Pear-shaped variety with a sweet taste and stunning aroma - tomato "Ivan Kupala"

The interesting name of the tomato Ivan Kupala undoubtedly attracts the attention of many gardeners. Immediately there is an association with an old Russian holiday, custom, traditions that have survived to this day.

The variety has established itself as a culture that is unpretentious in care, capable of taking root in any region, disease-resistant and with a good rate of fruiting. Vegetables of this type are unique with their unusual appearance and unique taste, which has absorbed all the sweetness of summer. Such tomatoes on the table are a holiday for everyone, as evidenced by the name of this vegetable culture.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The originator of the variety is the Siberian Garden agrofirm.

Bush indeterminate, 1.5-1.6 m high, strongly leafy. The leaves are slightly elongated, the edges are even. The variety is mid-season, carpal. One brush sets up to 7 fruits.

The yield is average. 2-3 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 bush, provided that 3-4 seedlings are planted per 1 sq. m. Endowed with innate immunity to the main diseases of the Solanaceae family.

Culture needs a must pinching and tying tall bushes.

Reference. Stepsons are lateral processes on the stem that grow from the leaf axils. Grassing a plant is called the removal of stepchildren. Grasshopping is carried out so that nutrients are spent on the formation and maturation of high-quality fruits, and not on the growth of unnecessary shoots.

Ivan Kupala is recommended for growing in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

Fruits of an uncharacteristic shape for a tomato, outwardly resemble a pear, the average weight of one is 150-200 g. The color is red-raspberry, the taste is excellent, sweet, without a sense of sourness. The skin is thin, but firm, so the fruit does not crack. The pulp is juicy, fleshy.

The purpose of tomatoes is universal: they are suitable for pickling, pickling and preservation. They are also allowed to be processed for the manufacture of tomato products: paste, ketchup, juice. But the most important purpose is fresh consumption. Tomatoes are ideal for summer salads, vegetable dishes, appetizers and roasted with meat.

Despite the dense skin, vegetables do not withstand long-distance transport, although they are subject to long-term storage.

In the photo there are tomatoes Ivan Kupala.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing seeds begins 60-65 days before planting seedlings in the ground. First, the seeds are tested for germination in a saline solution. To do this, dilute half a teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of water and immerse it in the grain solution for 10 minutes. Those that have surfaced are not suitable for sowing.

Reference. Tomato seeds remain viable for 5 years. After this period, germination and fruiting are much slower.

Then the seeds are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or in a 2% solution of hydrogen peroxide. The grains are placed in cheesecloth and placed in a disinfecting solution. In potassium permanganate it is kept for 20-30 minutes, in peroxide - 8 minutes.

Only the germinated are sown in the ground seed... To do this, they are placed between two pieces of gauze, slightly moistened and left in a warm and dark place at a temperature of 22-25 ° C. Periodically, the gauze is moistened, preventing it from drying out. The grains sprout for 5-7 days. After germination, they are immediately transferred to a lighted place - on a windowsill or under artificial lighting lamps.

The soil is prepared from garden soil, humus and peat and planting containers are tightly filled with it. Sprouted grains are sown to a depth of 1 cm and covered with a thin layer of earth. The containers are moistened with a spray bottle and left in a warm room at a temperature of at least 22 ° C.

You can plant in a common wooden box or in individual plastic and peat cups. Peat cups are the best indicator of seed germination.

The first shoots appear a few days after sowing. During this period, the temperature is reduced to 18 ° C.

Water the soil as the top layer dries up, in moderation, without flooding the young shoots with warm, settled water from a shallow watering can. After watering, the soil is loosened with a wooden stick, superficially, so as not to damage the roots.

Daylight hours for seedlings should be at least 16 hours. If there is not enough natural light, they are supplemented with phytolamps.

When 2 true leaves appear, the seedlings are dived, seated in separate containers. If the seeds were sown in individual containers, picking is not carried out.

A week before planting in open ground, seedlings begin to adapt to outdoor conditions by hardening. To do this, they are taken out into the open air for 1-2 hours, gradually increasing the interval of stay on the street to 14 hours. At the same time, the night temperature of the room where the seedlings are brought in at night is reduced to 12-14 ° C.

How to grow tomatoes

After 2 months, the seedlings are ready for planting in open ground. By this time, young bushes reach 30-35 cm in height and have 12-14 true leaves. An important factor in transplanting is soil temperature. It should not be below 12 ° C. Otherwise, the unheated soil to the required temperature will slow down the growth and development of the crop.

Planting pattern: 50 cm - distance between seedlings, 50 cm - between rows. For 1 sq. m place no more than 4 seedlings.

The wells are prepared in advance by adding 1 tablespoon of ash and 0.5 teaspoon of superphosphate to them. The depth of the hole is 15 cm.

After transplanting, the soil is moistened, loosened and hilled, and within 1 week the young bushes get used to the new place. To retain moisture, the beds are mulched with straw or weeds, which, in the future, when decaying, provides young plants with the necessary nutrients. In addition, mulching the beds prevents the penetration of pests.

