Today, more and more gardeners prefer low-growing varieties of tomatoes. One of the most sought after varieties is "Dubko", every year gaining increasing popularity.
Variety Tomatoes "Dubko" were withdrawn in the Russian Federation in the 21st century.
Tomato "Dubok": description and characteristics of the variety
Tomato variety "Dubko" refers to early maturing, since from planting seeds to the appearance of ripe fruit passes from 85 to 105 days. The height of its determinant bushes, which are not standard, is 40-60 centimeters. They are distinguished by compactness and weak branching.
These tomatoes are meant for growing. in the open groundbut they are also grown and in room conditions. Tomato characteristics "Dubko" what matters is that they are extremely resistant to late blight, as well as other diseases.
The first inflorescence on these plants usually forms above the sixth or seventh leaf, and all the rest - through a single leaf. The main stem has five or six inflorescences, and five or six fruits ripen in each hand. From one square meter of land is usually collected about 6 kilogram tomatoes
IMPORTANT! When growing tomatoes "Dubko" in room conditions it is necessary to carry out artificial pollination of flowers.
Most preferred precursors for tomatoes "Dubko" can be called lettuce, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, onions and legumes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes "Dubko" have the following advantages:
- disease resistance;
- unpretentiousness;
- frost resistance;
- simultaneous ripening of fruits;
- excellent transportability and keeping quality of tomatoes;
- excellent taste of fruits and versatility in their use.
Tomatoes "Dubko" practically Dont Have disadvantages, for which valued vegetable growers.
Description of the fetus and method of use
Tomatoes "Dubko" characterized by rounded flat form, medium size and red color. Their meaty pulp has a pleasant rich taste with a little sourness.These tomatoes have a small number of chambers and an average dry matter content.
Their mass may fluctuate from 50 to 110 grams. Tomatoes "Dubko" great for transportation and long-term storage.
Tomatoes "Dubko" are universal in use. They are used for whole-canning, fresh consumption and processing.
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Tomato "Dubok" photo:
Growing up
Tomatoes "Dubko" taken to grow seedling method. Sowing seeds should be carried out in the first month of spring.
If the air temperature in the room where the seedling containers are located will be maintained at 18-20 degrees heatthen in 5-7 days it will be possible to admire the first shoots. When the seedlings acquire two full leaflets, you will need to produce them. dive.
During the growth period, seedlings should be fed twice. complex fertilizers, and a week before planting seedlings should begin temper.
To the characteristics of tomatoes "Dubko" it should be added that the age of seedlings when landing in the ground should be from 55 to 65 days. Typically, disembarkation occurs in April or May, when the likelihood of nighttime temperature drops is completely will disappear.
Tomatoes of this variety are suitable for growing in any region of Russia.
It is desirable to form a bush in two stalks. As for stabbing, it is not a mandatory procedure, but it is recommended to carry it out.
Watering tomatoes "Dubko" should be held after sunset. They do not require abundant watering, but should not allow the soil to dry out.
To increase yields, tomatoes "Dubko" necessary regularly fertilize.
To prepare the fertilizer, it is necessary to mix 50 grams of superphosphate and 250 grams of wood ash, as well as one-fifth of the manure in a bucket of clean water. You need to make this fertilizer once in twenty days.
We must not forget about weed removal and soil looseningas well as about hilling of plants.
Diseases and pests
Conclusion
With the description, photo of tomatoes "Dubko" it can be seen that the main difference from other low-growing varieties is in its high yields. And if you take into account its other positive qualities, then it is possible to understand what caused the popularity of tomato "Dubko".