Characteristics of the Kemerovets tomato and recommendations for its propagation

The Kemerovets tomato is designed for propagation in the harsh climate of Russia's northern regions. It was developed by breeders in Western Siberia. It can be grown outdoors and in greenhouses. The fruits of this variety can be stored for up to 30 days in a cold room. Retailers buy the tomato from gardeners because it can be transported over medium distances without damaging the skin.

Kemerovets tomatoes are eaten fresh, used in salads, tomato paste, juices, sauces, and canned for the winter. This variety is not suitable for pickling.

Technical parameters of the Kemerovets tomato

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows.

1. From planting seeds to the development of the first fruits, it takes from 100 to 104 days.
2. The height of this tomato plant's bushes does not exceed 0.55 m. The stems have relatively few leaves, which are green in color.
3. To get a good harvest, you need light soils rich in nutrients.
4. Due to the small growth of the bush, there is no need to carry out operations such as tying up and removing lateral shoots.
5. Kemerovets tomatoes rarely get late blight.
6. The fruits are heart-shaped, sometimes with visible ribs. The tomato skin and flesh are a rich crimson color.
7. The average weight of one berry ranges from 55 to 150 g. Those farmers who planted Kemerovets for cultivation in a greenhouse claim that the berry weight increased to 0.2-0.25 kg.

Gardeners' feedback has shown that when planted outdoors, the hybrid yields up to 4.5 kg of berries per bush. When planted in a greenhouse, the yield increases to 5.0 kg.

Planting 6-7 bushes per 1 m² of garden bed yields 16-20 kg of fruit. The variety's advantages include the ability to harvest throughout the season and the plant's ability to tolerate sudden temperature drops. Farmers note the Kemerovets's low maintenance requirements.

Growing seedlings ourselves

The seeds need to be disinfected with potassium permanganate or iodine. To do this, dissolve the required amount of each in warm water and soak the seeds in the solution for 15 minutes. Sow the seeds in boxes with store-bought tomato soil or germinate them using a cloth soaked in water. The first sprouts will appear within 2-3 days.

Place drainage material (expanded clay, pebbles, etc.) at the bottom of the container, cover with soil, and then water. Make holes in the soil and plant the seeds. Water with a watering can.

To speed up seedling growth, cover the seedling trays with plastic or glass and move them to a dark room. Ventilate the seedlings every three days, removing the plastic or glass from the containers. If the soil becomes dry, water it with warm water.

When the seedlings have grown a little, the containers are moved to a bright spot or under special lamps. The plastic or glass is removed. The young bushes are pricked out after one or two leaves appear. Before planting in the permanent soil, the seedlings need to be hardened off for seven days.

It is recommended to plant seedlings in open ground in the last ten days of May, and if spring is late, then this procedure is postponed until the beginning of June.

The young bushes are planted in a 0.3 x 0.5 m spacing. Before planting, the soil is disinfected with potassium permanganate. The soil in the bed is loosened and mixed with bird droppings. The seedlings are planted in shallow trenches, but the stems are not buried. After planting, the plants are watered with warm water. Cover the tomatoes with a cloth for 10-15 days. Once the risk of a sudden drop in temperature has passed, the seedlings are uncovered.

Self-care for tomatoes

It is recommended to water the bushes 3-4 times a week. Use warm water. This should be done before sunrise. If the gardener is unable to water in the morning, reschedule the watering for the evening, after the sun has set. The soil beneath the bushes should not be dry or too wet.

Weeding the beds is done twice a week. This helps eliminate the risk of various diseases that are dangerous to nightshade crops. Loosening the soil is done twice a week. This helps the plant roots get oxygen and eliminates some parasitic insects. After loosening, it is recommended to add ground ash to the soil. This substance will eliminate the risk of root parasites and deter slugs from the tomato plants.

The hybrid is fertilized three times per season. Initially, organic and nitrogen fertilizers are used. Then, during fruit development, the plants are given potassium nitrate and organic matter. The third time, the bushes are fertilized after fruit set. For this purpose, it is recommended to use complex mixtures containing nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Garden pests are controlled with chemicals.