In this article you can learn how to grow Maroussia tomatoes, a description of the fruits, possible plant diseases, reviews of gardeners and practical tips that will help increase the yield.
Each gardener wants to grow tasty and fruitful tomatoes on his plot. To meet these needs, in 2007 Russian breeders brought forth a wonderful tomato Maroussia, which has long been an adornment of many summer cottages and vegetable gardens. It is worth noting that this variety was registered in the State Varietal Register, the seeds have appropriate certification and can be sold in specialized stores. Professional agronomists also prefer to grow this variety, since Maroussia tomatoes have many advantages with a small number of disadvantages.
Variety of tomato Maroussia: description
Varieties of such tomatoes are grown in open ground or by the method of greenhouse cultivation, under film shelter. This tomato variety is very resistant to climatic conditions, easily tolerates a lack of atmospheric moisture and heat. The plant can grow from 50 centimeters to 1 meter. The plant is determinant, which means that after the formation of the main stem, upward growth of the plant stops. This tomato variety has a large-scale formation, and the number of shoots can reach from one, and in some cases up to two. With the timely removal of stepchildren, tomato productivity significantly increases. Due to the correct arrangement of leaves, flowers and forming tomatoes are moderately closed from sunlight, which contributes to their maturation and protects from burns.
It is important to note that the variety of tomato Maroussia gives a very good and rich crop, even at temperature extremes, and fruit sets even in unfavorable conditions for the plant. The only drawback of this tomato variety is their short fruiting period, which begins in mid-July and ends at the end of August. When ripening, the fruits hold tight on a branch and do not fall. The yield of tomatoes is from 6 to 8 kilograms per square meter.
Description, photo and detailed description of fruits
The fruits of Maroussia tomato are medium in size and weigh from 80 to 100 grams. Visually, tomatoes can resemble a large bunch of grapes, red, closely planted to each other, have an elongated, plum-like, oblong shape.
The structure of tomatoes is dense, can be divided internally into two or three chambers and have a high solids content. The skin of tomatoes is dense, but not thick. When ripening, the fruits do not have the ability to crack during moderate watering, retain their uniformity during prolonged storage in fresh form, and tolerate transportation well.
The fruit is universal; it can often be found in vegetable distribution networks and supermarkets. Many housewives prefer to choose this variety for pickling and pickling, since due to their small size they do not have to be cut and it is very convenient to eat. Tomato Maroussia is great for making ketchups and tomato juice.
Cultivation and care
Tomatoes of this variety contain many micro and macro elements, are able to improve intestinal motility, contain fiber, vitamin C, and are able to thin the blood. Many other useful properties are possessed by Maroussia tomatoes.
Description of the seedling cultivation process
Tomato seeds are planted in the ground 50 days before transplanting seedlings in open ground. For planting seeds, you should prepare the correct mixture of two parts of humus, one part of sand and two parts of sod land.
In order for the seedlings of tomato Maroussia to grow strong and stable, the seeds should be decontaminated, germinated and hardened before planting. After the seeds have been decomposed on the surface of the prepared soil mixture, they should be watered with a small amount of Fitosporin and potassium permanganate solution. This procedure will contribute to seed germination without fungal formations. After irrigation with a solution, the seeds should be sprinkled with soil, approximately 1.5-2 centimeters. Cultivation should occur at a temperature of at least 16-17 degrees. After the tomato seedlings have risen, the temperature should be lowered to avoid stretching the seedlings. When two leaves appear, seedlings should be planted in different containers.
After the tomato seedlings have been moved to separate containers, it should be fed with complex fertilizer. It is best if the complex fertilizer is purchased in a specialized store, as such products already contain the necessary trace elements and minerals in the required proportions. The cost of such fertilizers can vary from 50 to 150 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and the nominal volume.
Transfer of Maroussia tomato seedlings to the open ground is carried out after the end of frost, when the depth of planting seedlings has already been warmed up. You should consider the distance when planting seedlings, the bushes should be 60-70 centimeters from each other. After the seedlings have begun, stepsons should be removed to the first flower brush.
Diseases
The immunity of the Maroussia tomato is resistant to many diseases, but for preventive purposes, the plants should be periodically sprayed with Fitosporin solution or serum with the addition of a few drops of iodine.
Pests
Tomato Maroussia can succumb to the destructive effects of aphids, whiteflies, cotton scoops or slugs. To prevent pests from eating, plants can be periodically treated with a mixture of tobacco dust, lime and wood ash.
Tomato Maroussia: reviews
This tomato variety can be attributed to one of the best and suitable for Russian latitudes. For many years, Russian amateur gardeners and professional agronomists have grown Maroussia tomato in their gardens.
Reviews in most cases are positive, but there are a number of practical tips that experienced vegetable growers give from their own experience:
- It is important to remove all available stepsons in time to get a rich harvest.
- When the fruits appear, the bushes should be tied up, because in the future, when ripening, due to their weight, they will lie on the ground.
- Tomato Maroussia should not be watered frequently and abundantly, even after a drought, otherwise the skin can crack, even despite its density.
- Plant tomato seedlings in open ground should be at a depth of 5-7 centimeters.
- When preserving, it is better to use the method of integral rolling.