Tomato Radunitsa is a bright representative of orange-fruited tomatoes, which captivates not only with its appearance, but also with its taste. You need to plant them on your site at least once, and every season you will want to do it again and again.
Description of the variety
The tomato is mid-season, the ripening period ranges from 115 to 120 days. Determinate, compact bush, reaching a height of about half a meter. The stems are not too branched, the internodes are short. The leaves are shaped like potatoes and have a dark green color.
By all characteristics, Radunitsa is a very productive tomato. In closed ground you can collect almost 13 kilograms of ripe tomatoes from one square meter, and in open ground - up to 11 kilograms. Of course, these are not the best indicators, but the result is quite decent.
Radunitsa is suitable for growing both in open ground and in greenhouses. It is cultivated by both owners of summer cottages and farmers.
The fruits of the Radunitsa tomato are shaped like a rocket. When unripe, they have a green color and a characteristic spot on the stalk. A ripe tomato has a yellow-orange color, not too bright. It contains from 4 to 6 nests.
The weight of one fruit reaches 170 - 200 grams. In this regard, planting density, the amount of fertilizing and the method of bush formation are crucial. With good care, the fruit can weigh up to 300 grams, but it will already be a real giant.
Advantages and disadvantages
The density of the fruit is average, the skin is thin and very soft. Great for making salads. The pulp is quite sweet, there is very little seminal fluid. There are also small quantities of seeds. On the one hand, this is very good, but on the other hand, for those who want to collect their seeds, it is a real disaster.
The flower can form an ovary well both in open and closed ground. Dry matter and sugar are contained in increased quantities. The fruits tolerate transportation well and are stored well for a long period.
Recommendations for cultivation
Before planting in open ground, seeds must be sown a month in advance. The method is called seedling method. They dive into open ground according to the 50*70 principle, leaving a distance between holes of at least half a meter. If you leave more, it will only be better.
The shaping of the Radunitsa tomato bush is usually carried out in 2 stems. They simply need a garter.Most often, the wire is pulled in two rows, and branches are attached to it, capturing the lower tiers of the bushes.
Reviews about Radunitsa tomatoes are mostly positive. Summer residents unanimously emphasize the excellent taste of tomatoes and their good yield. The variety is not particularly demanding and does not require additional care. Ripe fruits are suitable for both canning and fresh consumption. However, it is not recommended to preserve them entirely, since a large tomato does not fit well into a jar. Growing this variety involves using tomatoes as salads or for processing.
Gardeners leave a lot of positive reviews about Radunitsa tomatoes. Despite this, this variety of tomatoes is only gaining popularity in our country. Those summer residents who have at least once tried to grow wonderful yellow tomatoes on their plot are in a hurry to recommend them to friends and acquaintances.
