How to grow an incredibly beautiful and tasty Matryoshka tomato on your own plot

Tomato Matryoshka is interesting for its unusual shape of fruit, reminiscent of a Russian painted doll. This is the result of Russian selection, which is loved by many vegetable growers for simple agricultural techniques and resistance to diseases. Tomato Matryoshka is an excellent choice for those who want to grow irregularly shaped fruits and still get a good harvest.

The article will introduce you to the description of the variety, reveal the secrets of productivity and present colorful photos for illustrative examples.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Tomato Matryoshka is a Russian variety. The originator is Aelita agricultural company. When choosing seed, you need to be especially careful - in addition to this variety, there are also hybrids Matryoshka f1 and Russian matryoshka f1.

Distinctive features

Bush determinant 60-70 cm high. The leafiness is medium, the leaves are medium-sized, dark green. The inflorescences are simple. Fruit setting takes place under any climatic conditions, even unfavorable ones.

The species is mid-season, from the moment of emergence to full maturation, 110-115 days pass.

Average yield, from 1 sq. m, 8-9 kg of fruits are harvested, provided that 3-4 seedlings are planted per 1 sq. m. Fruiting is extended.

It is highly resistant to some diseases of the Solanaceae family: fusarium wilting and verticillosis. Susceptible to late blight, therefore, it is necessary to pay increased attention to the prevention of fungal infection.

Does not require binding and pinning. The strong stem and branches can withstand the weight of ripe vegetables without fixing to the support.

Recommended for growing outdoors and in greenhouse conditions.

Fruit characteristics

The average weight of one tomato is 80-100 g. The shape of the fruit is unusual for tomatoes, reminiscent of a small pear. The color is deep red, the skin is dense, does not crack even during heat treatment. Seed chambers 3-4, few seeds. The taste is pleasant, sweet, the pulp is juicy.

Ripe vegetables are consumed fresh and for whole-fruit canning. Tomatoes retain their flavor in marinades. But due to their dense pulp, they are practically not used for processing into tomato products.

The photo shows Matryoshka tomatoes.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing seeds begins 60-70 days before planting seedlings in the ground. The final sowing dates determine the climatic conditions of the region.

Seed preparation

Seeds are first tested for germination by immersion in saline for 10 minutes. Those that floated to the surface are empty inside, which means they are not suitable for landing. Then they are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes, then washed with running water and dried.

To improve the germination capacity, the seeds are germinated. To do this, they are wrapped in gauze, slightly moistened and left in a dark and warm place for 2-3 days at a temperature of 24 ° C. Periodically, as it dries, the gauze is moistened. As soon as the first shoots appear, the grains are ready for sowing.

Capacity and soil

The soil is prepared from garden soil, peat and sawdust in a ratio of 8: 2: 1. Sawdust is added for lightness, and peat feeds the soil with the substances necessary for seedling.All components are thoroughly mixed and disinfected with a solution of pink potassium permanganate. The prepared mixture is laid out in planting containers, at the bottom of which small holes are made in advance.

You can plant in a common box or in an individual container, for example, paper honeycombs, plastic and peat cups. Peat containers are the most expensive way of growing seedlings, but also the most convenient: when transplanted into the ground, seedlings are buried in holes along with planting containers, which dissolve in the ground, feeding young roots with useful substances.

Sowing

Seeds are sown in grooves 2-2.5 cm deep. After sowing, the ground is leveled from above and slightly moistened with warm, settled water using a spray bottle. The containers are covered with foil or glass to create a greenhouse effect and left in a warm and dark room at a temperature of at least 23 ° C.

Growing and care

When the first shoots appear, the film is removed and the planting containers are rearranged in a well-lit place, for example, on a windowsill, preferably on the south side. Daylight hours for seedlings should be at least 13 hours. If natural lighting is not enough, fluorescent lamps are supplemented.

Pour lightly with warm, settled water, along the edge of the containers with a shallow watering can. After watering, the ground is loosened superficially without touching the young roots.

reference... Loosening the soil improves oxygen penetration to the roots.

After the appearance of 2 true leaves, the seedlings dive, seating them in separate containers. Picking helps to select weak plants that are unsuitable for further cultivation. Also, this procedure strengthens the root system.

If the seedlings are left in a common box after a pick, the distance between them is increased to 10 cm.

reference... When growing in peat cups, picking of plants is not required.

During growth at home, young bushes are fed 2 times with complete complex fertilizer intended for tomato seedlings.

1 week before planting in the ground, plants begin to harden for faster adaptation to new conditions. To do this, they are taken out into the open air for 45-60 minutes, gradually increasing the time spent outdoors up to 12 hours. At the same time, the night temperature in the room where the seedlings are introduced is reduced to 13 ° C.

How to grow tomatoes

After 2 months, the seedlings are ready for transplanting into the ground. It is planted on open beds after the threat of night frosts has passed and the soil warms up to 15 ° C. They are transplanted into protected structures 2 weeks earlier.

Landing

The soil for tomatoes is prepared in advance, in the fall. Humus or chicken droppings are introduced into the ground and dug up, removing all weeds with roots .. In the spring, the soil is dug up again.

Tomato beds are best done on the sunny side, protected from drafts. They are usually transplanted on a cloudy day or in the evening, when there is no direct sunlight.

