Tomato Grushovka

The fruits of Grushovka tomatoes have a rather interesting appearance - in the shape of a pear, hence the name of the variety. This crop also attracts gardeners-gardeners by the fact that its cultivation does not require any special conditions.

Tomato Grushovka is a product of national selection. Therefore, there are currently many varieties with a similar name. Some of them are derivatives of exactly that old variety. Thus, this variety of tomatoes is a variety with a history spanning several generations. In the article we will consider a Siberian breeding Grushovka tomato.

This tomato crop is a versatile variety. A bush in a closed greenhouse can reach 105 cm, while in an open field Grushovka grows up to half a meter. The main difference between the variety is that the bushes stop growing after the formation of 5 to 7 brushes on the bush (6 tomatoes per brush).

Despite the short stature of the variety, it requires the obligatory garter of the stems loaded with fruits. The culture is planted both in greenhouses and in the open field. Fruits are ideally stored, they perfectly tolerate long-term transportation.

The pear-shaped fruits have a beautiful raspberry color. The weight and size of tomatoes is average: each such fruit weighs from 80 to 120 grams, but can reach 250.

Pear fruits are quite fleshy, juicy pulp, strong skin. Tomatoes have pleasant indicators of taste and aroma. There is a slight sourness. The vegetable is considered versatile for use in cooking. Tomatoes are ideal for canning whole fruits, as well as for fresh consumption.

Grushovka is a typical mid-season variety. For fruit ripening, a period of the order of 111-115 days is required.

When grown in a greenhouse, gardeners note the high yield of the variety. The maximum collection rate from one plant was noted at the level of 5-6 kilograms. It should be said that this requires proper care of the culture.

It is recommended to plant seeds for seedlings 1.5-2 months before planting in the ground. When planting seed, the sowing depth of 2-3 cm should be observed. Otherwise, there will be weak shoots.

After the appearance of the first leaves, seedlings are fertilized with purchased ready-made complexes or ash in the amount of 120 grams per square meter. A dive can be carried out when 3 whole leaves appear on the seedlings.

Further, in order for the seedlings to get stronger for transplanting into the ground, it is necessary to acclimatize the shoots to new conditions. This should be done gradually.

It is possible to plant seedlings in an open area after the soil warms up to 14-16 degrees Celsius. The exact timing will vary from region to region. But on average - 60-65 days after sowing the seeds. As for planting in a greenhouse, it is carried out a little earlier.

To get a good harvest, it is recommended to plant 1 square meter:

• in the open field - 5-6 bushes;
• in a sheltered place - 4-5 plants.

Agrotechnics of tomatoes Grushovka includes ordinary activities that are not very difficult.

Before planting, you should stock up on organic fertilizers such as dry roots, leaves, ash. They can be supplemented with nitrogen compounds. 3 weeks after planting in the ground, another top dressing is carried out - here complex preparations are used.

The first watering is done only with warm water. Then the soil is moistened as the soil dries. After the next watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil for good oxygen access and nutrition to the roots. It is imperative to do weeding, preventing weeds from overgrowing the tomatoes.

The Grushovka variety, as already mentioned, needs a trunks garter, but pinning is not carried out or it is done in very rare cases. It is also important not to forget to carry out timely prevention of diseases and pest attacks.

One of the components of the successful cultivation of Grushovka is the acquisition of high-quality varietal seeds.