Tomato Lord of the Steppes, according to reviews, shows high productivity and some consider it the first in this indicator. The plant belongs to the category of mid-season hybrids of a determinate species. Initially, the variety was bred for cultivation in the southern regions of the country in open ground conditions. Today the variety is included in the State Register of the North Caucasus region. In the northern regions, a high-yielding plant is grown under film.
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Low-growing bushes reach a height of 55 to 60 cm. The plant has a good ability to set fruit. The leaves have the usual tomato shape and characteristic green color.
Reviews about the Lord of the Steppes confirm the excellent taste and aesthetic qualities of the hybrid. Description of fruits:
- characteristic round shape;
- smooth to the touch surface;
- rich classic red color when ripe;
- medium density of pulp with good juiciness and proper taste.
Yield characteristics:
- average weight is considered to be from 80 to 185 grams;
- individual fruits gain weight up to 500 grams;
- with proper care from 1 m2 harvest up to 6.5 kg of tomatoes.
In a greenhouse, such bunches of tomatoes look very impressive, and the yield of marketable fruits ranges from 68 to 98%. The fruits are used for fresh eating and as a material for canning.
Tomatoes of this variety are ideal for making pickles for the winter. The smooth, rounded fruits fit tightly together in the jar and look very appetizing.
Advantages and disadvantages
The plant tolerates heat and drought well. The variety tolerates temperature changes well. It does not have good resistance to various tomato diseases, so it is rated as average.
The advantage of this variety is its excellent combination of large fruit and yield. For a month, the fruit is able to maintain good taste and tolerates transportation well.
Features of cultivation
Seeds must be prepared in advance. Cultivation is carried out by planting material in the ground. Seeds are planted 60–65 days before the planned planting in the ground. Diving is carried out when 1 or 2 true leaves appear.
When transplanting young seedlings per 1 m2, it is recommended to plant 5 plants. The variety does not need to be tied up, but this procedure will not harm the plant. After planting the plant in the soil, after about 105 days you can expect the first tomatoes to ripen.
Stepping is mandatory.The best yield results are achieved when 2 main stems are formed; it is permissible to leave no more than 4. The second stem is formed from a stepson, which is located directly under the first brush. All other stepsons are subject to removal. Untimely pinching has a negative impact on the yield.
The variety requires standard growing conditions. An important factor for obtaining a good harvest is periodic loosening of the soil, regular watering and fertilizing.
During one season, 3 feedings should be carried out. One feeding is carried out during the growing season of the plant, the second at the time of formation of inflorescences, and the third at the discretion of the gardener during the growing period of the plant.
