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Breeders are constantly developing new varieties of tomatoes. Many gardeners love experiments and always get acquainted with new products. But every summer resident has tomatoes, which he always plants, from year to year. Grushovka belongs to such favorite and popular tomato varieties.
Variety description
Tomato Grushovka of Siberian selection is suitable for growing in open ground, in a greenhouse. The growing season of tomatoes of this variety is 110-115 days. Standard bushes do not grow above 0,7 m and do not require pinching. When the fruit ripens, it is advisable to use supports, otherwise the stem may break under the weight of ripe tomatoes.
Tomatoes of the Grushovka variety justify the name – raspberry-pink fruits grow pear-like as in the photo.
Ripe tomatoes can weigh an average of 130-150 g and, according to summer residents, have a pleasant taste. Tomatoes do not crack, are perfectly stored and transported, suitable for processing, preservation and fresh consumption.
The main advantages of tomato variety Grushovka:
- tomato cultivation does not require special conditions;
- it is characterized by low growth and a rather strong vertical trunk, therefore it needs a garter already during the ripening period;
- the root system is close to the surface, which ensures the rapid absorption of water and fertilizers;
- drought resistant;
- pinching is not required;
- resistant to diseases and pests;
- tomatoes tolerate transplanting well.
The Grushovka variety has practically no drawbacks and has a high yield – about 5 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from a bush.
Peculiarities of growing
To get a good harvest, you need to grow strong seedlings. Therefore, when sowing seeds, attention should be paid to the soil and the quality of the seed.
Serious producers treat seeds with special disinfectants, antifungals, and growth stimulants. They write about pre-sowing treatment on the packaging or color the grains. If it is not possible to buy expensive seeds, then you can buy untreated grains and do the preparation yourself.
To select hollow seeds, all grains are placed in salted water (a teaspoon of salt is dissolved in half a liter of water). Full seeds sink to the bottom, while empty ones float to the surface. To disinfect the seeds of Grushovka, a 1% solution of potassium permanganate is used – they are wrapped in a loose cloth and immersed in the solution for 18-20 minutes.
Planting seeds
It is believed that the sowing of seeds of the tomato variety Grushovka is carried out 60-65 days before planting on the site. It is recommended to purchase a special soil mixture for growing seedlings.
- Layers of drainage and soil are poured into the box. So that the seedlings are not weak, the seeds of Grushovka are placed in grooves 2-2,5 cm deep. The seed is covered with earth and the entire surface is slightly moistened. The container is covered with a transparent film or glass and placed in a warm place.
- When the first sprouts of Grushovka tomatoes appear, remove the film and put the box in a well-lit place.
- When the seedlings have three leaves, the sprouts can be planted in separate containers. To harden the seedlings, it should be taken out daily to an open place. The period of exposure to fresh air is gradually increased. Immediately before planting, seedlings should be outside all day.
The time for planting Grushovka tomatoes in open ground is determined by the air temperature outside. The optimal time is when the soil warms up to 14-17˚ C. It is recommended to have no more than 5-6 bushes per square meter.
When arranging the beds, it is desirable to maintain a distance of 30-40 cm between the holes in a row, and for the aisle, select strips 60-75 cm wide.
Watering and fertilizing tomatoes
The standard tomato variety Grushovka does not require special attention. It is enough to carry out watering as the earth dries. Since the roots of a tomato of this variety are located close to the surface, it is necessary to exclude abundant watering. Otherwise, the root system of tomatoes will be exposed. To prevent the rapid drying of the earth, the soil is loosened.
Mulching the soil is also a great way to keep the soil from drying out too quickly. In addition, the mulch will slow down the growth of weeds. Straw, mowed grass are used as mulching material.
Feeding
If the soil on the site is not fertile, then it is recommended to apply mineral and organic fertilizers.
- 7-10 days after planting, the first feeding is carried out. You can use different mixtures. In 10 liters of water, a tablespoon of nitrophoska and half a liter of liquid manure or a tablespoon of Ideal factory fertilizer are diluted. Half a liter of solution is poured under the Grushovka tomato bush.
- During the flowering period, a solution is used: 10 liters of chicken manure, a tablespoon of superphosphate and a teaspoon of potassium sulfate are added to 0,5 liters of water. The mixture is thoroughly stirred and poured into a liter of solution under each bush.
- When Grushovka tomatoes begin to ripen, it is necessary to use fertilizers containing boron, iodine, manganese, and potassium. These elements will ensure a high yield of juicy and fleshy Grushovka tomatoes. To prepare top dressing, take 10 liters of water, 10 g of boric acid (in powder), 10 ml of iodine, 1,5 liters of ash (well sifted). The mixture is gently stirred and poured under a bush in a liter.
To speed up the setting and ripening of tomatoes of the Grushovka variety, foliar top dressing is carried out. To do this, 10 g of superphosphate is diluted in 50 liters of hot water. The solution must stand for a day and then each bush is sprayed with 10 ml of the composition.
It is better to make any kind of top dressing in dry weather in the morning or evening. The best option is to combine this procedure with watering tomatoes. You can alternate different ways of feeding Grushovka tomatoes.
Diseases and preventive measures
Tomato variety Grushovka is considered resistant to many types of diseases. But when signs of the disease appear, one should not hesitate to take measures.
Macrosporiosis manifests itself in the form of brown spots on the foliage and trunks of tomatoes. The fungus forms first on the lower leaves and spreads up the plant. Tomatoes become infected especially quickly in conditions of high humidity, especially when alternating rainy and dry weather. On fruits, rounded brown spots form first around the stalk. Grushovka tomatoes can suffer from the disease at different growing seasons. As a preventive measure, it is recommended to avoid placing tomato beds next to potato plantings. To combat the disease, agents containing copper are used (a solution of a suspension of 90% copper oxychloride).
Viral mosaic spreads in Grushovka tomato cells, destroying chlorophyll. Therefore, the foliage acquires a spotted pattern with stains of emerald and beige hues. The foliage becomes thinner, collapses, which leads to a decrease in the number and size of tomatoes on the bush. The virus is perfectly preserved in the ground, and in tomatoes of the Grushovka variety it settles thanks to ticks and nematodes. So far there is no cure for the disease. Cardinal measures are the removal of diseased plants from the site and burning. As a preventive measure, it is necessary to control the vectors of the disease, collect the residues after the harvest and burn them.
Storage Rules
Ripe fruits are stacked in boxes with the stalks up. Put some paper on the bottom of the container first.
The boxes should be installed in a cool, darkened room. The optimum storage temperature is 10-13˚ C. Tomatoes retain a pleasant taste for 2-2,5 months.
Both novice gardeners and experienced farmers working on large areas can grow Grushovka tomatoes and harvest an excellent harvest.
