- Authors: Dederko V.N., Postnikova O.V.
- Year of approval: 2015
- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: universal
- Ripening period: mid-early
- Ripening time, days: 100-105
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Transportability: high
- Bush size: undersized
The hybrid tomato Super Klusha was developed by the Sibirskiy Sad company for cultivation in especially difficult climatic conditions. It easily adapts to short cold summers, gives beautiful calibrated fruits, ensures amicable ripening and fruiting. Despite the fact that the hybrid appeared only in 2015, it managed to find many fans among amateur vegetable growers throughout the country.
Description of the variety
Tomato Super Klusha is a universal determinant grown in open ground or in film greenhouses. Bushes are undersized, up to 30-40 cm high, with thick stems that are resistant to stress. Standard tomato with compact tops. Leaves are medium in size, wrinkled, green in color. Inflorescences of intermediate type.
The Super Crouch has a compact but well-developed root system. The fruits are hidden under the spreading foliage, well protected from too bright sun. The tops are thickened, but usually does not require thinning.
The main qualities of the fruit
Tomatoes have a firm red skin. The sizes of the fruits are above average, they reach 200-210 g in weight. The tomatoes are round, with pronounced ribbing. Inside there is a very dense pink pulp.
Taste characteristics
Super Klusha is a tomato with outstanding taste. It is equally good both fresh and canned. The pulp is juicy, does not decay, keeps its shape well in the freeze, in salads and pizza.
Ripening and fruiting
The tomato is medium early. From the moment of planting to the beginning of harvest, it takes about 100-105 days.
Yield
Up to 4 kg of fruits are harvested from the bush. The average yield of a hybrid per 1 m2 is 17.2 kg.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Plants are transferred to the ground 50 days after planting. Sowing seeds is carried out taking into account regional factors. In Siberia or the Urals, this happens no earlier than April 10, in the southern regions from the 2nd decade of March. In the middle lane, sowing is carried out until April 1-2.
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
Tomato bushes of this hybrid are placed quite densely, up to 6 plants per 1 m2.
Growing and care
The Super Klush hybrid can be grown both in the beds - in the open field, greenhouses, and on the balcony or windowsill. Its compact size makes it a versatile choice for planting in pots, planters, containers. You can lead a bush in 2-4 stems, allowing it to grow and develop on its own. Landing is usually done in rows, in long grooves, but it can also be done in separate holes.
The choice of location must be made in favor of well-lit areas of the territory. Super Klusha prefers well-drained, moisture-permeable soils. If the soil is too dense, clayey, it is recommended to add sand to it, and also use a drainage bedding along the bottom of the grooves, under the main substrate. Stagnation of water will be detrimental to the root system, lead to its decay, and provoke an increase in the risks of late blight.
Seeds in the south can be sown directly into the ground. In other regions, seedlings are grown at home. Planting is done in a special substrate or twice disinfected garden soil. There is no need to pickle the seeds themselves - in the hybrid they are processed under the conditions of the selection station. But it is recommended to germinate them first in order to obtain more significant results.
Seeds can also be sown in grooves or squares; in the second case, picking is not done. Until the emergence of shoots, they are kept under a film, at an air temperature of at least +25 degrees. Such an environment promotes the activation of biological processes. After pecking the seedlings, the temperature range is maintained within +16 degrees during the day and +10 at night.
Before being transferred to open ground, grown, matured and gaining growth tomato bushes will have to be hardened. The hybrid will report its readiness for change by reaching a stem height of 30 cm. By this time, it should be accustomed to spending most of the day outdoors. The soil on the site will have time to warm up to +15 degrees by this time.
The soil in the greenhouse or in the beds should have a neutral or slightly acidic environment. Planting is carried out with a depth of 1 leaf or cotyledon. Tomatoes will easily take root in loose, fertile soil. Plants are given about 7-10 days to adapt. Then you can go to the standard care regimen. The soil in the root zone should be mulched with non-woven material or organic components.
The first feeding with nitroammophos will be needed by the Super Cluff in 3 weeks. If by this time abundant growth appears on the bushes - in the tops or on the stems, it can be removed manually. The appearance of a second flower cluster is a reason for introducing potassium and phosphorus by the foliar method. So the trace elements are better absorbed.
During the flowering period indoors, you will have to control the ambient temperature. When it rises to +28 degrees, the pollen will become sterile. Airing the greenhouse will help. Pollination will be favorably affected by slight shaking of the flower brushes.
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.
Disease and pest resistance
The hybrid is not very resistant to most common tomato diseases. He needs professional treatment against late blight and Alternaria. It is carried out with the help of the chemical preparation "Ordan" or its analogs, several times, starting from the formation of 4-6 true leaves and up to harvesting the fruits, with an interval of 7-10 days. Tomato is resistant to TMV, verticillosis, fusarium wilt. He is extremely rarely affected by them.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
The Super Cludge tomato is successfully grown in the open field without the use of shelter. It was specially bred for difficult climatic zones, it is not afraid of waterlogging and drought. Plants easily tolerate frosts, gusts of wind, give ovaries even with a small number of sunny days.
Review overview
The Super Kluche hybrid is often compared to its parent “source” - Kluchey, of the same selection. At the same time, summer residents note that the new form is more tasty, has a more delicate color. The flesh of the hybrid is more delicate, more pleasant when consumed fresh. Its other advantages also include unpretentious care. The standard bush grows on its own, without requiring special attention to itself.
A small disadvantage of the Super Kluzhi is called its hybrid origin. Seeds have to be purchased every time before sowing. And also summer residents advise, with very abundant fruiting, to use props for fruit brushes. So the bunches will not fall on the ground, and when picked and ripened, the tomatoes will remain beautiful and clean.