Description and characteristics of the Vzryv tomato variety, yield and cultivation

The Vzryv tomato variety boasts a long list of advantages. It can be planted directly in open beds or protected soil, either from seeds or by preparing seedlings first. If all care instructions are followed, you'll reap a bountiful harvest. The key factors are establishing a proper watering and fertilizing schedule, as well as protecting the plants from infections and pests. Fresh vegetables have a long shelf life without rotting or cracking.

Description and characteristics of the Explosion tomato

The Vspyshka variety is characterized by early fruit ripening and a determinate growth habit. The plant begins bearing fruit after 102 days. This crop is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for cultivation in open or protected ground.

Fruit

The fruits of the Vzryv variety are distinguished by the following parameters:

• Rounded shape, slightly flattened, with slight ribbing at the stalk.
• When ripe, the fruits become covered with an even red color.
• The weight of each fruit is 110 g.
• The pulp is dense with a sweet and sour taste.
• The dry matter content is average.

The harvest can be stored for a long time without losing its appearance and tolerates long-distance transportation well.

Productivity

If all growing rules are followed, a single bush can yield up to 2.5 kg of harvest. It's important to properly prepare the seeds for planting, grow healthy seedlings, and select the right soil and location.

Bushes

The bushes have a limited growth point. The stems don't grow very tall, reaching approximately 48-58 cm. The low-growing bush requires staking. Best results are achieved by training the bush with 3 or 4 stems. The Explosion tomato bush doesn't branch excessively. The leaves are medium-sized and light green. The inflorescence is simple.

Application of fruits

Explosion tomatoes are versatile. They're suitable for both fresh consumption and winter preservation. The fruits are used to make marinades, tomato paste, ketchup, pickles, and juices.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Tomatoes of the Vzryv variety rarely get sick, but for preventative purposes they are treated with special solutions.

In case of violation of agricultural practices or under unfavorable weather conditions, alternaria, fusarium and late blight most often develop.

The most common pests that attack are aphids, spider mites, and thrips.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of the Vzryv variety include the following positive characteristics:

• abundant, high-quality harvest;
• early and simultaneous ripening of tomatoes;
• fruits set well in any weather conditions;
• resistance to moisture deficiency;
• resistance to diseases.

The only drawback of this variety is the need for pinching and tying during cultivation. Otherwise, the Vzryv variety has proven itself to be a top performer among gardeners.

How to grow tomatoes correctly?

The Vzryv tomato can be planted from seedlings or pre-treated seeds. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Option with seedlings

To grow strong seedlings, you must follow certain rules and requirements:

1. Before sowing, select the seeds. Only dense, large seeds are suitable for planting. Selection can be done manually or using a salt solution. Dip the purchased seeds into the solution. After 12 minutes, any poor-quality seeds unsuitable for planting should float to the surface.
2. Pathogenic microorganisms may be present on the surface of seeds, which, once released into the soil under favorable conditions, begin to thrive. Therefore, the seeds are immersed in a deep purple solution of potassium permanganate for 23 minutes.
3. To activate the growth process, the seeds need to be soaked. Place the prepared seeds on a small piece of damp cloth, place another layer of damp cloth on top, and leave for 24 hours to swell.
4. To plant the Vzryv seeds, prepare the soil. It's best to mix regular soil with humus and peat.

Seedlings begin to be planted in early March. They can be planted in wide containers or in individual cups. The seeds are placed in pre-dug holes at a depth of 7 mm. The container is then covered with plastic wrap until the sprouts emerge.

Seedless method

Sow the Vzryv seeds directly into open beds only after the soil warms to 12 degrees Celsius. By this time, consistently warm weather should have set in. Planting of the Vzryv variety is most often started in early May.

The plot is dug up, beds are made 75 cm wide, and nutrients are added (wood ash and compost are suitable). It's best to sow Explosion tomatoes in two staggered rows. The spacing between rows is 49 cm, and the spacing between holes is 32 cm.

It is recommended to plant 3-4 seeds per hole. Then fill the hole with soil and water with warm water. The beds should be covered with plastic wrap until the first sprouts appear.

The difference between growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Growing and caring for the Vzryv variety in a greenhouse or in open beds is not much different. A bountiful harvest can be achieved by following all agricultural practices.

