At first glance, it may seem that choosing a tomato variety for your plot is very simple, but in fact this is far from the case. The Matryoshka tomato is an excellent choice for those who want to grow a rich harvest.
Description and characteristics
Currently, breeders have developed a huge number of new varieties and hybrids of nightshade crops. And sometimes it can be quite difficult to choose a particular variety and not make a mistake in your choice. It is very important to study the description of the variety before purchasing planting material.
What are the characteristics of the Matryoshka tomato? The Matryoshka tomato variety was created by breeders in 2012. Originator Aelita. The hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for planting in open ground, greenhouses, and greenhouses.
Matryoshka tomatoes are mid-early. After the appearance of the first shoots and before harvesting, it takes 100 to 120 days.
The bushes are determinate (limited in growth), the height of the main stem does not exceed 55 - 75 cm. Compact, does not branch much. Abundantly strewn with fruits.
The leaves of the plant are medium in size, rich green in color. The inflorescence is simple, the stalk has an articulation. Ovaries can form even in unfavorable weather, sudden changes in temperature during the day and high humidity.
The main advantage of the variety is its high resistance to verticillium, as well as fusarium wilt of bushes. Does not require stepsoning.
Description of tomato fruit
The fruits are large, the maximum weight of ripe tomatoes can reach up to 400 g, on average, vegetables range from 100 to 250 g. The shape of the fruit is pear-shaped, there is no green spot near the stalk. As the vegetables turn red, they become a rich scarlet hue. The skin is smooth, not ribbed. The fruits of the Matryoshka variety have 3-4 nests.
From one bush you can collect from 9 to 13 kg of ripe fruits.
The tomatoes have a pleasant taste, the flesh is juicy and sweet. Matryoshka tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and preparing summer salads, as well as for canning. Ripe fruits make delicious tomato juices, pastes, sauces and lecho. Tomatoes can also be pickled whole.
Gardeners and gardeners have a mixed opinion about the hybrid.On the forums you can find a large number of both positive and negative reviews.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Matryoshka tomato
If everything is clear about the description of the Matryoshka tomato, then the second step when buying seeds of this hybrid should be to study all its advantages and disadvantages. What are the pros and cons of growing tomatoes?
Advantages:
- Good yield, up to 13 kg of vegetables can be harvested from one plant;
- Ovaries can form even in unfavorable climates, temperature changes during the day and night, as well as in prolonged rainy weather;
- Tomatoes are well suited for canning;
- Immunity to fusarium wilt and verticillium wilt.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer claims that the fruit has good taste, reviews from some gardeners who planted tomatoes say the opposite. The tomatoes are tasteless and not juicy. Some gardeners claim that the tomato is completely unproductive.
It was not possible to form a clear opinion about the hybrid. Some people praise this variety, but others are disappointed in it and call these Matryoshka tomatoes one of the worst varieties.
How to properly grow in open ground
Despite the fact that the plant does not need special care, some rules of agricultural techniques should be followed. First of all, special attention should be paid to growing seedlings.
To grow in the southern regions, the seeds are immediately sown in the soil, but in the northern latitudes the seedlings must first be prepared. Planting material should be planted in mid-March or early April.
It is recommended to place containers with seedlings on southern windows so that it receives enough sunlight. If the weather is cloudy for a long time, then you need to provide the seedlings with additional lighting.
The soil where the bushes will be planted in the spring must be prepared in advance. It is advisable to do this in the fall after harvesting the entire harvest. You need to add humus or chicken droppings to it. Then dig up.
If the soil is contaminated with late blight, then those areas where tomatoes will grow in the spring need to be sown with rye. In the spring, the soil is dug up along with the sprouts. Thanks to this, the soil is saturated with oxygen, and productivity increases.
How to grow seedlings:
- Peat, turf soil and sawdust should be poured into the boxes (in a ratio of 8/2/1);
- Planting material is planted using the strip method;
- Pour over warm water;
- Cover the containers with glass and put them in a warm place;
- When sprouts appear, the glass is removed;
- Seedlings are planted in open ground at the end of May, when the threat of night frosts has passed.
Another important point is caring for bushes. First of all, it is important to know that you should not water your plants too often. Due to excessive watering, fungal diseases can develop. It is advisable to water the plants once a week. If the weather is dry, the number of waterings should be increased to 4 - 5 per week.
Seedlings need to be fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. For example, it could be nitrophoska or ammonium sulfate.
During flowering and ovary formation, bushes require magnesium and boron. Magnesium sulfate can be used for these purposes.
With the beginning of the fruiting period, plants need phosphorus-containing and potassium fertilizers. With the help of these fertilizers you can speed up the reddening of the fruits.
When applying mineral and organic fertilizers, it is important to ensure that there is no excess of nutrients. This may negatively affect yields.
