A young variety that is gaining popularity among summer residents is the Legenda Tarasenko tomato, ideal for growing in the open field

Vegetable growers make legends about the yield of tomatoes from the Ukrainian breeder Tarasenko. They conquer even summer residents with solid experience with unprecedented rates of fruiting. Tomato Legend of Tarasenko is one such legend.

In addition to the excellent taste and unusual shape of ripe vegetables, the culture pleases with a rich harvest in any weather. This species is recognized as the best of all the developments of the amateur breeder.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Feodosiy Makarovich Tarasenko is a physics teacher at school, an amateur gardener, the creator of more than 50 types of tomato crops. One of the earliest and best varieties of it is Legenda Tarasenko (Multiflora), intended for open field cultivation.

Distinctive features

Bush indeterminate, up to 2 m high, 5-7 fruiting brushes are formed on the stem. The brush is complex, with 20-25 fruits tied on each.

Ripening periods are average, from the moment of emergence to full maturation, 115-120 days pass. It is recommended for open field cultivation, but in regions with a short summer it is planted in a greenhouse. Fruiting is extended, until frost.

The yield is high, up to 20 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 bush, provided that 3 seedlings are planted per 1 sq. m.

Disease resistance is high, immune to most dangerous diseases.

The culture needs obligatory regular pinching and garter of tall bushes, otherwise heavy fruit-bearing branches will creep along the ground.

Fruit characteristics

Average weight - 85-110 g, cylindrical shape in the form of elongated cream, bright scarlet color. The taste is pleasant, sweet, without sourness, the pulp is juicy, fleshy. The skin is dense, does not crack.

The purpose in cooking is universal, it is used fresh, for preparations for the winter and for processing for tomato products.

Ripe vegetables are stored for a long time and perfectly withstand long-term transportation, keeping their marketable appearance.

The photo shows the Legend Tarasenko tomatoes.

How to grow seedlings

Preparation of seeds for sowing begins 2 months before planting seedlings in the ground. Late February-early March.

Seed preparation

First, the seeds are immersed in saline for 10 minutes. So they check the empty ones: those that surfaced are not suitable for landing.

The planting material is disinfected by immersing it in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. After the grains are washed with running water and dried.

Heat treatment for 25 minutes makes the seeds stronger and more elastic, which will help in their germination: the seeds are heated in hot water at a temperature of 52 degrees, after wrapping them in gauze. Rinse immediately in cold water for 2 minutes.

During heat treatment, about 30% of the seeds may lose germination. But this is not scary: only non-viable specimens die.

To improve germination, the seed is placed in a growth stimulator for 12 hours. As soon as the seeds are slightly swollen, you can sow in the ground.

Capacity and soil

The soil is prepared from garden soil and humus in equal amounts. For looseness, a little sawdust or peat is added - the soil becomes airy and passes moisture well.

The prepared mixture is placed halfway into the planting containers, so that later, as the seedlings grow, add the remaining soil to the containers. This technique helps you get the nutrients you need.

You can plant in a common wooden box and disposable containers, for example, in plastic or peat cups.

Reference! During the stay of sprouts in peat cups, young roots are generously supplied with oxygen, since the material is porous and passes oxygen well.

Sowing

Seeds are sown in prepared containers to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. Sprinkle with peat on top and slightly moisten with a spray bottle. Then the containers are covered with foil to create a greenhouse effect.

Reference! If the planting material is sown shallowly, it will germinate with the shell, which will cause further slower growth.

The seeded containers are left in a bright and warm room at a temperature of at least 24 C. If the temperature is kept constant, the first shoots can be seen after 7 days.

Growing and caring for seedlings

After the appearance of the first shoots, the film is removed and the containers are rearranged on the sunny windowsill.

Reference! To avoid serious burns, seedlings should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Daylight hours should be at least 14 hours. With a lack of natural light, they are supplemented with phytolamps.

After germination of all seeds, the temperature in the room where the seedlings are located is reduced to 15 C for 1 week. This is how the young bushes are hardened and the immune system is strengthened. After 7 days, the seedlings are transferred to a warmer place with an air temperature of at least 20 C.

Watered with warm, settled water as the top layer of the soil dries up. Pour a fine watering can or a tablespoon along the edge of the containers without flooding the soil, otherwise the young roots may rot.

After the appearance of 2-3 true leaves, the seedlings dive, seating them in separate containers. When grown in peat cups, seedlings do not need to dive.

2 weeks before planting in the ground, the seedlings are hardened. To do this, it is taken out into the open air for 1 hour, gradually increasing the time spent outdoors to 13 hours. The night temperature of the room where the seedlings are brought is reduced to 12 C.

How to grow tomatoes

After 2 months, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted into the ground. By this time, the root system is sufficiently developed and penetrates deep into the soil. In addition, the bushes are fully formed and have one ovary each.

Landing

Saplings are planted in the ground in late May-early June, when the ground warms up to 15 C. The soil for tomatoes is prepared a month before planting, it is dug up and weeds are removed with roots. Because of the developed roots, the holes are made at least 35 cm deep, adding a little humus, wood ash and mineral fertilizer to the bottom.

Landing scheme: 80 cm - distance between seedlings, 90-110 cm - between rows. 2-3 seedlings are placed in one hole so that the plants hold onto each other. Sprinkle with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Reference! It is best to replant on a cloudy day or in the evening. This method contributes to a faster adaptation of seedlings to outdoor conditions.

