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Among all varieties of tomatoes, raceme varieties are especially popular. The bush is very original, and the fruits are tasty and bright. One of these varieties was the Money Bag tomato. Its branches are literally strewn with ripe fruits. As soon as it hit the market, the Money Bag tomato became the favorite of millions of gardeners.
Description of Money Bag Tomatoes
The tomato variety Money Bag is classified as indeterminate. Its height reaches 1.8 m. To support the stems, they are tied to trellises. The bush itself is quite powerful and spreading. The leaves are medium in size and have a rich green tint. Their shape is normal, the corrugation is almost imperceptible. The Money Bag tomato inflorescence is also simple. Brushes add a special decorative touch to the bush. In addition, they increase the yield of the variety. From 5 to 10 clusters are usually formed on the central stem. And one bunch of tomato variety Money Bag produces about 15 ovaries. The fruit ripening period takes 90-100 days. The countdown begins when the first shoots appear.
Description of fruits
According to reviews with photos about Money Bag tomatoes, its fruits have an almost ideal geometric shape and are round. The skin is glossy, bright and dense.If you cut the fruit into slices or circles, it will keep its shape perfectly. The pulp is tender and aromatic. The taste is very good. Sweet notes with unobtrusive sourness predominate. Inside a tomato there are two to three chambers filled with small seeds. One tomato of the Money Bag variety weighs 80-100 g. Quick harvesting is facilitated by the simultaneous ripening of the fruit.
Characteristics of tomato Money bag
The tomato variety Money Bag is an early variety. The first harvest can be harvested 3-3.5 months after emergence. Under favorable conditions, tomato clusters are simply strewn with ripe fruits. In a greenhouse with 1 m2 get from 10 to 11 kg of tomatoes. From one bush the figures range from 4.5 to 5 kg.
The volume and quality of the harvest are influenced by various factors. It is necessary to tie up and trim the bushes in a timely manner. Otherwise, the Money Bag variety tomatoes will become smaller. Do not forget about mineral fertilizers and timely watering.
If all the rules are followed, the skin of the tomatoes will not crack. They retain their presentation for a week. The early appearance of fruits protects them from late blight. In general, tomatoes of the Money Bag variety have strong immunity to pests and diseases characteristic of nightshades.
Advantages and disadvantages
Each variety has its own pros and cons. In the case of Money Bag, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
The undeniable advantages of the variety are:
- Early and abundant harvests.
- Simultaneous fruit ripening is especially important for farms. Tomatoes retain their taste longer and can be transported over any distance without problems.
- The variety is resistant to weather conditions.
- In well-equipped greenhouses, tomatoes bear fruit all year round.
- The optimal shape and weight of tomatoes allow them to be widely used in cooking.
According to reviews with photos, tomatoes of the Money Bag variety also have some disadvantages. First of all, there is the hassle associated with tying up bushes. But this procedure is carried out for all indeterminates.
Planting rules and care
The Money Bag tomato variety has proven itself well in the beds of our compatriots. But in order to get a good harvest of tasty fruits, you should still adhere to some planting and care rules.
Growing seedlings
The process of growing tomato seedlings Money Bag includes several stages:
- First, it is necessary to separate high-quality seed material from defective specimens. To do this, put all the seeds in a small container and fill them with water. After a while, empty and damaged seeds will float to the surface. We need to get rid of them. The rest are disinfected. The best remedies are a solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. They kill harmful bacteria and contribute to the development of strong immunity in Money Bag tomatoes.
- Now you need to prepare the container for planting. Standard boxes with holes for drainage and wide pots with medium-height sides are suitable.
- Particular attention is paid to the soil. It should be light and nutritious. Stores sell ready-made soil for tomatoes. You can prepare it yourself. To do this, just mix garden soil with sand and peat.For disinfection purposes, it is spilled with potassium permanganate.
- The optimal time for planting tomato seeds Money Bag is the first half of March (maximum 15-16).
