Characteristics and description of the Matryoshka tomato variety, its yield
At first glance, it may seem that choosing a tomato variety for your plot is very simple, but in fact it is far from the case. Tomato Matryoshka is an excellent choice for those who want to grow a rich harvest.
Description and characteristics
Currently, breeders have developed a huge number of new varieties and hybrids of nightshade crops. And sometimes it is quite difficult to opt for a particular variety and not be mistaken in your choice. It is very important to study the variety description before purchasing planting material.
What are the characteristics of a Matryoshka tomato? The Matryoshka tomato variety was created by breeders in 2012. Originator Aelita. The hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for planting in open ground, greenhouses, and greenhouses.
Matryoshka tomatoes are medium early. After the appearance of the first shoots and before harvesting, take from 100 to 120 days.
The bushes are determinate (limited in growth), the height of the main stem does not exceed 55 - 75 cm. Compact, does not branch much. Abundantly strewn with fruits.
The leaves of the plant are medium in size, rich in green. The inflorescence is simple, the stalk is articulated. Ovaries can form even in unfavorable weather, sudden changes in temperature during the day and high humidity.
The main advantage of the variety is its high resistance to verticillosis, as well as fusarium wilting of bushes. Does not need pinning.
Description of tomato fruits
The fruits are large, the maximum weight of ripe tomatoes can reach up to 400 grams, on average vegetables are from 100 to 250 grams. The shape of the fruit is pear-shaped; no green spot is observed near the stalk. As they turn red, the vegetables turn into a rich scarlet hue. The skin is smooth, not ribbed. The fruit of the Matryoshka variety contains 3 - 4 nests.
From one bush, you can collect from 9 to 13 kg of ripe fruits.
Tomatoes have a pleasant taste, the flesh is juicy and sweet. Matryoshka tomatoes are suitable both for fresh consumption and preparation of summer salads, as well as for preservation. Ripe fruits make delicious tomato juices, pastes, sauces and lecho. Tomatoes can also be pickled whole.
The opinion about the hybrid among gardeners and gardeners is ambiguous. On the forums, you can find a large number of both positive and negative reviews.
Advantages and disadvantages of Matryoshka tomato
If everything is clear with the description of the Matryoshka tomato, then the second step when buying the seeds of this hybrid should be to study all its advantages and disadvantages. What are the pros and cons of growing tomatoes?
Advantages:
- Good yield, up to 13 kg of vegetables can be harvested from one plant;
- Ovaries can form even in unfavorable climates, temperature changes during the day and night, as well as in prolonged rainy weather;
- Tomatoes are well suited for preservation;
- Immunity to fusarium wilting of bushes and verticillosis.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer claims the good taste of the fruits, the reviews of some gardeners who planted tomatoes say the opposite. Tomatoes are tasteless and not juicy. Some gardeners claim that the tomato is completely barren.
It was not possible to form an unambiguous opinion about the hybrid. Someone praises this variety, while others are disappointed in it and call these Matryoshka tomatoes one of the worst varieties.
How to grow outdoors
Despite the fact that the plant does not need special care, some agricultural rules should be followed. First of all, special attention should be paid to growing seedlings.
To grow seeds in the southern regions, they are immediately sown into the soil, and in the northern latitudes, seedlings must first be prepared. Planting material should be planted in mid-March or early April.
It is recommended to place containers with seedlings on the south windows so that she receives a sufficient amount of sunlight. If the weather is cloudy for a long time, then you need to provide the seedlings with additional lighting.
The soil where the bushes will be planted in spring must be prepared in advance. It is advisable to do this in the fall after harvesting the entire crop. Humus or chicken droppings need to be added to it. Then dig it up.
If the soil is infected with late blight, then those areas where tomatoes will grow in spring need to be sown with rye. In the spring, along with the sprouts, they dig up the soil. Thanks to this, the soil is saturated with oxygen, and the yield increases.
How to grow seedlings:
- The boxes must be filled with peat, turf soil and sawdust (in the ratio 8/2/1);
- The planting material is planted in a belt way;
- Drizzle with warm water;
- Cover the containers with glass and put them in a warm place;
- When sprouts appear, the glass is removed;
- In open ground, seedlings are planted at the end of May, when the threat of night frosts has passed.
Another important point is the care of the bushes. First of all, it is important to know that you cannot water the plants too often. Due to abundant watering, fungal diseases can develop. It is advisable to water the plants once a week. If the weather is dry, then the number of waterings should be increased to 4 - 5 per week.
You need to feed the seedlings with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. For example, it can be nitrophoska or ammonium sulfate.
In the period of flowering and the formation of ovaries, the bushes require magnesium and boron. For these purposes, you can use magnesium sulfate.
With the beginning of the fruiting period, plants need phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. With these dressings, you can accelerate the reddening of the fruit.
When applying mineral and organic fertilizers, it is important to ensure that there is no excess of nutrients. This can adversely affect yields.
