The Tsar's Gift tomato belongs to a group of tomatoes that produce large fruits. The plant is quite easy to grow, requiring minimal care, so even a novice gardener can grow it. The first description of the variety was created by Russian breeders. They recommend growing Tsar's Gift tomatoes outdoors. The fruits are firm, so they can be stored in the cold for 20-25 days. They are used in salads, making tomato juice, and canning.
Characteristics and description of the variety
The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:
- The first fruits ripen within 100-120 days after germination of seedlings.
- The bush's height ranges from 0.8 to 1.0 m. To prevent branches from breaking, it is recommended to tie them to supports. The technical description of the plant and its cultivation recommends removing side shoots to limit the bush's height.
- Description of leaves: medium-sized, colored in dark shades of green.
- The inflorescences of the Tsar's Gift are simple.
- The variety's description continues with the plant's fruits. Their average weight ranges from 0.2 to 0.25 kg. If the bushes are grown in a greenhouse, the fruits reach 0.4-0.5 kg.
- The fruits resemble rounded barrels with ribbed sides. They are painted in vibrant shades of red, with a pearlescent sheen.
- The skin on the tomatoes is thick, so they do not crack, which is why the Tsar's Gift can be transported over long distances.
Farmer reviews indicate that the Tsar's Gift variety yields 8-10 kg per square meter of garden bed. The plant has been shown to be highly resistant to various tomato diseases. Gardeners consider the main drawback of the Tsar's Gift variety to be the need for staking and pruning of excess shoots.
Growing these vegetables in Siberia and the Far North requires well-heated greenhouses. In central Russia, the Tsar's Gift variety is grown in plastic greenhouses and then transferred to open ground. The climate of southern Russia allows for this type of tomato to be grown outdoors.
How to grow this tomato yourself
After purchasing the seeds, it's recommended to treat them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or aloe vera juice. This will strengthen the immunity of the future seedlings. Then, prepare a special tomato soil, which is available in stores.
It is mixed with humus and peat, and then the seeds are planted 10-15 mm deep in the soil. The first shoots appear in 7-8 days. They are watered with warm water and fed with organic fertilizer.
When the first leaves (2-3) emerge on the seedlings, it is recommended to transplant them. Harden them off two weeks before transplanting them to their permanent location. The seedlings should be 60 days old when transplanted to their permanent soil.
The seedlings are planted in the beds, spaced approximately 0.7 m apart. Before planting, nitrogen and organic fertilizers are added to the soil. The bush is formed into a single stem.
Water the plants moderately, using warm water. Water once a week, but the frequency can be increased during hot weather. Loosen the soil in the beds regularly. This will allow the root system to receive the required amount of oxygen.
Tomato plants are periodically fed with complex and organic fertilizers. During flowering, it is recommended to feed the plants with nitrogen and potassium mixtures, and when the first fruits develop, feed them with phosphorus and organic fertilizers. Foliar feeding is well suited for these purposes.
Regular weeding of the beds (1-2 times a week) will help get rid of weeds and protect the tomato from some diseases.
Although this variety is resistant to many diseases, it's best to take preventative measures. To do this, spray the leaves of the bushes with a soapy solution or special products that kill fungi and bacteria.
To prevent the development of root parasites or slugs, use ash flour, which is added to the soil under the bushes.
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I've been growing this variety for several years now and already know many of the nuances I use to achieve high yields and disease resistance. I live in Siberia, so I plant them in a greenhouse, carefully tend to them, and definitely don't use growth activators. The harvest was good without them, but with BioGrow Not only is it abundant, but the tomatoes are large, strong and healthy.