Tomato "Klusha" can rightly be called an excellent result of the work of domestic breeders. He is interested in gardeners with his compact bush, while farmers are impressed by the early terms of tomato ripening.
But both gardeners and farmers mark a unique number of fruits in their hands on the bushes of the plant. Further in the article we will look at the description of the tomato variety “Super Klusha”, learn how to grow Klusha tomatoes and fight pests on plants.
Tomato "Klusha": characteristics, description of the variety and photos
It is characterized by early ripening. Fresh tomatoes are usually harvested 89-96 days after planting seeds for growing seedlings.
Characteristic of the plant: bush shtambovy determinant type, height does not exceed 55-60 centimeters.
The small size of the bush allows 6-7 plants to be planted per square meter of soil.
The compactness of the bush allows you to grow tomatoes "Klusha" even on the balcony in a container or a container of sufficient size.
The producer called the pink variety variety "Superklusha". On the description of the variety of tomato "Superklusha" we will discuss in more detail, since it has a number of unique qualities.
Throwing a look at the bush, you immediately understand where the name came from. In appearance, the plant resembles a large chicken with ruffled feathers, which hid all the chickens under it.
After all, the outside due to the large number of leaves is almost not visible ripening tomatoes. The leaves are medium in size, the usual form of tomatoes, dark green. As they grow, gardeners advise the removal of leaves on top of the brushes of formed fruits.
In the description of the Klusha tomato variety, it is indicated that it is adapted to cultivation in all climatic zones of Russia.
The best yield is achieved when the bush is grown by 2-4 stems. The stems are very powerful, and, judging by the description, the Klusha tomato does not need to be tied up.
But according to feedback from gardeners, it is better to install thin supports around the bush, which will allow the plant not to lie on the ground. According to the recommendations received, the plant does not require a pinching.
Fruit Description
In the description of Klusha tomatoes, the red-fruited subspecies is given, only the color distinguishes them from the Super Klusha tomatoes.
| Country of breeding | Russia |
| Fruit Form | Flat-round shape, with slightly pronounced ribbing |
| Colour | Unripe fruits are light green, ripe well pronounced red (or faded pink for the second variety) |
| Average weight | 90-110 grams, when disembarking in a film cover reach a weight of 140-150 grams |
| Application | Perfectly suited for fresh consumption, and size evenness is good for harvesting for the winter period. |
| Yield | 1.8-2.2 kilograms from a bush, about 10.0-11.5 per square meter |
| Marketable condition | Good presentation, perfectly tolerate transportation and short storage. |
And now we offer to look at the Klusha tomato variety in the photo below.
The merits of the variety
- Low compact bush.
- Good yield.
- Undemanding to remove stepsons.
- The versatility of the use of fruits.
- Resistance to major diseases of tomatoes.
- Suitable for any climatic zones of Russia.
disadvantages
In this issue, all gardeners and farmers are unanimous - no deficiencies have been identified, except for a large number of leaves.
Features of growing
To understand how to grow tomatoes Klusha, the process should be divided into several significant steps:
- soil preparation;
- selection and processing of healthy seeds;
- planting for germination on seedlings;
- picking seedlings;
- landing on prepared ridges;
- care and feeding in the process of growth.
It is worth a little more detail on each of these significant parts. Below is a photo of tomato "Klusha" in the greenhouse and in the ground.
Soil preparation
If for the cultivation of tomatoes "Klusha" the seedlings are taken from the land of their vegetable garden, then soil decontamination is required. The easiest option is watering a solution of manganese.
The solution is prepared at the rate of one gram of potassium permanganate per two liters of water. The prepared soil is spilled by the prepared solution. The best option would be the soil from the ridges, which were grown zucchini, beans, carrots, parsley.
You can use the substrate purchased in a specialty store, in this case, additional processing is not required.
Selection and processing of seeds
One of the easiest ways to select full seeds is as follows. Seeds to fall asleep in saline (tablespoon in a glass of water). Remove seeds that float upward, rinse on the bottom of the seeds and dry.
Before germination, pickle the seeds in a solution of manganese or the drug "Wirtan-Micro". The treated seeds are placed in a wet gauze for germination. Carefully monitor the humidity, not allowing the gauze to dry. Also, excessive moisture is not recommended.
Planting seedlings
Landing is recommended in the grooves of a depth of 1.0-1.5 centimeters.
Sprinkle with soil on top, bringing the seed embedment depth to 2.0 centimeters, slightly compact the ground, pour water at room temperature. Cover the box with film or glass, place in a warm, well-lit place. After the appearance of germs, remove the glass.
Picking seedlings
In the period of growth of 2-4 true leaves, they pick a seedlingby placing them in separate containers. They can serve as peat cups, cut packets from the juice.
The seedling is transported along with a clod of soil. After picking for a couple of days, the landing should be shaded.
After rooting, seedlings are placed on lighted areas for further growth. The seedlings prepared for planting have a stalk thickness of about 8-9 millimeters, the height reaches at least 20 centimeters with well-formed leaves and inflorescences.
Landing on the ground
Land on the ridge is prepared in advance. It is desirable to introduce humus, wood ash, rotted for at least a year sawdust. To dig to the depth of the spade bayonet, to prepare the holes.
Sowing varieties of tomatoes "Klusha", given the small height of the bush, not much bury.
Leaving, top dressing, watering
In the process of growth, the seedlings planted in the wells need to be watered with warm water, which is carried out after sunset in order to avoid leaf burn during the day. Weeding is necessary, loosening the soil.
At least two times during the period of growth and vegetation, the plants need to be supplemented with full mineral fertilizer.
Planted on the site a few bushes tomato "Super Klusha" will provide you with tasty fruits suitable for consumption of fresh and perfectly suitable for all types of winter harvest.
