Of the huge number of tomato varieties, there are also those that do not need careful grooming and constant attention. One of such examples is the Yablonka of Russia. It is popular for its high yield, easy cultivation. In this article, we will take a closer look at the characteristics of the tomato, its description and care rules.
Description and characteristics of the tomato Yablonka Russia
The variety belongs to the early, fruit ripening occurs by the end of the fourth month. Plant according to characteristics standard, medium branching, its height reaches one meter. However, the bush does not need shaping and pinching, which greatly facilitates caring for it.
Thick shoots depart from the main stem, on which foliage is located, outwardly resembling potato. The tomato is known for its good development, very fertile.
The plant responds well to natural whims, resists diseases, forms many ovaries.
If you organize proper care, then from one bush you can collect up to hundreds of hundred gram fruits red and rounded. Tomatoes do not crack and tolerate transportation well. They are used in canning for the winter season, grind them into juice, prepare salads.
The culture owes its origin to the specialists of the Russian company Gardens of Russia, who first raised it in 1998 and after three seasons entered it into the state register.
The variety is able to grow in any region of the country except northern places, became widespread on the territory of Moldova and Ukraine.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
If we talk about the advantages of tomato, then first of all, these criteria should be highlighted:
- suitability not only to greenhouse conditions, but also to unprotected ground;
- ease of growing;
- excellent yield;
- excellent fruit quality;
- good transport tolerance;
- the possibility of successful cultivation by novice gardeners.
No negative qualities were noted.
Soil requirements for planting
The preparation of the beds is essential. You should take care of the soil composition in the fall. It will be better if the predecessors of culture are carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, zucchini, onions, legumes.
Places for tomatoes should be chosen fertile, in areas open to the sun, protected from through winds.
If they did not have time to prepare the soil for planting seeds, then you can buy soil mixture in the store.
It is recommended to store the soil outside for seeds so that it can freeze well during the winter season. Such a measure will help get rid of dangerous bacteria.
For self-cooking, you will need one part of soil, compost and humus, a couple of glasses of wood ash, three tablespoons of superphosphate. The mixture for planting should be slightly acidic or neutral.
Sowing rules
Like all nightshade plants, our tomato variety loves warmth... Growing it begins with seedlings. In the first decade of March, seeds are sown into the prepared mixture. After the first shoots appear, the container is placed in a lighted place. The temperature regime in the room should be 25 degrees.
Water the seedlings as needed. It is advisable to add a spoonful of ash to one and a half liters of water. Such a measure will prevent the black leg disease, which is fatal for seedlings.
The picking of seedlings is performed after how a pair of leaves will form... A separate container is allocated for each plant. Hardening of the seedlings begins two weeks before they decide to move it to a permanent place.
Transplanting tomatoes into open ground
You can do this late May - early June... A prerequisite is the absence of night frosts.
Formed for planting holes according to the scheme "Seventy by seventy" centimeters... Each is filled with fertilizer in the form of rotted grass or manure. After that, the hole should be well shed with water, sprinkled with fertilizers with a thin layer of soil. Now you can transfer a lump of earth along with a sprout, sprinkle it with earth and water it a second time.
Variety care after transplanting
The tomato variety is able to do without pinching, but it is necessary to tie the bushes to the supports.
Such a measure will facilitate further care, give the bushes the necessary direction. Watering is carried out as the soil dries up... Excess moisture can have a detrimental effect on the plant, as well as its lack.
Watering is accompanied by loosening of the topsoil and removal of weeds. If necessary, the bushes can be slightly huddled, allowing the plants to develop the root system.
Experienced gardeners recommend using drip systems... This will make it possible to save time and effort, and will make it easier to use liquid feed formulations.
For the entire growing season, tomatoes should feed three times, using nutritional formulations of ammonium nitrate, superphosphates, potassium chloride. Everything is diluted in a bucket of heated water.
Diseases and their prevention
The threat to tomatoes is Colorado beetle... Bushes need to be checked periodically, collecting larvae and plucking leaves with eggs laid on them.
The danger is in itself late blight... The disease can occur in wet weather, with significant temperature changes. You can fight it with chemical compounds and folk remedies, alternating treatments for better efficiency.
A permanent remedy should not be used - the disease gets used to its action and reacts poorly.
Harvesting and storage rules
Depending on the area of cultivation, harvesting can begin in August and continue until the onset of cold weather. Fresh tomatoes can be stored well in a cool room.
If some of the fruits did not have time to ripen, then they can be folded into boxes and placed in a dark, warm room.
The culture is really popular with gardeners. It is unpretentious, gives excellent yields, and is versatile. The variety is recommended for breeding both for personal consumption and for commercial purposes.