Tomatoes have earned a place of honor on the tables and garden beds of Russians due to their taste, beneficial properties and simple agricultural techniques. Every year, breeders from different countries develop new varieties, creating plants that can be grown in places with the harshest climates. The Ivan Kupala tomato appeared thanks to the efforts of the large Russian agricultural company Siberian Garden. The unusual shape and decent taste of the fruit have made the variety in demand not only at home, but also abroad.
General information about tomato
Tomatoes of the Ivan Kupala variety are successfully grown in greenhouses, film shelters and open ground.The choice of cultivation site depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. Characteristics and appearance of tomatoes:
- Mid-season.
- Indeterminate.
- Carpal variety.
- It has an average height of 1.6 meters.
- Up to 7 fruits are set in a cluster.
- Bushes with medium foliage.
- Plain green sheets.
- Average yield, up to three kilograms of berries per bush.
- Shelf life at room conditions is up to 10 days.
- Suitable for transportation over short distances.
- Not prone to cracking.
- It has innate immunity to most nightshade diseases.
Positive reviews about the Ivan Kupala tomato confirm the description made by the originator of the variety. Technical data and description of fruits:
- Pear-shaped.
- Large, weight up to 160 grams.
- Ribbed.
- Red-raspberry color:
- Sweet taste.
- Thin skin.
- Dense.
- Juicy.
- Fleshy.
- Not watery.
- Juicy.
- Fleshy.
- Not watery.
- Very fragrant.
Tomatoes of the Ivan Kupala variety are suitable for fresh consumption, pickling, and processing into tomato products. The berries make paste, sauce and juice.
Recommendations for cultivation
Tomatoes of most varieties prefer the seedling planting method. Ivan Kupala tomatoes begin to be prepared two months before planting day. Strong seedlings are obtained by following simple rules of agricultural technology:
- It is advisable to prepare separate containers for seedlings, filling them with universal soil for nightshade plants.
- Pre-water the soil.
- Plant seeds 1.5–2 centimeters into the ground.
- Subsequent irrigation of the planting with a spray bottle.
- Compliance with temperature conditions, from 20 degrees.
- Creating a greenhouse effect by covering the crops with film.
- Move the first shoots to a well-lit place; daylight hours should not be less than 16 hours.
- Hardening off the sprouts a week before planting.
IMPORTANT! When planting, it is not recommended to place more than 4 tomato bushes per square meter of land.
Gardeners do not advise placing seedlings too tightly. To get a good harvest, it is enough to follow simple rules of agricultural technology: watering with warm water, loosening and removing weeds from the soil, feeding and pest prevention, tying and timely pinching.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day! My neighbors discovered the Ivan Kupala tomato variety for me. The plant attracted me with its good yield and unusual fruit shape. The tomato is unpretentious in care; it is enough to follow simple rules of agricultural technology. The fruits are not very large, 100–150 grams each. The taste is excellent, sweet and juicy.
Anastasia Vannarkh, 54 years old
Good afternoon! I recommend the Ivan Kupala variety to all tomato lovers. The plant is suitable for growing in a small greenhouse. The height of the bushes does not exceed 1.5 meters. The yield is average, no more than 3 kilograms per bush. The fruits are not stored for long, up to 10 days.
Alexandra Fyryanina, 43 years old
