Connoisseurs of classic large pink fruit tomatoes will surely like the variety "Russian hero": high-yielding, undemanding to care, suitable for open ground and greenhouses.
Tomatoes contain a whole range of nutrients that are recommended for baby and diet food.
Tomato "Russian Bogatyr": description of the variety
"Russian hero" - mid-season high-yielding variety. The bush is determinant, moderately sprawling, requiring tying and cracking. The formation of green mass is average, the leaves are simple, large, dark green. Fruits ripen in small clusters of 3-4 pieces. Yield the goodcan be collected from the bush 5-6 kg selected tomatoes.
Fruits are large, weighing 350-400 g each. Tomatoes are often tied on the first brush 600 g and more. The form is flattened-rounded, with pronounced ribbing at the stem. The variety looks like a raspberry bogatyr tomato.
In the process of ripening, the color of the tomatoes changes from pale green to rich pink. The skin is thin, but dense, protecting large fruits from cracking.
Small seed pulp, juicy, fleshy, sugary on the fault. The taste is very pleasant, sweet, not watery.
Origin and Application
Tomato variety "Russian hero" Russian breeding, it is intended for cultivation in regions with a different climate. Tomatoes are suitable for greenhouses and film shelters, in warm regions it is possible to plant in the ground. Collected fruits well kept.
Variety, fleshy sweetish tomatoes can be eaten fresh, used to prepare various dishes. Their ripe tomatoes "Russian hero" get tasty soups, mashed potatoes, juices. maybe canning in pieces.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main merits varieties:
- very tasty, fleshy and juicy fruits;
- good yield;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions.
Wednesday difficulties note the need for the formation of a high sprawling bush and demands on the nutritional value of the soil.
Features of growing
Variety Tomatoes "Russian hero" easiest to propagate rassadny wayThis speeds up the process, ensuring excellent germination.
Before planting, the material is processed growth stimulant. Preparing a light soil from a mixture of sod with humus. Sow better in March, deepening the seeds by 1.5-2 cm.
The soil in the container slightly compacted, copiously sprayed with warm water. For better germination planting covered film and fit in heat.
After the emergence of seedlings seedlings moves to lightthe temperature in the room going down to 15-17 degrees and maintained at this level for 5-7 days. Then the temperature rises up to 20-22 degrees.
The seedlings are moved to the ground after the appearance of at least 7 leaves and a flower brush. Typically, this type of plant reaches 60-65 days after sowing. On 1 square. m can be placed no more than 3 bushes. The soil is loosened, superphosphate or wood ash is decomposed in the holes (no more than 1 tbsp).
After sprinkling with the earth and lightly tamping the plant you need pour over.
Immediately after disembarking, they are attached to supports, preferably to the trellis.The plant is formed in 1 stalk, after 3-4 hands the lateral processes are removed, nipping points are possible.
Tomatoes need frequent feeding. Every 2 weeks a complex mineral fertilizer is applied with a predominance of phosphorus and potassium.
Pests and diseases: how to deal with them
Tomatoes "Russian hero" not too exposed major diseases. However, preventive measures do not interfere.
Moderate watering, frequent airing of the greenhouse, as well as periodic loosening of the soil will help prevent vertex or root rot.
Periodic inspections of plants will help protect you from insect pests. The spider mite is destroyed by industrial insecticides, and an aqueous solution of ammonia from the naked slugs helps. You can get rid of aphids by washing the affected parts of plants with warm, soapy water.
Tomato variety "Russian Bogatyr" - great choice for gardeners. There are almost no mistakes with him, if the simplest agrotechnical requirements are met, the yield will be very good.