Tomato Samokhval: characteristics and description of a determinate variety with photos

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Advantages of the variety
Agricultural technology of cultivation
Reviews and recommendations from vegetable growers

The Samokhval tomato is grown both in open ground and greenhouses. Its popularity among gardeners stems from its fruit's flavor and its ability to be included in dietary meals.

Advantages of the variety

The Samokhval determinate tomato variety is designed for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. During the growing season, the bush grows to a height of 120–170 cm, requiring staking and pruning.

To increase crop yield and produce larger tomatoes, it is recommended to plant the crop in 1-2 stems. The plant has a regular leaf, and the fruits are heart-shaped. The tomatoes have a glossy surface. When ripe, they turn yellow.

Description of fruits:

The weight of tomatoes reaches 200-250 g; with the correct number of ovaries, a fruit weighing 800 g can be formed.
If the rules for growing the crop are followed, the yield per bush reaches 5 kg.
The tomatoes have a rich aroma, the pulp is sugary, sweet in taste, with a high content of carotene and a low concentration of acids.
When cut horizontally, chambers with a small amount of seeds are observed.

In cooking, tomatoes are used to prepare summer salads and as an additional ingredient in any dish.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings are sown 60-70 days before planting in their permanent location. To do this, the seeds are treated with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate and a growth stimulant.

Place the seeds in a container with soil at a depth of 1.5 cm, water with warm water using a spray bottle, and cover with plastic wrap until the sprouts emerge. The optimal temperature for germination is 23 to 25°C.

To form strong seedlings, periodic fertilization with complex fertilizers is recommended. When one or two true leaves have formed, transplanting is done. For this purpose, individual peat pots can be used, in which the seedlings are transferred to their permanent location.

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When planting in the ground, place 2-3 bushes per square meter. To obtain larger fruits, adjust the number of ovaries per cluster. The variety responds well to watering.

Reviews and recommendations from vegetable growers

The Samokhval tomato variety is popular among gardeners who grow large tomatoes. The plant is appealing for its distinctive flavor, nutritional content, and culinary versatility.

Elena Zhuravleva, 57 years old, Yaroslavl:

"The mid-season Samokhval variety caught my attention with its large yellow fruits, resembling small melons. The stem of ripe tomatoes has the same fine mesh as the skin of a melon. I grew the tomatoes from seedlings, and the mature seedlings were transferred to the garden and greenhouse. Indoors, I had to break off the top of the plant. The bushes are quite tall, and the fruits are large, weighing up to 600 g. I especially liked the sugary, sweet-tasting flesh. This tomato is perfect for a fresh salad."

Vladislav Egorov, 51 years old, Krasnodar:

"As a gardener whose hobby is growing new tomato varieties, I've been planting the Samokhval variety outdoors for several seasons. A remarkable feature of this plant is its slender stems and sparse leaves. During the fruiting season, tomatoes weighing up to 500 g ripen in clusters. As a large-fruited variety, it requires additional feeding with potassium-rich mineral fertilizers. Ripe fruits are a rich yellow, revealing sugary flesh when broken. I collect seeds for planting next season from the first overripe tomatoes, which I pick last from the bush, leaving them on the windowsill. I cut the soft fruit and wash the seeds in a container of water, then remove them and dry them on a paper towel. The tomatoes have a rich flavor and are a wonderful complement to any dish."