Tomato “Male Dignity”: description of the variety, photos and reviews

Advantages and disadvantages of the tomato variety Male Dignity

The variety has undoubted positive qualities:

• disease resistance;
• good taste;
• high productivity;
• good transportability;
• unique originality;
• efficient use of usable space.

The disadvantages of the variety - the fragility of the stems and the shedding of the crop during harvesting - are not a reason to refuse to grow it.

“Manhood” is not yet very widely cultivated; many gardeners have no idea what kind of plant it is. And it is very similar to the famous “De-barao”, but has a sweeter taste, meaty texture and begins to ripen earlier.

Description and characteristics of tomato auria

This variety is a hybrid. It was bred in Novosibirsk in 1997 and received registration in 1998 as a variety intended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. In the southern regions of Russia it ripens in open ground. For Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Baltic states and Siberia, it is recommended to grow this variety in greenhouses.

The bush of this tomato variety is liana-shaped, not spreading, reaching a height of one and a half to two meters. The stem is long, flexible, and needs to be tied to a support. An average number of leaves and branches grows on the stem.

The fruits have an elongated cylindrical shape with a fork at the end. Thanks to this unique shape of the fruit, the variety got its name. The length of the fruit is 13-15 centimeters, weight 130-250 grams. The fruits are shiny, red in color with dense pulp and a small number of seeds. The taste is sweetish. Fruit ripening time is from July to September. Used fresh and for canning.

Description of the properties of tomato Auria

Varieties of giant tomatoes

Among large-fruited tomatoes, indeterminate varieties boast the most impressive sizes - with unlimited growth and a liana-like structure.
Such characteristics are excellent for greenhouse cultivation of tomatoes, when the gardener can adjust the height of the bush himself and optimally use the greenhouse area without making the planting too extensive. As a result, from 1 sq.m you can get about 15 kg of fruit - isn’t it tempting? There are few peculiarities of growing giant varieties of tomatoes; in terms of agricultural technology, they are almost no different from ordinary tomato bushes. You just have to remember that the largest fruits are always obtained from the first flower ovaries.

In any case, when choosing a variety of giant tomatoes for planting on your site, it is important to pay attention to the recommended growing conditions and the purpose of the fruit.

Tomato Giant red

Indeterminate, early-ripening, high-yielding variety with a long fruiting period.

Tomato Cuneo Giant Pear

Indeterminate mid-season high-yielding variety.

Tomato Giant Rose

Determinate mid-season, medium-yielding variety.

Giant pepper tomato

Indeterminate mid-season high-yielding variety with abundant and long-lasting fruiting.

Dwarf Emerald Giant Tomato

In some catalogs, this variety may also be referred to as Emerald Giant, Dwarf Emerald Giant.

Semi-determinate mid-early high-yielding variety from the “Dwarf Tomato Project” series.

Description of the variety

"Manhood"

Fruit:

• When ripe they are bright red;
• Strongly elongated shape;
• Number of cameras from 2 to 3;
• Dry matter content approximately 5%;
• Average weight from 120 to 250 grams.

Bushes:

• Indeterminate plant;
• Grows up to 170-190 cm.

"Woman's happiness"

Fruit:

• Red when ripe;
• Round shape;
• Number of cameras from 4 to 6;
• Dry matter content 5%;
• Average weight is from 200 to 300 grams.

Bushes:

• Indeterminate, standard plant;
• Reaches a height of 160-180 cm.

Features of caring for the variety in the ground

Tomato Ladies' Caprice requires cultivation on 1 sq. m 2-3 bushes, formation into 1-2 trunks, removal of stepsons. The tops of the shoots are pinched after 6 fruit clusters appear - the rest will not have time to ripen anyway, but the lower ones will be larger. When the tomatoes begin to fill up, the leaves are thinned out, leaving 2-3 pieces for each bunch.

In greenhouses and in the ground, Auria tomatoes must be tied to a support. The vine-like thin shoots are flexible and strong enough not to break; they will simply lie on the ground.

The variety is drought-resistant, but requires regular watering. If the soil is not moistened evenly, the fruits that have begun to ripen may crack.

Auria tomatoes are fed at least three times per season:

• in the holes when planting with a complete mineral complex with a predominance of nitrogen;
• during mass flowering;
• when the fruits on the lower cluster begin to color.

