This tomato variety of Ukrainian breeders is quite young. For gardeners who are not afraid to experiment and try something new and little studied, this variety is ideal.
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Characterization and description of the variety
The tomato variety Violet Russian belongs to mid-season. From seedlings to harvesting takes 110-125 days. Suitable for growing, both in closed and in open ground.
The bush type is indeterminate, medium-leafed. Requires garter and shaping. Height varies from 120 to 180 cm, depending on the method of cultivation. The leaves are ordinary, dark green, medium in size.
Fruits are plum-shaped, weighing 100 grams. The color of ripe tomato is burgundy purple. The surface is smooth, glossy. The skin is dense. The pulp is juicy, firm, fleshy. Inside the fetus there are 3-4 chambers with not large seeds. The taste of tomato is sweet, with a slight acidity. The smell is fragrant.
The yield of a variety depends on the method of cultivation. With greenhouse cultivation, the yield is 5-6 kg per bush. When grown in open ground, the yield is 4-4.5 kg per bush.
The application of the variety is universal. It can be used both fresh and for whole-canning and for technical processing.
The disadvantages and advantages of the variety
Pros: the versatility of the use of tomatoes, good transportability, excellent taste, the ability to grow in all regions of Russia, partial resistance of the variety to the main diseases of tomatoes, resistance to stress.
Disadvantages: it does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, needs a garter and a bush.
Seeding dates for seedlings
Planting seeds for seedlings is made 55-65 days before planting in a permanent place. In the middle latitudes of Russia, this is the beginning of March.
The soil is selected light, fertile. A mixture of humus, sand and turf in a ratio of 3 to 1 to 1, respectively, is well suited. Containers are filled with this mixture, moistened, and seeds are buried in it by 1-1.5 cm. The top of the container is covered with polyethylene and put away in a warm place.
The required temperature for rapid seed germination is 19-22 degrees. With this temperature regime, the first seedlings will appear after 4-6 days. If the temperature is below 19 degrees, then the first shoots should be expected no earlier than in 10-15 days.
After the appearance of the first shoots, the polyethylene is removed, and the seedlings are moved to a warm, bright windowsill or under artificial lighting. The optimum temperature for normal seedling growth is 23-25 degrees during the day, and 19-22 degrees at night. Daylight hours should be at least 16 hours a day. If there is less daylight, then additional illumination is done for several hours in the dark.
After the seedlings have grown 2-3 natural leaves, they are planted in a separate bowl or in a larger container. After the procedure, it is worth feeding the seedlings with a full range of mineral additives.
Watering seedlings should be carried out regularly, but moderate.Prevent waterlogging and stagnation of moisture in the soil. This can lead to plant disease or death.
Growing and caring for the variety
Plant seedlings in a permanent place after passing the threat of frost. In greenhouses and temporary shelters are planted after the soil is warm enough.
The landing site is sunny and calm. The soil is prepared in advance. They cleanse of debris and weeds, make fertilizers and dig them well. They give rest for two days. Then make pits according to the scheme 50x40 cm. A stake is placed in them - the future support for the plant. At the bottom of the pit lay a tablespoon of ash. A bush of seedlings is placed on it and dug up with soil. Abundantly watered with warm settling water.
Further watering at first is daily, but moderate. After the seedlings have taken root, watering is reduced to 3 times a week. And during the period of active fruiting, watering is resumed.
The variety is very responsive to fertilizer application. It is advisable to feed him 4 times per season. The first top dressing is introduced a few days after planting the plant in a permanent place. The second - 10 days after the first. The third - during the flowering and laying of fruits. The fourth - during the ripening of tomatoes.
To form a plant is best in 2-3 trunks. This will increase the yield of the variety and distribute the load from the fruits throughout the plant.
Reviews of those who cultivated the variety
According to gardeners and summer residents, the Purple Russian variety is very good. Its unusual color and shape is very attractive. It perfectly tolerates transportation and is in demand among buyers. For housewives, he is good at preparing whole-canned preserves. And in fresh salads it is simply irreplaceable.
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