The variety that you will definitely be satisfied with - the Kemerovets tomato and the secrets of proper care for it
Early ripe tomatoes are very popular in our country. They are unpretentious in care, while some varieties give a harvest at the end of June. Thanks to the efforts of domestic breeders, crops have appeared on the markets that differ not only in early ripening, but also in cold resistance. They are grown outdoors even in Siberia.
Kemerovets also belongs to such tomatoes. It is distinguished by its pink fruits with a rich taste, which is considered a rarity for cold-hardy early varieties. It also has other advantages, which we will discuss in detail below.
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Description of the variety
Tomato Kemerovets is a variety bred by domestic breeders. It is listed in the State Register of the Russian Federation and adapted to the weather conditions of Siberia.
The variety appeared in horticultural markets in 2003. It is popular with gardeners from the central and northern regions of Russia. Often it is planted by summer residents who prefer not to spend a lot of time caring for the plantings.
Distinctive features
Kemerovets tomatoes belong to undersized varieties, the height is no more than 50 cm. Bushes do not require additional support and formation. This greatly facilitates the care of the plant.
Another distinctive feature of the variety is its early maturity. Unlike many other early tomatoes, Kemerovets fruits have a rich sweet-sour taste with a pronounced aroma.
His berries are pink. They are medium-sized, but have a beautiful heart-shaped shape. They contain iodine and lycopene.
Kemerovets is distinguished by the amicability of ripening. He quickly gives off fruits, so he does not suffer from late blight.
The variety has average immunity. With improper care, other diseases affect him.
The main positive feature of the variety is its resistance to cold snaps. It is one of the few tomatoes that can grow outdoors in cities with extreme climates.
The photo shows the fruits of a cold-resistant variety.
Main characteristics
Tomato Kemerovets is ideal for growing outdoors in regions with an optimal climate. It is popular not only for its unpretentious care and beautiful heart-shaped fruits: almost all of its characteristics are impressive - see the table for details.
| Parameter | Indicators |
| Bush type | Determinant, standard. Height varies between 40-50 cm. The bushes are powerful, strong, branched. Leaves are ordinary, medium-sized, dark green, without pubescence. The plants are covered with medium foliage. The inflorescences are simple. The first is laid at the level of 5-6 sheets, following through each sheet. The fruits are formed by tassels. |
| Growing method | The tomato is cold-resistant. They are grown mainly in the open field. |
| Yield | High. Up to 4 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one bush. Due to the possibility of a thickened planting from 1 sq. m harvested more than 20 kg of the crop. |
| Fruit | Small ones. The weight of each of them varies within 55-150 g. Some specimens reach a weight of 200 g. The color is crimson inside and outside. Some berries have a light spot at the base. Heart-shaped. There is a slight ribbing at the base. The tip is sharp and elongated. Fruit taste is sweet and sour, rich tomato aroma.The pulp is firm and juicy. Each berry has 4-5 seed chambers. |
| Transportability | High. The skin is dense, so the berries do not deteriorate during long transportation. Stored for more than 1.5 months. |
| Ripening terms | Early. The first crop is harvested 95-105 days after sowing the seeds. |
| Disease resistance | Average immunity. Due to early maturity, it is not afraid of late blight. |
How to grow seedlings
Early ripe tomatoes in the southern regions can also be grown in a seedless way. In this case, the seeds are immediately sown into the ground. With this method of cultivating tomatoes, the harvest is obtained late.
The seedling method of growing tomatoes is suitable for all regions. It is this type of agricultural technology that allows you to get an early harvest.
Seeds for seedlings are sown 45-55 days before they are picked to a permanent place. The colder the climate, the later they start growing tomatoes. Depending on the region, the sowing time for planting material varies from early March to early April.
Seed preparation
Seeds of varietal tomatoes are harvested on their own or purchased in gardening stores. The endurance of plants largely depends on the quality of the planting material.
The seeds are soaked in salted water (1 teaspoon salt per 1 tbsp. Water). Only those specimens that are capable of germinating will sink to the bottom.
The seeds are disinfected. This stage will protect the plants in the future from infection with various infections. For this, the planting material is soaked in one of the following means:
- light pink solution potassium permanganate - for 20 minutes;
- hydrogen peroxide - for 15 minutes;
- Fitosporin - for 4 hours;
- aloe juice, diluted in half with water - for 12 hours.
