In the list of vegetables planted in the garden there will certainly be tomatoes. The variety of varieties allows gardeners to choose plants that can please a good harvest, not only in the southern regions. Tomato "Demidov" zoned for cultivation in central Russia and more northern latitudes.
Siberian breeding
In Siberia, through years of testing, breeders have determined the characteristics of tomatoes that are capable of producing stable high yield on open ground:
- early
- undersized;
- disease resistant;
- high yielding;
- able to withstand sudden changes in temperature;
- having short ripening periods;
- with good taste.
Tomato "Demidov" fully meets the above requirements. It was created by specialists at the vegetable experimental station of Western Siberia. It is recommended for cultivation in the 4th Volga-Vyatka and 10th West-Siberian regions in the State Register. The variety does not belong to hybrids, it is a natural type of tomato, relatively young, bred specifically for areas with risky farming.
Description
Tomato "Demidov" (photo in the text) refers to salad pink varieties. Plant characteristics:
- Plant. Stamp, medium leafy, erect, with weak branching. Determinant - the height does not exceed 65 cm.
- Leaves. Remind potato, dark green color, medium size.
- Inflorescences. Refers to simple, the first appears above 6-7 sheets, then through one or two sheets.
- Mid-season. The first fruits after full germination ripen on 100-110 days.
- Productivity From one hectare, an average of 300 centners is harvested. Depending on the region, this figure ranges from 15,000 to 47,000 kilograms. The yield of marketable fruits is 98%.
Fruit
The variety is distinguished by even fairly large four-chamber fruits:
- shape - round, slightly ribbed;
- color (fully ripe) - pink;
- weight 80-120 grams;
- the flesh is juicy, almost seedless, sweet;
- the skin is smooth, with a "silver" sheen;
- high palatability;
- sugar content - 3.1-3.4%.
You can pick greenish tomatoes, making room for new ovaries. Torn "greens" perfectly ripen without a bush. This is another positive characteristic for which gardeners love the tomato "Demidov". Reviews (photo in the context you see in the article) gardeners note the great taste and persistent aroma of a tomato. Juicy pulp in a fresh salad will quench both thirst and hunger.
Growing seedlings
As with other tomatoes, it all starts with seedlings. Seeds can be sown in late March or early April. It is recommended to cover the container with seeds with a film, this will help create greenhouse conditions. After the first sprouts appear, the film is removed and exposed to the sunniest place. Phase 1-2 of these leaves allows you to start diving plants.
Seedlings are fed several times with complex mineral fertilizers. A significant positive point is the fact that the seedlings do not outgrow. Tomato "Demidov" (reviews of gardeners are unambiguous) is characterized by the appearance of friendly shoots and strong juicy seedlings.
Plants are planted in mid-May in a greenhouse or under a film, and in June in open ground. By this time, the age of seedlings is 60-65 days and it already has from 5 to 7 full leaves. A week before this, the seedlings must be tempered. To do this, they take out to fresh air, first for two hours, then for a more active period. If it is not possible to take out, open the window (window). Planted according to the scheme 60X60 cm.
Care
Tomato "Demidov" requires the usual care:
- Watering. Spend only in the evening, so as not to provoke burns on the leaves. It is preferable to use warm water. Experienced gardeners usually put containers with water in the sun and by the end of the day have the necessary supply for watering. Watered once a week.
- Weeding. Mandatory procedure, provides free access of air to the soil, making it airy and loose. Weeding is repeated several times during the season, this has a double benefit - weeds are destroyed when weeding.
- Hilling. Spend 2-3 times, this provides air access to the roots, strengthening the root system, prevents soil from drying out and protects the stem from pests.
- Top dressing. During the season, bushes are several times fed with mineral fertilizers.
- Pest protection. Timely treatment with insecticides and the mechanical destruction of parasites (Colorado potato beetle, spider mite, and others) will help preserve the crop.
Plants do not require formation; no powerful branch growth is observed, which helps to avoid neglect. Although tomatoes are classified as low-growing varieties, it is better to tie up plants with an abundant harvest. Such forethought will help to avoid rotting stems and fruits (if they appear on the ground).
Tomatoes endure temperature extremes, the formation of the ovary does not stop. The variety is recommended for open ground, nevertheless it gives a great harvest in greenhouses.
Features
The tomato variety "Demidov" is considered one of the best for open ground. Unpretentiousness and the ability to withstand adverse weather conditions are far from all of its advantages. The advantages of the plant include:
- high productivity (up to 5 kg can be removed from one bush of 60 cm);
- excellent taste;
- has a beautiful presentation;
- flatness and large crop fertility;
- stable fruiting;
- the ability to independently harvest seeds ("Demidov" is not a hybrid);
- resistance to diseases;
- the ability to do without pinching (it is carried out to obtain a very early harvest).
An unpleasant surprise may be cracking the fruit. This is easily avoided by controlling the uniformity of soil moisture. Tomato "Demidov" is subject to top rot, it appears from a lack of moisture.
Productivity and unpretentiousness of the variety allows the use of tomato on an industrial scale. The main purpose is fresh consumption, but it is perfect for making sauces, juices, ketchups.