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High-yielding varieties of tomatoes are most widespread. They are often grown commercially. One of the most popular varieties is the Tarasenko 2 tomato. This is a hybrid species that is grown by Russian summer residents for sale and personal consumption.
Breeding history
The hybrid tomato variety Tarasenko 2 is relatively young; it was bred by the Ukrainian physics teacher F. Tarasenko. The teacher worked for a long time on the selection of liana-shaped, tall species of tomatoes in the village of Voronezh, Sumy region, which is located in Ukraine. Only in 2015 did he manage to develop a high-yielding variety. The variety is not registered in the State Register of the Russian Federation, but has become widespread among gardeners in all CIS countries.
Tomato variety Tarasenko 2 is a unique, full-fledged hybrid of Ukrainian selection
Description of the tomato variety Tarasenko 2 with photo
The interdeterminate species can be grown in a greenhouse or in open ground. The first option is suitable for residents of regions with an unstable climate or long, cold winters. The Tarasenko tomato bush has 2 indeterminate growth types, fruits of universal use. The stems are massive and strong. The leaves have the characteristic shape of tomatoes. Tall bushes Tarasenko 2 form complex inflorescences.
If you don't tie up the stems of tomatoes, they will start to creep along the ground.
Characteristics of tomato Tarasenko 2
Nightshade bushes grow up to 2 meters in height. They need gartering and pinching. The stems of the Tarasenko 2 tomato are like a vine of medium thickness, brownish with a sparse, weakly defined edge. The leaves of the vegetable crop have a characteristic shape for tomatoes, a jagged edge, and a rich green tint. A leafy mass with a smooth surface that grows in a spiral pattern. Inflorescences are formed in groups of 5 pieces on each stem. The flowers are small, yellowish.
Tomato Tarasenko 2 with potato leaves is considered self-pollinating, which is why the bush requires drafts when cultivated in a greenhouse. The cube-shaped fruits are medium in size and weigh up to 150 g. They have a thin skin, evenly colored red. There may be yellowish spots near the fruit stem. The pulp is soft, homogeneous, with 4-5 seed chambers. Tarasenko hybrid tomatoes have 2 excellent taste qualities. 8-15 tomatoes are formed on huge clusters.
Ripening and productivity of tomato Tarasenko 2
The Tarasenko 2 vegetable crop is mid-season, with an extended fruiting period. Its main feature is considered to be high productivity. You can harvest up to 15 kg of tomatoes from one bush. Experienced summer residents sometimes manage to get up to 30 kg of harvest.Usually the fruits ripen 3 months after planting in open ground.
To keep tomatoes longer, they are picked unripe. It is recommended to place boxes with fruits in a cold place, where they will ripen quickly. Tarasenko 2 tomatoes are famous for their excellent keeping quality and will last until winter.
The ovaries of the tomato Tarasenko 2 are fan-shaped clusters
Resistance to diseases and pests
The hybrid variety is famous for its high immunity to diseases and beetle attacks. Sometimes Tarasenko 2 is subject to root rot, brown spot, leaf mold and fomosis. In the absence of proper care, plantings are affected by mosaic and late blight. In case of massive spread in the greenhouse, the plant is not able to resist. Spider mites, whiteflies and Colorado potato beetles cause great harm.
In what regions is it grown?
The Tarasenko 2 variety can be cultivated in all regions in greenhouses or in the garden. It is not possible to achieve the same yield everywhere. Even in cold areas without shelter, 2-3 huge clusters form and ripen on the bushes. In greenhouses and in the South, the maximum amount of crop is formed, subject to qualified care.
Scope of application
Round fruits of universal use, suitable for canning, fresh consumption, and adding to salads. They make great, thick, deep red juices. Tarasenko 2 tomatoes do not crack in jars; the skin protects them well from temperature changes. Despite the large size of the fruits, they easily pass through the neck.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomato Tarasenko 2 was bred for the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian amateur breeder F. Tarasenko. The variety is not difficult to care for.
