Previously, the dacha served exclusively for recreation. But today, in suburban areas, you can increasingly see beds in which various vegetables are grown. Tomatoes are especially popular here. And this is not surprising. After all, they can be used to prepare various dishes, including preserves. Today on the market you can find seeds of various varieties of tomatoes. One of these is the Chukhloma tomato.
Description of Chukhloma tomatoes
Chukhloma tomatoes are a mid-season variety. They reach maturity in 110-115 days. The height of the plant reaches more than 2 m. Tomatoes of this variety are intended for planting in open ground or greenhouses.Of course, in the latter case you will have to build a rather cumbersome structure. If the greenhouse is small, this will interfere with the normal growth of the plant. As a result, yields may decrease.
Important: Chukhloma tomatoes are difficult to grow on balconies. This is worth considering for those who want to plant such vegetables in their apartment.
The Chukhloma variety has a fairly high yield. Brushes form on the bushes. Each of them bears 10 to 12 fruits. With proper care, you can harvest up to 5.5 kg of tomatoes from one bush. When planting a plant on a site, you should follow the scheme according to which there is 0.2 m per bush2. Thus, I planted no more than 5 plants in one square.
Experts recommend adhering to this scheme. If there are more bushes, this will lead to their abnormal development. As a result, yields are significantly reduced.
Pros and cons of the variety
Chukhloma tomatoes have many advantages. Among the main ones are:
- high productivity;
- resistance to many diseases, and especially fusarium, cladosporiosis, mosaic;
- the ability to grow in different regions;
- practicality.
Regarding the last point, it is worth noting that the fruits of this variety can be stored for a long time. They also have a marketable appearance and are suitable for transportation.
If we talk about the disadvantages, then it is worth noting some difficulties in growing plants in the soil. Since the bush grows quite tall, it must be tied securely. It is also worth noting that such plants, due to their growth, are not suitable for growing in regions with fairly strong winds, which can break them.
Fruit
Tomatoes of the Chukhloma variety have a bright orange hue. The weight of one fruit can reach 120 grams. Of course, to achieve this result, you must follow all the rules for growing a plant. It is quite easy to distinguish Chukhloma from other varieties. The fruits are banana-shaped, have a tough skin and fleshy pulp. Thanks to this, they are widely used for whole-fruit canning and for sale, which is confirmed by numerous reviews.
Important: To ensure high yields, it is necessary to take into account that the best predecessors for Chukhloma tomatoes are dill, parsley, zucchini, cauliflower and carrots.
As the description of the variety indicates, Chukhloma tomatoes are distinguished by their high transportability and long-term storage. That is why they are very popular among farmers. The fruits are grown not only for sale, but also for canning. They can also be used for preparing various dishes and for consumption in their pure form.
How to grow a tomato correctly
As already noted, Chukhloma tomatoes are often grown for sale. This means that the main task is to harvest a large harvest. This can be ensured by proper care of the plant. Tomatoes are grown using the following technology:
- Prepare seeds for sowing. Here it is enough to follow the classical scheme. To begin with, the seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator for a couple of days. After this, place it on a saucer or small plate. Then cover them with a damp cloth. This will provide optimal conditions for rapid seed germination.
- When the seeds take root, they are planted in prepared pots. It is worth noting here that it will take 1.5 months for the seedlings, which can be planted in unprotected soil, to mature.This information will be needed for those who want to accurately plan the progress of growing tomatoes for sale.
- After the seedlings matured and grew stronger, I planted them in beds or in a greenhouse. In this case, you should adhere to the planting scheme, according to which, for normal plant growth, you will need a space measuring 50 x 40 cm.
In the process of growing tomatoes, you should adhere to some rules. The ground around the bush needs to be periodically weeded and loosened. Experts recommend paying special attention to feeding. For this purpose, nitrogen mineral fertilizers are often used. As for watering, it is better to use warm water.
From time to time, it is worth adding special products that provide the plant with all the necessary substances.
Diseases and pests
As the characteristics show, Chukhloma tomatoes are highly resistant to diseases such as cladosporiosis, fusarium and tobacco mosaic. Open ground is dangerous for tomatoes. There are viruses that can cause significant harm to the plant:
- Late blight. A common disease that manifests itself in a whitish coating located on the underside of the leaf. Affected tomatoes become covered with oval spots that have a dark gray tint. Over time, they develop and penetrate deeper, increasingly affecting the fetus.
- Alternaria blight. An equally common disease that can affect plants both in open ground and in greenhouses.
- Cladosporiosis. Most often it affects the leaves of plants that grow in greenhouses.
If such diseases are present, it is necessary to immediately begin to treat them. This will help maintain productivity.
