Description of the Vityaz tomato and growing instructions

The Vityaz tomato is designed for outdoor cultivation. It is suitable for planting in southern Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova. Even if grown indoors, the plant will still produce a fairly good harvest. When describing the variety, its main advantage is its high yield. Furthermore, all the inflorescences on the plant bear fruit simultaneously, and Vityaz F1 tomatoes are distinguished by their large size and excellent taste. The variety has been added to the State Register of Seeds of the Lower Volga Region.

What is the Vityaz tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The presented variety belongs to the mid-season tomato species.
2. It can take about six months from the moment the seedlings emerge until the first harvest.
3. The bushes grow in a limited manner, their height usually does not exceed 75 cm.
4. Tomatoes may need to be supported if the fruits begin to weigh down the bush.
5. The plant needs to be side-sonned. Excess side-sons should be removed to prevent the bush from becoming too dense.
6. Inflorescences form after eight leaves emerge and then appear every other pair of leaves. Inflorescences appearing on the main and lateral stems produce approximately six flowers.
7. When planted, all seedlings appear at about the same time, and the plants grow quickly.

Another characteristic of the Vityaz tomato is its high resistance to a number of common diseases. These include late blight, early blight, and others.

Ripe fruits are characterized by a good appearance. Farmers' reviews indicate that the tomatoes have excellent flavor, have a long shelf life, and withstand long-distance transportation well.

Ripe fruits are round and a rich red or brownish-purple color. A single tomato can weigh up to 130 g. Inside, the tomato contains several chambers containing a large amount of dry matter.

This variety of tomato is suitable for a variety of dishes, from salads to making pasta or tomato juice. They are also suitable for fresh consumption. Due to their size, these tomatoes are not suitable for canning for the winter.

Specifics of care and cultivation

Like other mid-season varieties, the Vityaz tomato should be grown from seedlings. Before planting the seeds in individual containers, they should be treated to remove any potential contamination. After treatment, the seeds should be treated with specialized stimulants that increase germination speed. After treatment, the seeds are planted in special seedling containers and then transplanted into several individual cells.

The seedlings should remain in containers for about two months, after which they should be planted in the ground, where they will remain permanently. Leave at least 0.5 m between the bushes.

The distance between rows should be at least 40 cm. If the garden plot is small, then it is necessary to wait until the soil warms up and use mulch to retain moisture.

Care for the bushes is carried out through constant and timely watering. In addition, it is necessary to regularly apply fertilizers, cultivate the soil to remove weeds, and treat the bushes to destroy possible pests or prevent their appearance. All this will ensure high yields, and the taste of the fruits will improve.

Tomatoes of this type are consistently popular among farmers. Typically, homesteaders first plant the variety as a trial to understand its growing characteristics.

After harvesting the first crop, farmers realize that this variety is relatively easy to care for and productive, so they decide to plant it again. Reviews often note its good transportability—the dense skin and high dry matter content of the fruit ensure that not a single fruit is lost during transportation.