Characteristics and description of the Alyosha Popovich tomato variety and growing it

Among the variety of nightshade crops, the Alyosha Popovich tomato occupies a special place; its characteristics and description indicate high yield, a long ripening period, and taste qualities.

Characteristics of the variety

The hybrid variety Alyosha Popovich is distinguished by its beautiful fruits, tall bushes, and long fruiting period. However, the plant requires special care. Therefore, to ensure high yields, vegetable growers carefully observe the plant's growing conditions.

Alyosha Popovich tomatoes form a 2-meter-tall, branched bush. The stems require staking, and the dense, rich green foliage requires pruning. Alyosha Popovich is a mid-season tomato, with the first fruits harvested three months after sowing.

For greenhouse planting, use seedlings with several developed leaves. The fleshy, red or pink fruits are medium-sized and round. Large fruits can weigh up to 300 g. The vegetable is eaten raw and is also suitable for making tomato juice.

Cultivation technology

To grow high-quality planting material, the plant seeds are treated with a potassium permanganate solution. They are planted in a container filled with soil, spaced 0.5 cm apart, and watered using a drip system.

To ensure greenhouse conditions and uniform germination, the container is covered with plastic film. The container is periodically ventilated by removing the film, and it is removed completely once the seedlings emerge.

Preparing the soil for seedlings is done in advance by digging the soil and adding sand, manure, and complex fertilizers. Planting bushes is done at a distance that allows easy access to the plants.

To avoid the formation of excess foliage, the plant should be formed into 1-2 shoots, which allows for increased access to air and light. A lack of nutrition, moisture, and light can cause the formation of flower stalks to cease.

The lack of timely fertilizing and conditions for crop growth and development reduces yield, fruit quality, and increases the risk of disease.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

Reviews from tomato growers attest to the hybrid's positive qualities. Proper cultivation conditions ensure a bountiful harvest.

The gradual ripening of the fruits allows them to be picked from the bush throughout the entire fruiting season. The plant is immune to diseases of nightshade crops.

To prevent fungal diseases, bushes are sprayed with solutions of special preparations. However, the bushes require regular fertilization with complex fertilizers.

Removing side shoots increases yield. To establish a healthy bush, weeds must be eliminated throughout the growing season. When planting outdoors, it is recommended to cover the plant with plastic at night.

Bushes are sensitive to cold. Regular watering is also essential, maintaining a proper irrigation schedule. Excess moisture negatively affects the plant. The taste of tomatoes depends on the cultivation technique.

Serafima Kudryavtseva, 56 years old, Krasnodar:

"Last season, I planted Alyosha Popovich tomatoes. This variety requires attention, special care, and plenty of light. I had to use a grow light. I periodically loosened the soil, hilling up the stems. I was surprised by the abundant fruiting of this variety; I was happy to share the harvest with my neighbors."

Egor Kuznetsov, 69 years old, Omsk:

"The Alyosha Popovich variety attracted attention with its large hybrid fruits and long fruiting period. The difficulty of cultivation is negated by the results. The juicy fruits are delicious in any form."