Tomato Martha

Tomato Martha
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Russia
  • Year of approval: 1999
  • Name synonyms: Marfa
  • Category: hybrid
  • Growth type: indeterminate
  • Appointment: universal
  • Ripening period: mid-season
  • Ripening time, days: 124
  • Growing conditions: for open ground, for closed ground
  • Marketability: high
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Such an old-fashioned name does not mean that such a tomato deserves to be disparaged. However, its merits will be revealed only to well-trained gardeners. Information about planting methods, feeding and other horticultural measures plays an important role.

Breeding history

Tomato Martha is one of the most attractive varieties of domestic selection. It was entered in the state register in 1999. It is worth noting that some sources mention the Dutch origin of such a plant.

Description of the variety

Tomato Martha is a universal indeterminate culture. It can be grown both in open gardens and greenhouses. The bushes of Martha rise to more than 2 m. They are characterized by moderate branching and the same degree of foliage. Leaves of such a tomato:

  • are of the ordinary type;

  • are of medium size;

  • differ green, sometimes reaching dark green, color;

  • cast with a matte glow;

  • slightly corrugated.

The main qualities of the fruit

Young Martha berries are colored in a light green tone. When they grow up and get stronger, they will acquire a red color. The usual weight of fruits is 130-140 g, up to 12 tomatoes can be seen on 1 brush. They are covered with a glossy skin. Other important points:

  • keeping quality level - high;

  • laying of the initial inflorescence above the 8-9 leaf;

  • bookmark of all subsequent inflorescences with a step of 3 sheets.

Taste characteristics

Tomato Martha is praised for its good sweetness. Its flesh is firm. The inside of the fruit contains relatively few seeds, which does not negatively affect their perception. The meatiness is quite at the level of the best competing varieties. In general, the variety is considered an excellent option from a gastronomic point of view.

Ripening and fruiting

Martha is harvested at the same time as other mid-season varieties. It should be understood that in practice this period can vary greatly depending on the growing conditions. The approximate cultivation time (from germination to fruit) is 124 days. It often changes depending on agricultural technology and other nuances. The harvest is predominantly in July and August.

Yield

The plant belongs to the high-yielding group. The collection rate often reaches 23.6 kg per m2. However, it is also subject to change depending on how the tomato is grown.

The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground

Sowing seeds in seedling containers is recommended in the first third of spring. Delaying this moment for too long would hardly be wise. Subject to the usual agricultural techniques, you can get seedlings ready for planting in the ground in April or May. Her condition is always assessed individually.

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 necessary to plant the Martha tomato in order of 400x600 mm. It is categorically inappropriate to use other options. Important: plants form 1 stem.

Planting a tomato is a very important and painstaking business. In order to get a good harvest of tomatoes, you need to competently approach the issue of planting. When planting a tomato in the ground, it is necessary to take into account many factors - correctly determine the timing, prepare the soil, correctly calculate the distance between plants, take into account the rules of crop rotation.

Growing and care

The most promising cultivation of tomatoes Martha in the center of the European part of Russia. In more southern regions, this plant can also be cultivated. However, it is not zoned there, and such attempts are made at their own peril and risk. Before planting, it is recommended to disinfect the soil using:

  • Bordeaux liquid;

  • Fitosporin;

  • potassium permanganate;

  • lime (dissolved in water).

Of the fertilizers, it is recommended to use:

  • saltpeter;

  • compost;

  • wood ash;

  • phosphorus-potassium compositions.

Water the tomato 2 times a week. In this case, 8-10 liters of water are used per 1 bush. Stepchildren should be removed 1 time per decade. Top dressing is carried out both at the root and on the leaf. Laying mulch with a layer of 7-8 cm is recommended.

In order for the seedlings to develop fully, they are fed a couple of times with the drug "Kemira-universal". Only settled water is suitable for irrigating seedlings. It is advisable to dive bushes in the phase of 3 true leaves. To control harmful insects, it is preferable to use natural remedies, such as:

  • garlic infusion;

  • infusion of celandine;

  • soap solution;

  • diluted ammonia.

If there are a lot of insects, factory insecticides are already needed. Among them, the drug "Profi" is the best. Before the start of the season, it is recommended to water the ground with vitriol. Magnesium dressings are used to increase yields. The area under the tomatoes is changed annually.

Watering tomatoes is not difficult. After planting, the plant is watered at such intervals that the soil remains moist. In dry weather, when there is no rain for a long time, watering can be carried out every day, but usually the beds with tomatoes are irrigated 2-3 times a week.
The methods of tying tomato bushes can vary significantly, depending on the availability of available material, the method of fixation, and also the variety. In general, it is recommended to adhere to the following scheme: first, the central stems are grabbed, and then, as the fruits ripen, the lateral branches.
One of the important conditions for tomato agricultural technology is the correct formation of the bush. The formation of tomato bushes means performing the following steps: pinching, pinching, trimming the leaves, normalizing the ovaries.

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.

Treatment and prevention of diseases and pests
When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, diseases often occur due to a violation of the temperature regime and excessive humidity. The most common diseases are fungal (late blight, cladosporium, rot).
The fight against diseases and pests of tomatoes in open areas can be quite difficult. This is because nightshades are exposed to a wide variety of pathogens and insect pests.

Review overview

This hybrid lives up to all farmers' expectations.It grows well even in regions with a difficult climate, such as the Kirov region. The plant will delight those who cannot pay much attention to their plantings with an excellent harvest. Those who have tried to plant such a culture are satisfied and strive to repeat their success. The variety is in demand both among professional farmers and among owners of urban household plots.

Main characteristics
Authors
Russia
Year of approval
1999
Name synonyms
Marfa
Category
hybrid
Growth type
indeterminate
Appointment
universal
Growing conditions
outdoor, indoor
Marketability
high
Transportability
excellent
Marketable fruit yield,%
99
Yield
23.6 kg / sq. m
Productivity (filter)
high yielding
Recommended growing region
Central
Bush
Bush size
tall
Bush height, cm
more than 200
Branchiness
average
Foliage
average
Leaves
common, medium, green to dark green, matte, slightly corrugated
Fruit
Unripe fruit color
light green
Ripe fruit color
Red
Fruit weight, g
130-140
Fruit shape
flat-round, medium-silvery
Number of fruits in a brush, pcs
up to 12
Fruit taste
sweet
Pulp
dense, low-seeded
Skin
glossy
Inflorescence
simple
Features of laying inflorescences
the first inflorescence - over 8-9 leaves, the next - after 3 leaves
Keeping quality
high
Growing
Stepping
Yes
Garter
Yes
Formation
Yes
Number of stems during formation, pcs
1
Landing scheme
40 x 60 cm
Sowing seedlings
March
Planting seedlings in the ground
April May
Cladosporium resistance
steady
Resistance to verticillium
steady
Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) resistance
steady
Fusarium wilt resistance
steady
Resistant to extreme weather conditions
very cold resistant
Maturation
Ripening period
mid-season
Ripening time, days
124
Harvesting time
July August
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