During his existence, Tomato Babushkino was able to win the sympathy of a huge number of gardeners. If you want to plant this variety of tomato in your summer cottage, first read carefully the features of its cultivation.
In our article we will present to your attention both a complete description of the variety and its main characteristics.
Tomato Babushkino: variety description
The indeterminate bushes of Babushkino's tomatoes reach a height of 220 centimeters and are not standard. This variety is not a hybrid and does not have the same F1 hybrids. Babushkino's tomatoes are classified as mid-early varieties, since it takes from 110 to 120 days from sowing seeds to the ground until the fruits fully ripen.
Such tomatoes can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. They are highly resistant to various diseases and tolerate low temperatures well.. This variety of tomatoes is characterized by smooth large fruits, whose weight can be from 300 to 800 grams.
They may have a flat-round shape or be ribbed around the stalk. Under the pink-red skin of these tomatoes, there is a dense, fleshy flesh that has a bright red color. Tomatoes have a classic tomato flavor and are suitable for long-term storage. They are characterized by the presence of a small number of chambers and seeds, as well as a high level of dry matter content.
Tomato Babushkino was bred by Russian breeders in the 21st century. These tomatoes can be grown in any region of the Russian Federation.
Specifications
Tomatoes of this type are prepared fresh salads, juices and sauces, as well as tomato puree. They are also suitable for the preparation of blanks for the winter. Tomato Babushkino belongs to high-yielding varieties, as in one brush up to 12 fruits are usually tied.
The main advantages of tomatoes Grandma can be called:
- unpretentiousness;
- high yield;
- resistance to disease and low temperatures;
- multipurpose use of fruits and their pleasant taste.
It has this variety and certain disadvantages.. These include:
- the tendency of fruits to crack;
- a small amount of seeds in the fruit, which makes it difficult to harvest seeds for further cultivation of these tomatoes;
- the appearance of yellow spots near the stem of ripe tomatoes, which is associated with inadequate plant nutrition.
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The photo shows the variety Babushkino:
Features of growing
Since the fruits of tomatoes of this species contain few seeds, in order to preserve these seeds and their subsequent planting, you need to leave the later fruits. The first ripe fruits usually do not contain seeds at all. If yellow spots appear on the tomatoes in the area of the stem, this means that the bushes must be fertilized with potassium or magnesium. Then all subsequent fruits will ripen evenly.
Sowing seeds for seedlings is usually carried out 45-60 days before planting seedlings in the ground. The distance between the bushes should be from 50 to 60 centimeters. Plants need garter and bagging. They need to form in two or three stalks. Throughout the growth period, the bushes of Babushkin's tomatoes respond positively to fertilization.
Diseases and pests
These tomatoes are practically not susceptible to diseases, and the timely treatment with insecticides can protect them from the onset of pests.
In the fight against the Colorado potato beetle will help special chemicals: Aktara, Corado, Regent, Commander, Prestige, Lightning, Tanrek, Apache, Taboo.
Due to its high yield, unpretentiousness and remarkable taste of fruits, Grandma's tomato is a very popular variety for cultivation. By planting such tomatoes, you will be able to use the crop both for sale and for personal consumption.
