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The Tsar's Branch tomato is one of those crop varieties whose cultivation does not cause any particular difficulties even for novice gardeners. Recommended for cultivation in all regions of Russia in open ground and film greenhouses. This species is characterized by high productivity and early fruiting. To achieve maximum performance from the variety, you need to plant it correctly and follow simple care recommendations.
Tsar's branch is a compact variety that can be grown even on the balcony
History of appearance
This tomato appeared relatively recently. The originator of the variety is the agricultural company Aelita. The goal of the creation was to obtain an early ripening species that is able to fully develop and bear fruit abundantly regardless of climatic conditions.
The resulting tomato fully met the expectations of its creators. And in 2010, an application was submitted for admission to variety testing. A year later, the species was included in the State Register, as it successfully confirmed the declared characteristics.
Description of the tomato variety Tsarskaya Vetka with photo
This tomato is a natural variety; the seeds collected from the harvest are suitable for further sowing. The royal branch is a determinate species, so the growth of the bush is limited. The height of tomatoes in open ground reaches 70 cm, and in greenhouses 90 cm. The shoots are strong, strong, and erect. However, under the weight of numerous fruits, they bend to the ground. Therefore, it is recommended to tie the bushes to a support. The plants are sparsely leafy, which promotes uniform ripening of tomatoes.
The leaves of the Royal branch are of standard size and shape, dark green. The inflorescences are simple, the stalk has an articulation. The first fruit cluster grows between 3-4 leaves, and subsequently forms after two. Each of them produces 6-7 fruits.
Tsarskaya Vetka tomatoes have a high content of beta-carotene
This tomato is early ripening. The harvest ripens 3-3.5 months after the appearance of friendly shoots. Its fruits are round, uniform in the cluster, with slight ribbing on the surface. When tomatoes ripen, they initially turn yellow and then turn orange. Average weight 90-100 g.
Each tomato has 3-4 seed chambers. The pulp is moderately dense and juicy. The taste of tomatoes is sweetish. And even in cool, short summer conditions, they do not become sour. The skin is dense and durable. Even with high humidity, tomatoes retain their integrity. The variety is resistant to shedding. The crop easily tolerates transportation and is able to retain its consumer qualities for 2-3 weeks when kept cool.
The fruiting period of the Royal branch lasts about 2-3 weeks
Characteristics of the Tsar's Branch tomato
To assess the level of productivity of the Tsarskaya Vetka tomato, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. This will make it possible to compare performance with other types of crops.
Tomato yield Tsar's branch
The variety belongs to the high-yielding category. From one bush you can collect up to 4 kg of fruit. The yield of marketable tomatoes at the Tsarskaya branch is 85-92%.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Thanks to its early ripening, the Tsarskaya Vetka tomato yields before the massive appearance of late blight. The variety is also resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and other common fungal diseases of the crop.
Among the pests, the Colorado potato beetle can annoy Tsar's branch plantings at an early stage of development.
How to use
This tomato belongs to the category of universal. The harvest is suitable for fresh consumption and further processing. The small size of tomatoes allows them to be used for whole-fruit canning. Yellow Tsar's Branch tomatoes look appetizing in jars.
Advantages and disadvantages
This type of crop has many advantages, which is why gardeners choose it. But the Tsar's branch also has certain disadvantages that should not be ignored.
Tomato varieties have a rich aroma
Main advantages:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste;
- increased content of vitamins;
- resistance to cracking and shedding;
- high natural immunity;
- suitability for transportation and storage;
- versatility of application;
- marketability;
- friendly ripening of tomatoes;
- fruit uniformity.
Flaws:
- short fruiting period;
- needs to be tied to a support;
- requires regular feeding.
Features of planting and care
Experienced gardeners recommend growing the Tsarskaya Vetka variety in seedlings. This allows you to get the harvest two weeks earlier. By the time of transplantation into open ground or a greenhouse, the age of the seedlings should be 55-60 days. Therefore, sowing in containers should be done in mid-March.
The germination rate of the seeds of the Royal Branch is high. Friendly sprouts appear 5-7 days after planting at a temperature of +23 -25 °C. And when 2-3 true leaves appear, the seedlings should be planted in separate containers.
Tsar's branch seedlings should be planted in a greenhouse at the end of April or at the beginning of the next month, and in open ground - in the last ten days of May. But weather conditions should also be taken into account. For rapid adaptation of plants, it is necessary that the soil warms up to a temperature of + 15 ° C to a depth of 20 cm. When planting, seedlings need to be buried down to the first pair of leaves, which will allow them to grow a strong root system.
The recommended planting pattern is four tomatoes per 1 square meter. m
Tomato Tsarskaya Vetka needs moderate watering. Moistening should be carried out at the root so that water does not fall on the leaves. When growing in greenhouses, the temperature must not rise above +32 °C, since in this case the tomato pollen becomes sterile. Therefore, greenhouses need to be ventilated regularly.
After replanting, the Tsar's branch bushes need to be fertilized three times a season. The first time fertilizing is carried out when the seedlings adapt and begin to grow. During this period, it is recommended to use mullein 1:10 or chicken manure 1:15.
In the future, fertilizers must be applied at the stage of ovary formation and fruit ripening.At this time, the use of phosphorus-potassium mineral mixtures is relevant. You can also use a hood based on wood ash. To do this, you need to pour 200 g of the component into 1 liter of hot water and leave for a day. After time, strain the solution and bring the total volume of liquid to 10 liters. After this, pour it over the tomatoes, pouring 1 liter under each bush.
Pest and disease control
The Tsar's Branch tomato does not particularly need to be treated with fungicides. But in the event of a cool, rainy summer, the bushes should be sprayed for preventive purposes. For this you can use Revus or Ridomil Gold. The frequency of treatment is once every 2-3 weeks.
To protect seedlings from the Colorado potato beetle, you need to water them after transplanting them to a permanent place with Aktara’s working solution at the rate of 200 ml for each.
Conclusion
The Tsar's Branch tomato is ideal for early harvest. At the same time, it is distinguished by the high taste qualities of the fruit. But for its successful cultivation, crop rotation must be observed. Tomatoes should not be planted next to or after other nightshade crops. You should also ensure moderate watering and timely application of nutrients to the soil. And then a high harvest is guaranteed.
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