The combination of the best qualities of tomatoes in one variety - tomato "Red Dusya": reviews, photos and secrets of growing
Tomatoes can improve mood and reduce stress. Especially when it comes to sugar and sweet vegetables. One of these varieties is Dusya Krasnaya. The hybrid has a stable yield and a beautiful appearance. Dusya red is actively used in cooking and folk medicine. Consider what other advantages the hybrid has and how to get a crop of beautiful and mouth-watering tomatoes.
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Description of the variety
Tomato Dusya red shows the best result in greenhouse conditions, but many plant it in the open air.... Tomatoes are grown in seedlings, the first harvest is obtained in 90-100 days after planting. Mid-early tomatoes are planted both in the south of the country and in the northern regions. As befits a hybrid, this variety is highly resistant to weather and disease.
Distinctive features
The height of the bush varies from 80 to 150 cm... In care, the variety is unpretentious, but requires timely garter and pinching. Medium leafy brushes, 4-7 tomatoes are tied on one plant. Outwardly, the leaves are similar to potato, dark green in color.
Characteristics of tomatoes and productivity
Dusya red has an oval shape and rich bright color.... Outwardly, the tomato resembles a bell pepper. The pulp is dense, there are few seed chambers. The weight of one vegetable is about 200 g. The variety is universal in use, appreciated for its high taste. From 1 sq. m gardeners collect about 7 kg of beautiful and neat tomatoes.
How to grow seedlings
Dusi red seedlings are prepared 50-60 days before planting in the ground... During this time, the sprouts get used to external conditions and adapt to the air temperature. Seedling germination largely depends on the quality of the seeds and soil.
Seed preparation
Seeds must be carefully selected before planting.... First of all, inspect them for external deviations. If you notice damage or stains on the surface, do not plant seeds. Choose only healthy and even seed. We also recommend that you carefully read the information on the packaging and trust only trusted manufacturers.
After selection, the seeds are disinfected... To do this, lay them out in the sun for a week, for example, on a windowsill or balcony. The sun's rays will warm them from all sides and destroy pathogens on the surface.
After disinfection, the seeds germinate... Wrap them in a damp cloth and place them on a plate. It is advisable to germinate in a bright and warm place. This procedure improves the germination of the material and strengthens its immunity. For the best effect, gardeners add the preparations "Epin" or "Solution" to the liquid. Growth stimulants accelerate the development of tomatoes.
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Capacity and soil
Any clean, dry container, such as plastic cups or a wooden box, will work for seedlings.... The most popular are plastic cassettes, which can be purchased at any gardening store. Their value lies in the fact that they are convenient for transplanting seedlings into the ground.
Many gardeners prefer to prepare the soil for seedlings on their own.This requires land from the garden, humus, peat and river sand. The main thing is to remember that such soil must be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate.
Important! If you do not want to waste time and effort on preparing the soil, ready-made soils "Universal" or "Krepysh" will come to the rescue. They are affordable and already contain all the necessary nutrients for sprout development.
Sowing
Pour earth into the container and pour abundantly with warm water, leave for six hours... Then make 1 cm deep grooves in the ground and place the seeds in them. Sprinkle earth on top and moisten again. It is recommended to cover the seedlings with glass or foil and remove after the first shoots appear.
Growing and care
Seedling care does not require much effort or special knowledge... The main thing is to observe the watering regime. Moisten the seedlings every 7-10 days. It is important not to allow the soil to dry out and not to overmoisten it. It is recommended to use a pipette or syringe for watering so that the water gets directly under the root, bypassing the stems and leaves. Remember that too much moisture increases the risk of developing fungal diseases.
Important! Grow your seedlings in a warm, bright place. Avoid drafts and be careful with your air conditioner.
The ideal air temperature for seedlings is at least 20 degrees... If the plant does not have enough light, use additional lighting with fluorescent lamps. Organize the first feeding two weeks after planting. Liquid poultry manure and ash solution are excellent fertilizers.
How to grow tomatoes
After two months, the seedlings are transplanted into the garden.... The best place for tomatoes is light and windless areas that are away from water bodies and groundwater.
Landing
They are preparing for planting in the fall... Be sure to dig up the beds and remove all debris and weeds from them. Fertilize the soil with liquid manure. With the arrival of spring, dig up the ground again and pour it with Bordeaux liquid. The mixture will disinfect the area and destroy dangerous microorganisms.
Dusya red is planted at a distance of 50 cm from each other... We advise you to install wooden stakes next to each sprout, to which adult bushes will be tied. After planting the seedlings in the ground, pour plenty of warm water over the beds. The next watering will take place only after 10 days.
Care
Subsequently, the tomatoes are moistened every 8-11 days.... Watering frequency depends on weather conditions. If the summers are dry and hot, the plants need more water. However, do not overfill the beds: this can cause the tomatoes to crack. Many gardeners use the drip system as it helps control water flow and is suitable for liquid root dressing.
Dusya red needs timely fertilizers... The most common ones are:
- manure or droppings;
- ammonium nitrate;
- nitrophoska;
- nettle-based solution;
- ash solution;
- yeast;
- bordeaux liquid.
