Description of the T 34 tomato variety, cultivation and care features

In 2016, the Russian T-34 tomato variety alarmed the West. At that time, it was highly promising for industrial greenhouse cultivation. Politicians began spreading information through journalists, aggressively targeting European vegetable markets.

Description of the variety

This variety is indeterminate, so maximum productivity can be achieved by growing it in greenhouses equipped with a heating system and 4-meter trellises. If the cultivation is carried out by a summer resident, he must adhere to extended rotation technologies.

Other characteristics of this variety also stand out:

• the main stem maintains stability in growth;
• the linear dimensions of the leaves are stable, but in the summer they decrease by 20% with the established norm being 30%;
• inflorescences are resistant to bending;
• one brush forms at least 5-6 fruits;
• all fruits ripen simultaneously over the course of 110 days and should be harvested in bunches;
• the plant is characterized by stable fruiting;
• the fruits are plum-shaped, red in color, have a dense structure and smooth skin;
• When grown in polycarbonate greenhouses, a gardener can harvest crops in the winter-spring, summer, and autumn-winter periods.

In a garden plot, a gardener can harvest 11 kilograms of tomatoes from 1 square meter of planting.

Growing

This tomato variety is grown not only in greenhouses but also in open ground. However, to achieve the highest yield, the plant should be planted in a greenhouse structure, with the trellis reaching 4 meters in height, and the greenhouse itself should be heated. Under these conditions, harvesting is possible for 11 months of the year.

The characteristics of tomato cultivation are ideally suited to extended rotation technology. The use of efficient cultivation technology contributes to a significant return on investment for seeds, despite their high cost.

Care Features

The tomato description indicates that the T 34 variety is resilient to changing environmental conditions. Therefore, the plants require little maintenance. However, to achieve maximum yield and rapid ripening, favorable greenhouse conditions are essential. The structure should be regularly ventilated and prevent stagnant water.

Advantages and disadvantages

This tomato variety boasts a long list of advantages. Among the most important are:

• high productivity;
• the ability to maintain freshness and attractive appearance during long-term transportation;
• long fruiting period;
• high shelf life;
• good immunity, resistance to diseases.

The T 34 has virtually no drawbacks, except that the tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, but when processed, they lose their appeal. It's also worth noting that tomato seeds are very expensive, but the investment pays off.

Pests and diseases

T-34 varieties may attract Western vegetable markets with their high yield, shelf life, flavor, and disease resistance. For example, crops are not susceptible to:

• tobacco mosaic;
• verticillosis;
• fusarium;
• nematodes;
• Cladosporiosis.

This resistance is due to the fact that a specific gene has been added to the genotype of the hybrid variety, providing the plant with strong immunity.

Harvesting and storage

The T 34 variety is highly productive; when grown properly, maximum yields can be achieved 11 months a year. Experiments conducted in industrial greenhouse conditions yielded the following results:

• in new greenhouse structures with a height of 4 meters and heating, the yield reached 40 kilograms of tomatoes per 1 square meter;
• in old greenhouse structures, characterized by a reduced height, the yield dropped to 31.6 kilograms per 1 square meter;
• In a summer cottage greenhouse, you can get 11 kilograms of vegetables from 1 square meter.

The harvest should be collected in bunches, not individual fruits. Harvested tomatoes store well and withstand transportation.

Gardeners' reviews

Seeds of this variety are sold commercially. However, those gardeners who have successfully planted these tomatoes in their gardens have written the following reviews about the plant:

• This hybrid tomato has a full range of valuable characteristics: resistance to transportation, long-term storage, high productivity, and resistance to diseases;
• the taste of the grown fruits is suitable for eating fresh vegetables;
• The plantings do not require any special care.

Gardeners recommend trying growing this vegetable variety. This is because such planting will result in record yields.