A striking representative of mid-season fruitful varieties - tomato "Radunitsa" and advice on its correct cultivation

For baby and diet food, doctors recommend using yellow-fruited tomatoes. They are low in calories and rarely cause allergies, unlike red-fruited ones. They contain more beta-carotene, lycopene and other nutrients.

A popular representative of yellow tomatoes is Radunitsa. It produces bright fruits that will decorate the garden and dining table.

General description of the variety

Tomato Radunitsa is popular among gardeners of the former CIS countries. Its seeds are produced by such companies as "Sedek", "Siberian Garden".

The tomato was bred by domestic breeders and was included in the Russian state register in 2008.

Advice! The seeds from the fruits of Radunitsa are used for planting. Since it is a variety and not a hybrid, the plant retains all its properties. According to gardeners, self-collected planting material has 99% germination.

Distinctive features

The main feature of Radunitsa is the bright yellow-orange color of the fruit. At the beginning of ripening, they are completely yellow, but if you let them hang on the bush, the fruits take on an orange tint.

The shape of the fruit is also unusual. Those who have grown this variety say that it resembles a rocket.

The fruit tastes sweet with a slight sourness. The pulp is tender, but juicy; rich aroma.

reference... Yellow-fruited tomatoes contain a lot of nutrients. In addition to vitamin C, B and PP, they contain beta-carotene. It improves visual acuity, stimulates the synthesis of growth hormone and has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and hair. Lycopene in tomatoes helps cleanse the body of toxins, toxins and free radicals. It improves the condition of the cardiovascular system and fights against pathogenic microflora in the intestines. Present in the pulp and myocin, which strengthens blood vessels and capillaries.

The variety has an average immunity to nightshade diseases. According to gardeners, the bushes are often affected by apical and root rot.

Radunitsa is resistant to adverse environmental conditions. In the southern and central regions, it has excellent yields both in the greenhouse and in the open field.

Main characteristics

Many gardeners believe that Radunitsa tastes better than most other yellow-fruited tomatoes. Unlike other varieties, it is not necessary to plant it in a greenhouse to achieve high yields.

Characteristics and description of the variety:

How to grow seedlings

Mid-season tomatoes in Russia are grown exclusively by seedlings. Otherwise, they simply will not have time to ripen before the onset of cold weather.

Usually seeds are sown in March 55-60 days before picking to a permanent place. Before growing seedlings, gardeners are advised to familiarize yourself with the indicators of the lunar calendar.

Seed preparation

Seeds are treated with special compounds before planting. They reduce the risk of plant contamination and increase their resistance to adverse environmental factors.

Seed preparation for planting:

1. Checking planting material for germination... The seeds are soaked in a solution prepared from a glass of warm water and 1 tsp. salt. Floated seeds are considered unsuitable for planting, they are collected and thrown away. The specimens that have sunk to the bottom are washed and used.
2. Disinfection of planting material to prevent infection of plants. The seeds are soaked for 20 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. Another option is to soak them overnight in a growth solution.
3. Stimulation of seed growth. This procedure not only accelerates the emergence of the first shoots, but also increases the resistance of plants to adverse environmental conditions. The planting material is soaked in "Epin", "Sodium humate" and "Zircon".

The choice of capacity and soil

For growing seedlings, large boxes of shallow depth are taken. Seeds are sown both in small plastic cups and in individual peat tablets.

When the seedlings grow up, they are planted in individual pots. Use plastic or peat containers with a volume of at least 300 ml.

The soil for tomatoes should be nutritious, but light. Suitable soil mixtures are available at gardening stores.

Many gardeners prepare the soil for tomato seedlings on their own in the following ways:

• humus, black earth and sand are mixed in equal proportions;
• take equal parts of wood or coconut sawdust and garden soil;
• peat is mixed with the same amount of sand, ash is added to the composition.

The soil and containers are disinfected before use: they are treated with a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate.

Advice! It is convenient to grow seedlings in cake packaging. In this case, the transparent cover will act as a film.

Sowing planting material

Soil is poured into the seed boxes. It is poured abundantly with warm water. Grooves are made in the ground with a depth of 1 cm. Seeds are laid out in them at a distance of 2 cm from each other.

