Tomato characteristics Monomakh hat
Tomato Monomakh's hat is popular these days. It is enough to look at the characteristics of the plant to understand what is the reason for such love.
Tomato characteristics Monomakh hat
Characteristics of the variety
Over the years, Russian breeding specialists have tried to develop an ideal tomato variety with excellent external characteristics, and they succeeded: the Monomakh Hat tomatoes passed all stages of research, and in 2003 were entered into the State Register of the Russian Federation.
According to breeders, this species is ideal for growing in all regions of the country: it is unpretentious to climatic conditions and shows amazing characteristics even in cool conditions.
Description of the plant
Tomatoes Monomakh's Hat have an average ripening period. The growing season from the moment the first shoots appear is about 100 days. The bush has a compact structure and does not spread over large areas. According to the description, the height of the bush is no more than 150 cm.
The foliage is compact, dark green and soft, which attracts the sun's rays. The tomato is suitable for growing both outdoors and in a greenhouse.
Description of the fetus
The fruits are large, ideally oval, pink in color. The weight of an individual ripe fruit is about 500-600 g. In some cases, a weight of 1000 g is noted.
The taste is rich, has sweetish notes, but there is also a slight sourness.
Inside the fruit there are 6 chambers with a small amount of seeds. The pulp is juicy, contains a little water. The amount of dry matter reaches 6%.
The fruits are ideal for both fresh consumption and canning. The species is often grown for sale, as it must be transported over long distances. True, it is stored for only a few weeks, after which it loses its original appearance.
Advantages and disadvantages
The bush needs a mandatory garter to the supports
According to the description, the variety has a number of positive qualities, including:
- a high level of resistance to most of the known diseases;
- fruits of excellent quality;
- versatility in application;
- good tolerance of insufficient moisture in the soil;
- high yield level: from 1 sq. m actually collect about 20 kg of selected tomatoes.
Due to the large weight of the fruit, the branches often break, which is the main disadvantage of the plant. To avoid such a problem, the bush must be tied to supports.
Growing rules
First of all, it is important to choose the type of soil that contains the minimum amount of acid. The alkaline balance should be such that the plant feels comfortable. Seeds should be planted in a greenhouse several months before the intended planting in open ground.
Landing takes place according to the following principle: 1 sq. m there should be about 6 plants. A distance of 60 cm should be adhered to between the rows, and about 50 cm between the bushes.It is necessary to form a bush into 1 stem. To do this, 2 stems that are formed initially should be removed. This will allow the plant to ripen better and bear fruit faster.
Care
Caring for the Monomakh Hat is standard: regular evening watering with warm water, loosening the soil, weeding the beds, removing weeds. Do not forget about feeding. It should consist of both minerals and organic ones. It is permissible to use wood ash, humus or a mixture of straw and humus. Potassium and phosphorus compounds are used as minerals. At the time of flowering, it is recommended to use a small amount of nitrogen fertilizers.
The species requires a garter of branches on special bundles: this will allow them to keep their shape and not break from the weight of the fruit. When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, regular ventilation is important. The final result of yield depends on this.
Diseases and pests
The only problem with this species is its susceptibility to parasite infestation. These are usually wireworms and clickers. In the fight against these pests, several options are possible.
The first is to self-collect the parasites. This method is best suited for natural food lovers who do not like to use chemical compounds. The second is based on the fact that a bait made from vegetables is placed inside the soil. After several days, they take it out and burn all the parasites on top. The third option is to use the chemical Baduzin. They need to spray the plant a few days before watering. As a preventive measure, spraying is carried out every 2 weeks.
Conclusion
Monomakh's hat requires maximum care, because the yield indicator depends on this. If you make every effort and follow all the rules for planting and care, you can really get a crop of amazing quality.