- Authors: Tereshonkova T.A., Klimenko N.N., Kostenko A.N.
- Year of approval: 2009
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for whole fruit preservation
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 95-100
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Leaves: medium, green
- Unripe fruit color: green
Tomato varieties that look impressive get great reviews more often than others. After all, they not only give delicious berries, but also green the site. Malvina became a beautiful and unpretentious subspecies. This indeterminate variety grows without problems in open and closed ground. Cultivation is practiced throughout the country.
Description of the variety
The scientists Tereshonkova, Klimenko and Kostenko were involved in the creation of the described variety. The variety obtained by them began to be used in 2009. Despite the fact that the plant produces cherry fruits, its bushes are disproportionately large, sometimes growing up to 2 meters. There are many shoots, and they are very densely leafy with medium-sized leaves of a juicy green color.
The main qualities of the fruit
Malvina looks very decorative. The rich green of the foliage is interspersed with a bright raspberry hue of berries collected in a brush. The fruits, covered with a glossy smooth skin, shine beautifully in the sun. Round berries are very small - from 15 to 25 g.
Taste characteristics
The pulp of Malvina tomatoes is dense and moderately juicy. Gardeners claim that the variety has no sourness in taste. The berries are delicious fresh, and they look very nice when rolled up in jars.
Ripening and fruiting
One of the main features of the variety is its ability to ripen early. It will take no more than 100 days to reach full ripeness. In early July, they start harvesting, and it will be finished in mid-August.
Yield
If we correlate the amount of harvest with the size of tomatoes, then the indicators will come out quite decent. This is approximately 4.2 kg / sq. m.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Malvina is grown in seedlings. Planting operations are carried out in the last decade of March, from about 20 to 30. Before sowing, seeds are calibrated, disinfected and stimulated to grow. The planted grains will have to be carefully cared for. If the plants were placed in the same container, then they will have to be dived. Do this at the moment when the seedlings acquire two strong leaves. Hardening is necessary, especially if the tomatoes are to grow in the garden.
By May 15-25, young shoots will fully mature. Fortified seedlings are placed in the beds or in greenhouses, depending on the climate of the region.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The amount of harvest directly depends on the correctness of the planting scheme. If there are more than 3 bushes on a square meter, then the yield indicators will decrease significantly. In addition to the number of plants, gardeners also have to take care of the distance between them. The recommended gap is 60 cm. When planting in rows, a distance of 0.3-0.4 meters is maintained between the latter.
Growing and care
Malvina grows well on nutritious fertile substrates. Even at the stage of planting, fertilizing will have to be laid in the holes so that the plant will immediately grow.
As the growing season progresses, the plant will need to be shaped. It is recommended to do this in two barrels. To direct the forces of the bush to the ripening of tomatoes, pinching is carried out regularly. This procedure is performed in the early morning hours. The garter on the trellis will allow to exclude the scrapping of the bush.
Malvina is extremely difficult to tolerate drought, but it is also not worth flooding the plants. If the humidity exceeds 60%, it will create excellent conditions for the development of fungi. Therefore, you need to water carefully, dosed. The easiest way is to organize drip irrigation.
A Malvina plant will only give a good harvest if it is fed. Nitrogen is required in the early stages, then you should make a choice in favor of organics and minerals. For this variety, phosphorus plays an especially important role. It allows the fruit to form nice and sweet.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
Malvina is not afraid of Alternaria and the tobacco mosaic virus. However, the variety is practically powerless against fungal ailments. Late blight is especially dangerous. Such a disease appears in case of exceeding the humidity values. She can attack both in the garden and in the greenhouse. Other fungal ailments most often occur in greenhouse conditions. They can be easily prevented by keeping an eye on humidity and providing a daily supply of fresh air. Preventive spraying with fungicides will not interfere either.
Pest insects are not very fond of the variety, but occasionally aphids, whiteflies, and ticks can still appear. In open field conditions, some gardeners struggle with slugs and snails.
Review overview
Growing Malvina is a simple matter, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of farmers. Stepson and garter are necessary activities, and they do not cause problems. Round attractive tomatoes that can become a decoration of any feast become a reward for your efforts. The only thing, the gardeners agreed that it is necessary to closely monitor the humidity, otherwise fungi cannot be avoided.
