Every year new varieties appear on the market. The Slavic Masterpiece tomato was produced by domestic breeders for cultivation in the garden and in the greenhouse. But due to its high growth, gardeners often plant it in closed ground. The seeds are characterized by high germination and rich harvest. What qualities does this variety have and how to grow it?
Characteristics of the variety
The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:
- Mid-season, high-yielding tomato.
- The bush is indeterminate; when grown, it requires the formation and removal of excess shoots.
- Brought out in Russia for planting mainly in closed ground.
- The plant reaches a height of 150 centimeters.
When forming a bush, the first stepson is formed in the axil of the 9th leaf, the subsequent ones - after 3 leaves. A plant with powerful branches and large fruits. The growing season is from 110 to 120 days. The harvest begins in June and ends in September.
The fruits are medium and large, weighing 150–180 grams; individual tomatoes weigh up to 400 grams.
Slavic masterpiece description:
- a medium-sized vegetable is smooth, round, slightly flattened;
- large fruits have weak ribbing;
- the color of unripe tomatoes is green with a dark spot near the stalk, ripe ones are red;
- the taste is bright, sweet with sourness;
- bred for fresh consumption.
Positive traits
Tomatoes Slavic masterpiece have many positive qualities in their piggy bank, thanks to which they are popular among gardeners:
- high productivity;
- average fruit size;
- duration of fruiting;
- long-term storage of goods;
- resistance to diseases.
Plant care
The description of the variety says that it was bred for cultivation in Ukraine and Moldova, but the tomatoes have proven themselves well in Russia and Belarus. Agricultural technology:
- Bushes planted in a greenhouse are tied to the crossbar.
- During cultivation, plants are fed 3 times with organic fertilizers. It is also advisable to feed with minerals to obtain tasty vegetables.
- Plant growth requires abundant watering and loosening of the soil. In dry summers, manipulation is carried out every day, in cool weather: once every 3-4 days.
- During the growth and ripening of the fruit, the bush is tied around the leaves and tied to the crossbar. This way the branches won't break under the weight of the tomatoes.
- Inspection of the stems, leaves and fruits of the plant for the presence of diseases is carried out constantly to identify diseased areas. If the bush is infected, the diseased leaves and fruits are torn off and destroyed, and the bushes are treated with chemicals for disinfection. To prevent some diseases, in hot weather the planting area should be ventilated, and in cold weather, water should not be allowed to get on the leaves. Watering should be done at the root level.
If you follow the rules of care, the Slav will bear fruit for a long time, and the fruits will be of high quality and large.
Review of reviews about the variety
Usually, the qualities of the grown tomatoes determine what kind of reviews the variety will receive in the future. The review showed a large number of positive and only a few negative reviews. Therefore, we can talk about the excellent quality of the sold seeds and grown tomatoes.
Marina Vladimirovna writes: I bought the seeds for testing and was pleased. Large, beautiful tomatoes grew in the greenhouse. They don’t require much care like regular varieties! Next year I will plant again!
Vladimir Petrovich also speaks positively about tomatoes: he planted them in a greenhouse in 2017. Seed germination is good, 28 out of 30 sprouted, the plants are strong, the fruits are excellent. They do not crack when poured. Although the variety is intended for fresh consumption, I rolled it up! We tried it on New Year’s Eve and it turned out very tasty and strong in jars.
