Russia is a huge country with zones with completely different climatic conditions and soils. Breeders managed to develop the Russian Bogatyr tomato. The variety feels confident in different regions.
General description of the variety
Most gardeners in Russia will be able to share their experience in growing tomatoes. Among experienced gardeners, a variety with the self-explanatory name Russian Bogatyr is popular. General characteristics and description of the variety:
- Tall, with a minimum shoot height of 1.8 meters.
- Mid-season, the process of fruit ripening takes up to 115 days.
- The bush is powerful, moderately spreading.
- High yield, up to 7 kg of berries per bush during the summer season.
- Resistant to temperature changes, shady areas, winds, and rainy weather.
- Large fruit;
- Suitable for growing in open ground, subject to suitable temperature conditions;
- Undemanding;
- Good transportability;
- Long shelf life;
- Resistance to many diseases.
Attention! Tomatoes are recommended to be grown in greenhouse conditions.
It takes 5 warm months for fruits to ripen in open ground. The variety is popular not only in Russia, but also in Ukraine and Moldova. The fruits of Russian Bogatyr tomatoes have the following features:
- deep pink color;
- large, maximum berry weight up to 600 grams;
- round shape;
- Up to four fruits are tied on one brush;
- low-seeded;
- ribbed;
- juicy;
- sweet, sugar taste;
- thin skin;
- fleshy.
Some reviews confirm the ability of the variety to produce fruits weighing up to 1 kilogram.
Preparing seedlings
Tomato is recommended for planting in seedlings. For favorable growth, certain conditions must be maintained:
- we plant the seeds in a specially prepared container to a depth of 1-1.5 cm, the distance between seedlings is at least 5 cm;
- for planting, you can purchase universal soil for tomatoes;
- at the first shoots, the room temperature should be no more than 17 degrees;
- gradually the air temperature rises to 30 degrees and is maintained until planting;
- If necessary, additional lighting should be installed; sprouts need a large amount of light;
- regular watering.
After the first leaves emerge, it is necessary to pick them out, plant them in separate containers and feed them! Seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse immediately after the end of frost.
Features of planting and care
On average, after two months the seedlings are ready to be planted in the ground. The soil in the greenhouse is prepared by loosening it and pouring fertilizer into the holes.
Important! You should plant no more than three tomato bushes per 1 sq.m.
Experienced gardeners recommend the following care regimen:
- Tie up Russian Bogatyr tomatoes immediately after planting them in the ground. To support the tomato trunk, it is better to use a two-meter trellis.
- Feed the plant regularly, at least once every two weeks.
- Water abundantly with warm water. It is better to water not at the root, but the space between the rows. Perform the procedure 1-2 times a week.
- Regular feeding with fertilizers. At least once every two weeks.
- Daily ventilation of the greenhouse.
Gardeners' opinion about the Russian Bogatyr tomato variety
Good afternoon I have been experimenting with tomato varieties for several years now. This summer I tried to grow Russian Bogatyr tomatoes.
I was attracted by the self-explanatory name. There were no problems with the seedlings, everything was according to the classical scheme. After planting, I watered it once a week and fed it once every 2 weeks. The result met expectations. The bush yielded about 5 kg of berries. The tomatoes are sweet, a good option for salads and wraps.
Angelina Petrovna, 56 years old.
This is the fifth summer I have been planting Russian Bogatyr tomatoes in the greenhouse. Growing is not much different from other varieties. It is imperative to tie it up and feed it, otherwise there will not be a good harvest. The plant loves abundant watering. The harvest is decent, up to 7 kg per bush. The fruits are juicy and sugary. The variety produces delicious twists and tomato juice.
Valentina Kravchuk, 65 years old.
I tried to plant Russian Bogatyr tomatoes. The variety is for everyone. The fruits are fleshy with a thin skin. They do not ripen quickly, the whole process takes a little less than 4 months when grown in a greenhouse.
