We get a rich harvest even in adverse weather conditions, growing the tomato "Altai masterpiece"
Thanks to the work of domestic breeders, the Altai masterpiece tomato gives a bountiful harvest and almost never gets sick. The variety is distinguished by its hardiness, which makes it possible to grow tomatoes even in the most extreme conditions.
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Description of the variety
Tomato variety Altai masterpiece - indeterminate... Bushes grow up to 2 m or more. To stop the growth of powerful plants, they pinch the tops.
The optimum height for a tomato is 1.5 m outdoors and 1.8 m in greenhouse conditions. The stem is powerful and thick, gives a lot stepsons... The branches are also strong, capable of withstanding a significant load of heavy fruits. The leaves are large, light green.
Brushes with flowers are formed over 10-11 leaves. The rest appear every third sheet. The inflorescences are simple. The peduncle has articulations.
Distinctive features
Ripe fruits are uniform and impressive in size. Large tomatoes are found throughout the plant, not just on the lower clusters, as is often the case with other varieties.
The fruits have a dense flesh, they tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time. Since the crop does not belong to hybrid tomatoes, vegetable growers collect seeds from the fruit for further propagation.
A characteristic feature of the tomato is the quick pouring of the fruit. In early August, the bushes are literally covered with large tomatoes, which ripen in a short time.
Fruit characteristics, yield
Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, the Altai masterpiece variety gives a bountiful and high-quality harvest. Vegetables ripen 110–120 days after germination (early – mid August).
The bright red fruits are round-flattened with slight ribbing. Tomatoes are light green before ripeness, with a dark spot around the stalk, which disappears when ripe. One tomato weighs from 200 to 400 g, but some reach a weight of 500 g. In greenhouse conditions, some specimens grow to a record size of 1 kg.
Important! Large tomatoes are able to break off even strong branches, so a support is installed near the plants.
The pulp of the fruit is fleshy, juicy, aromatic, medium density. The dry matter content in tomato is 5-6%. Each vegetable contains 6 seed chambers. The tomatoes taste pleasant, delicious, sweet and sour. The shell of vegetables is dense, does not crack.
How to grow seedlings
Tomato variety Altai masterpiece is grown through seedlings. Seeds are sown at the end of February, after about 60 days, grown and hardened plants are planted in a permanent place of growth. In order for the culture to grow well and bear fruit, vegetable growers follow the rules of agricultural technology.
Seed preparation
The seed must be fresh. Grains are purchased in a specialized store or harvested on their own from their own harvest.
Before sowing, the seeds are placed in a container with salt water for 5-10 minutes (10 g of salt per 1 liter of water). Low-quality grains during this time will float to the surface, they are thrown away. Next, the suitable seed is rinsed in clean water and placed for 20-30 minutes in a 1% potassium permanganate solution, then washed again and sprayed with a growth stimulator, for example, "Kornevin", "Epin" or "Heteroauxin".
To make the seeds hatch faster, two days before sowing, they are laid out on a damp cotton cloth and covered with it. Place in a cool, dark place. The seed tissue is kept moist.
Capacity and soil
The seeds are planted in wooden boxes or special containers. Cropped juice or milk cartons can be used, but most growers grow seedlings in peat tablets or cups. To drain off excess liquid, several holes are made at the bottom of the containers.
Peat products simplify the process of diving plants. The glass, along with the seedlings, is transplanted into large containers. Peat gradually becomes limp and dissolves in the soil, while young plants are not damaged or stressed.
To grow strong seedlings, use high-quality soil:
- most vegetable growers buy ready-made soil mixture for seedlings;
- some prepare the soil on their own by mixing garden soil, humus, sand (sawdust) and wood ash in a 2: 1: 1: 1 ratio.
Before use, the finished soil is disinfected - it is poured abundantly with boiling water or 1% solution of potassium permanganate. This will kill harmful bacteria and pest larvae.
Sowing
Seeds are sown in grooves according to the 3x5 cm scheme. If disposable cups are used, no more than 1-2 grains are planted in one container. The seeds are embedded in the soil 1–1.5 cm, sprinkled with a thin layer of earth and sand, mixed in equal parts.
In order not to erode the soil, the soil is carefully sprayed from the sprayer. For humidification, use settled water at room temperature. Next, the container with seeds is covered with foil or transparent glass and placed in a warm, bright place.
Growing and care
When the first shoots appear, the shelter is removed and the container is placed on the windowsill on the south side of the house. In order not to injure young shoots, the temperature and humidity of the air are kept at the same level.
When the plants grow 3-4 true leaves, they begin to harden the seedlings. Two weeks before transplanting to a permanent place, they are taken out into the street or balcony for 2 hours. The residence time of plants in the fresh air is gradually increased. This procedure is carried out so that young plants do not get sick and quickly get used to new conditions.
How to grow tomatoes
When the seedlings reach the age of 50-60 days, the culture is transplanted to a permanent place. The variety is resistant to low temperatures, so the plants thrive in the open field, where they bear fruit until the very frost.
Landing
For better development and crop yield, fertilizers are placed on the bottom of the holes before planting.
