Tomato Babushkino: reviews, photos, yield

Today, hundreds of varieties and hybrids of tomatoes are known, but not all of them have become popular and have earned love and recognition among Russian gardeners. The Babushkino tomato was selected by an amateur scientist; this variety is not included in the state register of tomato varieties. But all this did not prevent the tomato with an unusual name from becoming more popular and better known throughout the country every year.

From this article you can learn about the yield and other characteristics of the Babushkino tomato, see a photo of this tomato and read reviews about it from other gardeners. For beginning farmers, a brief algorithm of actions will be given during the period of growing seedlings and caring for tomatoes.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The description of the Babushkino variety should begin with the fact that this tomato is not a hybrid and does not have F1 hybrid forms that can grow without pollinators. Consequently, tomato bushes will need to be pollinated: with the help of insects or manually (when tomatoes grow in a closed greenhouse).

Detailed description of the Babushkino tomato variety:

• the plant is of the indeterminate type, that is, it does not have an end point of growth;
• bushes are not considered standard; their crown must be formed during development;
• The ripening time of tomatoes is mid-early - for full ripeness, a tomato needs from 3.5 to 4 months from the date of sowing the seeds;
• the height of the bushes often exceeds 220 cm, so they must be tied up;
• tomatoes can be grown both in open ground and in a greenhouse - it depends on the region and climate;
• the Babushkino tomato is considered very resistant to external factors: plants tolerate low temperatures well, feel normal in the heat, and rarely get sick;
• the fruits are formed in clusters, each of which can hold up to 12 tomatoes;
• the shape of the tomatoes is flat-round, slight ribbing may be observed;
• The color of a ripe tomato is raspberry-red, the flesh is a rich red hue;
• There are several chambers inside the tomato, very few seeds;
• the tomato pulp is fleshy, very juicy, sweet with a slight sourness;
• The taste of the variety is excellent, the tomato is suitable for any purpose;
• the weight of the fruit is quite large - from 300 to 800 grams;
• the yield of the bush is high, but only with sufficient nutrition;
• There are a lot of dry substances in the fruits, so they are stored well and for a long time.

Babushkino tomatoes can be used for absolutely any purpose. Purees and juices are prepared from the fruits, fresh salads are made, tomatoes are salted and pickled, whole or cut. This variety is also excellent for sale, because the tomatoes are stored for a long time, tolerate transportation well, and have a very presentable appearance.

Strengths and weaknesses of the variety

The Babushkino tomato variety was developed only 20 years ago, but its popularity is constantly growing. All because tomato has several undeniable advantages:

• not afraid of return frosts;
• gives high yields;
• The fruits are large in size and have excellent taste;
• plants practically do not get sick, as they are immune to most “tomato” diseases.

With all these advantages tomato Babushkino It is very easy to grow, because it is unpretentious and does not need any special care.

However, the variety also has its disadvantages., which a gardener should definitely know about:

• tomatoes are prone to cracking, so you need to be careful about watering and fertilizing;
• due to the small number of seeds in the fruits, the Babushkino variety is very difficult to propagate;
• often the tomato turns yellow around the stalk, this indicates a lack of potassium or magnesium in the soil.

Of course, all these nuances more than cover the quality, quantity and size of the fruit. Therefore, you should definitely plant at least a couple of Babushkino tomato bushes on your plot or in a greenhouse.

Growing rules

Photos of ripe fruits and bushes simply covered with large tomatoes prompt many gardeners to buy seeds of the Babushkino variety. But to grow this tomato, you need to know some features.

Planting tomatoes

Like all tomatoes, in Russia Babushkino is grown through seedlings. Therefore, the first thing a gardener will have to do is to find the seeds of this tomato on sale. Certainly, You can try to find ready-made seedlings, but this is difficult, since the variety is quite rare.

The gardener should act in the following sequence:

1. Determine the timing of sowing seeds for seedlings.Like all tomatoes, the Babushkino variety is sown 1.5-2 months from the expected date of planting in a permanent place. The seedlings of this tomato are transferred to the greenhouse in early to mid-May, but tomatoes can be planted in the beds by the end of May - early June. Based on this, It is recommended to sow seeds at the end of March or early April.
2. Seeds are sown in warm soil. The soil chosen is loose, well-fertilized, and capable of retaining moisture. Until the tomatoes germinate, they are kept under film in a warm place.
3. You need to water the seedlings with warm water, this will speed up their development and protect them from diseases.
4. You will need to feed the tomatoes with mineral fertilizers two or three times. – the Babushkino variety really loves feeding.
   
5. Be sure to pluck the seedlings when they grow two leaves. This stimulates the root system to grow and prepares the seedlings for planting in the ground.
6. Before taking tomatoes into a greenhouse or garden bed, they must be hardened. This is done carefully and gradually, lowering the temperature every day and increasing the procedure time.
7. When the outside temperature allows, and when the seedlings have 6-8 true leaves, they can be transferred to a permanent place.
8. The holes are made in advance, after fertilizing and digging up the soil on the site. The distance between the holes should be large, because the Babushkino tomato bushes are powerful and tall. An interval of 50-60 cm between tomatoes is recommended.

The tomatoes are left untouched for the first couple of weeks; during this time they must adapt to new conditions. When the seedlings become stronger, new leaves begin to appear, you can feed the plants and begin to actively water them.

Tomato care

Reviews about the tomato variety Grandma’s are contradictory, but those gardeners who paid a lot of attention to caring for their plantings were satisfied with this tomato. Like all indeterminate varieties, Babushkino needs regular and competent care.

As a tomato develops, it will need the following:

1. Bush formation. It is customary to leave only two or three stems, removing the remaining stepsons, which will only lead to an increase in green mass and smaller fruits.
2. A tall bush is a must will have to be tied upusing pegs, trellis or other supports. Powerful bunches of several large tomatoes often break branches, so each ripening bunch also needs to be strengthened.
   
3. The Babushkino tomato is very sensitive to the composition of the soil - this tomato needs plentiful food. Therefore, you need to feed tomatoes often and in large quantities. Both organic and mineral fertilizers are suitable.
4. If the “hangers” of the fruit begin to turn yellow, into the soil add potassium and magnesium. After this, the ripening of the tomatoes should become more uniform.
5. The bushes are hilled up, the ground is periodically loosened, pulled out weeds. You can use mulch to retain moisture.
6. Water Tomato Babushkino is best served with warm water. Watering is especially important during the fruit filling stage, but excess water will lead to cracking, so the gardener must be careful.
7. Diseases practically do not affect this variety; pests also rarely appear on bushes. For prevention purposes, it is still better to treat the bushes even during the flowering period.
8. The harvest must be ripe or slightly unripe. Fruiting of the Babushkino tomato is extended - for a month and a half, the plants will delight you with fresh fruits.

Review

Summary

The Babushkino tomato variety definitely deserves the attention of both beginners and experienced gardeners. The main advantage of the tomato is its stability and fertility. All the disadvantages of the variety are associated with insufficient soil nutrition, so the gardener should pay special attention to fertilizing.

To collect your own planting material, you need to leave several large and beautiful fruits from the last ovary on the bushes. Reviews from those who have already planted this tomato are mostly positive; farmers especially note the excellent taste of the Babushkino tomato and the size of its fruits.

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