Every gardener who grows tomatoes knows what requirements a universal variety must meet. The main advantage of this vegetable is its good yield, taste and ease of care.
The Buyan tomato includes all these factors.
Buyan was first bred in Siberia in 2012 and is perfect for such a cool climate. There are two varieties of this variety: “Red Buyan” and “Yellow Buyan”. They differ slightly in the shape of the fruit, but in general they have the same properties. In the photo you can see both tomatoes.
Characteristics of the variety
Buyan tomatoes can be classified as early ripening varieties, since only about 100 days pass from the germination of seedlings to the ripening of the first tomatoes. The peculiarity of the tomato is that it is a bush plant, determinate, and not tall, as we are used to. Its height can reach up to 50 cm. The number of leaves is average. Inflorescences are formed every 2 leaves.
Care does not require much time and effort.
The tomato is suitable for both open ground and greenhouses. It tolerates any weather conditions very well: cold and drought. It has average disease resistance to bacteria, and is not susceptible to tobacco mosaic viruses.
Fruits very generously: from 1 m2 You can harvest about 25 kg of tomatoes. Tomatoes are cylindrical in shape, reminiscent of a plum. The skin is smooth and shiny. Unripe fruits are green with dark spots, ripe ones are deep red. The first tomatoes are always a little larger, but on average they weigh about 70 g. The number of seeds is very small, 4–5 seed chambers per tomato. The taste is sweet, but slightly sour, which is ideal for tomatoes. It’s a pity that the photo doesn’t convey the taste and smell, but we can see in cross-section how meaty and juicy they are.
This tomato variety is perfect for pickling, as the tomato skin is strong and will not crack. Can also be eaten fresh, stewed and dried. Suitable for freezing. But you won’t be able to store the Buyan tomato fresh for the winter.
So, the description of the Buyan variety showed that this is an almost ideal tomato. The variety does not require much attention; it does not require cutting off leaves or gartering, which is very surprising for such high-yielding tomatoes. It easily tolerates temperature changes and ripens very quickly.
With modern technologies, you don’t have to worry about this, because when frozen, the taste of fresh tomatoes is practically not lost.
Growing
This variety is sown in March. The seeds need to be placed in the soil to a depth of about 2 cm. It is very easy to do this in this way: seeds are sown on compacted soil, and a thin layer of soil mixed with peat is sprinkled on top. You can water the seedlings through a sieve or with a spray bottle. The boxes are covered with film and stored in a warm place. When the tomatoes germinate, the film is removed and the seedlings are placed in a place with good sunlight.
Picking should begin after the appearance of 1–2 full leaves. It is advisable to feed the sprouts at least 2-3 times before planting. We begin to harden when there is a week left before planting. After the frosts have ended, we begin to plant in the ground. At 1m2 The ideal density would be approximately 8–9 bushes.
Don't forget about feeding and loosening. Before flowering begins, it is recommended to feed tomatoes with mineral fertilizers. And after the first fruits appear, the plant needs potassium.
Diseases and pests
The Buyan variety persistently fights many diseases. This is facilitated by proper plant care. If you follow all the rules and recommendations for care, tomatoes are not afraid of any pests or diseases. But of course, it is simply impossible to protect the plant from everything. It happens that green spots appear on the fruits. This is normal for this variety. The spots disappear when the fruit is fully ripe. In addition, cracks may form. There may be several reasons:
- the soil is too wet (you may need to water the plants less often);
- excess complementary foods;
- a large number of fruits on the bush;
- insufficient amount of light.
For prevention, it is necessary to treat plants against late blight. These rules must be followed when growing all varieties of tomatoes, but it is “Fighter” that will please the owners with a bountiful harvest before anyone else.
Reviews
Let's sum it up
The description of this variety is completely true. Tomatoes are truly unpretentious and high-yielding. According to experienced gardeners, the Buyan variety is ideal for cold climates. Housewives who tried to grow it were very pleased.
I planted Buyan in the ground too early and frost hit. The seedlings froze, but I felt sorry for pulling them out and decided to leave them at chance. To my surprise, the seedlings sprouted new shoots and yielded a very good harvest.
I grow Buyan every year. Great tomato. Does not stretch in seedlings. The bushes are compact. Convenient to care for. There are a lot of fruits. The first ones are larger, the last ones are smaller - just for preparations in jars. I recommend. You will not regret.
I love this variety. A few years ago Buyan came to me, and since then I haven’t parted with him - a win-win variety.
Hello! Of course, plant it. Buyan is a low-growing variety and therefore the seedling height of 10 cm is good for this variety.
My Buyan tomato seedlings are stunted in growth. The other is 20 cm. And Buyan is only 10. So I’m thinking, should I plant it or throw it away?