The Babushkino Lukoshko tomato has recently become popular among summer residents for its unpretentiousness and large, tasty fruits. This variety is not a hybrid, but was bred by breeders for cultivation in the northern parts of Russia. Hence it is considered to be a persistent, hardy variety that suffers little illness and can withstand frosts and temperature fluctuations. It can even be planted in open ground.
The description of the variety can be read on the seed packet. The plant type is indeterminate. These tomatoes usually ripen at the end of summer. That is, from planting the seed to the appearance of the fruit, approximately 100 days pass. Maintenance is quite simple.
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Lukoshko tomatoes are usually planted as seedlings in the garden. Seedlings are germinated from seeds in the spring on a windowsill. This is a mid-season variety. It has a tall bush, the length of which can be more than two meters.
The foliage is dense and bright green. The inflorescences are simple. It is best to form the bush into one stem during growth and cut off excess foliage so that there are more fruits and they ripen faster.
The fruits are very large, sometimes reaching 800 grams with quality care. Round in shape, with protruding sides. They, like a basket, have a dent at the base. That's why they got this name. The color is red. They are meaty, sweet, sugary. Seeds are present.
Thanks to their bright taste, they make amazing pastes, sauces, and adjikas. But they are mainly grown for fresh food. So they have more vitamins. About 10 tomatoes can ripen on one branch.
This culture is immune to many diseases and resistant to any weather. The characteristics of tomatoes may indicate how to grow them correctly so that the yield is high and the taste properties are not lost.
How to grow properly
This type of tomato can be planted in any region of Russia. If it is a very cool area, then it is best to plant them in a greenhouse as seedlings. The seeds are planted in special containers in March, covered with film, and waited until they sprout. As soon as the shoots have already produced two or three leaves, they are planted separately from each other. This way they will have more nutrition and will not interfere with each other.
If the sprouts do not have enough natural daylight, you can place a lamp above them. The temperature in the room must be at least 18 degrees.
When the seedlings grow tall and strong, they can be planted in the garden. Before this period, the land needs to be prepared, loosened, dug, fertilizer added and watered. If the bushes are very dense, then trim off excess stems and leaves. You should not forget about the distance between the bushes. Distance is important so that it is convenient to approach the bushes and so that their roots do not interfere with each other.
While tomatoes are growing, they need constant care, otherwise they will get sick and not produce tasty vegetables.
Basics of care
In order for the tomato yield to be praiseworthy, you need to know all the requirements for caring for them: from watering to fighting harmful insects.
What is included in these requirements:
- The bushes are quite tall, so it is worth tying them up with ropes or wire;
- Excess tops, leaves and shoots should be trimmed for normal fruiting;
- The greenhouse is constantly ventilated by opening the door. If the plant blooms in an open space, then open the film;
- Tomatoes need high-quality watering twice a week with non-ice water. But excess moisture is destructive for them;
- There should always be enough fertilizer, feed at least once a month. Do not forget that the soil must contain sand and manure;
- To strengthen the immune system, the crop needs to be hardened off in April, when the first seedlings grow. They can be taken out onto the balcony for a while;
- Spray plants for prevention against harmful insects: for example, from butterflies, beetles, ticks;
- The soil needs to be loosened, crushed, and hilled for a normal supply of nutrients to the roots. Weed removal is mandatory.
Caring for these plants is no different from other garden crops. In return, summer residents receive a large number of fruits with a sweet and aromatic taste.
What summer residents say
Gardeners who have ever grown Lukoshko leave reviews about it.
Lydia: If we talk about the description of this variety, we can say that it will appeal to lovers of large, fleshy fruits. But they grew in the greenhouse in different sizes, sometimes larger, sometimes smaller. Very sweet, ideal in vegetable salads. They are not capricious in their care.
Andrey: I planted it for two years in a row. Amazing variety. The harvest is rich from two bushes. They love fertilized soil and water. If there is not enough fertilizer, red spots may appear.
In order for these tomatoes to be large enough and have a rich taste, you need to provide them with proper care. This variety is suitable for sale and for use in home preparations.
