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Fleshy, large and very tasty tomatoes can be grown not only in the southern regions of the country, but even in Siberia. For this purpose, breeders developed a special early ripening variety “Velmozha”. It is resistant to cool weather conditions and short daylight hours. The “Velmozha” variety, due to the unique shape of the fruit, received another name: “Budenovka”. The tomato belongs to the “Bull's Heart” variety. It has similar taste and external characteristics to related varieties. A detailed description of the “Velmozha” tomato and characteristics of the variety are given later in the article. After reviewing the information offered, you can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the variety and learn the features of growing the crop.
Description of the variety
The “Velmozha” tomato was obtained by Siberian breeders in 2004 and zoned for the northern regions of the country. Thanks to its agrotechnical and taste advantages, the variety quickly became widespread. Today, many farmers grow it in greenhouse conditions in open beds.
Plant characteristics
Bushes of the "Velmozha" variety are determinate. Their height does not exceed 70 cm. Low bushes regulate their growth independently and require minimal shaping.The plants are resistant and require staking only during the period of massive fruit ripening.
The leaves of the "Velmozha" tomatoes are medium in size and light green in color. The first inflorescences form above the 7-8 leaves of the plant. Higher up the trunk, the inflorescences are located every 1-2 leaves. Abundant flowering of a bush is not always desirable. The unbalanced distribution of nutrients in this case allows you to grow a lot of relatively small tomatoes. That is why, during the cultivation process, some farmers pinch off the brushes, leaving 4-6 out of 10 flowers on each of them. This measure promotes the formation of especially large tomatoes.
Fruit characteristics
“Velmozha” tomatoes are very large and fleshy. There is practically no free liquid in them. The percentage of dry matter in fruits is 3-5%. There are 5-9 chambers in the internal cavity of a tomato.
The shape of the “Velmozha” tomatoes is heart-shaped, elongated, a bit like the famous headdress: budenovka. The color of a tomato, depending on growing conditions, can vary from light pink to dark red. The skin of vegetables is thin and tender, almost invisible when biting into a tomato. Large tomatoes weigh from 300 to 400 g. If, when growing tomatoes, the farmer uses pinching inflorescences and leaves only 4-5 flowers, then you can expect especially large tomatoes weighing up to 1.5 kg. The excellent characteristics and compliance with the description of the “Velmozha” tomato variety can be assessed in the photo below.
The taste of Velmozha tomatoes is their main advantage. The fruits have a high sugar content, dense and tender pulp. Ripe tomatoes exude a sweet, bright, alluring aroma.Thanks to its excellent taste and aroma, the Velmozha variety is considered a classic salad variety. It is also worth noting that Velmozha tomatoes are an excellent raw material for making sauces and ketchups. Due to the high solids content, it is not recommended to use tomatoes for making juices.
Productivity
The “Velmozha” tomato variety has an average fruit ripening period. From the emergence of seedlings to the receipt of a massive harvest, approximately 105-110 days pass. The first ripe vegetables can be harvested 1-2 weeks earlier.
The crop yield is high: 3-5 kg/m2. However, judging by the reviews of Velmozha tomatoes, it can be argued that in particularly favorable conditions, with proper feeding, it is possible to collect from every 1 m2 soil up to 7 kg of vegetables.
Disease resistance
Velmozha tomatoes have excellent disease resistance. In open ground, plants, as a rule, do not suffer from viruses and fungi. In a greenhouse with high humidity, the development of brown spot may be observed. To combat the disease, it is necessary to maintain humidity and light conditions. Reviews from farmers in this case also recommend using garlic infusion.
Among all kinds of insects, “Velmozha” tomatoes most often suffer from spider mites. To combat it, it is recommended to use a soap solution.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The popularity of the “Velmozha” variety is justified by numerous important advantages, which include:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste of vegetables;
- unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
- possibility of long-term storage and suitability for transportation;
- resistance to pests and diseases.
Among the disadvantages of the variety are the following nuances:
- To get a good harvest, you should regularly fertilize the plants;
- the need to install reliable supports for the garter;
- the need for pinching and pinching;
- the need for regular, especially abundant watering.
Thus, in order to obtain an abundant, good harvest of Velmozha tomatoes, it is necessary to constantly and painstakingly care for the plants. Only in this case will the labors and efforts of the farmer be crowned with success.
Features of cultivation
“Velmozha” tomatoes are grown in seedlings, sowing seeds at the end of March. The soil for growing seedlings is prepared from turf soil, sand and peat. Universal mineral fertilizers are added to the general mixture of ingredients.
When sowing seeds for seedlings, it is necessary to provide a drainage layer and drainage holes in the container. To speed up seed germination, containers with plantings are placed in a warm place and additionally covered with film or protective glass. After the shoots appear, the containers are placed on a well-lit surface with a temperature of +14-+170C. After another week, the temperature for tomato seedlings should be increased to +220WITH.
With the appearance of 5 true leaves, “Velmozha” tomato seedlings are planted in insulated plastic or peat containers. Tomato seedlings must be fed 3-4 times with mineral and organic fertilizers during the entire growing period. Minerals, slurry solution, and wood ash can be used as fertilizer.
At the end of May, grown tomatoes are planted in open ground or a greenhouse.It is recommended to place low bushes of the “Velmozha” variety at 3 pcs/m2. Before planting, it is necessary to prepare deep holes filled with nutrient soil. You can see “Velmozha” tomatoes, as well as hear some recommendations for growing and reviews about vegetables of this variety in the video:
The “Velmozha” tomato is an excellent hybrid of Siberian selection that can delight you with tasty, large and sweet vegetables. To get a rich harvest, you just need to carefully grow the seedlings and plant the plants in the ground in a timely manner. Depending on personal preferences and the purpose of the tomatoes, the variety allows you to grow a lot of medium or a limited number of very large fruits. They are excellent for preparing fresh salads or sauces. You can also prepare salted, pickled tomatoes, divided into several parts, for the winter. Thus, “Velmozha” tomatoes provide the farmer with ample opportunities for use in cooking.