The grooves are covered with soil, which is not compacted. The containers are covered with foil and placed in a warm place.

Growing and care

To grow healthy and vibrant seedlings, it is important to provide her with proper care.

The list contains the basic rules for caring for plants:

1. Before the seeds germinate, as the soil dries, it is moistened with a spray bottle. When the first shoots appear, they are watered in such a way that the liquid gets only under the root. Water is used at room temperature.
2. After all the seeds have germinated, the film is removed. To prevent the plants from stretching, they are transferred to a cool room for a week.
3. Tomatoes dive when real leaves appear on them. At the bottom of individual pots, a layer of disinfected drainage is poured (broken ceramics, brick, expanded clay, shell rock, small rubble). It will reduce the risk of seedling disease. It is important to make sure that there are holes in the bottom of each container.
4. Seedlings are fed three times during the entire growing period. The first time is 12 days after picking the plants, the next feeding is done with an interval of 2 weeks. For these purposes, it is convenient to use chicken manure diluted in a 1:10 ratio with the addition of superphosphate.
5. Seedlings begin to harden 14 days before the pick. She is taken out onto the balcony or outside. The duration of the first procedure does not exceed 1 hour, then gradually the hardening time is brought to 16 hours.

Note! If a layer of mold appears on the soil in which the seeds were sown, then the problem lies in excessive watering. To remedy the situation, the affected soil layer is removed, the boxes are dried, the ground is watered with a light pink solution of potassium permanganate. A layer of clean soil is poured on top.

How to grow tomatoes

Tomatoes are planted in the ground when the soil temperature at a depth of 15 cm reaches 15 ° C. In the southern regions this occurs at the end of April, and in the central regions in the second half of May. In cities with northern climates, Radunitsa is grown in greenhouses.

Planting seedlings to a permanent place

For tomatoes, choose a well-lit area of ​​the garden. The more sun the tomatoes get, the sweeter they will be.

In the fall, the beds are prepared. They are dug up to a depth of 20 cm and cleaned of plant residues. Humus is introduced into the soil, 6 kg per 1 sq. m, and dry lime (if the acidity of the soil is increased).

Life hack from experienced gardeners! In November, rye is sown on tomato beds. In the spring, when it sprouts, the soil is dug up so that the plants are underground and watered with "Baikal".

In the spring, the beds are leveled with a rake and cleared of weeds. The soil is watered with a solution of chicken manure.

The holes are dug in rows in a checkerboard pattern. For 1 sq. m 3-4 plants are planted.

Ash or long-acting mineral fertilizers are poured into the bottom of the holes. If rye was planted in the fall, then this is not necessary.

Seedlings are watered and fed 3 days before planting. Immediately before the pick, it is removed from the pots along with a lump of earth and immediately placed in the hole, forming the root system towards the center. The depressions are covered with soil, which is compacted.

After the pick, the tomatoes are watered. Take 1 liter of warm water per plant. The next time the tomatoes are watered and fed no earlier than a week later.

Basic rules of care

Tomato Radunitsa needs garter... It is attached to the support with synthetic thread as it grows. Heavy hands with set fruits will also have to be tied up.

Form Radonica into 1 or 2 stems. The best performance is observed precisely when the tomato is formed into 2 trunks.

In the process of pinching, you need to remove excess greens. Cut off all leaves below the first flower cluster, as well as withered and lethargic. This procedure is performed once a week. For one pinching, no more than 3 sheets are removed.

Water the tomatoes as the soil dries. At least 2 liters of water are consumed per plant. On the day of pinching, the soil is not moistened.

After each watering, the soil is loosened. This is necessary for the destruction of the earth crust, which prevents root air exchange and evaporation of the liquid. In the process of loosening, the beds are cleared of weeds.

It is recommended to mulch the beds with straw, peat, hay or humus. Such a layer will slow down the growth of weeds, protect the roots of the plant from adverse weather conditions, infections and pests. Mulch also acts as an additional top dressing.

Not all gardeners agree on the need for hilling tomatoes. Be sure to do this in the event that new roots are formed on the stems of the tomatoes.

