The tomato variety “Heart of Ashgabat” is old and proven. The list of main characteristics includes unique taste and high fruit yield. Any lover of medium-fruited yellow varieties should like the golden tomato of this variety.
Origin of the tomato
This tomato variety is quite old, it was bred in the Turkmen SSR, around the end of the 60s. Passed state registration in 1972. From that moment, he earned many loyal fans, and still continues to earn people's love.
Description of the variety and characteristics
The variety is mid-early, semi-derminant, and, as mentioned above, is famous for its generous yield.
In the description of a bush of this variety, you can include its height; it can reach 1.5 meters in a greenhouse, but in the ground the height may seem much smaller. Unpretentious, has fleshy, good fruits. Needs support garter and pinching. It is recommended to form into 2-3 stems.
It is also worth noting the high resistance to major tomato diseases. As for its taste, fans of the tomato have noticed its soft, meaty and without sourness taste.
The variety has the following characteristics:
- The fruits that have reached varietal maturity are heart-shaped and bright yellow in color.
- The tomato is medium in size; the weight of the first fruit harvest can reach 400-600 grams.
- Dry matter in the fruit cannot contain more than 6 percent.
- The crop is well adapted for transportation and is famous for its long shelf life.
It has a high content of beneficial vitamins, which is why doctors recommend this variety for dietary purposes. You can make tasty, vitamin-rich juice from the fruits. The smallest fruits can be used as preserves, and the larger ones can be used for barrel pickling.
Rules for growing the variety
In terms of density, 3-4 plants can be planted for each square meter of land. Before planting on the ground, sowing for seedlings should be carried out approximately 60-65 days before planting in the ground. After about 110-140 days, the first fruits will begin to ripen.
If the right conditions for tomato growth have been created, 6-7 kilograms of harvest will be obtained from each plant.That is, from each square meter of bushes you will have about 30 kilograms of product, which is an excellent yield indicator.
Despite gardeners’ love for the “Heart of Ashgabat” tomato, it has several disadvantages:
- It is demanding in terms of light conditions.
- Sensitive to climate and temperature conditions.
- Has demands on fertilizing.
Nuances of cultivation
If this fruit is grown in unprotected soil, it is recommended to plant it in the southern regions.
Since branches may break off under the weight of heavier fruits, they need reinforcement. It is also necessary to tie up the trunks of the bushes. Often, a bush is formed into two stems. It responds well to feeding, regardless of the stage of growth.
The variety is resistant to fungal diseases, but in case of improper care there is some risk of harming the plant. To eliminate this problem, you need to follow the watering schedule and ventilate the room. Additional prevention includes loosening the soil.
The preparation “Zubr” copes well with insects harmful to tomatoes. In open ground, to eliminate problems with pests, it is necessary to loosen the soil and water the plants with mustard diluted in water.
