Originally from Siberia: description and photo of tomatoes Königsberg

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetables on the garden plots and on the kitchen table. Growing tomatoes is a science that requires a lot of knowledge in the peculiarities of this business and the variety of existing tomato varieties. Königsberg is one of such varieties from which one should begin to master this science in practice.

Description of tomatoes

The variety Königsberg can grow in greenhouse conditions up to 2 m. The stem does not differ in particular thickness, it is rather thin for such growth of the plant, the leaves on it are few, they are characteristic of tomato green. The fruits of this variety are significantly elongated, heart-shaped form is possible, they can weigh up to 300 g. They are tasty, juicy, fleshy. In fruits with a sufficiently dense skin, the presence of a small amount of seeds is also noted. All varieties of tomatoes Königsberg have almost identical characteristics, differing only in color and shape.

Red

Königsberg red - eggplant-shaped tomatoes in red, "cream". These tomatoes contain a lot of lycopene, which has an anti-cancer effect and helps to improve the work of the cardiovascular system.

Gold

In the characterization and description of this variety, a special place is occupied by the Koenigsberg tomato golden, having the same shape as the red one, but is distinguished by a bright yellow, almost orange color with a golden sheen. For such similar external characteristics with the popular fruit it is called "Siberian apricot". It also contains a significant amount of carotene. Unlike other Konigsberg, gold is slightly less fruitful and has slightly smaller fruits. In all other respects, the description of the variety of tomato golden Konigsberg is no different from the description of his multi-colored "brothers".

Cordate

Koenigsberg heart-shaped tomato - pink tomatoes with a raspberry shade in the shape of a heart. Its fruits are the largest among all Konigsberg, the most delicious and meaty. It is used most often in fresh form, used in salads.

Characteristics of the varieties of Königsberg

Königsberg is mid-season, indeterminate. High yield and ability to productive fruit set, especially in greenhouse conditions, are the distinguishing characteristics of tomatoes Konigsberg. Their yield can reach 20 kg and more per square meter. It feels great in the open field, provided there is a strong support to maintain a fairly abundant harvest. They are perfectly preserved, suitable for harvesting, especially in processed form (juices, pastes, ketchups).

Fruits have high taste, fleshy and excellent aroma. They contain many useful substances: lycopene, manganese, mineral salts, magnesium, iodine, glucose, fructose, vitamins A, B2, B6, E, PP, K. They all have a positive effect on the human body, its digestive processes, metabolism , on the nervous system, thanks to this, Königsberg tomatoes are regarded as a very necessary product to eat. Königsberg tomatoes can grow in any climate: cold, temperate, warm, hot.

Advantages and disadvantages

Tomatoes Königsberg have a large number of advantages, these include:

• they can grow both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field; they take root perfectly wherever they are planted, they need very little time to adapt;
• give a bountiful harvest;
• sufficiently resistant to almost all diseases and pests, but most importantly - to late blight;
• have many varieties, the main difference of which is in the color of fruits and their shape;
• they are distinguished by the ability to tolerate temperature fluctuations fairly easily, they are not afraid of unexpected frosts, continuous rains and prolonged droughts, they will not cease to bear fruit even in such conditions;
• quite unpretentious, for growing it is necessary to create the most simple optimal conditions for development.

There are practically no shortcomings in Koenigsberg, but the minor inconveniences associated with this variety include:

• the very large size of most fruits, not allowing them to be preserved in a holistic form;
• the presence of a small amount of seeds in the fruit, which gives little material for sowing;
• due to high growth, the bushes must be tied up.

Landing features

To grow a great crop of tomatoes, you must purchase quality seeds. They must be sown two months before planting seedlings in the ground. The optimum temperature for growing seedlings from 22 ° C to 26 ° C. When the first shoots, the plants can be treated with growth stimulants. When the time comes, you need to plant in the soil is not thicker than three bushes per square meter, not forgetting the need for the device supports for tomatoes Königsberg variety.

Before planting, it is necessary to fertilize the soil at the rate of half a bucket per square meter. The soil in which tomatoes will grow is recommended to be treated with agents for fungal diseases, enriched with mineral fertilizers (superphosphates).All these activities will contribute to accelerating the growth of the bushes of tomatoes and obtaining a future high yield.

How to care for tomatoes

Tomatoes Königsberg are quite undemanding in the care, they need to create the minimum conditions for development, like any other plants. During the periods of the ovary and the appearance of the fruit, the soil of the tomatoes should be fed with complex preparations with the content of microelements necessary for the plants, optimally three times during the whole vegetation period. In cold climates, these tomatoes are best grown in greenhouses. The most productive result of growing the Königsberg variety can be seen if the bushes are formed into two stems, the second is taken away from the main one, removing all subsequent unnecessary stepchildren if they are no more than 3 cm tall (removing the tall shoots of the plant can be harmful). Bushes of these tomatoes must be tied up, it is recommended to do this after 2-3 weeks from the date of planting in permanent soil.When receiving 7-8 brushes of a tomato, the growth of a bush is suspended, cutting off a point of growth. For better airing of the soil and to avoid certain problems for the tomato, the lower leaves should be removed. Watering the tomatoes is recommended under the root with plenty of water, but not before the formation of dirt and soil erosion. It is necessary to loosen the land on which tomatoes are grown, mulching is also possible, then there will be less weeds and watering is needed much less often.

Disease and Pest Resistance

The Königsberg variety is remarkable for its remarkable resistance to the effects of various diseases and pests. But with the wrong care and these tomatoes may be at risk. Vertex rot is one of these problems that can manifest itself in still unripe fruits in the form of brown spots below the green fruit, gradually drying them. The main reasons for this unpleasant phenomenon are two: lack of moisture in hot and arid pores or there is little calcium in the earth. If the threat has already arisen, all the fruits that have begun to be amazed must be removed, and the bushes should be watered in the evening without sprinkling on the leaves and fruits.In order not to have a lack of calcium, it is necessary when planting seedlings in the fossa to make a handful of finely ground eggshell. If this was not done, then you can spray the tomatoes with a ten percent solution of potassium nitrate. To avoid other unpleasant moments in the cultivation of these tomatoes, it is necessary according to the rules and regulations to carry out preventive processing, suitable for other varieties of tomatoes and other plants. If all these processes are not started, then everything with tomatoes will be good, they will surely delight you with an excellent harvest.

Tomatoes Königsberg - a unique variety, the cultivation of which is a pleasure. No matter how much time and effort was spent, but the result will be cause for pride. Therefore, it is this variety of tomatoes that more and more from year to year acquires new fans and connoisseurs of its amazing properties.