Simple and hassle-free tomato "Khlynovsky": characteristics and description of the variety

Khlynov is the old name of the modern city of Kirov, where in 1999 a hybrid tomato variety Khlynovsky was bred. The variety has established itself as unpretentious with increased resistance to various diseases and an extraordinary ability to take root in any climatic conditions, from the warmest to the coldest.

In a word, the plant is strong and persistent. It is the ability to adapt to unfavorable factors that is reflected in the name of the variety, because the city of Khlynov is a place of exile for Russian rebels, and only the most persistent could survive in harsh conditions.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The culture was selected by scientists from the Agrosemtoms company.

Determinate bush, compact, but vigorous. Height 1.5-1.9 m. Leaves are dark green. The inflorescences are simple, formed after 2-3 leaves. The first inflorescence is laid over 8-10 leaves, the formation is uniform, due to which all fruits have the same size.

The brush sets up to 6 fruits. The stem is strong despite its height. Unlike other tall hybrids, fruit ripening occurs two weeks earlier. From the moment of sowing the seeds to full ripening, 105-110 days pass.

Recommended for cultivation both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions. The genes of the hybrid have a high resistance to diseases such as fusarium, cladosporium, verticillium and tobacco mosaic.

Adapted to temperature changes, withstands cold weather well.

The yield is high: from 1 sq. m, up to 14 kg of vegetables are harvested, provided that 3 bushes are placed per 1 sq. m. Fruiting is extended, until late autumn.

The plant requires a garter and pinching. The bush is able to limit growth itself, reaching a certain height, so pinching the top is not required.

The fruits are not large, but weighty, weighing 250-300 g. The color is bright red. The rind is thin. The taste is excellent, sweet. Chambers 4-6 with a lot of seeds.

In the photo on the right, the tomato Khlynovsky f1.

It is versatile in use: from fresh consumption to whole-fruit canning and tomato products.

It is subject to long-term storage and transfers long-term transportation without loss of appearance and gastronomic properties.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing seeds begins in late March or early April, 50 days before planting seedlings in the ground. A suitable seedling soil is garden soil mixed with sand and humus. You can plant both in a common box and in an individual container. The main thing is to moisten the prepared soil well before sowing the seeds.

The material is laid in grooves 1 cm deep. Greenhouse conditions are created for speedy germination. The seeded containers are covered with foil or glass to maintain moisture until the first shoots appear. Then the containers are placed in a warm and lighted place, where the air temperature is not lower than 23 ° C.

When the first shoots appear, glass or film is removed from the containers... The room temperature must still be at least 23 ° C. Otherwise, the shoots will begin to stretch in length and the stem will become fragile. It is important to avoid stagnation of moisture, since waterlogging increases the risk of fungal diseases.

As soon as 2-3 real leaves appear, a pick is carried out. If the seeds were sown in a common box, at the picking stage, the sprouts are planted in a separate container. After a pick, the seedlings grow faster, absorbing more moisture.

Two weeks later, the first feeding with potassium humate is carried out, which contributes to a better formation of the root system.

reference... The variety is hybrid, therefore it is impossible to independently select seeds for the next planting.

2 weeks before transplanting into open ground, the seedlings begin to harden... On a daily basis, seedlings are taken out into the open air. The initial time for this procedure is 2-3 hours. Gradually, the duration of hardening increases to 1 day. It is important that the temperature at night, where the seedlings will stay until the morning, is not higher than 13 ° C.

reference... If the seedlings are not transplanted to a permanent place for more than 50 days, flower buds will form on it, which must be removed.

How to grow tomatoes

After 50 days, when 5-7 true leaves appear on young bushes, the seedlings are ready for transplantation. At this point, the sprouts need regular watering.

Planting pattern: 60 cm between seedlings and 45 cm between rows.

A handful of humus and 10 g of superphosphate or 1 tablespoon of wood ash are added to each hole. For better growth, seedlings are sprayed with stimulants, for example, "Extra" or "Novosil". Transplanting seedlings is best on a cloudy day or in the evening.

Water daily in the evening. Do this at the root, without touching the leaves. This method helps to protect plants from late blight. The culture responds well to drip irrigation.

After the seedlings have begun and started growing, the number of watering is reduced to 2 times a week. If it's too hot outside, water it three times a week.

Plants especially need a lot of water during fruit development. During this period, they are watered every other day.

After watering, the soil is loosened, spud and weeds are removed. Hilling promotes oxygen access to the roots. To retain moisture in the soil, the beds are mulched. Mulching also protects against pests that move along the ground.

Top dressing spend every week during the ripening of the first fruit clusters. They are fed with mineral fertilizers, for example, a solution of ammonium nitrate, potassium sulfate, magnesium and potassium humate. The solution is made as follows: 20 g of nitrate, 30 g of potassium sulfate, 10 g of magnesium and 25 ml of 3% potassium humate are dissolved in 10 liters of water. The same fertilizer is used when pouring the fruit.