During the season, top dressing is applied three times. There are many fertilization schemes, here is one of them:

1. For the first time, fertilizers are applied 2 weeks after picking the seedlings to a permanent place. Tomatoes are fed with a mixture of superphosphate, urea and potassium salt. For 1 sq. m take 20 g of dry matter.
2. Second time tomatoes feed in 14-21 days. Chicken droppings are used, diluted 1:10 with water. Add 1 matchbox of superphosphate to a bucket of mixture.
3. When the ovaries are formed, a third top dressing... Complex fertilizers are used, including potassium and phosphorus.

Common problems

When growing tomatoes, gardeners often face a number of difficulties.

The most common ones are:

1. Tomato leaves change their appearance. If the leaf plate is twisted, this indicates a lack of potassium. Purple spots on the leaves indicate a fluoride deficiency.
2. The plants have stopped growing. This problem indicates a lack of nitrogen.
3. Plants began to wither after fertilization. This happens if feeding was introduced without preliminary watering of the beds.
4. Tomatoes "fatten" (form a large amount of greenery, but do not set fruit). This happens with an excess of nitrogenous fertilizers.
5. Plants have lost their turgor (become lethargic and yellowed). If there are no signs of disease, then the problem lies in improper watering.
6. Tomatoes are tasteless and watery. This happens if too much greenery is removed from the plant.

Diseases and pests

Tomato Radunitsa has low immunity to plant diseases. For this reason, it is important to follow the rules of prevention, which provide for the disinfection of all objects that the plants come into contact with, and the observance of crop rotation.

The most common tomato diseases:

1. Late blight... The leaves and fruits of the plant turn black. It is impossible to cure the disease. For prophylaxis, tomatoes are sprayed with an iodine solution or purchased antifungal agents ("Baktofit").
2. Alternaria... Plants are covered with small black spots. At the beginning of the development of the disease, "Quadris" is used.
3. Anthracnose... The leaves dry up, and brown sunken spots form on the fruit. For prevention use "Quadris". For treatment - solutions with a hay stick.
4. Gray rot. The bushes are covered with a gray bloom. As a preventive measure, Bayleton is used.
5. Powdery mildew. Tomato greens are covered with white spots. To fight the disease, sodium humate is used.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Before planting tomatoes, the walls of the greenhouse are disinfected: rubbed with copper sulfate.

To reduce the likelihood of plant infection, and at the same time the level of humidity in the room, the greenhouse is ventilated daily by opening the windows.

To help pollinate the tomatoes in the greenhouse, the bushes are shaken regularly. Another option is to put a fan on in the room.

In the open field, the first two weeks after picking, the tomatoes are covered with foil to prevent their death due to night frosts. Watering in such conditions should be more frequent than in the greenhouse.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Radunitsa is harvested in August, tomatoes of this variety ripen at the same time. The fruits are plucked both individually and on the bushes.

Tomatoes are eaten fresh. They are suitable for whole preservation and processing into tomato juice and sauces.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages of Radunitsa:

• rich sweet taste of fruits;
• high content of nutrients in the composition with low allergenicity;
• the possibility of cultivation in open and protected ground;
• good yield indicators;
• high portability.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• the need for garter and pinching;
• low immunity to disease.

Farmers reviews

Reviews of farmers about Radunitsa are mostly positive. This variety managed to gain popularity.

Galina, Voronezh: “I have been planting Radunitsa for the second year already. The first time a tomato got sick with rot.The next time when growing, it was periodically sprayed with a solution of potassium permanganate, diseases were avoided. As for the fruits, they are very tasty. The sweetest yellow tomato I've ever tasted. The brushes are beautiful, as in the photo. "

Ivan, Belgorod: “I have been growing Radunitsa for 5 years. I form bushes into 2 stems. I collect up to a bucket of tomatoes from two plants. The fruits are delicious and beautiful. The only negative is that there are few seeds in tomatoes. You have to leave at least 5 pieces on the bush to fully ripen to get enough seeds for the next planting. I collect the seeds, clean them of pulp and store them in cloth bags. "

Conclusion

Tomato Radunitsa is a variety that will appeal to experienced and novice gardeners. It produces yellow fruits with a wonderful taste - sweet, with a slight sourness. Due to their low allergenicity, they are allowed even for small children.

Growing yellow tomatoes is easy. The main thing is to pinch the plants in a timely manner and follow the basic rules for the prevention of diseases.