The favorite of domestic summer residents, the most unpretentious in care and at the same time high-yielding tomato "Yablonka Rossii"

They say that a lazy summer resident is a bad summer resident. However, there are varieties of tomatoes available for growing even for beginners in gardening and people who have very little time to care for plants. One of these varieties is the Yablonka Russian tomato.

People call it "tomato for the lazy". It's all about the simplicity of such tomatoes.

Characteristics and description of the variety

An early variety of tomatoes Yablonka Russia is successfully grown both in greenhouses and in the open field. The fruits ripen in 90-120 days after the first shoots have appeared.

Fruit ripening is very amicable. The Russian climate is excellent for rich fruiting of the variety. Plants are resistant to the main tomato diseases and the vagaries of nature.

Distinctive features

Tomatoes Yablonka Russia are medium-sized. Bushes grown in open beds reach a height of 1.3 m. Greenhouse tomatoes of this variety grow a little higher (up to 1.7 m). The color of the leaves is green, the size is medium. Intermediate simple inflorescences are formed. The first inflorescence appears above the 7-9 leaves.

Reference. The main difference between this tomato and other varieties is in the form of leaves. Outwardly, they look like apple leaves, which explains the name of the variety. The similarity is especially noticeable on young plants. The older the plant, the more its leaves look like potato leaves.

Bushes Apple trees are standard. They do not have to be pinned and tied up. The plant forms many ovaries and bears fruit well.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Ripe tomatoes are bright red with a glossy sheen. They are sturdy and resistant to cracking.

The shape of the tomatoes is round. Each fruit weighs on average 80 g. The maximum weight is 100 g. From 5 to 9 ovaries are formed on one hand. With proper care, up to 100 fruits are harvested from one bush. In weight terms, this is 10 kg per bush.

Tomatoes are smooth with a thin, dense crust. Fruits have no more than 5 seed chambers, but many seeds are obtained from one tomato. Two fruits are enough to provide themselves with seeds for the next year.

The fruits are highly juicy. The taste is sweet with sourness.

How to grow seedlings

Tomatoes Yablonka Russia are grown in seedlings. Seedlings are sown in early March. For this, the seeds are prepared. Then they are placed in containers with soil, wait for the emergence of shoots and take care of the shoots until the plants are planted in a greenhouse or open ground.

Preparation of seeds, containers and soil

Before sowing, the seeds are prepared by processing in a manganese solution, which contributes to disinfection. It is recommended to dry the processed seeds.

Sowing tomato seedlings Yablonka Russia either in a common large container, or immediately in separate cups (peat or cardboard are suitable). In the latter case, the sprouts are easier to transfer to a permanent place without injury.

It is recommended to use a self-created mixture as a soil for seedlings. It is prepared in advance: one part of garden or sod land, 2 parts of peat, 1 part of humus, 0.5 part of sand, 10 g of urea, 30 g of superphosphate and 10 g of any potassium fertilizer are mixed.

Important! For soil preparation, use peat with low acidity (pH 6.5).Add sieved wood ash or dolomite flour to the mixture if necessary to reduce acidity.

The prepared mixture requires sieving and disinfection.

To remove weed seeds, fungal spores and pathogenic bacteria from the soil, perform:

• calcining in an oven at 200ºC for 15 minutes;
• heating in a microwave oven at a power of 850 W for 2 minutes;
• watering with boiling water or strong manganese solution.

Important! Using a garden mixture to prepare the soil, take it from the beds on which nightshade crops have not previously grown (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, potatoes).

Sowing

Before sowing the seeds, the soil is moistened. It is recommended to evenly place the seeds on the surface of the container, and then cover them with a 1 cm layer of soil. Further, re-moistening from a spray bottle is required.

The container with seeds is covered with cellophane. This will keep moisture in it.

Growing and care

Seedlings are placed in a warm place with a temperature of 25 to 28 degrees. After the first sprouts appear (after 5-7 days), the film is removed and the containers are placed in a well-lit room.

When growing seedlings in one common container, they are seated in separate cups after 7-12 days, when the first true leaves appear on the sprouts.

Important! When transplanting seedlings, each sprout with a lump of earth should be taken so as not to damage the root system.

How to grow tomatoes

In early April, the seedlings are hardened so that they take root better in the open field and endure bad weather. In open ground, the apple tree is planted after 60 days from the moment of germination.

Reference. It is recommended to plant Yablonka Russia tomatoes on the ground where root crops, pumpkins or legumes previously grew.

