Tall, or indeterminate, tomatoes have gained great popularity among gardeners. One of the achievements of Russian tomatoes is the first generation hybrid “Kirzhach” F1. The fruits of this variety are large and beautiful, like from a picture.
Features of the hybrid
Tomatoes of the “Kirzhach” F1 variety are characterized by high yield. The ovaries on the bushes are formed well, short and sessile inflorescences produce, on average, five fruits. “Kirzhach” begins to bear fruit approximately 110 days after germination.
Description of the plant:
- a strong stem that is not prone to breaking and can withstand the weight of a large number of fruits;
- abundant large and not too dissected foliage;
- the stem grows up to one and a half meters in height or more;
- has a closed habit, which protects the fruits from sunburn;
- The main root is well developed, and during growth many adventitious roots are formed, which helps the large plant receive nutrients.
Hybrid "Kirzhach" has increased immunity to fusarium, tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporiosis, and its fruits are not affected by blossom end rot.
Fruit characteristics
- Flat-round, smooth, fleshy tomatoes.
- Thick skin of rich red color.
- The average weight of each fruit is 150-250 grams.
- Inside, the fruits have from five to seven segments.
- When ripe, tomatoes do not tend to crack.
- The total yield from one bush, with favorable development, can exceed 6 kg of tomatoes.
Tomatoes of the “Kirzhach” variety have a traditional taste and aroma. Excellent for use in cooking and no less tasty in their natural form. The neat shape of the fruit and not so significant size make it possible to use tomatoes of this variety for pickling and pickling. And the juicy pulp of the fruit makes them an excellent ingredient for making ketchup and tomato paste.
How to grow "Kirzhach"
- It is recommended to sow two months before the plants are supposed to be planted in the greenhouse. Approximately from the end of February to the beginning of March. If you sow tomatoes of the “Kirzhach” variety earlier, the sprouts will sprout together and grow well, but the yield will decrease.
- In containers for germination, you need to prepare soil that is loose and nutritious, with the addition of peat and sand.
- The first time picking is done, as expected, after the appearance of real leaves.But reviews from experienced gardeners indicate the need for repeated picking. It should be carried out after the tomato sprouts have noticeably elongated. This is done to form a powerful plant root system.
- Feeding is carried out two weeks after the first picking. To do this, you can use a solution of mineral mixtures.
Without feeding, plants may experience a lack of nutrients, which will negatively affect the development and quality of the fruit.
- Before planting, seedlings must undergo a hardening course. You can walk the sprouts on the balcony or in the greenhouse for several hours. On warm sunny days, you can extend the “walk” time, but be sure to bring it into the house at night so that the young plants do not die from the cold.
For this variety, it is preferable to grow in a greenhouse, especially in regions with a short summer period. But in central Russia you can plant Kirzhach tomatoes in open ground.
Key features of post-disembarkation care
Planting in greenhouses is usually done at the end of May. It is important that the earth has time to warm up. For 1 sq. It is recommended to plant no more than four bushes per meter; the ideal planting pattern for the “Kirzhach” variety is 40 x 60 cm.
The characteristics of the variety indicate the unpretentiousness of the plant. Tomato variety "Kirzhach" does not require special care. The main thing is to ensure regular watering, preferably at the root. It is important to ensure that the water does not dislodge the soil around the stem. It is also necessary to loosen the soil and weed out weeds from time to time.
To obtain a high yield, the plant must be formed into one stem. A tall, lonely stem under the weight of fruit will need additional support, so a few days after planting the bushes need to be tied up.
Bush formation
- All side branches must be removed from the stem. Since excessive density reduces air circulation, which can lead to damage to the plant by various fungal diseases, and high humidity will attract greenhouse pests - slugs, which can destroy the plant along with the fruits.
- As it grows, you need to remove the lower leaves and get rid of the stepsons. By withdrawing some of the nutrients, the stepsons interfere with the normal growth and development of the stem, which will inevitably lead to a decrease in yield.
It is better to remove excess leaves and pruning during the day, in sunny weather, then the cuttings will dry out faster.
- Pinching the top of the stem of “Kirzhach” is recommended to be done before mid-August so that the plant stops growing upward and can devote all its energy to the formation of fruits.
You can leave two stems, but in this case there is a high probability of a decrease in the weight of the fruit and a decrease in yield. Tomatoes of the hybrid variety “Kirzhach” continue to bear fruit until the end of September and are perfectly stored after harvesting, do not rot or spoil for at least two weeks. Judging by reviews from summer residents, tomatoes are resistant to mechanical damage that is possible during transportation of fruits.
