Description of the Velikosvetsky tomato, characteristics and cultivation

The Velikosvetsky f1 tomato is very popular among gardeners and summer residents in Russia. This variety was developed by breeders at the Partner company. It can be grown in both the southern and northern regions of the Russian Federation. Greenhouse yields are very high. In warmer climates and more stable weather conditions, these tomatoes can also be grown outdoors. Below are the characteristics and description of the variety.

Brief information about the plant

Characteristics of the variety:

1. Velikosvetskiy is an early ripening variety.
2. The ripening period for tomatoes is about 105 days.
3. The plant bush is tall.
4. Some vegetable growers grow plants up to 2 m high.
5. This variety is hybrid, indeterminate.
6. The plant bush is characterized by unlimited growth.
7. The yield is very high.
8. You can get about 5 kg of fruit from one bush per season.
9. The first flower forms above the 7th leaf. The number of leaves on the plants is average.
10. The fruit is fleshy and has a small number of seeds.

The plants are resistant to various diseases, such as late blight and powdery mildew. The fruits transport well. The Velikosvetsky tomato does not require complex agricultural practices and is easy to grow. The yield will be poor only if the temperature during cultivation was below 13°C or above 30°C.

Let's look at the characteristics of the fruit. The tomato is cube-shaped. Ripe fruits are very dense. The maximum weight of a single tomato is 120 g. Ripe fruits are red. The skin is thin and dense.

The fruits have a pleasant sweet flavor. Photos of tomatoes can be found on agricultural websites online. This variety is versatile. They can be pickled, eaten fresh, used in salads, juices, vegetable purees, sauces, side dishes, first and second courses.

Growing tomatoes

Velikosvetsky tomatoes should be grown from seedlings. Soil preparation should be done in March-April. Place the seedlings in comfortable conditions. The room where the seedlings are kept should have a temperature of at least 20ºC. To ensure healthy seedling growth, the difference between day and night temperatures should be no more than 5-7ºC.

It is necessary to harden the seedlings before planting them in the ground.

The seedlings should receive plenty of sunlight. If the light is insufficient, install fluorescent lamps. Tomatoes need to be watered regularly. Before planting, make holes in the soil, then fertilize them with ash and a complete fertilizer.

The bushes should be trained into 1-2 stems. This tomato is easy to grow. It only requires regular fertilizing, watering, loosening the soil, and weeding. The bushes should be tied to a support or trellis, as they grow tall. Gardeners who have chosen the Velikosvetsky tomato have left positive reviews.

Reviews from gardeners

Tatyana, 46 years old:

"Last year we planted the Velikosvetsky variety at our dacha. A friend said it produces a large harvest. And the results didn't disappoint. The tomatoes turned out sweet, juicy, and fleshy. They ripened early. We had no particular problems growing them. They're very easy to grow."

Valentin Sergeevich, 62 years old:

"I've been growing Velikosvetskie tomatoes for several years now. They're popular for their excellent sweet flavor and high yield. If grown in a greenhouse, the yield will be much higher. They ripen early. They're easy to grow."