Description of the Valutny tomato variety and its characteristics

The Valutny tomato is very attractive and produces a high yield. It is a determinate variety. Many people don't pay attention to this term, even though the manufacturer always indicates it on the packaging. In fact, there are determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties. The former refers to limited plant growth, while the latter refers to unlimited growth. Below, we'll provide the characteristics and description of this variety.

Characteristics of the Valutny variety

The Valutny tomato variety is suitable for both open-field and greenhouse planting. The tomatoes grow round, smooth, with firm skin and a sweet taste. They can be eaten fresh or canned. This variety produces a fruit-bearing ovary at the top, which is when the plant stops growing.

The bush grows up to 1 m in height. The first cluster forms after the sixth or seventh leaf emerges. The plant needs to be pinched periodically to ensure it receives all the necessary nutrients. It's easy to distinguish a side shoot from a regular leaf.

If you examine a tomato plant closely, you may notice a shoot (a side shoot) growing between the main stem and a leaf. If left untreated, it will actively grow and multiply, interfering with the normal growth of the tomatoes. This variety is very hardy and transportable.

How to grow Valutny tomato?

The Valutny variety is grown as follows:

1. Planting pattern. Use a 50x40 pattern. After two months, the seedlings are transplanted into the ground. Maintain a distance of 40-50 cm between plants.
2. Productivity. 1 m² of soil yields up to 5–5.5 kg.
3. Growing. Tomato seedlings are grown first. This process lasts approximately 3 months, after which the plants are planted in their permanent location. The temperature should be maintained between 23 and 25°C throughout this period. After transplanting the seedlings into the soil, 3-4 plants are planted per square meter.
4. Care. Tomatoes don't require any special care, other than maintaining soil moisture and providing sufficient warmth and light. Fertilize tomatoes with mineral fertilizer once a month. They should be pruned and tied up as needed.

Although the plant's stems are quite dense, it is recommended to tie them up, as after the clusters form they become quite heavy and the bush may bend and die.

It's best to water tomatoes when the soil has had time to dry out. Use a drip system to ensure water reaches the roots. Avoid getting water on the leaves, as this can lead to a fungal infection called late blight.

To protect tomatoes from pests and diseases, you can treat them with specialized products such as Tattu, Infinito, Aliette, and Ridomil Gold. Beginners who have never grown tomatoes before should pay attention to the top of the plant. If you notice rot or blackening of the stems, you will need to spray the shoots with calcium nitrate.

Common dangerous tomato pests include the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, and winter moth. To combat them, use products such as Actovit, Fitoverm, and Confidor.

Reviews from vegetable growers

What are the reviews of the Valutny tomato? Those who have already planted these tomatoes give them positive reviews. Results are visible after 110 days of sowing. The yield is high. 3-4 plants typically yield up to 5-5.5 kg of tomatoes. For a small variety, this is considered a good yield. Each fruit weighs up to 120 g. The tomatoes are juicy and fleshy with small seeds.

But there was, for example, a review from a woman sharing her experience growing this variety: "I planted the Valutny tomato variety, which had mediocre flavor, although the yield was high. The tomatoes were ideal for making lecho and sauces."

You can purchase seeds of this tomato variety online. After purchasing, it's a good idea to test them for germination and disinfect them to prevent disease and improve the quality of your sowing. The most common method is a saltwater test. Dissolve 15-25 grams of salt in a 0.5-liter jar of cold water. Drop the seeds into the resulting solution. After two hours, empty seeds will float to the surface of the water. They won't produce fruit, so discard them.

A clear solution of potassium permanganate is used for disinfection. The seeds are placed in a gauze bag and soaked in the solution for 20 minutes. After this, they are rinsed and dried.

Taking all these nuances into account, you can grow healthy and tasty tomatoes.