Description of the tomato "Favorite of the Moscow Region", cultivation of the selected variety

The Lyubimets Podmoskovya tomato is perfect for those gardeners who don't have large greenhouses and prefer to grow as many vegetables as possible outdoors. This variety is a favorite among residents of the Moscow region, where almost everyone has small garden plots. The small fruits from the bushes have a pleasant sweet flavor. The bushes bear fruit for 3-4 weeks.

What is the tomato "Favorite of the Moscow Region"?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The variety was developed by breeders from the Poisk organization, who recommend planting the plants in open areas.
2. However, tomatoes can also be grown under temporary film shelters.
3. The plant does not require special care and is distinguished by its low bush height – only 25–30 cm.
4. It is distinguished by its early ripening; from the emergence of the first shoots to harvesting, it takes about 90 days.
5. One brush can produce no more than eight fruits.
6. The leaves are a soft green color and are small in size, there are not very many of them.
7. The bush does not need tying or pinching.
8. The tomatoes are spherical in shape and small in size. Each tomato weighs only 150 g.
9. The fruit is a rich red colour and there is no spot near the stalk, which is typical for some other varieties.
10. Juicy and dense pulp, sweetish taste with a slight sourness.
11. Inside each fruit there are about four chambers containing seeds.
12. The skin is thick, which prevents them from cracking and allows ripe fruits to be stored for a long time.

Lyubimets Podmoskovya tomatoes are widely used in cooking. They can be eaten raw, literally straight from the bush, or added to various salads. Sometimes, they can be pickled or marinated.

Slightly overripe fruits can be used to make tomato sauce. Pets enjoy them. Heat treatment does not affect the integrity of the fruit; they can be stored in a dark place for up to three weeks and easily survive long transport.

How are tomatoes grown?

The main appeal of tomatoes is their ease of care. This Moscow region favorite tolerates both high temperatures and relatively cool weather without yield loss. Early ripening prevents diseases from affecting this variety, and Lyubimchiki tomatoes are characterized by a strong immune system, which protects them from common diseases.

Reviews from gardeners indicate that treating the bushes to rid them of pests will still be necessary, but this is a preventative measure. Particular caution is needed with aphids and whiteflies, which are the first to attack the plant.

Sometimes slugs damage bushes at night. To prevent them from reaching the plants, scatter crushed eggshells around the perimeter of the soil.

The only thing the Moscow Region Favorite can't do without is good lighting. If the plant is in the shade, it won't produce fruit, and the tomatoes will taste bad and turn sour.

The Moscow region can be hot and cold, but there's no shortage of sun, which allows this variety to produce a consistent harvest. That's why even in the northern part of the region, you can grow high-quality tomatoes.

Many gardeners are put off by this variety's reliance on sunlight. Sometimes, insufficient light not only detracts from the taste but also reduces the tomatoes' size, resulting in fruits weighing only 85 g.