Description of the Dusya Krasnaya tomato and growing instructions

The Dusya Krasnaya tomato is very popular among gardeners and homesteaders. This variety was developed by Russian breeders in the 21st century. It can be grown in various regions of both the south and north of our country. Before choosing seeds, it's worth considering the variety's characteristics and description.

Characteristics of the variety

The description of the tomato Dusya Krasnaya is as follows:

1. Hybrid.
2. Belongs to the determinate mid-season species.
3. The bushes are tall, up to 1.5 m.
4. Plants have good immunity and are resistant to many diseases.
5. The bushes can be grown in greenhouses, temporary shelters and open ground.

The characteristics and description of the variety will help you grow a good harvest. The first ovary appears above the 7th to 9th leaf, and the next ones appear three leaves apart. A cluster holds six fruits. The first fruits are very large, while the remaining ones are smaller. This variety is easy to grow, has excellent flavor, and the tomatoes are versatile, producing a very high yield.

The fruits are oval, reminiscent of a plum. The flesh is dense, meaty, and juicy. Ripe tomatoes are red. The fruits contain few seeds. At the first harvest, the fruit weighs up to 350 g, with subsequent harvests yielding fruits weighing 150–200 g. They have an excellent sweet and sour flavor. The fruits have a low dry matter content and low pitting. They can be stored for a long time. This variety has a high yield.

The tomato is eaten fresh, used in salads, juices, side dishes, and sauces. It can also be used for canning. Gardeners who have grown Dusya Krasnaya tomatoes publish reviews and photos of these tomatoes online.

Growing tomatoes

Before planting, it's important to learn how to grow Dusya Krasnaya tomatoes. Seeds are sown 50-60 days before transplanting the seedlings into open ground. To ensure that the seedlings grow healthy, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of +23…+25 ºC in the room where the sprouts are located. When planting in open ground, no more than 3 bushes fit into the soil per 1 m².

Plants need to be watered regularly and the soil fertilized. Bushes should be tied to supports or trellises. Side shoots should be removed. Bushes are trained into 1-2 stems. Growth stimulants can be used to speed seed germination. Tomatoes are not susceptible to diseases. To protect against pests, plants are sprayed with insecticides.

Beginners need to know how to grow tomatoes. Before sowing, seeds should be treated with potassium permanganate by soaking them in a light pink solution for 15-20 minutes. Before planting, the soil should be treated with the fungicide Fitosporin-M. Seeds are planted in plastic boxes with sides no higher than 7 cm.

The soil should be well-moistened. The seeds are laid out in a 2.5 x 4 cm pattern, then covered with a layer of humus mixed with soil. The layer should be 1.5–2 cm thick. Until the sprouts appear, the boxes should be covered with plastic or glass. After planting, the tomatoes are watered once every 5 days. The harvest ripens in waves. The last fruits can be picked at the end of August.

There's also a tomato called Dusya Zheltaya. These tomatoes have a distinctive yellow color. Orange fruits are also common. Dusya Zheltaya tomatoes also produce a high yield. Because of their unusual color, this tomato has become popular among gardeners and vegetable growers.

The bushes have an average height of 80 cm to 1 m. They also need to be tied up. This variety is easy to grow and disease-resistant. The yield is high. The tomatoes can be eaten fresh, used in salads, juices, sauces, gravies, and as a side dish for meat dishes. These tomatoes are also suitable for pickling and marinating.