Some nuances that distinguish growing tomatoes in a greenhouse:

• If you plan to grow in a greenhouse, prepare the soil first, not the seeds. The topsoil must be replaced and disinfected, the room ventilated, and the beds prepared for planting.
• Indoor plants are more likely to become infected with fungal infections, so preventative treatments are essential.
• Always monitor the room's temperature and humidity. Ventilation is essential.

The Vzryv variety is unpretentious, so there will be no difficulties in the process of growing it.

Rules for caring for the crop

After planting, the plant requires care. The Vzryv tomato variety requires regular watering, fertilization, staking, loosening the soil, and weeding.

Watering tomatoes

Avoid overwatering the soil or allowing it to dry out excessively. To achieve this, establish a watering schedule. In most cases, watering once every seven days with generous amounts of warm, settled water is sufficient.

Watering is best done in the morning or evening. Apply water carefully, avoiding the foliage. During the flowering period, water more frequently, twice a week.

Feeding scheme

At least three fertilizing sessions should be performed throughout the growing season. Initially, Explosion tomatoes require nitrogen, followed by phosphorus- and potassium-based fertilizers:

1. The first fertilizer application is done 20 days after transplanting the seedlings. Suitable fertilizers include nitroammophoska and a liquid solution of mullein.
2. After 11 days, complex mineral compositions are added.
3. After another 14 days, it is necessary to add superphosphate and wood ash.
4. During the period of ovary formation, it would be a good idea to add a composition containing phosphorus.

Each component should be taken according to the instructions. Not only a deficiency but also an excess of nutrients negatively impacts plant development.

Pinching out stepsons

The Vzryv tomato plant produces numerous branches throughout its growth period. Every eight days, remove side shoots that grow from the leaf axils. It's best to remove side shoots when they're no more than 5 cm long. Larger shoots increase the risk of damaging the plant.

If side shoots are not removed, the lateral shoots will grow, preventing light and air from reaching all parts of the plant. This will result in small, diminished yields.

Side shoots can be removed by hand or with a sharp knife. Leave a 1.5 cm stump where the side shoot once was to prevent the shoot from growing further.

Pest and disease control

There are several signs that indicate the presence of a disease or the appearance of pests on tomato bushes:

• slow development of the bush;
• the leaves dry out, turn yellow, curl up;
• the appearance of spots of different colors on the leaves and stem;
• ovary drop;
• rotting, thinning of the tops at the base.

Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate solution, as well as drugs such as Quadris, Ridomil Gold, Fitosporin, Baktofit, and Hom help to cope with the infection.

The following insecticides will help against pests: "Aktellik", "Aktara", "Confidor", "Komandor", "Iskra".

Harvesting and storage of crops

Harvest the ripened crop in dry, warm weather, preferably in the morning. Unripe tomatoes are removed for storage. The harvest should be completed before the onset of cold weather. Store tomatoes in a warm room at 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit). Ripening at lower temperatures will be slower and the risk of rot increases. Humidity in the room should be 83%.

If the humidity is too high, rot and fungal infections develop; if the humidity is too low, the fruits shrivel and become dry.

Ripe tomatoes are moved to a room where the temperature is 2 degrees Celsius. The room must be well-ventilated. Only large, firm, undamaged tomatoes are suitable for storage. They are laid out in a single layer on a flat surface or in wooden crates.

Feedback from those who planted

Reviews from gardeners who have planted the Vzryv variety in their gardens repeatedly highlight its many positive qualities. Gardeners recommend staking the stems, otherwise they may break under the weight of numerous fruits.

Valentina, 47, Nizhny Novgorod: "The bushes grow vigorously and spread out, so they require a lot of space, but they produce a large harvest. Even in rainy summers, when the fruits of other varieties would split, Vzryaz remains dense and sweet."

Polina, 41, Omsk: "I really like the Vzryv variety; I plant it all the time. The tomatoes are smooth, tasty, and last a long time. They've never had root rot or late blight, even in rainy summers."

Nina, 60, Nizhnevartovsk: "The seeds of the 'Vzryv' variety germinate very quickly. Caring for a mature plant is easy and doesn't require much time or effort. The bushes take up little space, which is important for me since my plot is small. The fruits are delicious; the whole family loves them."