Tomato Budenovka: characteristics and description of the variety

Some hybrid varieties of tomatoes have long been time-tested and are still popular among vegetable growers. These include tomato Budenovka. Description of the variety, reviews indicate its excellent characteristics.

Every gardener who at least once planted Budenovka tomato on his plot was captivated by its excellent agrotechnical and nutritional qualities.

Variety description

In their taste and appearance, Budenovka tomatoes resemble the well-known Bull’s Heart variety. Their bushes are not standard, they have a powerful root system with a diameter of about 0,5 m and are characterized by the absence of growth points – under favorable conditions and in the absence of restrictions, Budenovka tomato stems can grow up to 3-4 m. Therefore, their tops should be pinched.

The distinctive qualities of the hybrid variety Budenovka are:

• thin tall stem up to 1-1,5 m, which requires a garter;
• a small number of tomato-type leaves and a characteristic dark green color;
• early ripening of fruits – about 110 days;
• high resistance to common tomato pathologies;
• depending on the climatic conditions of the region, the Budenovka tomato can be grown in open ground or in greenhouses;
• the variety is unpretentious to growing conditions and even in rainy seasons gives high yields;
• the yield from 1 tomato bush, on average, can be approximately 5-7 kg.

Characteristics of fruits

The fruits of the Budenovka variety after ripening acquire an appetizing pink-red color. They begin to ripen in the open field by the end of July, and they need to be removed already in the maturity phase, since by this time the tomatoes inside are fully ripe. Their shape is heart-shaped, rounded, with an elongated nose, reminiscent of the famous headdress of the Red Army, from where the name of the Budenovka variety came from.

The fruits are large, their diameter reaches 15 cm, and the average weight is 300 g, although sometimes it can be more. Despite their large size, tomatoes do not crack, perfectly retain their shape during transportation and have good keeping quality:

Tomato Budenovka, as evidenced by the characteristics and description of the variety, is universal in use – it is indispensable for fresh summer salads, and for winter preparations, and for fresh freezing. Its excellent taste qualities are noted – sweet juicy pulp with a slight sourness. And the rich mineral composition makes the Budenovka variety an indispensable component in dietary nutrition. With regular use of tomatoes:

• the level of cholesterol in the blood decreases;
• blood pressure normalizes;
• improves the functioning of the digestive system.

Getting seeds from your garden

To grow a Budenovka tomato variety, it is advised to collect the seeds yourself. To get quality seeds you need:

• without removing from the bush, bring the largest and healthiest tomato fruit to full maturity;
• take out the pulp with seeds and pour it with water in a glass bowl;
• a week later, when the mixture turns sour in a warm place, tomato seeds will float to the surface;
• they need to be washed, put on a clean napkin and dried in a dry, ventilated place;
• for storing seeds, a glass container is best suited, which can be hermetically sealed – it must be filled halfway.

Sowing seeds for seedlings

Sowing tomato seeds Budenovka for seedlings is carried out in March-April, depending on local climatic conditions. But tomato seedlings can be transplanted into open ground only after 1,5-2 months, after the night frosts have gone. Pre-seedlings need to be gradually hardened.

Before sowing, it is necessary to cull the seeds, first by visual means. Then pour them into a 1,5% solution of edible salt. Poor quality seeds float, while healthy ones sink to the bottom. They are washed and disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. It is also recommended to soak tomato seeds in a growth stimulator. After that, it can be planted in pre-heated and disinfected soil, deepening by about 2 cm.

For faster seed germination, some gardeners resort to a little trick – they place tomato seeds in a damp cloth for several days. There is another way to speed up the development of seeds – to cover them after sowing and watering with glass or plastic wrap for several days. As soon as the shoots hatch, you need to remove the film.

Planting and watering

When the first brush with color appears on the seedlings, the tomatoes can be transplanted into separate holes. The tomato variety Budenovka loves fertile soils, so it is better to plant it on beds where zucchini, parsley, and carrots grew before. In each well you need to add a small handful of humus. The landing pattern is preferably chess. Tomato seedlings can be planted at a distance of 30-35 cm from each other, and leave a gap of more than 0,5 m between the rows.

The optimal watering regimen is 2 times a week before flowering and the formation of ovaries. Later, watering Budenovka tomatoes is reduced to once a week. After watering, you need to loosen the soil around the bushes and cut off the extra lower leaves.

Yield Improvement Methods

There are various ways by which you can increase the yield of tomato Budenovka. Reviews of gardeners testify to such techniques as:

• timely removal of stepson leaves from the axils, which take a significant proportion of nutrients from the plant;
• pinching the main root when planting seedlings to stimulate the formation of lateral roots that can provide the bush with a sufficient amount of nutrients;
• pruning the lateral roots contributes to the formation of a stronger root system and better nutrition of the upper part of the tomato;
• pinching the top of the central stem stimulates the growth of lateral branches and an increase in the number of fruiting shoots;

  

• timely removal of excess leaves that shade the bushes due to too small a distance between them, helps to increase the degree of illumination and the efficiency of the photosynthesis process;
• tapping on the stem of a tomato during flowering helps more complete pollination and the formation of ovaries;
• the removal of flowers on the stem by the end of the season that did not have time to form an ovary reduces the consumption of food on them.

Care Technology

Characteristics and reviews indicate that the main drawback of Budenovka tomato is too thin stems. They will break easily under the weight of the fruit. Therefore, a garter of bushes is necessary. Otherwise, the Budenovka tomato care technology is quite simple:

• the first top dressing is carried out during the flowering period of plants;
• the next top dressing should be carried out during the formation of the ovaries in order to provide the tomato with the nutrition necessary for fruiting;
• it is recommended to fertilize tomatoes of the Budenovka variety with infusions of herbs with wood ash, humus, potash and phosphorus salts;
• they should be watered under the root, preventing water from getting on the foliage;
• by mulching tomatoes with compost, you can maintain a sufficient level of humidity under the bushes; to access oxygen to the roots, periodically loosen the soil under the tomatoes and clean it of weeds;
• about once a week, carry out preventive spraying of Budenovka tomato with infusions of garlic or other disinfectants.

There are other varieties of tomatoes that are distinguished by unpretentious care, excellent taste and early ripening, for example, the Sevryuga tomato variety. The difference between Budenovka and Sevruga tomato is that the latter is not a hybrid variety, and its fruits can reach 1 kg.

Reviews

Practically, the Budenovka variety has no negative reviews. All summer residents speak of him as a universal variety that combines a lot of positive characteristics.

Conclusion

No wonder the tomato variety Budenovka is so popular, and summer residents share its seeds among themselves. It fully corresponds to its description and reviews of gardeners.