After transplanting, the tomatoes are watered abundantly and left for 10-12 days for their independent rooting in the ground.

Further care of the Legend of Tarasenko

Regular watering set once a week. Water abundantly, at the root, at least 7 liters of warm, settled water per bush until the beginning of fruit formation. Despite the large amount of moisture consumed, overmoistening of the beds should not be allowed. This can lead to the development of fungal diseases. Also, high humidity can affect the taste of vegetables.

Reference! Water in the morning or in the evening to avoid burning the green mass in case of moisture on the leaves.

After each watering, loosening is carried out, removing weeds with roots.This not only improves the penetration of oxygen into the soil, but also serves as a necessary preventive measure in the fight against pests. To retain moisture in the beds, they are mulched with straw or weeds. When rotting, the weed releases nutrients, thereby nourishing the roots of plants.

First feed after 14 days after transplant into the ground a full range of mineral fertilizers or organic matter. An infusion of mullein or bird droppings in a ratio of 1:15 is used as organic matter.

The second time is fed during the formation of ovaries. The second top dressing is no different from the first, organic or mineral fertilizers are used.

Third feeding - during fruiting. Potash fertilizers are added to the mineral solution - they contribute to the rapid pouring of the fruits.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Due to their high growth and high stress on the stem, tall plants need a mandatory garter. Tie up not only the stem, but also the fruit-bearing branches, since they cannot support the weight of ripe vegetables and bend to the ground.

Constant contact with damp beds leads to fruit rotting. For fixation, a metal or wooden support is installed next to each bush.

Step sons regularly by removing unnecessary scions. It is recommended to leave 2-3 cm so that new stepchildren do not grow out of the shoot.

For maximum yield, the culture is formed into 1 or 2 stems. It is under this condition that the greatest return is possible.

Diseases and pests

The culture is immune to many diseases, but neighboring plants can infect it. You should not plant crops belonging to the nightshade family next to tomatoes.

Among infections, the following are especially distinguished: tobacco mosaic, brown spot and gray rot. Tobacco mosaic has a viral etiology and is characterized by white streaks on the discolored leaf, to which yellow spots are then added. It is possible to cure the plant only in the first stages by replacing the top layer of the soil and processing with a solution of milk (1 liter of milk per 10 liters of boiled water) with the addition of a few drops of iodine. Be sure to treat with any fungicide.

Brown spot and gray mold are fungal diseases. Their prevention is moderate watering and regular loosening. Fungal spores develop at high humidity and high temperatures, so the condition of the beds must be monitored. In the fight against these diseases, antifungal insecticides such as Fitosporin and Bordeaux liquid help.

Reference! The use of chemicals is possible only before the formation of ovaries.

Of the pests, the bear, the Colorado potato beetle, the whitefly and aphid... For whiteflies and aphids, soap solutions with the addition of ash are used. The Colorado potato beetle is harvested by hand, and the bear is scared away from the beds, planting pungent-smelling plants next to the tomatoes.

Preventive measures are the most effective in controlling insect pests. Find the insect in time and stop its reproduction. A daily inspection of the plantings is required.

The nuances of cultivation in the open field and in the greenhouse

Greenhouse plants grow up to 2.5 m in height, so they are pinched to limit the growth point.

Although recommended for outdoor use in cold regions, it has also been successfully bred in closed structures. Productivity and taste do not become worse from this. Greenhouses should be regularly ventilated to avoid the spread of fungal spores.

In warm regions, the tomato is formed in 1 stem, in cold areas - in 2 stems.

In order not to overload the bush, the lower leaves of the plants are removed up to the third pair from the bottom.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Fruit ripening is amicable, fan brushes ripen entirely, which does not complicate the collection of ripe vegetables. Fruiting is extended, in greenhouses the fruits ripen before the first frost.

The purpose of ripe vegetables is universal: they are eaten fresh, and they perfectly complement hot and vegetable dishes such as stews and mashed potatoes. Small fruits are put into whole-fruit canning, larger vegetables are used for pickling and pickling. Also used for making juice, lecho, ketchup and adjika.

Ripe vegetables are subject to long-term storage and perfectly withstand long-term transportation.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The Tarasenko legend has a lot of positive qualities:

• unpretentious care;
• excellent productivity;
• resistance to diseases of the nightshade family;
• adaptation to climatic conditions;
• survival rate in all regions;
• great fruit taste;
• unusual shape;
• versatility in cooking;
• excellent presentation;
• long-term storage;
• long transportation.

The only negative properties include the need to tie tall bushes and systematic pinching of the culture.

Farmers reviews

The legendary tomato, created by a Ukrainian amateur breeder, has many fans. Here are the opinions of some gardeners:

Olga, Brest: “There are a lot of fruits in the brushes, they are suitable for canned food and salads. The taste is excellent, sweet, slightly sour. I grow it in a greenhouse, the stem is powerful, but you can't do without a garter. "

Tamara, Astrakhan region: “I keep the plant in 2 trunks, I have been planting this species for more than 3 years. The vegetables are delicious, what I need. It is always enough to eat in the summer and prepare for the winter. I advise everyone. "

Conclusion

Tomato Legenda Tarasenko is famous for its high rates of fruiting, unpretentious care and resistance to most diseases of the Solanaceae family. The physics school teacher has immortalized his name in the name of the tomato crop.

The fact that the tomato has been cultivated in garden plots since the mid-80s speaks of quality, proven over the years. In all regions, in any weather, a high-yielding variety will delight every gardener with excellent tomatoes.