Tomato Stump

Stump is a hybrid tomato variety. The plant is poorly distributed, but those who have already dealt with it leave good reviews. The semi-determinant variety is unpretentious in soil and maintenance, can be grown in any conditions.

There is very little information on the origin of the Penh variety. The only thing that can be reliably stated is that it is a hybrid variety obtained by crossing other varieties. However, there is no such subspecies in the registry.

The height of the variety's bushes is from 100 to 120 centimeters. Medium-sized bushes have short internodes and stop growing after the formation of 8-12 inflorescences. The first is laid above the 7-9 leaf, and if it is a lateral shoot, then the inflorescence is formed already above the third leaf plate. The leaves of the culture are very bright, juicy green in color.

The flat-round berries have a beautiful red hue. The weight will be 140-160 grams. The fruits look spectacular and decorative due to the uniform roundness and glossy shine.

The taste of tomatoes Stump is particularly balanced. There are no herbal shades in it. The pulp is very juicy, but without a lot of liquid. Tomatoes of the variety are delicious fresh, straight from the bush, and also, due to their compact size, are often used for preservation.

The stump belongs to the early hybrid varieties, and therefore the harvest can begin as early as July. The plant is characterized by long-term fruiting. If the weather is warm, it will bear fruit even in early September. It takes three months for the variety to reach full maturity, sometimes up to 100 days.

The culture is quite fruitful, even in the open field, about 3 kg of fruits are harvested from the plant. 12 kg of berries will ripen on 1 square meter.

Planting seeds for seedlings is traditionally carried out in March, but in some regions this can be done in early April. Land can be bought or made from turf, compost, peat and sand. It is important to remember that a self-made mixture must be disinfected.

Seeds, as a rule, are not processed by the manufacturer, so they will need to be disinfected and kept in growth stimulants. The planted seedlings should grow in the warmest and sunniest place in the room. After each sprout acquires two leaves, the seedlings are determined in separate cups. A few days after the pick, the sprouts should be fertilized by applying a complex feeding for nightshades.

When the seedlings are 60-65 days old, they will need to be transplanted. In early June, they are planted in open ground, in the last week of May - in a greenhouse.

The stump loves loose soil. It is better to cook it in the fall, but you can also a couple of days before planting. Superphosphate and wood ash will become indispensable elements for introduction into the soil. So that tomatoes do not lack nutrition, 3-4 planting holes are located on a square meter of land. The best landing pattern is 40x40 cm; it is impractical to practice other options.

Newly planted seedlings do not require special care. The main thing is to initially water the bushes well. The next watering is carried out in a week or 10 days, and then it is carried out regularly, at least once every 7 days. It is impossible to fill the plants, turning the garden bed into a swamp. However, during flowering, the frequency of watering will still need to be increased.

The procedures are combined with loosening and weeding. In addition, this variety will require mulching. But it is worth remembering that organic mulch will have to be changed several times per season.

Top dressing is recommended every 14 days. Organic fertilizers should be replaced by mineral fertilizers, one cannot be given all the time. The stump responds well to mullein, as well as herbal infusions. He will also fall in love with purchased mineral mixtures.

Tomatoes of this variety grow well formed in 1 or 2 trunks. It is worth grazing as the shoots appear, while the lower foliage breaks off completely so that the sun's rays freely reach the soil. The garter is not always practiced, here you need to look at the situation. If the harvest is plentiful, it is better to tie it up so that the stem does not lie on the ground.

The stump is a hybrid, so its immunity to various diseases is at the genetic level. However, this does not mean that the variety is completely immune to everything. For example, it can be struck by late blight, like other varieties of tomatoes. Rot can develop in greenhouses.

It is worth noting that all ailments appear solely through the fault of the gardener.High humidity and agricultural disturbances are the main causes of fungus. Therefore, the rules of care will have to be followed. It will also be useful to carry out preventive treatment with Bordeaux liquid or "Fitosporin".

Of the parasites, Stump prefers aphids, which settle on any plants, as well as spider mites. They can eat tops and caterpillars of various butterflies. To prevent the appearance of parasites, tobacco dust, ash, mustard powder, infusions of plants with a pungent odor will help. As for insecticides, Aktara and Fitoverm showed themselves well.

The stump demonstrates excellent stress resistance. It survives short droughts, drops in temperature, and other extreme conditions. However, young growth should still be protected from stress.

The tree stump can adapt to any growing conditions. It is often cultivated in the middle lane, in the southern and western regions, in the Urals, as well as in the Far East. It should be noted that in regions with a cool or unstable climate, it is better to opt for greenhouse cultivation.

Summer residents like the tree stump. Vegetable growers speak very positively about the yield of the variety, which is very high in greenhouses. However, it is noted that in the open field the yield will be less. Attention was also paid to the density of the skin, which does not crack. Thanks to this, the fruits lie well, ripening or simply stored, and also relatively easily tolerate transportation.

The gardeners also noted the good taste of the fruits, and their uniform roundness. The berries look beautiful when canned and fresh. Also, the variety is resistant to a number of diseases.

The disadvantage of the variety was that it was necessary to follow the irrigation schedule very scrupulously. The slightest excess of humidity has a negative effect on tomatoes, and some summer residents are not entirely satisfied with this. In addition, crop seeds will have to be bought every time; they cannot be prepared on their own. However, this also applies to all other hybrid tomato varieties.