Tomato grandma's gift

There is not a single personal or suburban area where tomatoes are grown. Everyone tries to choose a variety that gives good yields and does not require special care skills. This is a universal variety of tomatoes Grandma's gift.

The variety in question was bred by Russian breeders not so long ago, but managed to take its rightful place among the favorite tomatoes, which are massively grown by gardeners and farmers. A group of breeders worked on the creation of a tomato, including Gavrish, Morev and Volok. The hybrid was entered into the State Register in 2010.

The grandmother's gift is recommended for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses throughout the country. This culture is a huge shrub with an indeterminate type of growth, reaching a height of about 200 cm, which has large dark green leaves of moderate density, a powerful stem and a well-developed root system. Since the bushes are tall, a garter to the support and pinching is required. Experts recommend forming the plant into 1 stem, and removing the extra stepsons.

A late-ripening tomato has a flat-round shape with a barely pronounced ribbing at the base, a uniform red color when ripe, and also a considerable weight - 170-220 grams. In greenhouse conditions, subject to agricultural technology, tomatoes grow larger - up to 330 grams. In unripe form, tomatoes have an uneven green color. The peel of tomatoes is very thin, practically not felt, while the fruits do not crack, they tolerate transportation well.

Granny's gift tomatoes are delicious. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, medium density. The fruit has a sweet taste with a subtle sourness. This variety is versatile, therefore it is consumed both fresh and canned.

It is a medium late variety, therefore, for full ripening, a long period is required - 120-125 days from the first shoots to tomato tasting. Ripening occurs gradually, so you can enjoy delicious and fresh tomatoes for a long time. Despite the large size, tomatoes do not crumble. Harvested from July.

The species has excellent yield indicators. With proper care, 4.5-5 kg ​​are harvested from one bush per season. In greenhouse conditions, this figure is somewhat better.

Sowing dates of seeds for seedlings directly depend on the region where the variety will be grown. In the south of Russia and Ukraine, seedlings are planted in the ground at the beginning of May, which means that the sowing of seeds should be done at the end of February or in the beginning of March. In the central regions, planting in the ground is carried out later - in early June. Seeds should grow in a room where the air temperature is + 20 ... 23 degrees, while you should not forget about good lighting required for 14 hours a day. Before planting in the ground, it is recommended to harden the bushes, taking them out into fresh air for 15-30 minutes daily. On average, seedlings are formed over 60-65 days, and then they can be planted in a permanent place of growth and development. A dive is done when there are 2-3 true leaves on the bush.

Seedlings are planted in open ground on a cloudy day or in the evening. When there is no scorching sun. You should not plant more than 4 seedling bushes per 1 m2. The ideal planting scheme is as follows: 40x60 cm.

The variety is absolutely unpretentious to weather disasters, however, it is recommended to plant seedlings in a permanent place, only having previously prepared the soil - mineral and organic fertilizers are introduced, cleaned of debris and weeds, digging and loosening is carried out to improve air permeability. Landing in open ground is possible when the threat of night frosts has passed.

Comprehensive care consists of a number of activities: watering, feeding according to a special scheme, pinching, disease prevention.

Tomatoes have developed immunity to many diseases (cladosporiosis, tobacco mosaic virus, fusarium wilt), but there are risks of late blight. Moderate watering, removal of infected specimens, and keeping the distance between the bushes will help prevent infection.

This vegetable crop is not particularly whimsical and capricious. She tolerates drought and heat.

The variety grows well in all climatic zones of the Russian Federation and Ukraine. In regions with a warm climate, cultivation in open ground is recommended, and in places with a temperate and cold climate - in greenhouses.

Analyzing the reviews, this variety can be characterized as follows: it is not capricious, it adapts well to any climate and soil, and gives high yields. Many people note the excellent taste of tomatoes, their versatility.