Tomato Bear clubfoot: reviews

One of the relatively new and very productive varieties is the Mishka Kosolapy tomato. This tomato is distinguished by its large size, fleshy structure and excellent taste – for this, gardeners love it. It is possible to grow a tomato variety Mishka Kosolapy in almost all regions of the country. The yield of tomatoes is directly related to agricultural practices, so the summer resident will have to work hard to grow many large tomatoes.

The characteristics and description of the tomato variety Mishka Kosolapy can be found in this article. Here are the reviews of those who planted these tomatoes on their plots.

Characteristic of the variety

Tomato belongs to mid-season varieties, so the fruits have time to ripen on the beds of the middle lane (in the Moscow region, in particular). In more northern regions, greenhouse cultivation is preferable.

The bushes are tall, indeterminate type: the top of the plants must be pinched to stop the growth of the bush. The leaves on the tomatoes are small, dark green. Tomatoes themselves grow in clusters, in each of which 4-5 fruits ripen at the same time.

Tomatoes grow large, the average fruit weight is 600 grams. Often there are tomatoes weighing about 900 grams. The shape of the tomato is round, sometimes resembling a heart. The pulp is very fleshy, there is a lot of juice in tomatoes and very few seeds. The peel of the fruit is thin, but at the same time quite dense – Mishka Kosolapy tomatoes rarely crack.

During the ripening period, tomatoes of this variety dramatically change their color from green to red. A distinctive feature of the variety is considered to be bright red pulp, the color of the pulp becomes even richer towards the core of the fruit. The taste of the tomato is very good, sweet and sour, the fruits contain a large amount of sugars.

The tomato variety Mishka Kosolapy has its advantages:

• high yield;
• large and very tasty fruits;
• the possibility of growing both in the greenhouse and in the open field;
• high resistance to diseases characteristic of tomatoes.

The description of the variety will be incomplete without mentioning the small disadvantages of these tomatoes:

• the bush is very susceptible to proper formation – the yield of tomatoes is highly dependent on the competent pinching of shoots;
• for a good harvest, the soil must be very nutritious;
• like all indeterminate heart-shaped tomatoes, Mishka Clubfoot has weak and long shoots, so the bushes should be tied up.

Varieties

This variety has four varieties that differ in the outer color of the fruit. The taste qualities of multi-colored tomatoes are almost the same, but there are some differences:

Bear clubfoot yellow

Tall bushes, reaching 190 cm. The fruits grow large (about 800 grams), have a pronounced heart shape. The taste of tomatoes is rich, the flesh is fleshy and tender. Tomatoes are resistant to most fungal and viral infections.

orange tomato

Also quite a powerful and tall plant. Bushes are recommended to be formed in two stems, the rest of the stepchildren are removed. The shape of the tomato is heart-shaped, the edges are clearly visible on the fruits. The color of the tomatoes is beautiful – rich orange. A distinctive feature of this variety is a strong “tomato” aroma.

Bear Clubfoot pink

It differs in not very high bushes – up to 150 cm. The shape of raspberry tomatoes is teardrop-shaped, elongated. The mass of fruits, on average, is 700 grams, and larger tomatoes are often found. The pink variety is valued for its very high yield.

Bear clubfoot red

It grows better in closed greenhouses and greenhouses than on the ground. Tomatoes grow large, have the shape of a heart, their taste is very pleasant, sweet, without acid.

Peculiarities of growing

In principle, Mishka Kosolapy tomatoes are grown in the same way as other varieties of tomatoes. To get a decent harvest, you need to provide competent care for tomatoes.

Growing seedlings

The variety is preferable to grow seedlings. Seeds for seedlings are usually sown in the last decade of March. Soil for seedlings can be purchased special, or you can simply mix garden soil with wood ash, peat and superphosphate.

Deepen the tomato seeds by only 1-2 cm, sprinkle dry sifted earth on top and lightly spray the soil with water. After that, the container with tomatoes is covered with a lid or plastic wrap and cleaned in a warm place for germination.

When green sprouts appear under the film, the shelter is removed, and the seedlings are placed on the windowsill or in another bright place.

In order for tomato seedlings to be strong and healthy, they must be watered regularly and provided with enough light. A few weeks before transplanting to a permanent place, tomato seedlings are hardened off, gradually increasing the time it stays outside.

At least three times, tomatoes are fertilized with mineral complexes for tomato seedlings.

Planting tomatoes

Tomato seedlings Mishka Kosolapy are transplanted into the greenhouse at the age of two months. By this time, the tomatoes should have a thick and powerful stem, as well as 6-7 true leaves. Usually, planting in the greenhouse is carried out at the end of April or in early May.

The scheme of planting in a greenhouse is 30×50 cm. Be sure to think over the system for tying the bushes in advance. In the process of growth, the stems of each tomato are carefully wrapped with a thick thread.

Tomatoes of this variety are planted in open ground in early June. Since the variety is tall, it is necessary to leave at least half a meter between rows, the distance between bushes adjacent in a row should be 40 cm. In seedlings, the growth point is pinched and damaged or weak leaves are cut off.

How to care for tomatoes

Tall tomatoes with large and tasty fruits need simple but regular care:

1. 1. bushes needed form, performing pinching and pinching lateral shoots and growth points. As a rule, the Mishka Clubfoot tomato is grown in one or two stems, the rest of the shoots need to be broken off.

      

   2. Like all tomatoes, this variety loves water, so pour tomatoes need often and plentifully. It is best to do this in the evening, using only warm water.
   3. Both in greenhouses and in the open field, tomatoes are recommended mulchto reduce moisture evaporation. Mulch is suitable for forest floor, straw, sawdust, humus or grass clippings. An inorganic covering material such as black film or spunbond can also be used.

1. Since the large-fruited variety loves nutritious soil, throughout the season you need fertilize bushes with mineral or organic components. Any fertilizer will do, but it is better to refuse fresh manure, as it only simulates the growth of green mass and reduces yield.

   

2. Tomato Bear Clubfoot is resistant to late blight and fungal infections, but this variety can be affected by rot. To avoid rotting of the bushes, it is recommended to loosen the ground more often, remove weeds, cut off the lower leaves from the tomato, use mulch. bushes as needed process insecticides.

Caring for tomatoes Bear Clubfoot is quite simple, but you can’t neglect it, as this will instantly affect the crop.

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Conclusion

Tomato Bear Clubfoot has a lot of advantages, the most important of which are high yield, excellent taste and disease resistance. Despite this, many gardeners note the “capriciousness” of this tomato: the bushes need to be constantly stepson, fertilize, mulch the ground, fight gray and white rot throughout the growing season.

The grade is recommended for cultivation in greenhouses or on beds of the south of the country. Tomato Bear Clubfoot should be chosen only by those who can pay a lot of attention to plantings and provide regular care. Then the tomato harvest will be generous and will please any gardener.