Tomatoes have long occupied their rightful place in the beds of Russian gardeners. The Kievlyanka tomato is one of the favorite varieties among vegetable growers. Giant fruits and unpretentiousness have made the plant one of the most sought after species of the nightshade family.
Variety information
The variety of Ukrainian selection stably bears fruit in greenhouses and open ground conditions. Characteristics and appearance of the plant:
- Medium late, berries begin to ripen after 130 days;
- Indeterminate;
- Tall, the growth of a tomato in a greenhouse can reach two meters;
- Average foliage of bushes;
- The leaves are light green;
- Large-fruited;
- High yield;
- Unpretentious;
- Not prone to cracking;
- Resistance to most nightshade diseases;
- The number of ovaries in the brush is up to 6 pieces;
- Withstands transportation without loss of presentation;
- Good keeping quality.
Reviews from summer residents and farmers confirm the successful cultivation of the plant outside the homeland. In Russia, it is preferable to grow the plant in a greenhouse or greenhouse. Technical data and description of fruits:
- heart-cuboid shape;
- maximum berry weight 1 kilogram;
- juicy;
- sweet taste;
- crimson-pink color when ripe;
- fleshy;
- interior with small voids;
- average density.
The tomato is suitable for processing. Tomato paste, ketchup, sauces and purees are obtained from the Kievlyanka variety. It is one of the salad varieties. Not suitable for canning or twisting.
Recommendations for cultivation
Like most tomatoes, the seedling planting method is preferred for the plant. Strong seedlings are the key to a good harvest. Tips for growing seedlings:
- prepare a container with universal soil for tomatoes;
- sow seeds to a depth of 1-2 centimeters;
- after sowing, moisten the soil and use a spray bottle;
- cover the container with seedlings with film;
- after the sprouts appear, transplant the tomatoes into separate containers, for example, peat pots;
- maintain the room temperature not lower than plus 22 degrees;
- the first shoots require a lot of light, at least 12 hours of sunlight;
- regular watering;
- hardening before planting.
IMPORTANT! Tomato shows the best yield when forming a bush of 1-2 stems.
The plant prefers space; no more than 4 bushes should be placed on one square meter of land.Care guidelines include:
- Feeding with complex mineral fertilizer, up to 6 times per season;
- Watering as needed;
- Loosening the soil;
- Weed removal;
- Tying to a trellis with synthetic fabrics;
- Installation of support;
- Frequent ventilation of the greenhouse.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day to all. For lovers large-fruited tomatoes I recommend the Kievlyanka variety. Tomato shows high yield in the northwestern region, provided it is grown in greenhouse conditions. We managed to obtain individual berries weighing 800 grams. The fruits are not watery, juicy, sweet. I recommend!
Ekaterina Neganova, 55 years old.
Good afternoon! The Kievlyanka tomato variety pleased me with its large fruits, weighing up to 1 kilogram. For cultivation in temperate climates, you will need a spacious, high greenhouse. The plant loves feeding and abundant watering.
Vasilis Vershkova, 34 years old
