- Authors: Kachainik V.G., Gulkin M.N., Karmanova O.A., Matyunina S.V. (Agrofirma Aelita LLC)
- Year of approval: 2018
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: fresh consumption
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 95-100
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Bush size: tall
- Bush height, cm: 170-190
It is not so easy to find a good variety of tomatoes for growing on a personal plot that can withstand unfavorable climatic conditions and fungal infections, especially in a greenhouse. Domestic breeders in breeding a particular variety of tomatoes are trying to take into account regional characteristics, and where the bushes will be planted - in open ground or in a greenhouse. Tomato Bogatyr Ilyusha has realized in himself most of the advantages of an indeterminate plant.
Description of the variety
The breeding novelty was introduced by Agrofirma Aelita LLC in 2018. Refers to plants of the indeterminate type. The bushes are tall, the height is 170-190 cm, they must be tied up. The leaves are long, dark green in color. 6-8 fruits are formed on one hand.
Since the list of recommended regions for growing is quite large, the culture can be grown both in the open field and under a film cover. The nuances of cultivation depend on the climatic conditions of the area.
The manufacturer includes the following as recommended growing regions: Far East, North-West, Ural, West Siberian, Central, Chernozem, Middle Volga, East Siberian, North Caucasian.
The main qualities of the fruit
The tomatoes are large, incredibly beautiful. One fruit can weigh up to 250 g, but there can be larger specimens weighing 300-400 g. Their shape is heart-shaped, slightly ribbed. The color of green fruits is green, with a spot. Ripe tomatoes are brown with green stripes. The skin is firm, the fruits are resistant to cracking.
Taste characteristics
Bogatyr Ilyusha has a fleshy, juicy and dense pulp. The variety has a rich tomato flavor with a pleasant fruity aftertaste. Tomatoes are mostly suitable for fresh consumption. They are added to salads, sandwiches, or simply used as slices to the table.
Ripening and fruiting
Early ripe, salad variety. The first harvest begins to be harvested 95-100 days after germination. The harvesting period is extended, from July to October. The tomatoes are picked either fully ripe or slightly unripe.
Yield
High-yielding variety. 10-12 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one square meter; when grown in greenhouse conditions, the yield increases several times.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Seeds are germinated several months before planting in a permanent place, around the end of March and early April in a greenhouse or in a container under a film. For better growth and development, the soil should be chosen fertile, loose, well retaining moisture. Watering is necessary with warm water.
Bogatyr Ilyusha responds well to both organic and mineral supplements. When 2 full-fledged leaves appear on the seedlings, a pick is carried out to stimulate the development of the root system and prepare the planting material for further transplantation to a permanent place.
It is imperative to harden the seedlings. So, every day the seedlings are left in the fresh air, lowering the temperature and extending the time spent outside.
In mid-May, the plant can be transplanted to a permanent place.If planted in a greenhouse, then in late April - early May. Before planting, the holes are pre-prepared, fertilized and watered abundantly.
Once planted, the tomatoes are given time to adapt. Only when new young leaves appear, you can start the basic care of the agricultural crop.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The plant is tall and spreading. So that the bushes do not shade each other, the distance between the holes is 40-60 cm.
Growing and care
Indeterminate types of tomatoes require competent care, only then can you achieve good fruiting. For proper growth, the bushes are formed, leaving several stems. The culture is tall, requiring a mandatory garter.
Additional nutrition is considered an important factor in the development of Bogatyr Ilyusha tomatoes. Organic and mineral fertilizers are periodically applied - potassium, magnesium and phosphorus.
Watering is required in moderation, soil moisture must be controlled. Hilling, loosening of the soil and weeding are also carried out.
Disease and pest resistance
Differs in persistent immunity to many infectious diseases, especially to fusarium wilt. Pests practically do not infect bushes. For preventive purposes, the plant can be treated with special preparations during the flowering period.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
