Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Babushkina pride, its yield
Tomato Babushkina's pride is an indeterminate large-fruited variety of early ripening tomatoes. It is distinguished by its high productivity and unpretentious care.
general description
Variety Babushkina pride belongs to the category of hybrids suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. It belongs to the category of early ripening tomatoes. The first fruits ripen within 3 months after germination of crops. In greenhouse conditions, fruiting occurs earlier, by about 85 days.
In open beds, plants are compact in size. The height reaches 70 centimeters. In a greenhouse, a tomato can stretch up to 1-1.5 meters. The foliage volume is moderate. The leaf plate is green, the size is small. The variety is distinguished by high productivity. Up to 9 kilograms of fruit are obtained from one square meter.
About 6 fruits are formed on one branch. Tomatoes are characterized by a rounded, slightly flattened shape with a small spout. Ribbing is weak. Ripe fruits are bright red in color. The average weight of one tomato reaches 200-250 grams. The pulp is juicy, fleshy. The taste is excellent.
The characteristic of tomatoes speaks of their table purpose. They are also suitable for making juice and preserving sauces.
Breeding seedlings
Tomato Babushkina Joy is grown in seedlings. Sowing of seeds is carried out in the second decade of March. When planting in greenhouses, seedlings begin to germinate earlier, already at the end of February. Planting in open ground or greenhouses is carried out when the seedlings reach the age of 65-70 days.
Before sowing, it is recommended to harden the seeds and treat them with a solution of potassium permanganate. For this, the selected material is first placed in warm water, then transferred to a refrigerator for several hours. This treatment hardens the seeds and produces stronger plants.
For planting, peat pots or seedling containers are used. They are filled with specialized tomato peat. It is recommended to treat the soil with an antiseptic preparation. Watering is carried out before laying the seeds. Seed material is distributed at a distance of 0.5-1 centimeters from each other, or 2 seeds in one container. Before germination, containers are covered with foil and not watered.
After the first seedlings appear, the film is removed.
Watering is done as needed. Plants are picked in the state of two adult leaves or not earlier than 20 days after germination.
Top dressing of seedlings is carried out in two stages. The first one is 2 weeks after germination. The second one 2 weeks before landing in open ground. Complex fertilizers are used for feeding.
Features of agricultural technology
Planting of seedlings is carried out at the end of May. It is produced in areas where cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, and greens previously grew. Choose well-lit areas without strong drafts. There should be no more than 3 bushes per 1 square meter.
Given the description of the variety, it is recommended to form bushes in 1-2 stems. 1 stem allows you to get larger tomatoes.
To obtain a high yield, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of agricultural technology.
- Timely watering. Plants are watered in the evening. Watering is carried out as the topsoil dries out.
- Loosening the soil. The land should be loosened the next day after watering. This avoids the formation of a hard crust and oxygen starvation of the roots.
- Weeding. Timely removal of weeds is essential for the prevention of disease and root decay.
- Fertilizer. Tomatoes require fertilization during the summer. Complex formulations are used for feeding. The first stage of fertilization is carried out 2 weeks after planting in open ground. The second - during flowering and fruit ovary. The third is at the stage of maturation.
Tomatoes of Grandmother's Pride require a garter during the ripening period. The brushes are heavy and can break the bush.
Numerous reviews of gardeners indicate that this variety is resistant to brown spot and TMV. It is unpretentious in care and consistently shows good yield. Due to the high taste of fruits, the possibility of breeding in open ground and greenhouses, Babushkina's pride has become a popular variety for breeding among many gardeners.