Culture requires compulsory pinching. If the tomato is grown in a greenhouse, the plant is formed into one stem; in the open field - in two stems. All lower leaves are removed for better air access.

Due to the high growth, you cannot do without a garter. For this, a wooden support or metal rods are installed next to each bush. Branches with tassels are also supported, otherwise they will break off under the weight of the fruit.

reference... The hybrid grows well in open beds and in the Moscow region and in Siberia.

Diseases and pests

As mentioned earlier, the variety is highly resistant to typical diseases of the Solanaceae family. It is also resistant to attacks of parasitic insects.

But, as a rule, in each area, in addition to tomatoes, other crops grow, which can attract both pests and infections. Preventive measures will keep plants healthy.

The mode of watering and lighting, the well-loosened and fertilized soil in time, saturate the plant with nutrients, which increases its immunity.

For late blight, copper sulfate is used as a prophylaxis. Late blight is a fungal disease, so in some cases it is enough to monitor the level of soil moisture. In the greenhouse, ventilation will be a good prevention, and in the open ground this function is performed by a light southern breeze.

As for insect pests, the use of insecticides on tomatoes is undesirable, but some folk methods are worth paying attention to:

1. Treatment with soapy water is good for aphids and spider mites.
2. Regular inspection of the bushes prevents slugs and the Colorado potato beetle from appearing on them.
3. Planting odorous grasses next to tomatoes scares the bear and some flying insects from the beds. Chopped cloves of garlic buried in the beds also help in the fight against the bear.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Saplings in a greenhouse gain a greater height than in open beds. But the pinching of the top is not carried out, since upon reaching 1.9 m, the plant pushes itself, that is, it stops further growth. And all the nutrients are directed to the formation and development of fruits, and not to the growth of branches.

In greenhouse conditions, fungus develops more often. To prevent high humidity from provoking the appearance of mold, the greenhouse must be regularly ventilated. In addition, the constant flow of fresh air prevents the growth of greenhouse spider mites.

In the greenhouse, the variety shows the highest productivity when formed into 1 stem. Recommendations for outdoor cultivation speak of 2-stem plant management. It is in this case that the culture will please with the maximum offspring.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Harvesting begins in July and continues until late autumn. Extended fruiting suits many gardeners. The bushes are strewn with fresh vegetables for a long time.

Collecting tomatoes from tall, tied plants is easy. They all grow to the same size due to the uniform formation of inflorescences.

In regions where summers are short and cool, tomatoes are harvested immature, as they are able to ripen on their own. Moreover, this will happen faster than in the beds.

At a temperature of + 10 ° C, all vegetables are harvested, even green ones. In the cold, tomatoes stop developing and can rot. And in the warmth, at home, they ripen perfectly themselves.

Ripe vegetables are versatile in use. They make juices, lecho, ketchup, adjika, marinades, salting. Tomatoes retain their flavor well when canned whole. And of course, they are great for fresh consumption: in summer salads, in vegetable dishes, for example, stews, mashed potatoes.

Its long-term storage and ability to withstand long-term transport make it ideal for commercial cultivation. Despite transportation to any point, vegetables retain their presentation by 98%.

Advantages and disadvantages

Now let's get acquainted with the positive and negative sides of the tomato Khlynovsky f1. Perhaps the most significant advantage is its unique ability to adapt to various climatic conditions, even in unprotected soil.

Other positive characteristics:

• ease of care;
• increased immunity to diseases;
• high quantitative indicator;
• early maturation;
• extended fruiting;
• excellent fruit taste;
• vegetables of the same size;
• universal application;
• long-term storage;
• long transportation;
• excellent presentation.

Some disadvantages of this variety:

• dependence of plant development on proper watering;
• required garter;
• pinching is required;
• impossibility of self-selection of seeds.

Farmers reviews

The reviews of those who planted the Khlynovsky tomato once again confirm the reliability of this culture. A lot of photographs testify to the presentable appearance. But the excellent taste of ripe tomatoes is especially noted. There is an opinion that it is impossible to gorge on them, you want more and more.

Tatiana, Moscow:“The summer weather has been very changeable lately. I do not want these changes to be reflected in the harvest. For the first time I planted a hybrid Khlynovsky, resistant to temperature changes. Didn't disappoint. I'll try to plant some more. "

Gennady, Kirov: “I grew it for the second season and again became convinced of the merits of the variety. Delicious, fruitful, highly resistant to diseases. It is important to ensure timely watering and feeding. But this is not difficult.I advise everyone. "

Alexander, Saratov region:“Khlynovsky was advised by an acquaintance. Outwardly, I liked the tomato immediately. Tall, one brush forms many vegetables. And very simple care. And I don't need more. "

Conclusion

There is no region where the Khlynovsky hybrid is not known. Juicy, fleshy fruits, the taste of which is pleasant to both adults and children, early ripening, high fruiting rate, easy care and resistance to diseases and undesirable climatic conditions make the species more and more popular among gardeners.

The tomato, which has shown an unusually persistent character during its twenty-year existence, can rightfully be called a rebel among cultivated plants.