A representative of the Solanaceae family safely tolerates cold and heat
Pros:
- high resistance to diseases and pests;
- excellent transportability, keeping quality;
- increased productivity;
- presentable appearance of the fruit;
- versatility of using tomatoes;
- resistance to weather changes;
- fruits are not subject to cracking;
- simplicity in agricultural technology;
- long fruiting period.
Minuses:
- demands on the chemical composition of the soil;
- bushes grow too tall;
- fruits ripen unevenly;
- Regular stepsoning is required.
Features of cultivation
Planting material begins to be prepared in early March. After 2 months, the seedlings are ready for planting. At this time, they already have 6-8 leaves, fully formed young roots.
The planting scheme for the hybrid variety Tarasenko 2 is as follows:
- 70 cm – distance between seedlings;
- 90 cm – distance between rows;
- per 1 sq.m. no more than two plants are planted.
The holes are prepared in advance with a depth of 30 cm, wood ash is placed on the bottom and filled with settled water at room temperature. After planting, the bushes are watered again, and the tomato seedlings are left to get used to the new place for 7 days. If the tomato seedlings have stretched out, the bushes are placed in reclining holes.
Experienced gardeners recommend starting agricultural work in the evening or on a cloudy day. The holes are dug in a chaotic manner, since this planting method makes it possible for each seedling to receive the right amount of sunlight. Also, the tomato bushes will be well ventilated. After planting, nightshades require regular care:
- The first irrigation is carried out a week after transplanting tomato seedlings into the ground. During this time, they will get stronger enough and get used to new conditions.You should water the tomatoes 2 times a week so that the root system is not oversaturated with moisture. The soil can be mulched and loosened.
- It is recommended to use mixed fertilizers from mullein, bird droppings with phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen. It is undesirable to use chlorine-containing substances or fresh manure.
- Tomatoes should have 1-2 stems. Due to active growth, side shoots must be removed every week. The stepsons to be removed should not be higher than 10 cm. It is advisable to pinch them. Severe thickening of the shoots will lead to the development of fungal diseases.
- The stems need support, otherwise they will break due to the weight of the ripening tomatoes.
- Every month during the growing season, tomato bushes are sprayed with Fitosporin or Hom. To prevent pest attacks, plantings are treated with a soap solution or Prestige. It is recommended to carry out all manipulations in dry weather.
To avoid diseases and pest invasion of Tarasenko 2 tomatoes growing in a greenhouse, the room must be ventilated every day. The temperature should be up to +30 degrees.
Mole cricket is one of the most dangerous pests that eats the root system of tomatoes.
Pest and disease control
The vegetable crop variety Tarasenko 2 is famous for its immunity to many diseases, but plantings are often infected by neighboring plants. Other representatives of the Solanaceae family should not be planted near tomatoes.
Possible diseases and dangerous pests:
- Tobacco mosaic is a viral disease that appears as white streaks on a discolored leaf. As the disease progresses, yellow spots appear.The plant can be cured only in the first stages by replacing the top layer of soil and treating it with a milk solution (1 liter of milk per 10 liters of boiled water, 5-7 drops of iodine). It is also common to use fungicides.
- Brown spot. Fungal spores develop at high humidity and high temperatures. To combat the disease, antifungal insecticides are used - Fitosporin, Bordeaux mixture.
- Tarasenko 2 tomatoes are attacked by aphids and whiteflies. They can be eliminated using a soap solution with the addition of ash. The Colorado potato beetle is collected by hand, and the mole cricket is scared away from the beds by planting sharp-smelling crops next to the tomatoes.
- Chemicals can only be used before the ovaries form.
If you regularly carry out preventive treatments of bushes, diseases and pests are not scary.
Conclusion
Even beginners in gardening can grow the legendary tomato Tarasenko 2 if they adhere to the rules of agricultural technology. The fruits are universal in use and have a pleasant taste. The bushes are tolerant of frost and heat, and rarely get sick if provided with standard care.
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