We grow a rich harvest of sweet and juicy tomatoes: tomato "Truffle red" - characteristics and description of the variety

Are you looking for tasty, unpretentious, fruitful multi-purpose tomatoes? Then we advise you to pay attention to the Red Truffle variety. The tomato is resistant to disease, its fruits are fleshy and sweet, and have a long shelf life. Small tomatoes of the original pear-shaped shape look great in conservation and will be a great addition to your favorite dishes. Let's get acquainted with the variety in more detail.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The Red Truffle variety was bred by Russian breeders and belongs to the Siberian collection of tomatoes. Differs in high qualities and has been successfully grown by farmers since 2002.

Distinctive features

Tomato bush Truffle red indeterminate. The height in the open field is 90-100 cm. In greenhouses, the height of the plant reaches 150-170 cm.

By the term of fruit ripening, the variety is mid-season. From the moment of germination to ripening of the fruit, 105-115 days pass.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Ripe fruits acquire a bright red color and reach 100-170 g. The shape of the fruit is pear-shaped with a slight ribbing. The pulp is dense, consists of 5-6 seed chambers.

The yield of the variety is above average. 6-8 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush. When grown in greenhouses, the yield reaches 15-20 kg per square meter of planting.

How to grow seedlings

Growing seedlings begins with the preparation and sowing of seeds.

Seed preparation

Sow tomato seeds both dry and pre-treated. For preparation, the seeds are soaked in water with the addition of growth stimulants or antiseptics. This accelerates germination and helps to form a stable immunity in young plants.

Capacity and soil

To grow tomato seedlings, you will need two types of containers:

• for planting seeds for germination, use a wooden or plastic container with drainage holes. The box is made independently or ready-made containers are purchased;
• during picking, each plant is transplanted into an individual container. To do this, use both special seedling pots and food containers, plastic or paper cups, cut packages of packaged juice.

Important... If using non-specialized containers, make drain holes.

The soil for growing seedlings is prepared independently or they buy ready-made soil mixtures. For self-preparation, the soil from the beds on which onions, tomatoes, potatoes or bell peppers grew are not used. The soil from under the cucumbers or cabbage is ideal.

The prepared soil must be frozen twice (frozen, allowed to thaw and re-frozen) or ignited in the oven. This will disinfect it and get rid of parasites.

Pre-treatment is not required for purchased soil.

Sowing

50-60 days before the expected date of planting a tomato on a permanent place of growth, start sowing seeds. Earth is poured into containers for planting and compacted well. On the surface, grooves are made with a depth of 1-1.5 cm and spilled with water.The distance between the grooves is 3-4 cm.

Seeds are spread on a wet surface along the groove and sprinkled with earth on top. The box is covered with foil and placed in a warm place. As soon as the first shoots appear from the ground, the film is removed.

Growing and care

After 1-2 leaves appear on the sprouts, they begin to pick. Picking is the transplanting of seedlings into individual containers. To do this, pry the sprout with a teaspoon as deep as possible and transfer it to a separate glass filled with earth. The soil around the plant is well compacted and watered with warm water.

For stable growth, seedlings need a temperature of 20-25 degrees during the day and at least 18 degrees at night.

Water the seedlings when the topsoil dries up a little. It is preferable to do this in the morning, so that the roots have time to absorb excess moisture during the day and not overcooled at night.

1-2 times a month, seedlings are fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.

How to grow tomatoes

Seedlings are planted in the ground at the age of 55-65 days. By this time, 5-7 leaves are revealed on the plant.

Landing

Plants are not watered 2-3 days before planting. This will make it easier to remove them from the container without damaging the roots.

On the eve of planting for disinfection, the earth is well spilled with a strong solution potassium permanganate.

Humus, wood ash or biohumus are added to the planting hole or furrow. Spill 1-2 liters of water. A plant is placed in moist soil, covered with earth and properly compacted. Up to three plants are placed on one square meter.

Within a week after planting, the plant is not watered, because the moisture introduced at the time of disembarkation will be sufficient.

Plant care

Let's take a closer look at the process of caring for plants.