To accelerate seed germination, increase cold resistance and immunity to negative environmental factors, they are soaked in a growth stimulator. They use both commercial formulations ("Epin", "Sodium humate"), and home-made products (aloe or potato juice).
Council. Some gardeners deliberately do not process planting material, believing that the strongest plants are those that were grown from dry seeds.
Selection of containers and soil
The soil should be loose and contain nutrients. You can buy it in a store or prepare it yourself. Black soil is taken as a basis, the same parts of humus and sawdust are added to it.
Reference. The most suitable soil mixture for seedlings is soil taken from the garden area on which adult plants will grow. Tomatoes adapt to such soil faster after planting.
The soil is treated with a disinfectant: a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate, boiling water or copper sulfate. Some gardeners heat the soil in the oven.
Seeds of inexpensive tomatoes are usually sown in a general container. Special trays and crates or cut bottles, disposable bowls, and other available containers will do.
When the seedlings grow up, they dive into individual pots. Use any 300-500 ml deep dish with drainage holes.
Containers are also disinfected. They are soaked for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate.
Sowing
To speed up the germination of seeds (in 2-3 days), moisten a cotton cloth with water, spread the seeds on it, leaving small distances between them... From above, the planting material is covered with a damp cloth or paper. Containers with blanks are placed in a warm place, adding water as needed.
The seeds that hatch are sown with tweezers in separate cups (it is better to use peat ones, they are lowered into the ground along with the seedlings). Deepen by 1 cm, no more.
Most gardeners simply sow the treated seeds in rows into boxes filled with soil. They are sprinkled on top with a centimeter layer of earth. The soil is moistened with a spray bottle.
The containers with planting material are covered with a film and removed to a warm place.Every 2 days the film is opened slightly for airing, and the soil is moistened.
Growing and care
Some gardeners grow their seedlings in a heated greenhouse. During the day, the temperature is raised to 23-25 ° C and the backlight is turned on. At night, the temperature is lowered by a few degrees, and the lamps are turned off. The seedlings are strong and stocky.
Note! It is important not to allow high humidity in the greenhouse, as this can provoke various diseases. The ideal humidity is 60-65%.
If there is no greenhouse, the seedlings are grown on the windowsill. Room temperature is suitable for tomatoes, but there is not always enough natural light in early spring. In this case, fluorescent lamps are used.
Water the plants as the topsoil dries out. Gardeners recommend using water with a temperature of at least +20 ° C and avoiding getting water on the leaves so that they do not rot.
The seedlings are fed 3 times:
- two weeks after picking into individual containers (this procedure is carried out after two true leaves appear on the plants);
- 14 days after the previous feeding;
- 5 days before the dive into the ground.
Potassium and phosphorus are used as top dressing. These fertilizers will help grow seedlings with a strong root system.
How to grow tomatoes
Two weeks before the pick, the seedlings begin to harden. To do this, the plants are taken out on the balcony or outside every day. The first time - for 30 minutes, then the time is increased daily, bringing the hardening time to 16 hours.
5 days before the pick, the plants are watered and fed. This will help the seedlings quickly take root in a new place.
Plants are planted in open ground when the soil warms up to + 12 ° C at a depth of 15 cm.
Landing in a permanent place
Before planting seedlings, the holes are prepared. This is done in the fall:
- the beds are dug up and cleaned of weeds;
- for every 1 sq. m apply 6 kg of manure or humus;
- crushed and treated with a solution of potassium permanganate tomato tops are buried in the soil;
- check the acidity of the soil with litmus paper and, if necessary, add ash;
- if the soil is heavy, mix the soil with sand.
In the spring, the soil is dug up again. It is watered with copper sulfate. To prepare a solution for 10 liters of water, take 1 tbsp. l. vitriol.
The holes are dug in rows in a checkerboard pattern. For 1 sq. m place from 5 to 9 plants. Kemerovots accepts thickened plantings.
A handful of ash or granular long-acting fertilizers are poured into the bottom of the hole. 1 liter of water is poured into each well. After the liquid is absorbed, the seedlings are planted. The depressions are covered with soil, which is compacted.
Plant care
The Kemerovets variety is not needed tie up... Its bushes are low and strong, do not break under the weight of the fruit.
It is also not necessary to form a plant. Only yellowed and withered foliage is removed from the bushes.
Council. Some gardeners still prefer to remove the foliage before the first flower cluster. In this case, the fruits are larger.
Water the tomatoes as the topsoil dries up with water at room temperature. This is done in the morning or at sunset. In the process of watering, make sure that the liquid does not get on the ground part of the plants.