For this you will need:
- shovel of peat or sand;
- 1 kg of rotted manure;
- 0.5 l of wood ash.
With such a planting, the Altai masterpiece tomato is quickly accepted and restores damaged roots in a short time.
Care
Fertilizers are applied not only before planting in the holes, but also throughout the growing season. The first feeding is carried out two weeks after planting the seedlings in a permanent place. Then it is fertilized during the flowering of plants and again - in the midst of fruit ripening.
Tomato variety Altai masterpiece needs minerals for the formation of ovaries. Without fertilizers, the culture becomes weak and sick, and the ovaries fall off at the first stages of development.
The fruits of the variety do not crack, and the plant itself has good resistance to late blight, so tomatoes are watered abundantly, but rarely. This option is suitable for summer residents who come to their plots only on weekends.
The bushes moisturize at the root in the morning or evening, when the sun is not beaming. After watering, the soil is loosened and weeds are removed at the same time.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Cultivation of tomatoes The Altai masterpiece is no different from the cultivation of other varieties. To obtain high yields, plants are fertilized in a timely manner.It is necessary to tie the branches to the supports in a timely manner in order to prevent them from breaking off.
Diseases and pests
Tomato Altai masterpiece practically does not get sick and grows well even in the wettest summer. The variety is resistant to late blight, Alternaria, root and fruit rot, which greatly facilitates the cultivation of tomatoes in the open field.
Although the variety is not susceptible to disease, vegetable growers still adhere to some rules for preventive purposes:
- the remains of vegetation are removed from the beds;
- weed the soil around the plants and get rid of weeds;
- observe the rules of crop rotation.
On a note. When growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions, the room is regularly ventilated.
The resistance of the variety against tomato diseases allows it to be successfully cultivated in the open field. The main thing is to protect plants from pests.
They get rid of the Colorado potato beetle by treating them with chemicals, for example, "Bankol", "Karate" or "Killer". Caterpillars, slugs and other crawling pests of bushes are scared off with wood ash or copper sulfate.
The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse
Tomato bushes must be pinned and tied to a support. If necessary, pinch the plants so that 4-5 leaves remain above the uppermost inflorescence.
Some summer residents leave one main stem, but the culture grows well if plants are formed in two or even three stems. For the second shoot, a stepson is left, which grows under the first brush.
In order for the tomatoes to get more sunlight and air, the leaves on the bushes below the first brush are removed. To obtain larger fruits, summer residents get rid of small or ugly flowers on the brushes.
The Altai masterpiece variety bears fruit on almost any soil, but for this, the rules of crop rotation are observed.
Good precursors for tomatoes:
Tomatoes are not grown after potatoes, tomatoes and other nightshades earlier than 3-4 years. This is due to the fact that the soil becomes a potential carrier of infections and larvae of pests.
For your information. Due to its hardiness and cold resistance, this tomato variety gives a bountiful harvest in the open field, but in the greenhouse the yield is much higher.
Harvesting and application of the crop
The first fruits ripen four months after germination of seeds - in early August. Fruiting lasts until the first days of October. The vegetables are carefully picked and placed in boxes. This will preserve the fruits during long-term transportation or long-term storage.
Tomatoes are used for fresh salads, but with a large harvest in the phase of incomplete maturity, slices of various canned blanks are prepared from them. Vegetables that are fully ripe and rich in thick pulp are used to make delicious juices or sauces.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Advantages of tomato Altai masterpiece:
- strong immunity to diseases and pests;
- high productivity;
- good transportability due to its dense structure;
- versatility in application;
- excellent taste;
- good presentation;
- plant resistance to drought and waterlogging;
- the ability to collect seeds from your own harvest;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- long fruiting period.
There are not so many disadvantages of the variety:
- the plant needs pinching;
- the bush must be tied to a support;
- a tall tomato requires a spacious greenhouse;
- impossibility of preserving large fruits.
Farmers reviews
Tomato Altai masterpiece is gaining more and more popularity among vegetable growers. Summer residents prefer this variety for an impressive list of positive characteristics. Here are just some of the opinions of gardeners.
Svetlana, Rostov: “I have been growing tomatoes for about 10 years. One of my favorite varieties of tomatoes is the Altai masterpiece. The bushes grow to the ceiling of the greenhouse. Culture doesn't demand much attention.During the entire growing season, the plants never got sick, but several times carried out prophylaxis against insects. Harvested a lot. On average, one tomato weighs 300–400 g. The fruits are beautiful, as in the photo, and most importantly, they are delicious. "
Sergey, Odintsovo: “The Altai masterpiece tomato variety was grown through seedlings, then transplanted into a greenhouse. The first fruits appeared at the end of July. There were a lot of vegetables, I didn't know what to do with it. I gave some to the children, and from the rest I made the winter harvesting of tomato juice. The whole family liked the variety. Next year I will plant tomato Altai masterpiece again ”.
Conclusion
The Altai masterpiece variety has many positive qualities. This culture has a strong immunity to disease and grows well in extreme conditions. Most summer residents collect seeds from their own harvest for planting vegetables. Fruits of excellent taste and dense structure, tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time.
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