Tomato Maiden Breast

Tomato variety Maiden breast is a tall variety. It has a high yield level. Can be suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for making lecho, pickling, tomato paste.

This variety is considered large-fruited. It is natural, so it will be possible to take seeds from a ripe healthy fruit for planting in the following seasons. Indeterminate, bush height 150-180 cm.

Tomatoes of this variety are heart-shaped. Ripe vegetables have a bright and rich pink color. The mass of one fruit is approximately 500-800 grams. All of them are quite fleshy, their flesh is dense. There are few seeds in tomatoes.

Vegetables have excellent taste. Juices and sauces are often prepared from them. You can also use fresh tomatoes for salads.

This variety belongs to the mid-season group. For the onset of the fruiting period, plants need 110-120 days.

The Maiden Breast tomato has a high yield. From one healthy bush, you can collect about 4-4.5 kilograms of ripe fruits.

Most often, seed is sown at the end of March. If you use a greenhouse, then planting seedlings can be done in early April.

Planting in open ground is carried out by the time the soil warms up to a temperature of at least +16 degrees. Most often, plants are planted at two months of age.

To prepare the seedlings for planting in a permanent place, the seed is sown in a box. The seeds are carefully prepared in advance, disinfected, and it is also recommended to place them in a special growth stimulator.

Land for planting must be sufficiently loose and rich in nutrients. Before planting, it should be well moistened.

In the soil, grooves are formed at a distance of about 10 centimeters. Tomato seeds are scattered into such holes. After that, sprinkle everything on top with earth.

The soil is watered and then covered with a special film until the first shoots appear. Containers with seedlings must be stored in such a way that they do not fall on direct sunlight. In addition, they should all be kept in a warm place.

When the first shoots appear, the film is carefully removed, the containers with seedlings are transferred to a bright place. When 3 or 4 leaves appear on the plants, you can start transplanting into separate containers.For vegetation to grow strong and healthy, it will need to be watered regularly.

When the seedlings are strong enough, they are transplanted to a permanent place on the site. At the same time, it is recommended to plant plants in places where cucumbers, onions or cabbage previously grew. Do not plant in areas where potatoes or eggplants have grown.

It is worth planting 4 seedlings on one square meter of territory. Remember that this variety will need to be tied to the supporting structures, so leave room for them as well.

In order for the plants to be able to fully grow and develop, it is necessary to periodically carry out sanitary pruning. During these procedures, old and damaged parts of the bushes are removed.

In addition, it will be necessary to carry out preventive treatments in order to avoid the appearance of various diseases and pests on the vegetation. Copper sulfate is often used for this. You can also spray with fungicides, they will prevent the appearance and development of various fungal infections.

Watering should be done at least once a week. Moreover, it is recommended to perform this procedure in dry cloudy weather. It is better to use warm and settled water.

It is worth loosening the soil once every two weeks. And also we must not forget about feeding. For tomatoes, first of all, mineral and organic compounds will be needed. The first time fertilization is applied approximately 12-14 days after planting in open ground.

Often mullein, superphosphate, special dry mineral complexes are used as top dressing for this culture. Remember also about the need for weeding, which will get rid of harmful weeds, pinching, tying bushes to supports. All of the above rules for care should be followed in order to get a full and high-quality harvest.