Tomato Rougantino

Highly efficient tomatoes for film greenhouses are widely demanded in domestic conditions. The Rugantino variety can reasonably be considered one of the best options. But even it must be applied correctly - and for this to know what exactly to do.

The tomato, bred relatively recently and registered in 2015, has an alternative name Rugantino. At its core, this is a classic indeterminate hybrid (which means the need to artificially limit its growth). As already mentioned, such a tomato is designed for film greenhouses. It forms tall bushes, up to 1.5-2 m. Plants develop vigorously and have shortened internodes. Leaves of medium length are colored in the usual green color.

The initially green Rougantino berries will turn red over time. They are large and weigh 0.15-0.2 kg. Other parameters are worth emphasizing:

• pear-shaped;
• average level of ribbing;
• formation from complex inflorescences.

The red pulp of such a tomato is moderately dense. It is consumed mostly fresh. Pleasant fleshiness of the harvest is noted.

In general, a sweet note dominates the flavor ensemble. However, there is always an expressive sourish inclusion there. Salads, summer snacks, and other light meals work well.

A notable feature of this variety is its particularly early ripening. Normally, 80-85 days pass from the stage of green shoots to the development of strong and tasty berries. But sometimes, of course, various circumstances interfere with this established schedule.

The collection can reach 12.3 kg per 1 sq. m. In a particular case, the level of productivity is sometimes different. However, it is enough to take into account the weather conditions, choose the right site and take care of the planting in order to eliminate most of the problems.

The sowing season for seedlings begins on March 10-15. It usually ends from April 30th to April 5th. The specific dates are chosen, taking into account the climatic features of the region, the available and expected weather. Sowing when trying to grow Rougantino in the open field is carried out approximately on April 10-15. The approximate time between sowing and transfer to the final growing site is 35-45 days; it is desirable to have 8-10 true leaves and 1 flower cluster.

For 1 sq. m you can plant no more than 4 bushes. In this case, ideally, for ease of cultivation, it should be limited to 3 plants. Both options involve keeping bushes in 1 stem. With a larger number of branches, a good harvest will have to be forgotten.

Rougantino seedlings are easiest to get in peat pots. The optimal size of containers is 100x100 mm. The most active plants dive 14 days after planting. Young seedlings need especially active watering. They need a lot of light and warmth, otherwise they cannot count on normal development.

Such a tomato is able to develop successfully even when there are no special conditions for other plants. For example, if pollen of other varieties turns out to be sterile in intense heat, then everything will be all right with Rougantino. It is worth noting unofficial indications that this plant develops well in mild climates. Tall branches are usually attached to trellises. At the very beginning of summer, pinch the growth point, thereby guaranteeing the ripening of the crop before the onset of frosty time.

About 24 hours before planting, the bushes should be watered abundantly. Each plant is planted by adding at least 10 kg of first-class soil to the hole. Top dressing a week after planting involves the use of a nitroammophoska. The rest of the time, chicken manure is used, and as soon as the first fruits appear, complex fertilizers are needed. Shows pruning of stepchildren and old dry foliage.

This variety can be grown almost throughout Russia. Both in the North Caucasus and in the foothills of the Sayan Mountains, in the vicinity of Moscow and St. Petersburg, it will give excellent results. The only exceptions are areas with the most severe climates.