Tomato Novelty of Pridnestrovie began its history back in 1967. The variety was obtained by Moldovan breeders on the basis of the Novinka sample, bred, in turn, by scientists from the All-Union Institute of Plant Growing.
Characteristics and description of the variety
According to the technical characteristics, the variety of tomatoes belongs to the middle early ones. The fruits ripen on 112 – 124 days from the emergence of seedlings. You can get 9 – 10 kg of tomatoes from 1 square. m.
Variety description Novelty of Transnistria: non-standard plant, determinate, bush 40-80 cm high. Determinate tomatoes, after tying about 5 tassels, stop growing. In determinant varieties, the removal of stepchildren is required; if this is not done, the plant will be overloaded with fruits. And the fruits will ripen much later. The first brush in determinant varieties is formed after 5-6 leaves, and the next every 2 leaves.
Tomatoes are cylindrical in shape, even, smooth. Fruit weight 36 – 56 g. Taste qualities are good. Suitable for preparing fresh salads, but more for preserving whole fruits. Tomatoes ripen together, massively. The biological maturity of the fruit is determined by a pale green color, in technical maturity the fruits are bright red saturated color. Suitable for rare collection, transportation, storage.
Suitable for outdoor cultivation in areas where the climate allows you to get ripe tomatoes. In colder regions, it is advisable to grow in protected ground. In a greenhouse, as a rule, plants grow taller, so they will need to be tied up.
Seeds are sown for seedlings in the second half of March. Compliance with temperature and light standards.
To make the seeds sprout faster, make a mini-greenhouse by covering the seedling container with film or glass. The temperature for the early emergence of seedlings should be at least 24 degrees. It will take 4 – 5 days, and the first shoots will appear. Water the seedlings after the top layer of the soil has dried with warm water of about 20 degrees.
With the appearance of the first true leaves, the plants are ready for picking. They are seated in individual containers. It is convenient to use packages from under dairy products. Make drainage holes at the bottom.
Should I feed my seedlings? The appearance of the plants will tell you. A robust plant with rich green leaves does not require top dressing.
Strongly elongated plants with pale leaves – it is worth starting to harden and water less, as well as apply complex fertilizers. You can use ready-made fertilizers for seedlings.
After 2 months, the seedlings are ready for planting in the ground. In mid-May – in the greenhouse, and in early June – in open ground. Plant, observing a certain distance: between rows – 50 cm and 40 cm between tomato bushes.
To do this, dilute 2 – 3 g of copper sulfate in 3 liters of hot water, cool and spray the plants. Another way: dilute 1 tablet of Trichopolum in 1 liter of water, spray the seedlings.
Regular care consists in watering plants, timely removal of weeds and regular feeding. Harvest ripens from July to September.
