Characteristics of tomato Moscow delicacy
Tomato Moscow delicacy attracts attention due to its high sugar content and high yield.
Characteristics of tomato Moscow delicacy
Characteristics of the variety
The country where tomatoes Moscow delicacy was bred is Russia. The most famous breeders of the country and neighboring countries worked to create excellent characteristics of the variety. To date, this species is not included in the State Register of the Russian Federation, although the tomato has every chance of gaining official recognition.
The Delicacy tomato variety was created for cultivation in all regions of the country. It perfectly tolerates temperature changes and shows amazing yields in the most difficult climatic conditions.
Description of the plant
Tomatoes of the Moscow delicacy variety are characterized by an indeterminate type of bush. Its height can fluctuate in the region of 150-190 cm. The best yield indicators are achieved when a bush is formed in 2 stems.
Leaves are standard and large in size, dark green, and may have a slight tendency to friability. Removing the lower leaves of a tomato Moscow delicacy will improve fruiting.
Description of the fetus
According to the characteristics, the fruits of the Moscow delicacy tomato variety have an elongated shape, reminiscent of bell peppers. The weight of the ripe fruit is 150 g. The ripe fruits have a deep red color, sometimes with stripes.
From 1 sq. m farmers collect about 10 kg. Such indicators are achieved if per 1 sq. m there are no more and no less than 3 bushes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Fruits can be stored for a long time
Upon closer examination of the characteristics of tomatoes Moscow delicacy, a number of positive qualities can be distinguished, among which it is noted:
- high productivity;
- the same size and weight parameters;
- high levels of sugar in the pulp;
- the species is subject to long-term storage and transportation over long distances;
- immunity to a wide range of diseases.
According to the description of the Moscow Delicacy tomato, its main disadvantage is that the vegetable requires a garter of a bush and the formation of stems.
Growing rules
Growing tomatoes Moscow delicacy in each region takes place in its own time. Seeds ripen in an average amount of time, and therefore it is important to pay attention to the weather conditions: changes in temperature will not kill the plant, but can disrupt its growth or fruiting.
Seeds or seedlings do not require feeding. This is because the variety has a powerful bush and is able to withstand negative factors inside the soil. Experts recommend using a substance such as Vympel. It will allow the plant to form faster and accelerate seedling growth.
Planting is carried out according to the following scheme: the depth of the hole should not exceed 2 cm, a distance of 40 cm should be observed between the rows, and 50 cm between the holes.
Care
Watering should be done regularly.It is best to use the drip method. It is also important to loosen the soil and timely remove weeds, hilling the root system if moisture begins to wash out the soil.
Top dressing should include an alternation of mineral fertilizers and organic matter. Substances containing potassium, magnesium and phosphorus should be used as mineral fertilizers. If necessary, you can use nitrogenous substances. Humus, peat or cow dung are used as organic matter. Also, the plant should be tied up regularly.
Diseases and pests
The main enemy of this species is the nematode. It is especially common when growing crops in a greenhouse. To avoid such a parasitic neighborhood, garlic should be planted near tomato crops: it will drive away the pest.
If the parasite has already overtaken the bush, it should be dealt with with such substances as "Tiazon" or "Regent". Spraying is carried out after removing diseased areas and only a few days before watering.
According to the description, tomatoes of the Moscow delicacy variety are easy to care for, and therefore suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.