The second and third feedings require a high content of phosphorus, moderate - potassium, minimal - nitrogen. If the tomato develops poorly or shows signs of starvation, the composition of the fertilizers is adjusted. The Auria variety responds well to foliar feeding. It is recommended to give them together with epin or zircon no more than once every 2 weeks.

The soil under the tomatoes is loosened, weeds are removed, and mulched. Greenhouses must be ventilated daily.

Plant Formation

In addition to removing the stepsons, it is necessary to remove the leaves of the “Manhood”. Usually, leaves are removed from below, 1-2 pieces per session. Leave 2-3 sheets for each brush. This is done so that the fruit can take accumulated nutrients from the leaf. This way the tomatoes fill and ripen faster.

In order for the plant to develop normally, it must be fed. This is done three times during the growing season. The first fertilizing is carried out when planting seedlings in the ground. The second - at the onset of flowering, and the third - during fruiting.

Removing leaves helps prevent the development of various diseases. Bare stems provide good ventilation for plants, and the absence of leaf contact with the ground helps prevent the early development of late blight and other dangerous fungal diseases.

In order for the plant to develop normally, it must be fed. This is done three times during the growing season. The first fertilizing is carried out when planting seedlings in the ground. The second - at the onset of flowering, and the third - during fruiting.

Preparing tomato seeds

In order to get a rich harvest with good taste and eliminate the likelihood of diseases, you should properly prepare the seeds for planting. Seed preparation begins in February. The seeds are sorted, selecting the largest ones.

Then the seeds are placed in a salty solution and left for 15 minutes. The seeds that have risen are thrown away, and those that have settled to the bottom are washed and dried well. After this, the seeds are disinfected. The seeds are placed in a container with a 1% manganese solution for 20 minutes.

The next stage of preparation for sowing is soaking. The seeds are wrapped in gauze and placed in a glass container with warm water. The water should only cover the seeds halfway.

When changing the water, remove the cheesecloth with seeds from the container to ensure oxygen access to the seeds. After soaking, you can begin germination. Place the seeds on a damp cloth and leave them in a warm room (the room temperature should not be lower than +20 degrees). It is necessary to ensure that the napkin always remains damp. Before planting seeds for seedlings, it is advisable to harden them.

Soaking seeds before planting in potassium permanganate

To do this, place the seeds in the refrigerator for 12 hours (temperature +2 degrees). After this, the seeds are heated for 12 hours at a temperature of +20 degrees. This procedure must be repeated 3 to 5 times. Seedlings grown from hardened seeds tolerate temperature changes more easily, bushes develop faster, and yield increases by 45-50%.

Growing seedlings

Seeds for seedlings are sown 60-62 days before planting in the beds and 45-55 days before planting in the greenhouse. Before sowing seeds, it is necessary to prepare the soil. If the soil is taken from the garden, it should be disinfected. To do this, water the soil well with a strong solution of manganese and place it in the oven at a temperature of 170-190 degrees for 20 minutes.

After treatment, remove the soil to fresh air for 14 days. The prepared soil is poured into oblong boxes and grooves are made up to 1 centimeter deep. The width between the grooves should be 3-4 centimeters.

The seeds should be placed so that the distance in the row is at least 1 centimeter. Sprinkle the groove on top with a thin layer of earth, stretch the film and place it in a room with a temperature of +28 degrees. Until the first shoots appear, it is necessary to ventilate the crops every day.

To do this, you need to remove the film for 30 minutes, and if the soil is dry, you need to moisten it. After the first shoots appear, the film must be removed and the room temperature reduced to +20 degrees.

The main condition for growing tomato seedlings is the presence of good lighting.

To do this, the boxes with seeds must be kept on the windowsill on the south side. If natural light is not enough, additional lighting with special lamps is recommended.

Auria tomato seedlings

Briefly about the main thing

The variety “Male Dignity” belongs to the group of tomatoes with unlimited stem growth, i.e. it is indeterminate. The bush is liana-shaped, the plant reaches a height of 1.5-1.8 m, and in a greenhouse the length of the stem can be significantly more than two meters. The plant is fast growing and requires the formation of a bush of no more than two stems.

A prerequisite for obtaining a good harvest is the constant removal of lateral shoots and part of the leaves. More than 10 clusters can be formed on one stem, and from 6 to 10 ovaries in one cluster. The fruits can reach a weight of 200 g, but if many ovaries are formed, they are somewhat smaller.