- The finished containers are filled with earth. Then it is leveled. For planting, make shallow grooves (no more than 1.5-2 cm). Seeds are planted in them, sprinkled with loose soil on top and watered with warm water.
- Containers must be sealed with transparent film and transferred to a heated room (at a temperature of + 23-25 ° C).
- The first shoots will emerge in a week. If the seeds are planted a little deeper than necessary, it will take longer to germinate. It won't harm the tomatoes. It just takes longer for plants to break through the soil.
- From this point on, the seedlings need intense diffused light. The film is periodically removed to accustom the tomatoes to fresh air. On cloudy days, illumination with phytolamps is required.
- It’s time to pick up sprouts with 2-3 formed leaves. They are planted in separate pots. This procedure helps strengthen the roots.
- Caring for tomato seedlings of the Money Bag variety is simple. If necessary, you need to moisten the soil and loosen it. This is done carefully so as not to damage the young root system.
Transplanting seedlings
The choice of a permanent location will depend on climatic conditions. In warm regions, Money Bag tomatoes can be planted in open ground. In the rest of the territory it is better to use greenhouses.
Experienced gardeners can determine the transplant time themselves. Approximately, you need to count 60-65 days from the date of planting the seeds. Tomatoes of the Money Bag variety can be transferred to well-heated greenhouses as early as April. The sprouts are strong enough and will be able to adapt to a new place.7 days before transplanting, seedlings begin to harden. It is useful to keep the bushes in a cool place (1-2 °C) for a day.
In the garden, the soil should warm up at least 10-12 cm deep. Tomatoes are planted according to the scheme. There are 3-4 bushes per square meter of soil. With more crowded planting, the plants will develop slowly. For good ovary of tomatoes of the Money Bag variety, space is needed. Proper planting will be the key to a generous harvest.
Use a spatula or your hands to dig small holes. Pour water into each. Then add a little humus or ready-made fertilizer. The seedling is taken out of the pot along with a lump of earth and lowered into the hole. Carefully sprinkle with soil and lightly compact. It is wise to mulch the tomatoes immediately. To do this, take straw or dried grass. If there are no such blanks, any non-woven material will do. It will be a shield from winds, rains and sun.
You should also think about support. At first, small sticks like glazing beads will do. It is better to tie up bushes with ribbons or ropes. This is done carefully so as not to break the delicate stems.
Aftercare
There are many reviews on the Internet with photos and descriptions of Money Bag tomatoes, based on which we can say that they, like all tomatoes, love moisture. They are watered infrequently, but abundantly. A couple of times a week is enough.
It is best to moisten the soil in the evening or early in the morning by sprinkling. The stems and leaves should remain dry. Drip irrigation is often used. During the period of bud formation, flowering and ovary, more water will be required.
At the same time, you need to loosen the soil. This way, the parasite larvae are destroyed and more oxygen is supplied to the roots.
In the greenhouse it is necessary to maintain a certain air humidity - no higher than 70%. Good ventilation will help prevent mold from forming on the ground. Fresh air will dry out the soil, and the plants themselves need it.
We must not forget about fertilizers. They are applied only 4-5 times during the season. At the initial stage, organic matter is used, then fertilizing based on phosphorus and potassium is introduced. A special set of minerals stimulates the growth of tomatoes. In an agricultural store you can choose the optimal fertilizer for vegetables. Don't get carried away with nitrogen and manure. They will gain green mass to the detriment of the fruits.
As the bushes grow, the supports also change. Stepping is carried out regularly. It is also necessary to combat weeds and regularly inspect tomatoes for diseases and pests. For prevention, you can use factory-made drugs or prepare folk formulations.
Conclusion
Tomato Money Bag fully lived up to its name. The variety is almost ideal for any region. Caring for it will not be difficult. And the reward will be heavy brushes hung with scarlet coins of delicious tomatoes.