Planting pattern: 60 cm - distance between seedlings, 50 cm - between rows. For 1 sq. m place 3-4 seedlings.

After transplanting into shallow holes, the earth is compacted, watered moderately and the young bushes are left to adapt to new conditions for 1 week.

reference... When transplanting to open beds, it should be borne in mind that the culture is of short stature and must be given the southern side, otherwise taller plants will shade it.

Further care of the Matryoshka tomato

Regular watering is set at least 2 times a week, on hot and dry days the number of waterings is increased up to 3-4 times. Watered with warm, settled water, strictly under the root, without falling on the leaves.

After each watering, the soil is loosened, spud and mulched. These simple agricultural practices not only saturate the soil with oxygen and retain moisture in the beds longer, but also become necessary preventive measures in the fight against pests.

reference... Excessive watering increases the risk of developing fungal diseases.

2 weeks after transplanting, the seedlings are fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers: "Nitrofoskoy" or ammonium sulfate. Nitrogen is good for plant growth.

During flowering and the formation of ovaries, the bushes are fed with magnesium sulfate, since they need magnesium and boron.

During the fruiting period, phosphorus-containing and potassium dressings are introduced, which accelerate the ripening of fruits.

Growing features

Compact undersized bushes do not require pinching, which greatly simplifies care throughout the growing season. Also, tomatoes do not require support and tying, since the fruits are small and strong stems can withstand their weight.

Diseases and pests

The culture is highly resistant to diseases such as fusarium wilting and verticillosis. But she prone to phytophthora, therefore, preventive measures are carried out in a timely manner and regularly.

For the first time, plants are sprayed during the budding and flowering period. Apply "Ridomil Gold" at a dilution of 50 g per bucket of water. The second treatment is carried out during the formation of fruits, using "Revus" diluted with 12 ml per bucket of water.

Particular attention is paid to monitoring the condition of the beds, avoiding stagnant moisture. Late blight is a fungal disease, high humidity is necessary for the beginning of its development.

The lower leaves from plants must be removed, otherwise they can rot, which will also lead to the spread of fungal spores.

A good prophylactic agent is copper sulfate, which is used to treat the soil to destroy pathogenic flora. The drug "Fitosporin" helps in the fight against disease and, like copper sulfate, has protective functions during preventive treatments.

Of insects, the Colorado potato beetle, bear and slugs should be wary. The mustard bushes planted next to the tomatoes are saved from the beetle, mulching the beds from the bear, and soap solution from the slugs. Regular inspection of bushes for the presence of pests prevents their invasion.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

In warm regions, the tomato culture is planted in open beds; in regions with a temperate climate, cover material is always kept at hand in case of an unexpected cold snap or prolonged torrential rains. In the northern regions, the tomato is planted in greenhouses.

Greenhouse plants do not grow and are as unpretentious as their street brothers. But closed structures need regular ventilation, otherwise the risk of infection with fungal diseases increases.

If the soil was previously infected late blight, in winter it is sown with rye. In spring, together with the winter crop, they dig up the soil, thereby reducing the risk of spreading fungal infections, the soil is saturated with oxygen and the yield increases.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Fruit ripening is amicable, which greatly simplifies the harvest. Thanks to the extended fruiting, fresh tomatoes can be enjoyed within 2 weeks after the start of ripening.

Fresh vegetables are great for summer salads and hot meals. Also, unusual tomatoes are ideal for canning whole fruits. The dense peel keeps the pulp intact during heat treatment, the tomatoes do not crack.

Tinned jars look like they are filled with small red nesting dolls. Tomatoes do not lose their flavor in pickles and marinades... However, they are practically not used for processing for tomato products due to their dense pulp.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

In addition to its unusual appearance, culture has several other positive qualities:

• acclimatization in different regions;
• unpretentious care;
• high resistance to a number of diseases;
• good quantitative indicator;
• the ability to set fruits in all weather conditions;
• does not require pinching;
• does not require garters;
• the possibility of self-selection of seeds for planting;
• good fruit taste;
• unusual appearance;
• culinary variety.

A significant disadvantage of this species can be attributed to the instability to late blight, which requires from everyone who grows a tomato in their garden, increased attention and mandatory observance of the rules of crop rotation.

Farmers reviews

It is difficult to form an unambiguous opinion about the variety. Someone praises him, while others, on the contrary, are disappointed, explaining their dissatisfaction with the low yield and soreness of the bushes.

Of course, a lot depends on the region of cultivation, weather conditions, the length of the day and night and the observance of agrotechnical rules that help keep the plants healthy and increase the quantitative rate of fruiting.

The opinions of those who planted the Matryoshka tomato:

Alla, Podolsk: «For many years now I have been planting these tomatoes. I always know that I will definitely get the harvest. In addition, they are resistant to many diseases and ambient temperatures. The taste is pleasant, sweet, the one that I love. "

Timur, Leningrad region: “The summer turned out to be rainy, tomatoes suffered from late blight for a long time. Sprayed regularly, fed. The tomatoes were small, the harvest was small. "

Conclusion

For those who want to grow an unusual red tomato on their plots, the Matryoshka variety is ideal. It is excellent for conservation, looks elegant in jars, has a high immunity to a number of dangerous diseases, shows good fruiting results, and at the same time is easy to care for.

Many gardeners speak positively about the tomato and regularly harvest seeds for planting next season.