The original, very elongated fruits (up to 15 cm in length), red in color with a forked end, ripen in 110-120 days, which indicates the mid-ripening of the variety. The fruits have dense, juicy pulp, a small number of seed chambers (2-3) and small seeds. They are covered with a thin, elastic skin that is resistant to cracking. The fruits are transportable; in refrigerator conditions they can retain their presentation and taste for up to two months.

This variety of tomato has excellent taste due to its high content of dry matter and sugar, as well as a pleasant aroma, homogeneous pulp with a small content of seeds. The yield, both in the greenhouse and in the open ground, is quite high.

Under favorable weather conditions, from 10 to 20 kg or 4-5 kg ​​of tomatoes from one bush are harvested from one square meter. Compared to other varieties, it provides a good harvest even in not the most successful years. Only very sudden hypothermia can cause the plant to drop its flowers and reduce the yield.

Features of the variety

The “Manhood” tomato belongs to the indeterminate varieties. The plant is tall, can reach two meters.

The variety is mid-season - 110-115 days. A special feature of the variety is its fruits. They have an unusual elongated shape, for which the tomato is nicknamed “Manhood”. The fruits are red, up to 15 centimeters in length, weighing about 200 grams.

Tomato “Male Dignity” has a pleasant aroma. The taste is excellent. When overripe, tomatoes do not crack. The variety is suitable for long-term storage.

The plant can be grown both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The variety is resistant to various types of diseases. He is later affected by late blight than others.

Growing tomatoes

To get a good harvest, you should follow the rules of agricultural technology.

How to prepare seeds?

Recommendations for preparing seed material:

• Select the largest seeds and place them in a weak salt solution for 15 minutes. Discard any floating seeds after this time. Rinse the rest thoroughly and dry;
• To disinfect the seeds, leave them for 20 minutes in a weak manganese solution;
• Next, the seed material is soaked for 12 hours. To do this, they need to be wrapped in gauze and placed in a container with water, which should only cover half the seed material.

Sowing seed material

How to sow planting material correctly:

• Seeds are sown for seedlings usually 2 months before the intended planting in a permanent place. If planting is planned at the end of May, the seeds are sown in the last days of March;
• Picking of seedlings is carried out 7-10 days after seedlings appear in the phase of two true leaves;
• Before planting, seedlings are hardened to facilitate the adaptation process and speed up the establishment of seedlings.

Rules for planting seedlings

How to plant seedlings correctly:

• Planting in open ground begins as soon as warm weather sets in: late May-early June. To get an early harvest, seedlings should be planted ahead of schedule, but they should be covered in case of return night frosts;
• Planting is carried out according to the following scheme: 3-4 seedlings per 1 m2;
• Seedlings that have outgrown are buried as deep as possible in the ground, forming a deep hole near the plant for further watering to prevent water from getting on the leaves.

Tomatoes manhood photo

"Auria", or the "Manhood" tomato, is intended for those who like to grow exotic plants on their plots.
This variety is not a hybrid. It received different names in different regions. Somewhere it is called “Women’s Happiness”, “Ladies’ Caprice”, “Adam”, and some say that this is the “Fun” variety. But in fact, “Fun” and “Manhood” are two different varieties. The remaining names belong specifically to “Auria,” a variety obtained in Israel.

However, there are opinions that the tomato was bred in another country.

Features of the variety

The “Manhood” tomato belongs to the indeterminate varieties. The plant is tall, can reach two meters.

The variety is mid-season - 110-115 days. A special feature of the variety is its fruits. They have an unusual elongated shape, for which the tomato is nicknamed “Manhood”.

The fruits are red, up to 15 centimeters in length, weighing about 200 grams. The end of the tomato is forked, elongated. The pulp is fleshy, dense consistency.

The fruits have few seeds, as they have a lot of pulp and few seed chambers. There are up to eight fruits in the brush.

Tomato “Male Dignity” has a pleasant aroma. The taste is excellent. When overripe, tomatoes do not crack. The variety is suitable for long-term storage.

The plant can be grown both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The variety is resistant to various types of diseases. He is later affected by late blight than others.

Public opinion

Gardeners all over the world speak positively about the variety. Reviews of the “Manhood” tomato indicate that this variety is high-yielding. The clusters bear from five to ten or more fruits in any weather. Even if other varieties do not produce a high yield, the “Manhood” tomato variety will not let you down. According to some reviews, the yield per plant is about five kilograms.

