Tomatoes are among the capricious plants. The fruit of modern selection of the agricultural company "Aelita" is the resistant tomato Pyshka or Tolstushka. The tasty and healthy berry is in demand in different regions of Russia.
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General information about the variety
The tomato variety Pyshka f1 has collected reviews from vegetable growers not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries. Positive features allow you to grow the plant in open ground and greenhouse conditions. Characteristics and description of the appearance of the variety:
- early ripening, maximum period before fruiting begins 90 days;
- determinant;
- short, bush height does not exceed 70 cm;
- medium foliage;
- the leaf is large, dark green;
- inflorescences of intermediate type;
- stalk with articulation;
- high yield per 1 sq. meters of planting, up to 10 kilograms of berries are harvested during the summer season;
- resistance to most diseases of the nightshade family;
- high tolerance to nutritional and water deficiency;
- tolerates transportation and long-term storage well;
- not prone to cracking;
- requires a garter.
The Pyshka tomato variety is included in the state register. It is successfully cultivated by gardeners in the southern and northern regions of the country. The demand for the plant is also related to the characteristics of the fruit. Technical data of the berry:
- round shape;
- the weight of an individual fruit does not exceed 160 grams;
- smooth;
- when mature they acquire a dark red color;
- thin skin;
- dense;
- sweet taste.
The versatility of the variety made it possible to use ripe fruits raw and for canning. Tomato is considered a good ingredient in vegetable salads and is convenient for drying and pickling. It produces a number of processed products: paste, ketchup, lecho.
Recommendations for growing the variety
The plant prefers the seedling method of cultivation. It is recommended to begin preparatory work a month before the expected planting date. Experienced gardeners prepare seedlings from late March - early April. To obtain healthy seedlings you should:
- organize containers with complex soil for tomatoes;
- treat the seeds with a solution of potassium permanganate or rinse with clean water;
- organize sowing to a depth of 1.5-2 cm;
- cover the plants with film;
- regular watering;
- when the first shoots appear, move the plant to the windowsill, provide a source of natural or artificial light;
- After the first leaves appear, pick the plant.
IMPORTANT! The Pyshka tomato variety is an unpretentious variety and does not require special care!
Before planting, experts advise hardening the plant. Hardening should be done 7-10 days before planting. The temperature in the room is reduced to 17-18 degrees or the containers are taken outside. Experienced vegetable growers advise planting tomatoes according to the 70 x 30 pattern. In terms of care, the variety is suitable for beginner gardeners. Mandatory activities include:
- watering with warm water in the evening or morning;
- loosening and weeding of the soil;
- feeding at least four times during the summer season.
If necessary, branches of the Pyshka tomato variety are tied up.
