Characteristics of the tomato variety Petrusha Ogorodnik
There are varieties on the tomato market that combine very good qualities, at first glance, incompatible - early maturity and large-fruited, high yield and high taste. Tomato Petrusha Gardener is just such a variety. This tomato is loved by many gardeners, despite the fact that it is a very recently bred variety.
Characteristics of the tomato variety Petrusha Ogorodnik
Characteristics of the variety
The description states that it is especially worth highlighting the following advantages of a tomato:
- does not require pinching;
- long fruiting period;
- drought is not terrible;
- resistance to certain types of diseases and infections.
The official description and characteristics claims that the disadvantages of the variety are its cultivation and care features. So this tomato nightshade may require particular attention when grown in harsh climates.
In principle, this tomato feels great in any soil, bears fruit in all regions, and given that rattania was bred in the Altai Territory, it is also suitable for northern territories. But he still needs a soil rich in minerals or regular feeding.
Tomato variety parsley gardener is a hybrid of the superdeterminate type (i.e. ovary over each leaf), while the ligature is abundant. He heads early and forms stepchildren. Siberian selection. The variety loves fresh air and sunlight, so it is better to plant a tomato in the open field - so the fruit yield will be higher. On average, the yield per bush is 4-6 kg. The variety is characterized by active fruiting, from June until the very first frosts, the bushes will delight with tomatoes. The fruits are the same size on the top and bottom of the bush.
Description of the bush
The official description says that the bush reaches a height of 60 cm when planted in the ground, and reaches from 80 cm to 1.5 m in greenhouse cultivation. The growth of the bush depends on fertilizers and fertilizing, the quality of the soil. The tomato is medium early, on average, the fruiting period lasts from July to October. The bush itself is undersized, standard, dense. The trunk is thick and powerful. From the side it looks like a fir tree with fruit toys. Abundant elm, leaves of a dark green hue, juicy, nettle. It does not need pinching, if pinching, then the amount of harvest from the bush decreases. Reviews are recommended to be tied to supports, since there are many fruits and they are quite weighty.
Description of fruits
Tomatoes of the Petrusha Ogorodnik variety are distinguished by the fruits of a rich scarlet color. The fruits themselves are oval-elongated, plum-shaped, somewhat cap-like, large. The mass reaches 180-220 grams, some tomatoes reach a weight of 300-350 grams. The rind is thin. Parsley Gardener tomato is fleshy, strong, fresh tomato is stored for a long time. The fruit tastes sugary, sweet. But due to abundant watering, the fruits may crack.
The flavor of the tomato lasts with any use:
- in conservation;
- in paste;
- fresh;
- in pickles;
- in juices;
- in sauces.
Growing seedlings
This variety can be planted using the non-seedling method.
The ideal time for planting seeds is February - early March. To make the seeds feel good and germinate together, it is desirable that the soil warms up to 24-25 ° C. After the first leaves are cut, the seedling should be dived and gradually hardened. Also, this variety can be planted by the non-seedling method - sowing seeds in a greenhouse in early May.
Sprout care
Seedlings can be planted in April under a film, and in May, when the frost ends, in open soil. But if the planting took place in open ground, and frosts have come, do not worry - Petrusha tomatoes survive frosts well. At first, the sprouts are frozen, but they leave quickly and the cold does not affect the ligature of the fruits. Seedlings are compact, take up little space, do not stretch.
Transplanting
You can also plant stepchildren and branch tops, but the latter should be soaked for 10 days in water or damp earth. When planting a hole, make an average depth, and for better growth, you should throw 1 tablespoon of superphosphate or nitrophosphate into each hole.
Fertilizer
After fertilization in the hole with superphosphate, after 10 days, fertilizing with complex fertilizer for any tomato should be done. One of the best solutions is to spray the plant with a manganese solution. Top dressing is best done regularly, once every 2 weeks. But it should be borne in mind that nitrogen fertilizers (fresh manure, for example) will give the growth of the stem, but will not improve the ovary. Tomato variety Petrusha loves loose soil.
During fruiting, dried leaves and shoots should be removed regularly. To accelerate the ripening of new fruits, it is necessary to remove already ripe tomatoes in time.
Diseases
The characteristic of the variety is resistant to some tomato infections, almost completely resistant to late blight and root rot. It keeps well even if there is a possibility of leaf mosaic disease and apical rot. But nevertheless, prevention of these diseases must be done, especially if the seedlings are or are already planting next to other varieties of tomatoes.
Prophylaxis
For the prevention of late blight, or "Black Fire", as this fungal infection is also called, it is necessary:
- do not thicken the planting of seedlings;
- water in the morning;
- it is important to regularly ventilate the greenhouse;
- feed with a biological product;
- you can use traditional methods (for example, herbal infusions, mullein).
If the leaves turn light green or brown, these are signs of a mosaic leaf. In this case, it is necessary to immediately remove the stained leaves, and the seeds (and this is a disease of the seeds) - to ignite before planting in the soil.
With insufficient watering, a lack of minerals (calcium), an excess of nitrogen, apical rot occurs. For prevention, fertilize with ash, flour, eggshells.
Conclusion
The variety is not very common on the market due to its novelty and breeding by Siberian breeders. The variety has practically no flaws in care and planting.
The variety is perfect for busy gardeners who have little time, but who want a tasty, ripe, large tomato should pay attention to the Petrusha Ogorodnik variety. The variety does not need special care, based on reviews, it is enough to plant it, carry out elementary care manipulations (fertilize, water, pick the fruits), and tomatoes will delight the gardener for a long time with their taste, size and aroma.