Purpose of the variety

Tomato fruits are widely used for whole-fruit canning. They look unusual in a jar because of their interesting shape. The fruits are also well suited for preparing various preparations. The tomato produces a thick, delicious tomato.

They can be eaten fresh and stored for a long time: in the refrigerator, the fruits retain their appearance and taste for up to two months. According to the description of the tomato variety “Male Dignity”, the fruits can be stored for more than two months. They also tolerate transportation well.

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety “Male Dignity” has many positive qualities. These include:

1. High yield.
2. High taste qualities of fruits.
3. The fruits are resistant to cracking.
4. Tomatoes can be used for fresh consumption and canning.
5. The fruits can be stored for a long time.
6. Resistant to most common tomato diseases.

By looking at the photo of the “Manhood” tomato, you can appreciate the unusual shape of the fruit. Such exoticism will be appreciated by everyone who sees tomatoes, and gardeners will receive a high yield of very tasty, aromatic fruits.

Disadvantages include fruit shedding when harvesting is not done on time.

Growing

The “Manhood” tomato can be grown in any region of the country. According to reviews, the plant grows well throughout the country. In the Baltic states, Siberia, Leningrad and Moscow regions, it is recommended to grow tomatoes in greenhouses. In the southern regions, the fruits ripen in open ground.

When growing this variety in the northern regions, it should be taken into account that it does not tolerate cold weather. If the plant is cold, it will drop flowers.

The planting density is the same as for most indeterminate varieties: 3 plants per square meter. When forming into two stems, it is recommended to reduce the planting density to 2.5 plants.

According to the description, the “Manhood” tomato is more susceptible to blossom end rot than other varieties. Because of this, the plant needs to be fed with calcium a little more than other varieties.

"Auria" seeds are sown in different regions at different times. Usually sowing is done two months before the expected date of planting the seedlings in a permanent place. If planting is expected at the end of May, then the seedlings are sown at the end of March.

The fruiting period begins three and a half months after sowing the seeds for seedlings. During the growing season, the plant must be shaped. In cold climates, it is recommended to form bushes into one stem. In the southern regions, you can grow a tomato with two stems.

The plant is vigorous, so it needs to be tied up. It should be borne in mind that it has a very delicate stem and is easily injured during gartering. To avoid leaving marks on the stem, it is recommended to use special tapes for tying plants.

Plant Formation

The peculiarity of bush growth requires proper formation. When forming into one stem, all lateral stepsons are removed from the plant, leaving only the central trunk. This must be done so that the fruits receive all the necessary nutrients and have time to ripen.

When forming a tomato into two stems, the first stepson is left. It serves as the second stem. Then all forming lateral processes are removed.

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Similar varieties

The Zabava tomato variety is not the only one similar to Auria. There are quite a lot of tomatoes with a similar fruit shape, and those offered to your attention are the most famous in Russia.

Fun

Tomato Zabava is similar in characteristics and description to Auria. Unlike the latter variety, it is determinate and early, the stalks do not have articulations. The appearance of tomatoes is the same as that of the Ladies' whim, but the size is much smaller - 80-90 g. The yield in a greenhouse is up to 7.7 kg per square meter. m. The fruits are red; the latter have a convex rather than concave nose. Zabava tomatoes have complex resistance to a number of diseases.

Eros

The variety got its name because of the shape of the fruit. Mid-season, indeterminate, about 1.8 m high, with yellow-orange phallic tomatoes weighing 100-150 g each. Compared to the Auria variety, the fruits are somewhat shorter, but thicker, the flesh is sweeter, drier and not as tasty. The nose is forked. Productivity per sq. m – 7-9 kg. Resistance to typical tomato diseases is high.

Kassady's Madness

Those who planted Auria tomatoes for their exotic appearance will enjoy Kassady's Folly even more. The variety is semi-determinate, 120-160 cm high, mid-early. The fruits are red with golden veins, weight - from 60 to 150 g, length about 10 cm. The shape resembles an icicle, the nose is concave, but ends in a convex drop. Up to 4 kg are collected from the bush. Susceptible to tomato diseases.

Firewood

The newest mid-early patented variety, accepted by the State Register in 2019. Determinate, disease resistant. Fruits with dense skin and pulp, red, tasty, with two nests, weighing 80-100 g, with a blunt forked tip, are very similar in appearance to the Auria variety. Productivity per sq. m – 9 kg.

