Tomatoes have long occupied pride of place on the tables and beds of vegetable growers and consumers. Masterpiece tomatoes appeared thanks to the efforts of Russian breeders. Positive reviews have secured the tomato’s place among the sought-after plants for beginners and experienced gardeners.
General information about tomato
Today there are several types of Masterpiece tomato:
- An early masterpiece;
- Altai masterpiece;
- hybrid, masterpiece
The first one is preferably grown in temperate and warm climate zones. The plant is suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. General characteristics:
- mid-season variety, berry ripening time up to 120 days;
- high yield, up to 5 kilograms of berries per bush over the summer;
- short, height does not exceed 50 cm;
- medium foliage;
- leaves are small, dark green;
- the number of fruits in a brush is up to 6 pieces;
- resistance to many nightshade diseases;
- Long-term storage and transportation is possible.
The ripe berry has a sweet taste and an average weight of 120 grams. It is among the universal ones for use. Suitable for canning, pickling and fresh consumption.
The Altai species is also mid-season. Distinctive features include:
- tall, bush height up to 2 meters;
- cold-resistant;
- high yield, up to 4 kilograms per bush;
- resistance to most diseases;
- simple inflorescences;
- tolerates weather changes well;
- large-fruited, weight of individual berries up to 500 grams.
The variety belongs to the salad species. Ripe berries make an excellent ingredient for vegetable salads and tomato products: juices, pastes, sauces.
The third species, Masterpiece f1, belongs to the late-ripening varieties; in all other characteristics it is similar to the Altai species.
Features of agricultural technology
All varieties of Masterpiece tomatoes prefer the seedling method of planting. You can get healthy seedlings by following a number of rules:
- plant seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 cm;
- after sowing, cover containers with seedlings with film;
- when the first shoots appear, move the plants to a windowsill or to a source of artificial lighting;
- regular watering.
IMPORTANT! Before planting, seedlings must be hardened off.
The agricultural technology features of the Masterpiece variety of tomatoes have a number of general rules:
- watering with warm, settled water in the evening or morning as needed;
- fertilizing the soil with complex mineral fertilizer at least 4 times per season;
- loosening the soil;
- regular weeding.
The Altai tall variety needs tying up and installation of supports. When gartering, it is recommended to use one synthetic material. The formation of a bush should be carried out in 1-2 stems.
For a low-growing species, experienced gardeners advise installing supports under the branches to obtain a better harvest.
Gardeners' opinions
Good day to all! For residents of the northern regions, I recommend the Masterpiece tomato variety. The plant tolerates cold and extreme weather conditions well. The tomato shows resistance to a large number of nightshade diseases and is unpretentious in care. I didn’t find any cons for myself.
Valentin Yagodkin, 43 years old.
Discovered tomato Altai Masterpiece. The variety is very persistent and not capricious. Gives a decent harvest in cool, rainy summer conditions. The berry is large, sweet and juicy. An excellent option for salads and pickles.
Arkady Novoselov, 47 years old.