A week later, set a regular moderate watering... Watered strictly at the root, with warm, settled water, no more than 2 times a week. On hot dry days, the number of irrigations is increased to 4. It is important to monitor the condition of the soil and not overmoisten the ground. With high humidity, fungal spores may develop rapidly, which will lead to plant disease.

The first feeding is carried out 2 weeks after transplantation. Fertilize with organic matter, for example, chicken manure, humus or mineral dressing... The main thing is to dilute organic matter well with water to avoid scalding the root system. The optimal ratio is 1:15.

Reference. When fresh manure is used as a top dressing, the taste of tomatoes becomes bitter.

The second feeding is performed during the appearance of flowers, and the third - during the setting of fruits.

Another important stage in the care of the culture is pinching. If you do not remove extra stepsons, the build-up of green mass will lead to the fact that the fruits will not be able to receive the necessary nutrients for further development. Shoots are removed when they are 4-8 cm long. At this stage of growth, the plant experiences the least stress. After removing the stepsons, the bushes are treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate to reduce the risk of infection.

Reference.The pinching procedure is carried out in the morning, so that by the evening all the wounds have time to heal.

The plant is formed into 2 stems. This method leads to the best fruiting rate.

For high growth, a garter is required.Despite the strong stem, the tall bush will not be able to withstand fruitful clusters and will break from the weight of ripe fruits. Tied up immediately, when transplanting seedlings into the ground. A wooden support or metal rods are installed next to each bush and the stem is fixed for its proper further formation. The branches, as they grow and develop, are also fixed to the support.

Diseases and pests

The culture has established itself as resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade family and pest attacks. However, the plant can infect late blight and powdery mildew.

These are fungal diseases, which means that high humidity and air temperature are required for their spread. Controlling the observance of moisture in the beds is a necessary preventive measure, as well as removing the lower leaves that can rot, thereby helping the development of fungal spores.

In case of late blight, the bushes are treated with systemic fungicides, for example, "Fitosporin".

This fungicide is also used to combat powdery mildew.

Mustard powder, which is sprayed on the culture, saves from the Colorado potato beetle, whitefly, aphids and slugs. Mustard bushes planted between tomatoes also repel these pests. You can also spray with a solution of vinegar, the smell of which parasitic insects smell from afar and bypass.

A soap solution helps with aphids, which is used to treat the affected stems. To prepare a solution, 1 piece of laundry soap is dissolved in 2 liters of water.

The nuances of growing in a greenhouse and in the open field

The variety is recommended for cultivation in open ground and in protected structures. In the southern regions, where summer is warm and long, the tomato is grown in open beds. In cold regions with short and cool summers, it is advised to cover with foil.

Greenhouse bushes grow taller, so pinch the top of the plant to indicate the point of growth.

Closed structures need systematic ventilation. The constant high temperature and humidity contribute to the rapid spread of fungal spores, leading to disease. A regular supply of fresh air destroys the pathogenic environment of infections and some insect pests living in greenhouse conditions.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Harvesting begins in early August. Ripening of fruits is not amicable, at different times, but picking ripe vegetables from tied up branches is not difficult.

The most important purpose of vegetables is fresh consumption. They are ideal for summer salads, appetizers, hot and vegetable dishes (stews, mashed potatoes). Vegetables have a high content of vitamins; they are recommended for enhancing immunity. Suitable for dietetic food.

Small tomatoes are used for canning and pickling, and larger fruits are good in pickles. Vegetables retain their flavor in processed tomato products (ketchup, juice, pasta, sauces, adjika).

The optimal transportation period is no more than 10 days. This tomato variety does not retain taste and presentation during long-term transportation, although it is subject to long-term storage.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

In addition to its unusual appearance and ideal taste, Ivan Kupala tomato has many other positive characteristics:

• unpretentious care;
• the ability to take root in any region;
• high resistance to major diseases;
• good fruiting rate;
• the possibility of self-selection of seeds for the next planting;
• excellent taste of vegetables;
• unusual shape;
• high content of vitamins;
• suitable for diet food.

Some negative aspects of this kind:

• garter required;
• pinching is required;
• does not tolerate long haulage.

Farmers reviews

Most opinions testify to the excellent taste of ripe vegetables and simple agricultural technology.Many gardeners are interested in this culture precisely for its unique external data, since vegetables in whole-fruited canning look very unusual.

Some opinions of summer residents:

Angelina, Kislovodsk:“I really liked the tomato. Pleasant taste, excellent pickling. No care is required as such, the harvest is enough for the whole family. Ideal for all lovers of delicious tomatoes. "

Adam, Ryazan region:“I was struck by the unusual shape and color. From a bush, as stated, 2-3 kg of vegetables can be harvested, it is not picky about care, and no disease has affected. I will definitely plant some more. "

Conclusion

Thanks to its positive qualities, the tomato Ivan Kupala has acquired many fans who want to see it in their beds from year to year. Unpretentious care, high resistance to many dangerous diseases, fruiting in all regions and high yield rates - these are the main characteristics that guide not only beginners, but also experienced gardeners when choosing a crop.

The taste of the fruit, which will not leave indifferent even the most fastidious gourmet, is another reason for the final choice of this tomato crop.