Landing

A favorable time for planting seedlings of the variety in question in the ground is the beginning of May. It is important that there are no night frosts at this time. Plants are transplanted into the greenhouse at the end of April.

Algorithm for soil preparation for planting tomatoes:

• digging up the site;
• weed removal;
• creating pits for seedlings measuring 70 by 70 cm;
• adding humus and superphosphate to the pits;
• adding lime (only for acidified soil).

Important! When choosing a place for planting tomatoes Yablonka Russia, the sufficiency of sunlight and protection from through winds are taken into account.

The holes prepared for seedlings are watered, lumps with plant roots are placed in them, carefully sprinkled with soil and watered again. The holes for the variety in question are located at a distance of at least 60 cm from each other. For good growth, Yablonka needs space.

Care

2 weeks after planting the tomatoes in the ground, nitrogen fertilization is applied under each bush.

Tomatoes Yablonka Russia love water, however, an excess of moisture can destroy the plant. Water the tomatoes recommended as the soil dries up. After each watering, the topsoil is loosened.

Reference. Experts recommend using a drip irrigation system for the tomato variety in question. Thus, time and effort are saved as much as possible, and it also becomes possible to easily apply liquid fertilizing.

Top dressing make three times for the entire growing season. The plant is watered with a solution of water with ammonium nitrate, superphosphates or potassium chloride. Experienced gardeners use independently prepared infusions on onions, weeds, banana peels, as well as a solution of dry yeast as top dressing.

It is not required to form Apple tree bushes and remove stepchildren. During fruiting, the bushes are tied to a support. In one night, the fruits ripening in unison are able to fill the untied bush to the ground.

Diseases and pests

According to experts, Yablonka tomatoes are highly resistant to common tomato diseases (fusarium, alternaria, late blight and verticillosis). However, some summer residents leave reviews, mentioning in them about the defeat late blight... If this disease has affected your plants, use special chemical compounds and folk remedies to combat it.

Important! When treating plants from late blight, it is recommended not to use the same remedy. Getting used to it, the disease will cause more and more damage to the plant. It is optimal to use a special chemical agent first, and the next time a folk remedy, and so on.

Insecticides and folk remedies (infusions of wormwood, dandelion, potato tops and tobacco dust) help in the fight against pests.

Pestscapable of attacking the variety in question:

• aphid;
• spider mite;
• thrips;
• Colorado beetle.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

The apple tree of Russia grows well on open ground. However, in regions with harsh climates, the plant will only survive in a heated greenhouse. Greenhouses and greenhouses without heating are also great for growing, with the exception of the High North.

When grown in a greenhouse, seedlings are transplanted by the end of April. For open ground, seeds are sown in early March, transplanting to the beds only in May.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Depending on the producer of tomato seeds Yablonka Russia, the packaging indicates a different ripening period for fruits - from 90 to 120 days. Gardeners note that the maximum ripening period is 125 days.

Due to their good taste, rich aroma and small size, tomatoes are used both fresh and for canning. They are also processed to make juice and paste. The perfect combination of taste with all types of vegetable oils allows them to be used for preparing various dishes.

The resistance to cracking and the density of tomatoes contribute to their long-term storage and preservation of presentation during transportation. It is recommended to store Yablonka Russian tomatoes in a cool place (refrigerator or basement).

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The disadvantages of this variety were not noticed. There are plenty of positive qualities:

• early ripening;
• disease resistance;
• attractive fruit appearance;
• the possibility of growing not only in the greenhouse, but also in the open field;
• unpretentiousness and ease of growing;
• high productivity;
• preservation of shape, taste and appearance during transportation;
• pleasant taste.

Farmers' opinions

Novel: “I never tire of repeating that Yablonka is my favorite variety of tomatoes. I am growing for the fourth year. Leaving time is short, so most plants grow on their own. Never hurt anything. The harvest is excellent. "

Olesya: “The tomatoes are delicious. They are unpretentious in leaving. But last year we were one of the first to be infected with late blight. We lost 4 bushes out of 15. The rest were saved. They collected about 5 kg from the bush. They planted them again this year. "

Vitaly: “I plant Apple-tree tomatoes exclusively for pickling. The wife rolls them into cans entirely. And so we provide ourselves and sell. The harvest is rich. They are not bad when fresh, but I prefer the Bull Heart. We always prepare fresh salads from it ”.

Conclusion

Apple tomatoes are a real boon for modern farmers who want to get a big harvest in a short time, without making significant efforts. High yields reward not only the scrupulous gardeners who cherish every tomato bush, but also the busy owners of large greenhouses.