- Authors: Dederko V.N., Postnikova O.V.
- Year of approval: 2014
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: universal
- Ripening period: mid-early
- Ripening time, days: 105-115
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Marketable fruit yield,%: 94,6
- Bush height, cm: 130-150
Most often, tomatoes are chosen for fresh consumption. But there are also varieties that are grown specifically for conservation and pickling. Tomato Sugar Pudovic is one of those.
Breeding history
The indeterminate variety was bred by breeders V.N. Dederko, O. Postnikova.In 2014, the crop was entered in the State Register and approved for use on private plots and plantations. Produced by the companies "Russian Garden" and "Siberian Garden".
The growers claim that tomatoes can be grown indoors and outdoors. There are no restrictions on growing regions.
Description of the variety
A bush with unlimited growth force, reaches a height of 130–150 cm. Indoors, it can grow up to 180 cm, if you do not pinch the top in time. The stem is powerful, well developed, with slight pubescence. The crown is semi-spreading and branched, therefore it is recommended to tie the trunk and branches to the support.
Gardeners advise leaving only 2 stems when forming a bush. This will increase the space and the plants will grow comfortably. The variety is not standard, so pinching is carried out weekly.
Leaves are standard size, not very large, green in color. The leaf has streaks and notches along the edging.
The inflorescence of the culture is simple. The buds are bright yellow. 6–10 racemes are formed on the main stem. 5-8 fruits are laid on one hand. The larger the fruits, the less they are on the brush.
Gardeners note that the variety has excellent taste and a long shelf life. Long-distance transportation is also possible. The culture is unpretentious, so even a beginner can handle it. She has high yields. And the variety is also appreciated for the fact that it can adapt to adverse weather conditions. Among the disadvantages most often indicate the need for pinching and garter bush.
The main qualities of the fruit
The fruits are large, round and flat-round in shape. The color of the tomato is pink-red or deep red, the stalk has a small dark spot. Low ribbing is noted.
The skin is firm and firm. This allows you to transport vegetables over long distances, stacking them in several layers in boxes without the risk of damaging the fruit.
The pulp is fleshy, sugar at the break, dense. The wateriness of the variety is not character. Inside, many chambers are formed, which practically do not contain seeds.
The amount of dry matter is very high. Thanks to this, the culture is considered universal. It is suitable for making juices, tomato pastes, sauces, adjika, pickles. For whole-fruit canning and marinade, only small fruits are selected, otherwise the vegetables will need to be cut.
Taste characteristics
The variety does not differ in exquisite taste. According to gardeners, the culture has a standard sweet taste without pronounced sourness.
Ripening and fruiting
Tomato Sugar pudovichok belongs to medium early crops. Ripening time 105-115 days. Although the ovaries are formed at the same time, the fruits ripen with different strengths. That is why the fruiting is extended. Harvesting takes place in several stages from July to September.
Yield
The manufacturer claims that the crop has a high yield, and 25-30 fruits are removed from one bush. Gardeners note that 4.5 kg ripen per 1 m 2, and 436 centners per hectare.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Since the variety is not hybrid, many summer residents harvest seeds on their own. In the case of self-harvesting of the material, it must be processed before sowing. First, the seeds are soaked in a salty solution for 5-10 minutes. Empty seeds will float, and whole seeds will sink to the bottom.
Then there is a treatment with potassium permanganate. This is necessary for disinfection. Then the material is washed again in distilled water and laid out on a napkin to dry. You can also treat seeds with growth stimulants (such as "Zircon"), but everyone does this at will.
The soil for seedling boxes is harvested by mixing earth and humus in equal proportions. Sand is added for the layer. Next, the resulting soil must be calcined in an oven at a temperature of 60 ° for 10 minutes. Land can also be purchased at gardening shops. You don't need to process it.
The soil is poured into the seedling boxes, and holes 1 cm deep are formed. The seeds are placed at a distance of 2 cm from each other. After sowing, spray with warm water and cover with foil. The optimum temperature for spitting seedlings should be + 24 °. After the seeds have sprout, the film is removed, and the boxes are rearranged on the windowsill. The soil must be moistened again and liquid fertilizers applied.
A pick should be done when 2–4 strong leaves have formed. The new container must have a volume of at least 700 ml. Further, after each watering, the soil around the stem is gently loosened.
Seedlings are transplanted at the age of 50-60 days in a specially designated place, which is prepared in advance. The site is dug up and plentifully spilled with hot water to keep the earth warm. Holes are formed and trellises are installed. Stimulating fertilizers can be poured into the bottom of the fossa.
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
Most often, gardeners choose a seating arrangement of 50X50 cm with a density of 3-5 plants per 1 m 2. This will allow the bushes to grow as comfortably and autonomously as possible from each other. They will not conflict with sunlight and moisture. At the same time, each plant will have access for its processing.
Growing and care
The yield directly depends on the activities:
- watering;
- pinching;
- loosening;
- top dressing;
- garter.
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.