Watering

Tomato is a heat-loving plant, does not like drafts and hypothermia. It is preferable to keep the air dry in the greenhouse. Water plants better from a watering can with the spray removed once a week. During extreme heat and drought, watering is increased.

After the water has been absorbed, it is useful to loosen the topsoil. This will prevent the formation of a hard crust on the surface of the earth, which injures the delicate stems of the plants.

Weeding and loosening

Removing weeds loosens the soil and improves oxygen penetration to the plant roots.

Grasshopping and bush formation

Since the variety is indeterminate, the stem of the plant requires compulsory pinching. The bush is kept in 2 stems. To do this, leave the lower stepson, and the rest break out.

Advice... It is better to break out stepchildren "on a stump", leaving 2-3 cm. This will restrain the leaf bosom from growing a new stepson in this place.

To avoid breaking off and trauma to the branches, long stems of the plant require a mandatory tie to the support.

Plant feeding

The main elements necessary for a plant for abundant fruiting are nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. In different phases of growth, the plant requires a different ratio of substances in dressings... Dissolve in grams per 10 liters of water:

It is important to observe the plant. If the foliage grows too intensively and flowers do not form, then the amount of nitrogen (ammonium nitrate) is reduced, and the dosage of potassium and phosphorus (superphosphate) is increased.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

The variety is unpretentious and will not cause much trouble to care for. Avoid gross mistakes in agricultural technology, and the plant will thank you with a good harvest.

Among the common mistakes in care are the following:

• excessive thickening of the landings;
• waterlogging;
• untimely loosening and weeding;
• high humidity in the greenhouse (more than 60%);
• lack of fertilizers and fertilizing.

Diseases and pests

The Red Truffle variety is resistant to nightshade diseases.But if you do run into problems, these tips will help you overcome them:

• for the treatment of bacterial infections, fungicides of chemical or biological origin are used (bio: "Ecosil", "Fitosporin"; chemical: "Ridomil", "Bordeaux liquid");
• scare away harmful insects spraying with tinctures of garlic, chamomile or celandine will help;
• aphids are easy to wash off with a warm soap solution.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Tomato Red truffle can be successfully grown outdoors in the south and in the central zone, since the variety is resistant to temperature extremes. However, growing in a greenhouse in the middle lane will increase yields and reduce the risk of crop losses due to adverse weather conditions. In northern Russia, the variety is grown only in greenhouses.

When growing tomatoes in the open field, the seedlings are hardened 1-2 weeks before planting. Every day, the seedlings are briefly exposed to cool air and direct sunlight. Start with 15 minutes, then gradually increase the time in the cold. The average temperature for hardening is 12-15 degrees.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Tomatoes are distinguished by decent taste. The fruits are sweet and juicy. Their small size is suitable for whole-fruit canning, the skin of tomatoes does not crack. Due to its high density and meatiness, Red Truffle is not used for the preparation of pastes and juices.

The removed fruits can be stored for up to three months without losing their taste. Both ripe and green tomatoes are removed for ripening.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of the variety include:

• unusual shape;
• sweet and meaty;
• good keeping quality;
• stable knotting;
• high productivity;
• disease resistance.

Among the disadvantages of the variety, we note:

• the formation of a bush requires additional attention;
• obligatory garter of branches;
• picky about watering.

Other popular varieties of truffle tomato

In addition to the Red Truffle, several other varieties have been bred by breeders. For greater convenience and clarity, the varietal differences are presented in the table:

All truffle tomatoes have similar varietal qualities. The main difference between the varieties is the color of ripe fruits and a slight variation in shape.

Farmers reviews

Farmers appreciate the Truffle Red variety for its strong setting in all weather conditions. In each review, gardeners note the long shelf life of the removed fruits. Some show photos of preserved tomatoes until the new year.

In addition to transportability, the variety has excellent taste. Tomatoes are very sweet, not sour at all, and the flesh on the cut is fleshy and sugar.

Conclusion

Red Truffle variety is unpretentious and fruitful. Suitable for growing both professionals and beginners. Subject to the simple rules of agricultural technology, the plant will thank you with a generous harvest. Thanks to the long shelf life, you will delight your family and friends with fresh homemade tomatoes for a long time!