The "Vernye Druzya" tomato, whose yields distinguish it from other cluster varieties, is popular among vegetable growers. Its sweet fruits ripen simultaneously on a sturdy cluster, tomato flavor, long shelf life, and resistance to diseases and temperature fluctuations make it suitable for cultivation both outdoors and indoors.
Characteristics of brush varieties
This hybrid variety, bred by breeders, can be grown indoors. Within a cluster of equal-sized tomatoes, the fruits ripen simultaneously. The fruits are held securely on the dense cluster, even during transportation.
Growing cluster tomatoes is cost-effective because it allows the harvest to be completed along the branch, without damaging the fruit. This protects them from mechanical damage that might occur during manual harvesting.
A ripe bunch of grapes can remain on the bush for up to a month without becoming overripe. The strong stem is resistant to bending, ensuring the bunch remains intact until harvest.
Cluster tomatoes resist cracking even under unfavorable growing conditions. Hybrids are characterized by early ripening, high yields, and resistance to nightshade diseases and pests.
Another positive characteristic of tomatoes is that ripe brushes can be rarely picked from the bushes.
Cluster tomatoes can be grown outdoors in southern regions, but greenhouse cultivation offers several advantages:
- It is easier to fight pests and diseases due to the intensive action of the preparations;
- the influence of natural factors is excluded;
- agrotechnical conditions are controlled;
- it is possible to harvest 2 crops during the growing season;
- You can easily organize the garter of tall bushes.
Growing tomatoes indoors is favorable for northern regions. In southern regions, where tomatoes are grown outdoors, cluster varieties are also cultivated to ensure an early or late harvest.
Early maturing hybrid
The Vernye Druzya f1 tomato is a Siberian selection. This variety is characterized by its fruits ripening evenly. The robust bush reaches a height of up to 2 m. A strong cluster produces 7-12 round fruits.
Glossy tomatoes are red, dense, uniform in size, weighing 90-100 g. The hybrid is distinguished by its high yield: up to 9 kg of fruit can be harvested from each bush.
The Vernye Druzya variety is resistant to temperature fluctuations, making it recommended for planting in cool climates.
The best predecessors for this crop are cucumbers, cabbage, and onions. The plant prefers highly fertile soil.
Tomatoes have a sweet taste and are used in cooking for pickling and canning.
Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers
Gardeners growing the Vernye Druzya (Very Good Friends) hybrid note the uniform ripening, sweet flavor of the fruit, and the plant's resistance to disease. When planting in a permanent location, mulching with peat is recommended, as the variety responds favorably to organic fertilizer.
Irina Zhuravleva, 52 years old, Pyatigorsk:
"I've been growing tomatoes for many years. When choosing seeds for planting, taste and shelf life are always the most important factors. That's why I was drawn to a Siberian-bred cluster-type hybrid. The Vernye Druzya (True Friends) variety of tomatoes is sweet and has a firm, glossy skin. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the ripe clusters can be left on the plant—they won't overgrow and retain their flavor perfectly."
Alexander Andreev, 52 years old, Tomsk:
"I've been interested in tomato cultivation for many years, so I often experiment with new varieties. The cluster tomato 'Vernye Druzya' (True Friends) caught my eye. I purchased the hybrid seeds and grew them myself as seedlings, using the usual method. I sowed the seeds in a prepared container with soil, periodically misting them with water from a spray bottle. When the first two leaves had formed, I pricked them out. The mature plants were planted in a greenhouse. As a result, I harvested a bountiful crop of clusters of large tomatoes with a delicate aroma and a pleasant taste. They store well on the plant, and the harvested clusters of fruit are transported without damage."
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