The Blagovest tomato variety was bred for cultivation in greenhouse conditions. Gardeners liked him for his early maturity and great productivity. In this review, you can get acquainted with the description and characteristics of this tomato variety.
Tomato Blagovest
This variety with a quick ripening period of fruits is very much appreciated by people, since the period from the first shoots of seedlings before the first harvest of delicious tomatoes is only 100 days.
Characteristics of the variety
Although the Blagovest tomato belongs to the determinant type, the growth of the bush sometimes approaches the 2 m mark. It is necessary to form a bush correctly in 2 stems... Tomato bushes are actively growing and require constant tie to the supports.
8 tomatoes are formed on one tomato brush, the weight of a tomato taken separately reaches 200 grams. it turns out that the entire brush weighs about one and a half kilograms.
It is recommended to plant only 3 bushes on 1 square meter. Requires constant pinching... Tomato needs a lot of water during budding and flowering.
Many gardeners argue that tying up requires not only powerful stems, but also large brushes with ripening tomatoes.
Description
On a tall, branched bush, there are tomato-type leaf plates, but with a gray-green color.
Index | Description |
---|---|
Bush | Very branched and tall |
Ripening period | 100-105 days. |
Yield | 6 kg per bush. |
Fruit shape | Round with slight ribbing. |
Tomato color | Red. |
Average berry weight | 180-200 gr. |
Skin | Thick and glossy. |
Pulp | Sugar. |
Transportation | Excellent. |
Storage | Up to a month after harvesting. |
Tomatoes retain their marketability well during transportation. For all his qualities, his used in salads and preservationas the variety is completely versatile. Its well-defined tomato flavor is preserved even when preserved.
Benefits
- Increased yield;
- Good disease resistance;
- The seeds have good germination;
- Long storage plucked fruits.
Disadvantages
- A large harvest is formed only in greenhouse conditions;
- Mandatory garter bushes and brushes with ripening fruits.
This variety has much more advantages than disadvantages and they are not significant, therefore it is very popular among gardeners.
What is the difference between Blagovest and Blagovest F1
The hybrid has its advantages in yield, since the first brush is laid already above the 7-leaf plate and consists of 10 flowers, on which fruits are later formed. The yield of the hybrid is up to 6.5 kg from one bush. The fruit ripening time is 95 days.
The fact that the variety has a significant advantage in relation to the hybrid, the variety transmits its genetic data through its seeds, and the seeds of the hybrid will need to be purchased in specialized stores every year for growing seedlings.
Why is it one of the best greenhouse varieties
This is one of the great greenhouse varieties because has a friendly return of a large harvest and is well resistant to a number of tomato diseases... Therefore, there are no losses from dead bushes. Also, having good transportability, the crop can be taken to retail outlets without losing the presentation of the fruit.
It turns out a large harvest with practically no losses, which is sold to the buyer.
Growing tall tomatoes
To get a good harvest of tomatoes in August, you first need to take care of growing healthy seedlings.
Differences between growing in a greenhouse and in an open field
The differences will be in the yield of the bushes. In the greenhouse, the temperature remains practically without changes all the time. Whereas in the open field, the yield depends on the air temperature and the amount of precipitation.
The variety was bred only for cultivation in greenhouses, in the open field the yield will be minimal, and the berry will not reveal its taste.
Agrotechnics
First of all, this the variety needs constant feeding and wateringthat cannot be ignored. It is necessary to follow all the rules, from growing seedlings and ending with watering and dressing until the fruit ripens.
How to grow seedlings step by step
- They begin to grow in mid-March;
- Check seeds for germination in a saline solution, those that have surfaced are seized and thrown away;
- In containers filled with nutrient soil, close up seeds by 1.5 cm with a step of 5 cm. Between seeds;
- Cover crops glass;
- When seedlings appear the glass is removed and when two true leaves are formed, the seedlings are dived into separate containers of 500 g each;
- Further care consists of watering and observation of seedlings;
- At the age of 45 days hardening, and transplanted into a greenhouse.
By following these rules, you will end up with a healthy stocky seedling with 8 leaf blades.
Tomato care rules Blagovest
Watering
The bushes need timely and frequent watering, as many tomatoes are formed on the powerful bushes. Watering in large quantities is required:
- During flowering;
- Formation ovaries;
- Maturation fruits.
Watering is not often, but abundantly once every 14 days with warm water. After watering, loosening and removal of weeds is required and airing the greenhouse so that there is no high humidity in it.
Loosening is carried out carefully, since the root system is close to the soil surface.
Top dressing
Top dressing make three times per season tomato vegetation. They are composed of complete mineral fertilizers.
Apply top dressing only to the irrigation field, so as not to burn the root system of the bush.
Bush formation
Bushes form into one two stemsdeleting all stepsons.
In the northern regions of Russia, at a height of 2 m, the top of the stem is cut off, thereby stopping its growth. In the southern regions, the crown is turned and allowed to grow on the roof of the greenhouse.
Secrets of increasing tomato yield
Yield secrets:
- Planting in a greenhouse.
- Watering.
- Fertilizers.
If you plant this tomato variety according to all the rules, then the output will be a large harvest of marketable tomatoes with a characteristic tomato flavor. No one will remain indifferent, because the salads made from it are simply unique.