatyr
Bogatyr is a high-yielding tomato variety of domestic selection.From one bush you can collect up to 2.2 kg of fruit. With good agricultural technology, you can grow up to 5 kg of crop. Maximum levels are observed in the southern regions. From 1 sq. m can get up to 10-12 kg.
Bogatyr tomatoes can be grown in greenhouses or in the garden
Disease resistance
The author's variety is famous for its good resistance to common diseases and beetle infestations. High immunity is ensured by proper care of tomato plantings.
Growing regions
The originator declared the cultivation of the Bogatyr variety in the Southern and Central regions in open ground. In the Far East and Siberia, vegetables should be grown in greenhouses.
Purpose and application
A variety of tomatoes Bogatyr for universal use. The fruits can be used to prepare summer salads, holiday cuts and snacks. Winter preparations, sauces, tomato pastes and juices are also made from tomatoes. Tomatoes are not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to their large size.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Bogatyr variety is ideal for making ketchup. It is used for these purposes on an industrial scale.
The author's variety is famous for its high stress resistance, which is important for the capricious climate of the CIS countries
Pros:
- no need for tying;
- presentable appearance;
- good keeping quality;
- great taste;
- immunity to diseases, beetle infestations;
- low maintenance requirements.
Minuses:
- increased requirements for the composition of the soil;
- lack of possibility of whole-fruit preservation.
Landing technology
Experienced gardeners recommend starting to plant Bogatyr tomatoes in mid-May or early June, when the threat of return of night frosts has passed.Then the earth will warm up a little, and the seedlings will be comfortable adapting to the new place. It is worth considering that the author’s variety is very demanding in terms of soil composition. It is suitable for light, highly fertile soil with a neutral acidity level. It is important to follow the rules of crop rotation. Bogatyr tomatoes should be planted in a place where cabbage, cucumbers, onions, legumes or carrots previously grew.
Seedlings are planted in the garden at the age of 55-70 days
The planting period falls for residents of the Moscow region on June 5-10. Gardeners from the Southern regions can plant vegetables in mid-May. This is a low-growing variety of tomatoes that grows tall and wide. Seedlings should be planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other and 60 cm between rows.
Rules of care
Bogatyr tomatoes are easy to care for. The main thing is to follow the schedule of manipulations:
- Bogatyr tomato bushes are irrigated 2-3 times a week. During hot periods, the frequency of watering is increased up to four times. The top layer of soil should not be allowed to dry out. The water should be settled and at room temperature. One adult bush will require 3 liters. Watering should be carried out at the roots, not pouring liquid on the above-ground part.
- Bogatyr tomatoes grow large and need staking. The procedure is required so that the shoots do not bend to the ground under the weight of the fruit. You can tie the bushes vertically or horizontally. Each shoot is attached to a supporting structure and fixed. With the horizontal method, the branches are tied to a trellis. A rope or wire stretched along the greenhouse is used as a support. Twine is also tied to it, supporting shoots with fruits.
- Tomatoes are unpretentious to loosening, but large weeds take nutrients from the soil. They need to be removed regularly.Weeding also helps prevent the soil from hardening and the bush can grow freely. The root system will be fully saturated with oxygen. The beds are weeded as the weeds grow, and loosened with a hoe or garden trowel after each watering.
- Tomato bushes are fed 1-2 times a month. Mineral and organic fertilizers are suitable. They promote the growth of healthy bushes and a bountiful harvest. Fertilizers are applied to the soil itself or to water for irrigation.
To feed Bogatyr tomatoes 2-3 times during the growing season, you can use complex formulations
Formation of tomato Bogatyr
The author's variety of vegetable crop does not need to be formed, but if desired, the procedure can be carried out. When pinching, young and non-fruiting shoots are removed. They grow strongly and prevent the bush from fully developing. They also take away nutrients and inhibit the growth and development of fruiting branches. Pinching simplifies the growth of vegetable crops and has a positive effect on the quality of the fruit.
Treatment against diseases and pests
The Bogatyr tomato variety is rarely susceptible to diseases and pest attacks. Experienced gardeners recommend carrying out preventive treatments.
Recommendations:
- To avoid crown rot, you need not to overdo it with watering and regularly loosen the soil.
- In case of late blight, Bogatyr tomatoes should be treated with copper-containing products. Affected plants should be immediately dug up and burned away from the garden.
- Pests can be destroyed by manual assembly, treatment with insecticides Ridomil, Karbofos. Naked slugs are combated by washing with an aqueous solution of ammonia. Spider mites can be destroyed with chemicals.Washing the affected plants with warm soapy water will help get rid of aphids.
If you follow the rules of care, Bogatyr tomato bushes may not be subject to diseases or pest attacks at all.
Insecticides and biofungicides should be used according to instructions, usually 1-2 applications are sufficient
Conclusion
Tomato Bogatyr is a variety popular in the CIS countries, bred by L. Myazina. There is a lot of harvest. During long-term storage, the fruits do not lose their appearance. The main thing is to follow the rules of planting and care.
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