Reviews about the variety from those who planted

Many gardeners leave positive reviews about the tomato varieties “Male Dignity” and “Women’s Happiness”. Vegetable growers appreciated the positive qualities of the varieties, including the guaranteed good harvest.

The “Manhood” tomato is distinguished by its unpretentiousness in care; the main condition that requires constant attention is compliance with the feeding regime. However, for an experienced gardener this will not create problems. Even novice gardeners can grow the “Women's Happiness” variety, since the tomato is undemanding in care.

Growing and care

The variety of male dignity needs stepsoning. One stepson is left on the stem. It will serve as the second stem. All other shoots are removed. Since this variety is tall, the stems must be tied to a support and the branches supported.

In addition to the stepsons, you also need to remove excess leaves, leaving 2-3 leaves for each brush. During the development period, tomato bushes need to be fertilized. The first feeding should be done when transplanting seedlings to a permanent place of growth. The second - during the flowering period, the third - during the period of fruit set.

Productivity

If proper care is taken from each “Masculine Dignity” bush, the yield is from 3 to 4 kg of fruit. With proper care of the “Women's Happiness” variety, you can harvest from 2.5 to 4 kg of delicious tomatoes from one bush.

Which regions are best to grow in?

The southern regions are recommended for the “Manhood” tomato for growing in open ground; if there is a warm, sunny summer, you can harvest a good harvest in the middle zone, but it is worth using film as a shelter. In the northern regions it is better to grow in greenhouse conditions.

Agricultural technology

To get the expected harvest of the plant, you need to follow all the rules of agricultural technology.

Seed preparation

Seeds must be properly prepared before planting. This can eliminate or minimize the risk of contracting dangerous diseases.

Preparations begin in February. They are sorted through and the largest ones are selected. There is no need to sow small seeds because they will produce small fruits. Then the selected seeds should be placed in a weak solution of table salt and left in it for about a quarter of an hour. During this time, some seeds will float. They should be thrown away, and the fallen ones should be washed and dried well.

Tomato seeds need to be washed

To disinfect the seed, it must be placed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. During this time, it is possible to kill most pathogenic microbes and fungi.

At the next stage of preparing the seeds, they need to be soaked. To do this, they are wrapped in gauze and placed in a vessel with water. In this case, the liquid should only half cover the seeds.

During the soaking process, the thermometer in the room should show at least 20º.

Finally, before planting, the seeds also need to be hardened. They are placed in the refrigerator for half a day. Then they are warmed up at room temperature. So in total you need to repeat 3 to 5 cooling/heating cycles.

How to grow seedlings

Seeds need to be sown 2 months in advance. before planting in the beds and approximately 45-55 days before planting in the greenhouse. To ensure that the seeds germinate well, you need to prepare the soil before planting. It is advisable to pour it with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.

The soil needs to be poured into boxes and shallow furrows made in it. The width between them should be at least 3 cm.

The distance between the seeds should be at least 1 cm. They are sprinkled with a small layer of earth. You need to stretch the film on top and place it in a greenhouse where the temperature will not fall below 28º.

The seeds will sprout if there is good light. To do this, the boxes are kept on the south side. And if the lighting is still not enough, it is recommended to use fluorescent lamps.

Care, feeding

Seedlings need to be watered properly. A spray bottle is used for this. The frequency of watering is once a day, and in hot weather - 2 times a day. Excess water can contribute to the appearance of dangerous fungal infections.

The first feeding is carried out after 3 weeks. after emergence. Cow or bird droppings are used. Diving is done 21 days from the moment of sowing.

Then the seedlings must be transplanted into liter pots. As soon as the third leaf appears on the plants, hardening is carried out.

Hardening off seedlings using ventilation

Seedlings are planted in greenhouses in May, and in open ground in June. One stepson should be left on the stem, the remaining shoots are removed. Plants need to be tied to a support.

You need to remove excess leaves regularly. During the period of fruit ripening, 3 feedings are made.

Pest Control

There are such tomato pests: Women's Joy and Man's Dignity:

• whitefly;
• spider mite;
• aphid;
• gnawing cutworm;
• Colorado potato beetles.

You can fight them with the help of the Arrow composition. To prevent pests from appearing, it is advisable to weed the soil in the fall and collect all insect larvae. Then the soil is thoroughly sprayed with the preparation.