After each glaze and precipitation loosen the soil. This helps to break down the earth crust that hinders air exchange. In the process of loosening, weeds are removed.
Feed tomatoes 2 times per season. The first time is two weeks after disembarkation, the second - after another 2-3 weeks.
Helpful advice from gardeners
Experienced farmers know a few tricks to get a rich harvest and avoid many problems:
- Agronomists advise to abandon nitrogen-containing fertilizers, since nitrogen provokes abundant foliage growth and the fruits become small and tasteless.
- After planting tomatoes in a permanent place, the beds are mulched with hay, straw or humus. This layer protects against frost, pests and diseases.
- Ugly inflorescences must be removed. They will interfere with the formation of quality fruits.
- Incomplete ripening of tomatoes is associated with a lack of sunlight due to thickening of plantings or a lack of fertilizers.
Diseases and pests
The variety is not susceptible to late blight - the main enemy of plants of the Solanaceae family. But some diseases still affect him:
- Powdery mildewIs a fungal disease that forms a white coating on leaves and flowers that turn yellow and fall off. The plant is treated with fungicides ("Topaz", "Teovit Jet", "Skor").
- Mosaic. Dark spots appear on the leaves, deformation of the fruit occurs. In order to prevent the disease, the affected leaves and fruits are removed.
- Bacterial wilting. Brown or yellow rings with disease-causing mucus appear on the stem of the plant. The bacteria spread from the soil. To combat the disease, the affected plant must be destroyed.
To protect tomatoes from insects, the bushes are treated with soapy water (1 piece per bucket of water) or wormwood solution. Chemicals are also used, for example, "Barrier".
The nuances of growing in open ground and in greenhouses
The Kemerovets variety is unpretentious in cultivation. For mature plants, care is minimized.
Seedlings are planted in open ground in early May in the southern regions and in early June in the northern ones. In case of a sharp cold snap, it is recommended to cover the planting with a spanboard or film.
Features of outdoor cultivation:
- the landing site must be protected from the wind;
- it is not recommended to plant in the area where other nightshades (eggplants, potatoes) grew before;
- seedlings are planted in open ground in the late afternoon;
- watering plentiful, 2-3 times a week.
In the greenhouse, maintenance consists of regular watering and ventilation to avoid mold and disease spread.
Features of growing in greenhouses:
- seedling height for quick adaptation - no more than 6 cm;
- watering - once a week;
- the use of artificial pollination (shaking flowering bushes);
- it is better to plant in the dark and in cloudy weather.
Caution! If you do not cover the seedlings from direct sunlight, the shoots will burn.
Harvesting and application of the crop
The fruits of the Kemerovets tomato ripen at the same time. They are plucked from the bush with tassels or individually. At a temperature of no more than +30 ° C, tomatoes are stored for 1-2 months.
The fruits are processed into tomato juice, paste, pickled and pickled. When preserved, they retain their sweet and sour taste. They are used in salads and fresh.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Farmers note the almost complete absence of disadvantages in the variety, while talking about the advantages:
- harvesting is possible throughout the season;
- early ripening;
- does not have time to become infected with late blight;
- does not need pinning and does not require a garter;
- long-term storage of the crop;
- grown both outdoors and indoors;
- tolerates a drop in temperature.
The variety has no significant drawbacks.
Farmers reviews
The gardeners' reviews are mostly positive. Most note the sweet taste, fleshiness of the fruit and unpretentious care.
Alena, Shumerlya: “I fell in love with Kemerovets at first sight. The appearance is perfect, as in the photo of the advertising brochures. The seeds of the fruits are large and few. There are no problems with growing, the plants are unpretentious and are not afraid of frost. The taste is excellent. The best early maturing variety. "
Evgeniy, Voronezh: "I have been growing Kemerovets for several years. I plant a little bushes so that my tomatoes lay on the table until the sweeter and larger mid-season varieties ripen. In cultivation, the variety is simple, I plant it in the country. Maintenance is minimal. Tomatoes are also good in pickled form. Nine bushes have enough harvest both for food and conservation. "
Conclusion
The Kemerovets variety is an excellent option for summer residents and beginners. He is not afraid of cold snaps, late blight, does not need a garter and pinching. It requires minimal maintenance and copes with most adverse environmental factors.
An experienced farmer will also like the variety. It ripens early and produces heart-shaped fruits with a rich flavor.