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Tomatoes Syzran pipochka are an ancient variety cultivated in the Volga region. The variety is distinguished by its high yield and sweet taste of fruits.
Description of the variety
Description of the tomato Syzran Pipochka:
- early fruiting;
- bush height up to 1.8 m;
- high productivity;
- indeterminate type;
- average weight 120 g;
- one-dimensional tomatoes that do not shrink at the end of the season;
- oval-shaped tomatoes with a sharp tip;
- even color without stains or cracks;
- strong skin;
- red-pink color.
Fruiting of the variety begins at the end of June and ends in the fall with the onset of frost. Syzran Pipochka tomatoes are valued for their good taste. They are added to snacks, salads, and hot dishes.
When cooked, the fruits do not crack and retain their shape. Tomatoes are pickled, salted, and added to salads for the winter. The fruits are stored for a long time and can withstand long-term transportation. When harvesting green tomatoes, they ripen at room temperature.
Obtaining seedlings
The key to successfully growing tomatoes is the formation of healthy seedlings. Seeds of the Syzran Pipochka variety are planted in small containers at home.Tomato seedlings develop in the presence of a certain temperature, light and moisture.
Planting seeds
Soil for planting tomato seeds Syzran pipochka is obtained by mixing garden soil, humus, sand and peat. It is allowed to use universal soil for growing seedlings or peat tablets.
Before planting tomatoes, the soil is heated in a water bath to disinfect. The soil can be left in cold weather on the balcony for several days or placed in the refrigerator.
Syzran pipochka tomato seeds are wrapped in a wet cloth and kept for 2 days. This stimulates seed germination.
The containers are filled with moistened soil. The planting material is deepened by 1 cm. An interval of 2 cm is made between the seeds.
When planting tomatoes in separate containers, you can avoid picking. Place 2-3 seeds in each container. After germination, the strongest tomatoes are left behind.
Plantings are covered with plastic film. The formation of sprouts occurs in the dark at temperatures above 20°C. Containers with sprouts are transferred to a lighted place.
Conditions for seedlings
For the development of tomato seedlings, a number of conditions are provided:
- temperature during the day from 20 to 26°C;
- temperature drop at night to 16°C;
- weekly watering with settled water;
- constant lighting 12 hours a day.
The room with the tomatoes is ventilated, but the seedlings are protected from drafts and cold air. The soil is sprayed with warm, settled water from a spray bottle.
In regions with short daylight hours, tomato seedlings require additional lighting. Lighting fixtures are hung at a distance of 25 cm from the tomatoes.
When 2 leaves appear, the Syzran pipochka tomatoes are planted in separate containers. The soil is used with a similar composition as when planting seeds.
2 weeks before planting, tomatoes are hardened to adapt to new conditions. First, open the window for several hours, then move the seedlings to the balcony. Plants are left in direct sunlight and in fresh air.
Gradually reduce watering. Tomatoes are fed with a weak solution of ammonium nitrate and superphosphate. Fertilizing is repeated if the plants are stretched and look depressed.
Landing in the ground
Tomatoes that have reached a height of 25 cm and have 5-7 full leaves can be planted. Syzran pipochka tomatoes are grown in open areas or in greenhouses.
A place for growing tomatoes is allocated in the fall. Tomatoes prefer bright places and light fertile soil. The culture grows well after onions, garlic, cucumbers, pumpkins, cabbage, and legumes. If any varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants or potatoes grew in the beds, then choose another place for planting.
In the greenhouse, a 12 cm thick soil layer is replaced. Poor soil is fertilized with phosphorus and potassium substances in the amount of 20 g per 1 sq. m. m. In the spring, deep loosening is carried out and holes are made for planting tomatoes.
Tomatoes are placed at intervals of 40 cm. Plants can be planted in 2 rows at a distance of 50 cm. Placing tomatoes in a checkerboard pattern simplifies subsequent care and provides space for planting to develop.
The soil in containers with tomato seedlings is moistened. Tomatoes are taken out without breaking the earthen clod. The roots need to be covered with soil and compacted a little. 5 liters of water are poured under the bush.
Tomato care
Tomatoes of the Syzran Pipochka variety are cared for by watering and fertilizing. In order to obtain a high yield, excess shoots are pinched. Tomatoes need preventive treatments against diseases.
Watering plants
The order of watering is determined by the stage of development of the tomatoes. A lack of moisture is indicated by yellowing and drooping shoots. Excess moisture leads to root rot and the spread of diseases.
Tomato watering scheme:
- a week after planting and before the buds form, add 2 liters of water under the bush with an interval of 3 days;
- flowering plants are watered with 5 liters of water weekly;
- During fruiting, moisture is added every 4 days in an amount of 3 liters per bush.
For irrigation use warm, settled water. Moisture should be added in the morning or evening, after which the greenhouse should be ventilated to reduce humidity.
Fertilizer application
Regular feeding of Syzran pipochka tomatoes is the key to a high yield. 15 days after planting, the tomatoes are watered with a solution of bird droppings at a concentration of 1:15.
The next feeding should be done in 2 weeks. For tomatoes, prepare a solution based on superphosphate and potassium sulfate. Add 30 g of each substance to 10 liters of water. The solution is poured over the tomatoes at the root. The treatment is repeated during fruiting to speed up the ripening of tomatoes and improve their taste.
The use of organic substances is alternated with natural fertilizers. There is a 14-day break between treatments. Wood ash is added to the soil, which is also added to the water a day before watering.
Shaping and tying
The Syzran Pipochka variety is formed into 1 stem. Excess stepsons less than 5 cm long that appear from the leaf sinus are removed manually. The formation of a bush directs the tomatoes’ forces towards fruiting.
The tomatoes are tied to a metal or wooden support. Clusters with fruits are secured in several places. As a result, it is easier to care for plants that receive more sun and fresh air.
Protection from diseases
According to reviews, Syzran Pipochka tomatoes are resistant to most diseases. By following agricultural practices, the risk of disease spread is significantly reduced. Prevention of diseases is by ventilating the greenhouse, observing the norm of watering and applying fertilizers to strengthen the immunity of plants.
For the purpose of prevention, tomatoes are sprayed with solutions of the preparations Fitosporin, Zaslon, Barrier. When signs of disease appear, copper-based products are used. All treatments are stopped 2 weeks before fruit harvesting.
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Conclusion
According to the description, Syzran Pipochka tomatoes are resistant to diseases, do not crack and have a good taste. Extended fruiting allows you to harvest before the onset of frost. Caring for a tomato variety includes watering, fertilizing and bush formation.
