- Authors: Dederko V.N., Postnikova O.V.
- Year of approval: 2009
- Category: grade
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: universal
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 87-95
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Bush size: undersized
- Bush height, cm: up to 50
The name of this variety does not sound very pleasant. But he deserves much more attention than one might think. And it is necessary to deal with any characteristics of these plants in order to exclude mistakes.
Breeding history
The developers of the culture are the famous breeders Dederko and Postnikova. Official permission for its cultivation in consumer gardens was issued in 2009. It is known that the readiness of the variety for use was announced in 2006. Accordingly, it took about 3 years for its certification.
Description of the variety
Klusha is a good determinant tomato. It is distinguished by its versatility of purpose. The culture shows itself well both in open land and in greenhouses under the film. Klushi bushes grow up to a maximum height of 0.5 m. Significant branching is characteristic of them.
The leaves of this variety are dark green in color. They only grow to medium size. The formation of a trunk can also be considered a characteristic feature. The inflorescences will be of a simple type. The peduncles are not articulated.
The main qualities of the fruit
Clush berries are green immediately after formation. As they fill and reach ripeness, they will acquire a red color. The usual weight of a tomato is 0.1 kg. The shape of the tomato is a flat circle. There are ribs, but they are not very pronounced.
Taste characteristics
The flesh of Klushi is moderately firm. Its taste is typical for most tomatoes. At the same time, sourness is mixed with a similar taste, but it does not bring a negative sensation.
Ripening and fruiting
The ripeness of the crop is achieved in 87-95 days after discarding green shoots. This makes it possible to classify the variety as an early crop.
Yield
Suppliers of planting material indicate that the harvest of fruits will reach 3.5 kg per 1 m2. It may not be the most outstanding result, but it will be relatively stable. As always, weather and agronomic art play an important role. Some sources write that the collection from 1 bush reaches 2 kg.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
If the tomato is grown at home, then it will be necessary to sow seeds in seedling containers in March. If film greenhouses or greenhouses are used, then the necessary conditions in them will be ready in April.
Sowing seeds for seedlings is most optimal 55-60 days before the expected time of transplanting into open soil. The picking of seedlings occurs in the phase of a pair of true leaves.
Ready for planting in the soil is achieved in late April or early May. More precisely, this can be said by evaluating the plants themselves. It is also necessary to take into account how warm the earth is and whether the danger of frost return is gone.
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
It is recommended to place the Klushi bush according to the 300x500 mm system. The largest allowable number of plants is 5 per 1 sq. The richer plantings can make it harder to care for the crop.And the tomatoes themselves sometimes begin to interfere with each other.
Growing and care
You will not need to make such a tomato. True, sometimes you still have to get rid of an excessive amount of overgrowth.
If there is a need to plant tomatoes in open ground before the end of the threat of frost return, then it is advisable to cover them with non-woven material held by arcs.
Klushi's immunity is pretty strong. But do not overly rely on this property, but help the plant. A rational cultivation regime, disinfection of soil, seeds and tools, together with preventive treatments, usually save farmers from unnecessary worries.
Leaving means:
- systematic removal of weeds;
- loosening the earth;
- timely, but not excessively frequent watering;
- application of fertilizers in a strictly defined amount.
The fruits of Klushi are stored for a very short time. Therefore, pick them after ripening and eat (or process) them immediately. When planting, humus or wood ash is poured into the holes. The deepening of the planted seedlings into the holes is strictly contraindicated. This can interfere with normal growth, and soon the fruits will be on the surface of the earth, begin to rot.
It is imperative to loosen the trunk circle after each watering. The first feeding is carried out on the 14th day of cultivation in open ground, not earlier. Its best option is the use of nitroammophoska. Removing the leaves from the top allows for better ventilation of the trunk; this procedure is recommended for all thickened bushes. Mulching the near-trunk space with straw will greatly simplify the work in the future.
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.
Growing regions
The Klusha tomato will equally delight the Moscow region and Far Eastern summer residents. It is good to grow it both in the Volga region and in the north of the European part of Russia. It is also worth cultivating a similar plant in:
- Siberia;
- Ural and black earth regions;
- territories and republics of the North Caucasus;
- middle lane;
- the center of the European part of the Russian Federation.
Review overview
Tomato Clusha can help out in areas with a harsh climate, even without using a greenhouse. According to summer residents, the harvest is really abundant, and you simply cannot do without tying up the bushes. Fruit cracking is practically impossible. It is not difficult to grow plants, and the quality of the berries is very high. Culture is considered an unusual option, even by the standards of modern gardeners.
