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Tomato Volgograd Early ripening 323 is known and loved by a large number of Russian summer residents. This popularity is primarily due to the fact that tomatoes of this variety are intended for growing in climatic conditions in Russia. The predecessor was the tomato variety number 595. After the work of the breeders, tomatoes of the Volgogradsky Skorospely 323 variety entered the market of goods and services.
Description of tomato
This variety is excellent for growing both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The bush is capable of reaching a height of up to 35-45 cm. During the growth process, pinching is not required. The stems grow stocky, rather thick, the bushes are squat, with a large number of flowering racemes. The leaf blades are ordinary, characteristic of all other tomato varieties, and have a rich dark green hue. The inflorescence produces 5 to 6 tomatoes. After planting in open ground, you can begin harvesting the first harvest after 110 days.
Description of fruits
The average weight of a tomato variety Volgogradsky Skorospely 323 is about 80-100 g. Ripe tomatoes have a rich red color. Ripe fruits are round in shape, with smooth skin, and can sometimes be ribbed. The skin is very thin, but at the same time quite dense, which helps prevent cracking during the ripening process. The pulp is very juicy and fleshy.
Since the fruits are universal, they can be eaten fresh or used for canning, which is facilitated by the small size of the fruit.
Characteristics of tomato Volgogradsky Early ripening 323
According to the characteristics, Volgograd tomato 323 is a hybrid and belongs to the early ripening varieties. From the moment the seedlings are planted in open ground, you can begin harvesting after 100-110 days, in some cases the time can be increased to 130 days.
A distinctive feature of this variety, unlike other species, is its high level of resistance to many types of diseases and pests. As practice shows, it is recommended to grow tomatoes of the Volgogradsky Skorospely 323 variety in open ground conditions, but despite this, many gardeners grow them in greenhouses or on the balcony, which is facilitated by the small height of tomato bushes.
If you follow all the recommendations when growing crops in open ground, then you can collect up to 3 kg of ripe fruits from each bush. If a dense planting pattern is chosen and per 1 sq. m place up to 3-4 bushes, then you can collect about 12 kg of tomatoes from such a plot.
Throughout the season, do not forget about applying fertilizers. As a rule, fertilizers are applied about 3-4 times.Watering should be moderate, irrigation should be carried out several times a week, so that the root system will not rot.
Advantages and disadvantages
Most gardeners prefer, judging by reviews, the Volgogradsky Skorospelyi 323 tomato variety due to a large number of advantages, among which the following points are worth noting:
- early ripening;
- plants of the variety are unpretentious in care;
- the maturation process occurs simultaneously;
- tomatoes are excellent for growing in any climatic conditions in Russia;
- have excellent taste;
- high level of resistance to many types of diseases and pests.
Early ripening varieties are excellent for growing in open ground in the middle zone. It is possible to obtain a high level of yield even under unfavorable climatic conditions.
Among the disadvantages, many gardeners note the fact that the tomato variety Volgogradsky Skorospolyi 323 is not able to withstand prolonged heat, as a result of which a small number of tassels are tied.
Rules for planting and care
Tomato seeds of the Volgogradskiy Skorospely 323 variety are distinguished by a high level of quality and germination. To sow seeds, it is recommended to purchase a ready-made soil mixture at a specialized store; if necessary, you can prepare it yourself. Before planting seeds, it is recommended to first disinfect the soil. For these purposes, use a 1% manganese solution, which is used to treat the soil mixture, calcined in the oven for 30 minutes, or pre-watered with boiling water.
After the first shoots have appeared, it is recommended to begin hardening the seedlings.To do this, it is recommended to move the container with tomatoes to a room where the temperature is +14°C-15°C.
It is recommended to plant planting material after about 7-10 leaves and one cluster of flowers have appeared on the tomato bushes. As it grows, it is necessary to apply fertilizers and irrigate the soil with warm water. As a rule, a high level of productivity depends on high-quality care for Volgogradsky Skorospely 323 tomatoes.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
The main component when sowing tomato seeds is preparing the soil, which you can prepare yourself. To prepare nutrient soil, you need to take the following composition:
- sand – 25%;
- peat or humus – 45%;
- land – 30%.
For each bucket of this mixture, it is recommended to add 200 g of wood ash, 1 tsp. superphosphate and 1 tsp. potassium sulfate.
To plant seeds, you should choose small containers, the height of which is about 7 cm. For this, you can use peat cups. The containers are half filled with soil, and furrows are made up to 1.5 cm deep, with a distance of 6 cm between them.
For planting, use only dry seeds, as they germinate much better. After the tomato seeds of the Volgogradskiy Skorospelyi 323 variety are planted, the container must be covered with film and placed in a warm place at a temperature of +25°C.
Transplanting seedlings
Judging by the description and reviews, the Volgograd Early Maturing tomato 323 is profitable to grow in seedlings. After the seedlings grow to a height of 10-15 cm, they can be planted in open ground or a greenhouse.It is recommended to plant after the soil is well warmed up and the threat of frost has passed. The temperature outside should be +10°C and above.
It is worth considering that for growing seedlings in open ground, it is recommended to use land where onions, cabbage or legumes previously grew. If we take into account that the seeds are small in size and are buried to a depth of 1.5 cm, then you can see the first shoots in 1-2 weeks.
When planting planting material in open ground or a greenhouse, it is recommended to follow the planting pattern. Tomato bushes should be spaced at a distance of up to 70 cm from each other, with a distance of 30 cm between rows. To increase the yield level, the soil should be mulched.
Tomato care
Despite the fact that the Volgogradsky 323 tomato is unpretentious in care, to obtain a high level of yield it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Watering should be moderate. If watering is frequent and abundant, this can lead to the appearance of fungus;
- if there is insufficient light, the plants will begin to stretch out - which is why it is recommended to plant the crop in a permanent place of growth in a timely manner.
As the crop grows, it is necessary to weed and loosen the soil, as a result of which the root system will receive the necessary amount of oxygen. It is also important to consider that tomatoes do not need pinching; full development is carried out without outside interference.
Conclusion
Tomato Volgogradsky Early ripening 323 is a variety that is perfect for growing by both beginners and more experienced gardeners. The crop is unpretentious in care, as a result of which even with minimal intervention you can get a high yield.
