Tomato Marusya

European varieties of tomatoes are increasingly found on the domestic market. Tomato Marusya belongs to just such varieties.

The originator of the culture is the German company Satimex QUEDLINBURG, headed by the breeder Hartmut Klein. In Russia, Agroplaneta LLC is considered the official representative. Under the leadership of the breeder S. L. Glebova, in 2006, an application was submitted to enter the variety into the State Register. In 2007, the application was approved.

Now the culture is grown throughout Europe, Ukraine, Belarus and in every region of Russia.

Tomato Marusya belongs to the determinant varieties and has limited growth. The height of the bush is on average 60-70 cm. Indoors, the indicators may be higher. The stem is powerful, well developed, strong and fleshy. There is a slight hairiness along the entire length. The recommended number of stems when forming is 2.

Leaves are medium to large in size, tightly attached to the stem, thereby protecting the fruit from direct sunlight. The leaf plate is a deep green shade, matte, with large notches along the edging. The leaf has a midsection and veins.

The first fruit cluster is formed at the 6th leaf level. Subsequent - in one. On one brush, 4-8 small buds are formed. Peduncles belong to a simple inflorescence.

Among the advantages are noted:

• ripening terms;
• immunity to a number of fungal diseases;
• good tolerance to long drought;
• yield;
• reproduction by their own seeds;
• taste qualities;
• versatility in use;
• transportability;
• storage periods;
• marketable condition.

The fruits are medium in shape, ovoid or, as they call it, in the form of "cream". The color of an unripe tomato is light green, while ripe vegetables are red or purple-red. The weight of the tomato is 80-95 g. The fruits are firm and dense to the touch. The rind is thin, but very strong, which facilitates transport. It does not burst when canned.

The pulp is juicy, fleshy and firm, not watery. Inside, 2-3 seed chambers are formed with a small amount of small seeds. Due to the fact that the variety is not hybrid, these seeds can propagate the culture.

The fruits are eaten fresh, used for making salads, canning and pickling. Vegetables are good for curing, juices, sauces and ketchups.

Many gardeners note that the variety has a good and pleasant taste, without any impurities. There is a characteristic tomato flavor.

Tomato Marusya is a mid-season crop with a ripening period of 108-112 days. Much will depend on weather and climate conditions. Between the ovaries and harvesting, an average of 30-45 days pass. Harvesting is extended, it falls on the end of June - beginning of August.

Up to 2 kg can be harvested from one bush. 6.9-7.5 kg of tomatoes ripen per 1 m2.

For southern regions with a warm climate, seeds can be sown immediately into the ground without first germinating in containers. After 3-3.5 months it will be possible to harvest.

In the northern regions and Siberia, you must first germinate seeds. For this, seedling boxes should be prepared. Fertile soft soil mixed with fertilizers is poured into them. Spilled abundantly with water.

The seeds are soaked in melt water (this procedure is especially necessary in cases where the seeds are bred on their own). If they are empty, they will pop up. After that, the seeds are treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Shallow holes (up to 2 cm) or trenches are made in the ground. After sowing, the soil is poured abundantly with water. The boxes are covered with foil or glass and put away on the windowsill. The room temperature should be +22 degrees. If the daylight hours are short, a UV lamp can be used.

On average, the required amount of daylight hours for seedlings is 14-16 hours. After a week, the seeds should hatch. After that, the film is removed. The room temperature should be +14 degrees.

It is worth watering the seedlings with a spray bottle 1-2 per week, avoiding too damp soil. Otherwise, the seedlings may become infected with the black leg. A solution of wood ash will help against this fungal disease.

Bushes dive in the presence of several strong leaves. In early May, the seedlings are taken out for acclimatization outdoors or in greenhouses.

The time for planting in the ground depends on the region and place of cultivation. Between sowing and planting, 60-65 days should pass for open ground and 40-50 days for closed ones.

Before transplanting, the earth is dug up together with fertilizers and plentifully spilled with hot water. Ammonium nitrate can be poured into the bottom of the fossa to stimulate growth. After planting seedlings in the ground, the earth is again plentifully spilled with warm water. The next watering is carried out in 2 weeks.

The depth of the hole should be no more than 15 cm. The distance between the rows is 60-70 cm, and between the bushes - 40-50 cm. Such a scheme will provide normal air circulation, facilitate access to the processing of bushes and harvesting.

At the time of planting the bushes, it is worth immediately driving in pegs 80-85 cm high and tying up the bushes.

Although the Marusya variety is unpretentious in care, some agrotechnical points must be observed for a good harvest and crop health.

• Bushes should be tied to pegs immediately after planting or after 2-3 weeks, when the bush grows a little. The buds and fruits are also tied up so as not to weigh down the bush.
• Stepping is done in a timely manner. But since the bush is small, the stepsons are mainly removed on the lower part of the stem (up to the first flower brush). The bottom sheets are also removed, which are of no use.
• The Marusya variety tolerates drought well. Therefore, after planting, in the first 2-3 weeks, the seedlings can not be watered. The roots will begin to actively develop and look for water on their own, taking root in the ground. The irrigation regime is intermittent, a week should pass between the procedure.
• Loosening of the soil is done 1-2 times a week. At this time, weeds are removed.
• The soil can be mulched with peat, dry straw or sawdust. This will help retain moisture longer and prevent weeds from overgrowing. You need to be careful with mulch, as slugs can start in it due to constant moisture.
• Top dressing should be applied several times per season.This can be nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, a solution from wood ash, manure and poultry droppings.

Tomato Marusya is resistant to many fungal diseases. But as a preventive measure, the bushes must be irrigated with Fitosporin solution.

Among the pests, you can most often find:

• whitefly;
• slugs;
• putin tick;
• bear;
• Colorado potato beetle.

For whitefly, you should use the drug "Confidor" or special adhesive plates. Spider mites are fought with insecticides or Karbofos. Medvedka is removed when digging up the earth, as it most often eats the roots of the plant. And the Colorado potato beetle is fought by hand.