Apply fertilizer every two weeks... It is best to alternate organic feed with mineral feed. Be especially careful with nitrogen-containing substances, as an excess of them will only harm tomatoes.
Important! Do not forget about loosening the soil and removing weeds. Loosening improves oxygen access to the roots, and the removal of weeds is necessary to maintain the necessary microflora in the beds. Perform these treatments every week.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
The variety needs mandatory formation... Form Dusya red into one stem, removing all lateral stepsons and shoots. When forming, the main thing is not to harm the bush, the stepsons cut it off carefully. Formation and pinching are necessary so that the leaves and shoots do not obscure the sunlight.
Also, gardeners are faced with the difficulties of improper feeding.... For example, if you add ammonium nitrate or urea in excess, yellow spots will appear on the leaves and the plant will begin to dry out. This is due to an excess of nitrogen. Gardeners advise in this case to water the beds abundantly and lay straw on them.
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Diseases and pests
Most often tomatoes are attacked by late blight.... It is a fungus that enters the plant through the stomata and spreads throughout the stem. Phytophthora is able to live both in soil and in seeds. The fungus appears in the form of brown spots and wilting. Treat bushes with soapy water or ash to prevent infection. In addition to late blight, tomatoes suffer from root rot, which ash also helps to fight.
Of the pests, the Colorado potato beetle is dangerous... An insect familiar to many from childhood infects the leaves, which makes them dry, dark blotches appear. That is why it is not recommended to plant tomatoes next to potatoes, and even more so in the beds where potatoes were once planted. It is preferable to fight the Colorado potato beetle with the help of professional preparations "Typhoon" or "Killer". If the plant is killing whiteflies or aphids, use a copper sulphate spray.
The nuances of growing in an open field and a greenhouse
When growing Dusya red in a greenhouse, pay special attention to the garters of the bushes to the support... In addition to the traditional method of tying to wooden stakes, gardeners actively use the Maslov method. On a thick fishing line, knots are tied every 20 cm. Next, the line is cut into segments to the height of the greenhouse and fixed at the top opposite each bush. With the help of wire hooks, the tomato is tied to a fishing line and hung on the nearest loop. Maslov's method is very convenient and practical.
If you grow tomatoes in the open field, do not forget about the temperature regime.... If the summer turned out to be foggy and cold, build covers of dense film for the bushes. They will help the plant survive unfavorable climatic conditions. The caps are easy to use: as soon as the weather returns to normal, they can be easily removed from the bush. This technique is especially relevant for gardeners from the northern regions.
Harvesting and application of the crop
Harvested as they ripen... The yield of the variety is friendly, the tomatoes ripen on the brush at the same time. Also Dusya red matures well in room conditions. Pick ripe tomatoes immediately, do not overripe. This damages the entire bush.
The variety is used in the preparation of various dishes... Dusya red is great for summer salads, combined with cucumbers and bell peppers. The sweetish taste of the vegetable gives the dish a spice. Also, the tomato is suitable for soups, such as borscht or kharcho. In addition to their taste, tomatoes add an appetizing scarlet color to dishes.
Due to the high content of vitamins and macronutrients tomatoes are used for preparing diet food. Low-calorie purees, salads, cold snacks and sandwiches are made with them. Dusya red goes well with various sauces and spices.
Interesting! Housewives love to prepare tomato juice. Its taste and benefits are undeniable, it saturates the body with vitamins. For cooking, in addition to tomatoes, salt and sugar are required to taste. Cinnamon, basil or garlic are also often added to the drink.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages of Dusya red gardeners primarily include an unusual appearance... Due to its size and shape, the tomato is used as a base for stuffed dishes. Also, the vegetable is appreciated for its pleasant taste and tender pulp. Dusya red is universal in use, rich in useful substances. In addition, the variety is distinguished by its excellent yield and immunity to diseases and pests.
Of the shortcomings, the need to form a bush is noted.... Garter and pinching require additional effort and time, which is not always convenient.
Farmers reviews
The opinions of gardeners about the Dusya red variety are contradictory: some find it attractive and tasty, while on others it does not make such an impression.
Elena, Tver: “Dusya red is one of my favorite varieties. It is delicious, the pulp literally melts in your mouth. I use it in a very different way: I make preparations, and salads, and snacks. But fresh, the variety is good. Recomend for everybody".
Marina, Moscow: “Dusya Krasnaya planted tomatoes for the first time, on the whole I was satisfied with the result. The yield is good, as is the quality of the tomatoes. I planted it by seedling method, there were no problems in leaving ".
Eugene, Penza: “I expected big and beautiful tomatoes from Dusya, as on the package. The result is a medium-sized tomato with a watery taste. Planted in a greenhouse, fertilized on time. I'll try to plant it again next year. But this time I am disappointed ".
Conclusion
There are about 10,000 varieties of tomatoes in the world! Each of them has its own taste, appearance and secrets of a successful harvest. For example, Dusya red has an interesting shape and sweet taste, and for a rich harvest she needs fertile soil, timely watering and feeding. Tomatoes are used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology, for example, they make nourishing face masks based on cottage cheese and tomatoes.