Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Novichok, yield and cultivation

Pink Novichok tomato – work of L.N. Popova and L.P. Arinina. Registration in the state register was carried out in 2006. The variety was bred for open ground. Recommended cultivation zone: Lower Volga region.

Description of characteristics

Novichok tomatoes are resistant to drought, the ovaries do not fall off in the heat, so they can be grown in the southern regions. The plant is determinate. The bushes are not tall (50-90 cm), covered with medium-sized leaves.The bushes need support, despite their small growth.

You can also plant low-growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, which is what summer residents in the middle zone and Siberia practice. A detailed description of the Novichok tomato from the manufacturer, given on the package with seeds, helps to correctly determine the timing of sowing.

The ripening period of 110-120 days is taken into account. Judging by these values, the variety is mid-season. Seeds can be sown after March 10. Below we will consider in detail how to properly sow and process purchased seeds.

Fruit

The shape of the fruit is regular, elliptical. The skin is strong and smooth. In the unripe fruit it is green, when ripe it is pink. The size is small, since the weight usually does not exceed 113 g. The average fruit weighs 80 g. The purpose of the fruit is twofold:

• salad;
• raw materials for canned vegetables.

The taste of the Novichok tomato is good both fresh and after processing. The pulp is dense, so the canned food is of high quality.

Yield indicators

Tomatoes can be grown for sale. Industrial cultivation of low-growing tomatoes in open ground provides yields of up to 500 c/ha. At dachas, more than 10 kg of tomatoes are obtained from 1 square meter.

The bushes are compact, so plants can be planted quite densely, maintaining an interval of 30 cm from hole to hole in the row, row spacing of 40-50 cm. Following this norm, per 1 m² of ridge, you can place up to 6 roots of a Novichok tomato.

For lovers of red tomatoes

Lovers of red tomatoes can choose a different variety. They should pay attention to the Novichok Deluxe tomato; its parameters are given below in the table.

The seeds of these tomatoes are not expensive and in the fall you can get your own from ripe fruits. Beginners in gardening should purchase this type of tomato for their first experiments.

What they say

The reviews that summer residents leave on forums contain useful information. For beginning vegetable growers, this is help when choosing a new variety. This is what those who planted say.

Tatyana, Volgograd region.

I decided to plant this variety on the advice of my mother. She is an avid gardener. I like to make preparations, but I don’t spend a lot of time on the garden. Therefore, my Novichok tomatoes did not require special care. I didn’t stepchildren or tie them up; they grew up in natural conditions. I'm not complaining about the harvest. There was enough for canning and for my favorite borscht dressing.

Natalya, Omsk region.

I liked the description of Newbie. I bought and tried the red and pink varieties. The goal was specific - to grow pickling tomatoes. I was pleased with the result. Both varieties are productive. The bushes were strewn with medium-sized pinkish tomatoes. The next season I released my red Novichok seeds. Their flesh is denser and they taste better when marinated than pink ones.

Tamara, Tatarstan

I have been planting Novichok tomatoes for 4 years now. We eat pink ones in salads, and use red ones in winter preparations. During the period when the tomatoes are filling, I reduce watering. The fruits are denser and the quality of the preparations is higher. I recommend this variety to those who are engaged in preparations.

Seed preparation

The tips will be useful for summer residents growing seedlings for the first time. It will take a little time to prepare the seeds. First, you just need to fill them with water and let them stand for a while. Empty seeds will immediately float to the surface, discard them, and take those that have sunk to the bottom for further processing.

At the next stage, the seed material is disinfected. We are not opening anything new. We do things the old fashioned way. Soak the seeds in a pink solution of manganese for 15 minutes.

If you have a couple of days before planting, you can carry out the hardening procedure. One day, put the seeds wrapped in a damp cloth in the refrigerator, the other - on the radiator. Seedlings from seeds that have undergone such temperature treatment grow strong and healthy.

We sow seedlings

The time has come to sow. Take a low plastic box. The sufficient height of the walls is 7 cm. We pour store-bought soil into it, water it, let it settle, and only after that we start sowing.

You can spread the seeds over the surface and sprinkle a 1 cm layer of soil on top. You can make shallow grooves and put the seeds in them. The main layer of soil for backfilling should not exceed 1.5 cm, and the interval between seeds should be maintained at least 3 cm.

Important. Be sure to plant the seedlings in deeper containers or separate cups. Recommended time: 2-leaf phase.

Be sure to wrap the box with film. It is convenient to use food grade, it transmits light well and is airtight. Thanks to the film, you won’t have to remember about the seedlings for 7-10 days. It is better to place the box where it is warm (25-28 °C). Remove the film when the young shoots hatch.

Planting in the ground

The earth has warmed up and the frosts have passed. Time to take the seedlings outside, prepare the holes and do the transfer. The best time for this work is evening. Cloudy weather is ideal.There is no need to cover young plants from the sun's rays.

We look after you in the summer

In summer, carry out standard care. Weekly events:

• watering;
• weeding;
• lash garter;
• stepsoning (if necessary).

Fertilize monthly:

1. June – infusion of mullein or herbs with the addition of urea.
2. July – nitroammophoska.
3. August - on the leaves with a solution of boric acid or milk with iodine, at the root with any phosphorus-potassium fertilizer.

Conclusion

If you like the Novichok tomato, its characteristics and description of the variety, be sure to buy a bag of inexpensive seeds and try them on your site. The result will please you.