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Tomato Marusya has gained wide popularity, the characteristics and description of the variety of which indicate unpretentiousness and excellent taste. Bred by breeders in 2007, it is still loved by vegetable growers in all regions where it is cultivated.
In addition to universal consumer properties, the Marusya tomato also attracts with a wonderful view. The lush greenery of the foliage beautifully frames the brushes of small bright red fruits resembling large bunches of grapes.
Characteristic of the variety
Determinate tomato bushes Marusya give a small growth – no more than 1 m. The variety is medium early, the period from the appearance of the first shoots to ripening is about 110 days. The bush forms one, sometimes two stems. The successful arrangement of juicy dark green leaves of the usual type helps to protect the fruits of the Marusya tomato from sunburn, but does not interfere with their illumination.
Due to its high resistance to adverse weather conditions and sudden temperature changes, the Marusya variety is widely distributed in many climatic zones – in open ground or in a film greenhouse. With proper care, tomatoes can produce up to 7 kg per square meter – up to 2 kg per bush, and more with timely pinching. The variety also demonstrates high resistance to diseases such as fusarium and verticillium. The description and reviews of the tomato Marusya indicate only one of its small drawbacks – fruiting lasts only a month – one and a half – until the end of the summer season.
Description of fruits
Dense juicy fruits of the Marusya variety have an oval shape, at the stage of full ripening they acquire a bright red color. The average weight of ripe tomatoes reaches 80 g. Due to their small size, they are convenient for canning. Despite the not very dense skin, Marusya tomatoes do not crack and tolerate long storage and long-term transportation well. Already ripened fruits do not fall off, but hold firmly on the branches. Excellent taste makes them versatile in their intended purpose:
- tomatoes of the Marusya variety are consumed fresh and in salads;
- used in conservation;
- popular in the form of fresh juices;
- are used in the preparation of sauces and vegetable stews.
Seed preparation
Reviews advise tomato seeds Marusya for seedlings to sow about two months before transplanting into the ground. Therefore, it is important to correctly calculate the timing of their sowing, so as not to overexpose the seedlings in boxes. Quality seeds purchased in specialized stores do not need to be disinfected. But obtained at home or bought on the market, it is better to disinfect. To disinfect Marusya tomato seeds, you can immerse them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. Some gardeners prefer to soak tomato seeds in aloe juice, a solution of baking soda or phytosporin for 10-20 hours. Undoubtedly, these substances have a stimulating effect on the seeds, due to which:
- their immunity is strengthened;
- germination improves;
- increased tomato yield.
Seed sowing
The soil for sowing seeds of the Marusya variety should also be disinfected in one of the following ways:
- bake in the oven;
- spill with boiling water or a concentrated solution of potassium permanganate.
After disinfection, the soil must be moistened and placed in a cool place for two weeks for the reproduction of beneficial microflora in it. For sowing seeds:
- small boxes are filled with ready-made soil;
- tomato seeds are laid out on its surface in rows at a distance of 2 cm, 3-4 cm can be left between the rows;
- seeds are sprinkled with a thin layer of loose soil;
- for their germination, you need to create a warm and humid microclimate, so the beds are moistened and placed in a warm place with a constant temperature of about +25 degrees;
- to accelerate growth, you can cover the boxes with a transparent film or glass;
- after the appearance of the first shoots of tomatoes, Marusya recommends providing the beds with good lighting, so the boxes are put on the windowsill;
- with insufficient daylight intensity, fluorescent lamps can be used;
- the ambient temperature should be slightly reduced, otherwise the tomato sprouts will begin to stretch.
Care of seedlings
The film from the seedlings should be removed gradually, every day for a short while opening it over the tomato sprouts. Water them carefully, as the topsoil dries. With the growth of tomato seedlings, Marusya will require more frequent watering, but it is also unacceptable to fill the soil with water.
Seedlings of tomato Marusya, as recommended by the description of the variety, photos and reviews, need to be hardened. On warm spring days, it is taken out to the balcony or outside, first for five minutes, and then the exposure time is gradually increased. Hardened seedlings adapt faster and grow after transplanting in a new place. 10-14 days after the emergence of seedlings, it is necessary to make the first feeding of the Marusya variety with natural organic matter. In the future, it is desirable to carry them out every 7-10 days.
After the appearance of two leaves, tomatoes of the Marusya variety should be dived into separate cups. Many gardeners use peat pots, which are convenient to plant later in the soil. Picking seedlings requires special care, as the sprouts are still very tender and fragile.
After about 1,5 months, flower brushes begin to appear in Marusya tomatoes. They indicate the need for an early transplant of tomatoes to a permanent place – in a greenhouse or open ground. It is impossible to overdo seedlings in pots, otherwise their growth will slow down. She is not able to grow into full-fledged tomatoes in the future. 10-14 days after the appearance of flower brushes, peat pots with seedlings of the Marusya variety need to be transplanted. If there is a need to postpone the timing of transplanting seedlings, gardeners resort to a little trick – they pinch off the flower brush that has appeared. Since the next one will grow only in a week, you can postpone the plant transplant for this time.
Transplanting seedlings and caring for them
Tomato Marusya, according to the description, can be transplanted into the soil if the night frosts are over, and the earth has warmed up to +16 degrees to the depth of the roots. Quality seedlings should have:
- powerful root system;
- thick strong stem;
- dense fleshy foliage.
Landings are carried out in the evening or on a cloudy day. Tomato bushes are planted at a distance of 0,6 m from each other, a little more is left between the rows – 0,7 m. After the plants have adapted, pinching is carried out, but only up to the first brush. According to reviews, caring for the tomato variety Marusya is simple:
- regular watering with settled water;
- loosening the soil and removing weeds; mulching with straw or compost;
- preventive treatments against pests and diseases;
- garter bushes after the appearance of fruits.
Pest Control
Despite the high resistance to the most common diseases, Marusya tomato requires preventive spraying, as well as treatments against pests:
- Phytosporin with whey and a few drops of iodine or wood ash protect against late blight;
- against slugs, infusions of wood ash, tobacco dust or lime solution are effective;
- periodic spraying with soapy water is also useful;
- from spider mites apply Karbofos.
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Conclusion
Tomato Marusya is grown by both amateur gardeners and large farmers who are attracted by the compactness of the bushes, their unpretentiousness to environmental conditions, excellent presentation and wonderful taste of ripe tomatoes.
