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Hardy tomato plants always find their admirers, like the famous Demidov variety. This tomato is a recognized favorite of gardeners not only in Siberia, but also in the northern regions of the European part of the country. Many owners of land plots were happy to meet the birth of an unpretentious and sustainable tomato, because these vegetables are very tasty and healthy fresh. The variety has been included in the State Register since 2001, bred by Barnaul breeders. Over the past time, tomatoes of the Demidov variety for open ground have become in demand and popular.
Features of the plant
A tomato plant of this variety endures a decrease in positive temperatures. In mid-season tomatoes of the Demidov variety, the bushes are determinant, rather low. They are recommended to be grown by novice gardeners, since it is not necessary to carry out procedures such as pinching and forming a bush with these plants.
From the moment the seedlings begin to grow and until the first fruits ripen, it takes from 105 to 115 days. The timing of ripening tomatoes depends on natural conditions: the number of sunny days and soil moisture. Tomatoes of this variety can be grown not only in open areas, but also in greenhouses or under film shelters. From one square meter, observing all the requirements for caring for tomatoes, they collect up to 10 kg of fragrant fruits.
The fruits of the tomato Demidov are a salad direction, but they are also quite suitable for canning, pickling, and preparing winter salad preparations.
Variety description
The undersized, upright tomatoes of this variety have few branches on the bushes, as well as leaves. The bush itself is strong, standard, rises to a maximum of 70 cm, usually grows smaller: 60-65 cm. The plant does not need to be stepson. The dark green leaves of tomatoes of medium size, may even be large, belong to the potato type of structure. Simple inflorescences are laid after the sixth or seventh leaf, then formed after one or two of the next. The peduncle has an articulation.
Fruit Properties
The fruits of the Demidov tomato are round, slightly flattened, may have a smooth surface, but more often have a moderately pronounced ribbing. In the phase of incomplete maturity, the fruits are green, near the stem there is a halo of a more saturated dark shade. Ripe tomato fruits of this variety acquire a beautiful light pink color. In a tomato berry there are usually four seed chambers, there are fruits with a large number of nests.
The pulp of these tomatoes is dense, juicy, tasty, sweet, almost no acid is felt. Sugar content: 3,1-3,4%, dry matter – 3,5-4,3%. The weight of the fruits ranges from 80 to 120 g. With good care and top dressing, the mass can grow up to 150-200 g. In reviews and photos on the forums, there are record Demidov tomato fruits weighing 300 g or more. Tasters define the taste of the fruits of this variety as good and excellent.
Qualitative characteristics of plants and fruits
The very fact that the Demidov tomato has remained popular for a long time suggests that it has much more advantages than disadvantages.
Advantages
One of the main qualities of the plant of this tomato variety is that it is intended for growing in vegetable gardens, without shelter.
- The variety of tomato is hardy: the plant develops well, forms ovaries and brings excellent, large fruits even with minimal care and in case of adverse weather conditions of the Siberian summer;
- There are not so many branches on the plant that the bush becomes thickened. Thanks to this property, the care of tomatoes is simplified;
- The plant shows excellent resistance to diseases inherent in tomatoes, therefore it does not require increased attention;
- The yield is high. Demidov tomatoes are grown in industrial production, although in different regions the figures vary: 150-300 centners per hectare in the Volga-Vyatka region; about 200-400 c/ha – in the West Siberian;
- Large fruits have a seductive presentation. Up to 98% of high-quality tomatoes suitable for trade are harvested from the plantation;
- The structure of the pulp allows you to collect fruits in the phase of incomplete maturity for ripening;
- The fruits of this variety of tomatoes are valued for their characteristic tomato flavor, juiciness and sweetness.
Disadvantages
Unfortunately, the fruits are prone to cracking in case of improper watering. Usually, the peel of the tomato fruit bursts when, after a period of drought, the tomatoes are watered abundantly and the fruits gain moisture. If it rains evenly, the fruits are filled with pulp and at the same time the volume of the skin increases, it remains intact.
The next point of the negative characteristic of these tomatoes is susceptibility to blossom end rot if the soil is not moistened in time. During the drought period, the roots cannot feed the tomato bush. Then moisture actively evaporates from the leaves of the plant. The set fruits give part of their moisture to the plant. Its outflow just comes from the top of the fetus, where some of the cells die. The area of the fetus softens, rots. Now various fungal spores can settle on it.
We can say that this phenomenon is the scourge of almost all tomatoes, because it is a rather delicate plant.
Subtlety of cultivation
Demidov tomatoes are grown only by seedlings. In the southern regions, it can be sown directly into the ground, but it is better to pick up your zoned tomatoes there.
Care of seedlings
Demidov tomato seeds are sown in containers in March-April. It is necessary to calculate the timing, based on the moment the seedlings are transferred to a permanent place. Plants are planted in greenhouses in May, in vegetable gardens – not earlier than June.
- Seedlings appear in 5-10 days. If up to this point the temperature was maintained up to 250 C, now it must be reduced by 8-9 degrees so that the sprouts do not weaken, quickly stretching upwards;
- A week later, when the young shoots of tomatoes level off, the heat is raised to a temperature comfortable for this plant – 230 WITH;
- For good and uniform development, tomato seedlings must be illuminated. It is advisable to purchase special fitolamps for this;
- If the plants are on the windowsill, the container should be rotated once or twice a day;
- Water young tomatoes sparingly;
- When the second leaf appears, the seedlings dive.
Plants on the plot
According to the reviews of those who planted the Demidov tomato, it is advisable to immediately install blanks for film shelter over the garden bed. In the event of a threat of frost, this guarantees the preservation of plants. They are planted according to the scheme 50×60 cm, although the descriptions contain advice that these tomatoes can be placed up to six plants per square meter.
The specifics of caring for Demidov’s tomatoes is that they must be watered in a timely manner, and the soil must not be allowed to dry out in order to avoid the development of blossom end rot or cracking of the fruit. For irrigation use warm water, which was heated in containers all day. The best option is drip irrigation, then the soil is moistened evenly, and water does not fall on the plants.
After watering, the soil is loosened, weeded from weeds. After the first week in the garden, the trunks spud. Another hilling of plants is carried out after two to three weeks. This technique helps the bushes to form additional roots.
Additional fertilizing
Use organic or mineral fertilizers.
- A mixture of liquid mullein is prepared – 0,5 l, 20 g of nitrophoska, 5 g of potassium sulfate, 30 g of superphosphate per 10 liters of water. 0,5-1 l of nutrient solution is poured under each bush;
- Tomatoes are fertilized by foliar top dressing with preparations that make plants less susceptible to low or high temperatures – Brexil Ca, Megafol, Gumifield, SVIT.
This variety is easy to grow. And the fruits will be guaranteed.
