Fans of high-yielding low-growing tomatoes should definitely pay attention to the Ryabchik tomato when selecting a collection of seeds. The peculiarity of the variety is that large fruits are formed on a low bush. Are there any other benefits to this variety?
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Description
Hazel grouse – mid-season determinate variety of tomatoes. The plant is not prone to strong pinching, which eliminates the need for gardeners to pintle.
Characteristics of the large-fruited variety:
- From the emergence of seedlings to the beginning of fruiting, 110–115 days pass.
- The height of the bush varies from 60 to 75 cm.
- The tomatoes are flattened on top and bottom.The surface of the red fruit is divided into even slices by thin yellow stripes. Due to its color and shape, the vegetable looks like an apple. Fruit weight – 200–300 g.
The yield of the crop is high: under normal weather conditions and appropriate care, 5–6 fruits are set on the branch. Tomatoes ripen quickly almost simultaneously. Thanks to active pouring, the fruits simply do not have time to become infected with late blight. Also, unlike many large-fruited varieties, tomatoes are resistant to cracking.
The variety is suitable for cultivation in open and closed ground. The fruits are used for fresh consumption and for preparing tomato juice.
Features of cultivation
Caring for Ryabchik tomatoes is no different from caring for all subspecies of vegetables. In order for the plant to develop normally and ultimately produce a good harvest, a number of manipulations need to be carried out:
- Sowing. Seeds are sown in a loose pre-calcined and cooled substrate 50–55 (maximum 60) days before transplanting the seedlings into the ground. It is imperative to observe the sowing time, otherwise growing seedlings will be useless if the plants have greatly outgrown by the planting date. In order to speed up the appearance of sprouts on the surface, the container is covered with film or glass. To avoid soil mold and damage to planting material, the shelter is periodically removed. As soon as the young plants are a week old, the temperature in the room is set at +15–+18 C. At the age of 2 weeks, the temperature is raised to +22 C.
- Picking. If seed germination is 100% and the interval between sprouts is less than acceptable, plants that have formed 2–3 leaves are transplanted into separate cups or pulled out.Tomato seedlings of the Ryabchik variety are planted in a permanent place after the formation of 5–6 leaves. Experienced gardeners recommend double transplanting, because manipulation promotes the formation of many lateral roots. As you know, the more powerful the root system, the better the condition and fertility of the plant.
- Watering. The vegetable crop is not very demanding on humidity, however, the plants need to be watered regularly. The soil should not be allowed to dry out too much, otherwise the description given by the manufacturer will bear little resemblance to reality. After each watering or heavy rain, the soil in the tomato bed is carefully loosened with a hoe.
- Feeding. Tomatoes of this variety are fertilized with a solution of chicken droppings and manure, and compost. During the growing season, the bushes are pampered with fertilizers 3-4 times.
Reviews about the hazel grouse tomato are only positive. According to gardeners, tomatoes delight the eye with their original shape and color, and the taste buds with a sweet, rich taste.
