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The Ogorodnik tomato pleases with its unprecedented productivity and resistance to unfavorable growing conditions. Therefore, it can be grown in different regions of Russia, obtaining fruits with juicy, fleshy pulp every season. Summer residents will be interested to know how to grow this vegetable and what can be prepared from it.
When and who brought it out
The universal tomato variety Ogorodnik was introduced in 1999. The authors were specialists from the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing. Thanks to hard work, scientists managed to develop a highly productive hybrid with resistance to a number of dangerous diseases.
You can grow tomatoes of the Ogorodnik variety in open ground and under film covers
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Ogorodnik
The Ogorodnik variety tomato forms medium-sized bushes 1.2-1.5 m high in greenhouses and shorter ones in open areas. Not too many leaves. The leaf blades are medium-sized, light green in color, matte, slightly corrugated.
Flower brush of the Ogorodnik variety is simple. The first inflorescence appears above the 8-9 leaf.The fruits have a flat-round shape and at the stage of full ripening have a bright red color. The average weight of each is 140-160 g, less often - 350 g. The skin is smooth and elastic, does not crack on the bush and during heat treatment.
Inside the fruits of the Ogorodnik variety there is fleshy pulp of pleasant taste.
Maturation period
The plant remains in a vegetative state for 107-118 days. This allows us to classify the Ogorodnik tomato as a mid-season vegetable crop. In the southern regions, the first harvest begins in July, and in the northern regions - in August.
Productivity
The productivity of the Ogorodnik variety is high. Judging by the reviews of summer residents, from 1 sq. meter it is possible to collect up to 10 kg of fruit.
Resistance to adverse factors
Moderately low temperatures do not affect this variety of tomato. With minor damage, the plant is capable of recovery.
In hot weather, necrotic spots may appear on the leaves and fruits of the Ogorodnik tomato. Therefore, it is better to plant bushes in light shade, since intense sun is contraindicated for them.
When the humidity in the greenhouse is high, the tomatoes will rot. As a result, the entire aboveground part dies. It is important to ensure good air circulation in the room.
The Ogorodnik variety is resistant to adverse factors, especially cold, which makes it popular among residents of the northern regions
In what regions is it grown?
The tomato is suitable for cultivation throughout Russia. Ogorodnik can be grown both in the southern regions and in the middle zone.
Purpose and application
The Ogorodnik variety tomato belongs to the salad variety. Eating fresh fruits provides great nutritional pleasure. Tomatoes are used to prepare thick juices, sauces and pastes, and are used for pickling in slices. Red tomatoes are also rich in vitamins, microelements, lycopene, and have pronounced antioxidant properties.
Advantages and disadvantages
Most gardeners praise the variety for its productivity and large fruit size. Tomato resistance to diseases characteristic of Solanaceae is also noted. At the same time, the Ogorodnik tomato variety is not without its drawbacks.
Among the advantages of the Ogorodnik variety, it is worth highlighting the good transportability and keeping quality of fruits
Pros:
- bushes do not need tying or pinching;
- the fruits have a rich taste and a marketable appearance;
- the variety is unpretentious in care;
- resistance to fungal diseases;
- versatility of application;
- the possibility of ripening fruits at home;
- cold resistance.
Minuses:
- fruits are damaged by slugs.
Subtleties of cultivation
Since the Ogorodnik tomato is a variety, its seeds can be used for subsequent planting. They perfectly retain varietal characteristics. To begin with, the seed must be sorted out and then soaked in a pink solution of potassium permanganate. Then treat with Epin to stimulate growth.
Prepared seeds should be wrapped in a damp cotton towel and stored in a warm place. Then plant the germinated seeds in nutrient soil 2 cm deep. It is advisable to cover the top of the container with film to create a greenhouse effect.
When the first seedlings appear, the shelter must be removed and the seedlings must be provided with diffused, continuous light. As soon as the plants have 2-3 leaves, you should pick them up into cups.
Two weeks before planting in the ground, gardener tomato seedlings can begin to be taken outside for hardening
Young plants begin to be planted in the spring, as soon as the return frosts have passed. Particular attention is paid to the soil; it should warm up to +16 °C. The Gardener tomato is picky about soil fertility, so it is enriched with manure and mineral fertilizers in advance. Bushes require protection from the wind. The optimal place for planting will be the south side of the country house.
Gardener tomato planting is carried out in several stages:
- Prepare holes according to a 40x60 cm pattern. Humus is placed on their bottom.
- The seedlings are placed in recesses and the roots are sprinkled with loose soil.
- The plantings are compacted, watered generously, and mulched with sawdust or straw.
The Ogorodnik variety is demanding on soil and air moisture. But if you overdo it with watering, you can lose the bushes. An excessively damp environment leads to root rot and wilting of the above-ground parts.
Tomatoes love feeding. Therefore, fertilizers need to be applied throughout the season. After planting, it is appropriate to use nitrogen-containing products, and during the period of the appearance of the ovary - potassium, calcium and phosphorus. For example, wood ash is a source of all of the listed substances. Its use helps stimulate fruiting of tomatoes. For feeding, prepare the following infusion: 1 tbsp. l. The ash is shaken in two liters of hot water and then infused for 24 hours.Water the bushes with the prepared product.
Disease and pest control
The Ogorodnik variety tomato rarely gets sick because it has strong natural immunity. It’s only when agricultural practices are violated that fungal diseases begin to appear. In a weakened state, the bushes become vulnerable to pest attacks.
To keep plants healthy and fruitful, it is necessary to follow a schedule of preventive measures. It includes treating the bushes with biological fungicides, weeding the rows and standardized watering with warm, settled water.
To catch slugs, set traps with bait (watermelon or citrus peels) - one for every 2-3 meters
Conclusion
The Ogorodnik tomato is resistant to cold air temperatures. Produces large and sweet tomatoes throughout the season. It has good fruitfulness and high resistance to diseases and pests.
Reviews from gardeners about tomatoes of the Ogorodnik variety