To combat the Colorado potato beetle, affordable and effective drugs are used, preferably in the fall after harvest.

To combat spider mites, use a soap solution.

Tobacco, mustard and soap against pests

How to deal with cracking

Sometimes, when weather conditions worsen, fruits may crack. You can cope with this defect by slightly reducing the humidity.

Sometimes cracking occurs as a result of a lack of nutrients. Sometimes additional feeding will make the fruits even and beautiful.

Diseases

“Male Dignity” refers to those varieties that are practically not susceptible to disease. However, due to the specific size of the fruits, blossom end rot may develop on them.

Tomatoes can be susceptible to various pests. Most often, the plant is eaten by aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. They are combated by treating plants with special preparations. They can be purchased at any country store.

By following the rules for growing Auria tomatoes, you can have up to 14 bunches from one bush. Each brush contains from 5 to 8 tomatoes. The harvest time is, on average, 125 days from the moment of germination.

While watching the video you will learn about growing tomatoes.

Tomato masculinity is a tomato variety that has gained popularity due to its shape and taste. Auria tomatoes are grown in the summer season in greenhouses or in open beds.

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Tomato “Manhood”:

• It is most affected by dry spotting. In the fight against it, the remedies “Tattu” and “Antrakol” are effective;
• Of the insect pests, the gnawing cutworm attacks the most.

The “Arrow” remedy is used against it. In order to avoid repeated attacks in the future, in the fall they weed the soil well, collecting pest larvae and thoroughly spraying them with the “Strela” preparation;

• To combat the Colorado potato beetle, the “Prestige” product is used.

Variety “Women's Happiness”:

• Mainly suffers from cracking of fruits. The problem can be eliminated by reducing the humidity of the environment;
• Other diseases can be prevented with timely prevention, compliance with watering and lighting regimes, and applying the necessary fertilizers.

REFERENCE: Both varieties suffer most from spider mite attacks. They fight insects with a strong soap solution, which is used to wipe the areas of the plant affected by the pest.

Disease prevention and plant protection

The variety is quite resistant to major tomato diseases; other varieties with similar periods are less affected by late blight, but sometimes dry spotting appears, to combat which the preparations Tattu, Antrakol, and Skor are used.

With a lack of potassium, blossom end rot can develop. This problem will be solved by increasing the dose of potassium fertilizers when feeding, as well as by foliar feeding with a solution (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water) of calcium nitrate.

Of the pests, the most dangerous is the mole cricket, which destroys the root system, as well as spider mites and whiteflies. To combat mole crickets, special poisoned baits are placed in the ground and traps are buried. To combat surface pests, use the preparations “Strela”, “Phosbecid” and others, according to the instructions src=»https://i1.wp.com/rufazenda.ru/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pomidory_sorta_auriya_2-700× 450.jpg" class="aligncenter" width="700″ height="450″[/img]

Subject to the following growing rules, the variety resists diseases over a long growing season:

• disinfection of seeds (1% solution of potassium permanganate) and seedling mixture (strong solution of potassium permanganate and heating to 200 degrees);
• soil disinfection before planting (foundazole);
• preventive treatment with copper-containing preparations every 12-14 days;
• prevent thickening of the bush and plantings, water with warm water, and ensure ventilation of the greenhouse;
• promptly destroy diseased plants and fruits.

Diseases and pests

“Manhood” is susceptible to such a disease as dry spotting, against which the remedy “Tattu” or “Antrakol” is successfully used. Against other types of diseases, only prevention is required, watering and lighting regimes, timely application of fertilizers; these measures will protect your tomato from all troubles.

Of the pests, the most frequently attacked is the gnawing cutworm. This happens both in greenhouse shelters and in open ground. There is a reliable remedy against it, the drug “Strela”. To prevent the pest from becoming an uninvited guest again next year, you need to thoroughly weed the soil in the fall, collect insect larvae and thoroughly spray them with “Strela.” The drug “Prestige” will be used against the Colorado potato beetle.

Tomatoes can be attacked by spider mites. To combat this pest, use a strong soap solution, which is used to wipe the areas of the plant that have been affected by the insect. By washing them away and creating an environment unsuitable for their life. This will not cause any harm to the plant.

Which one was born, that’s how it came in handy

The variety is practically not cultivated on an industrial scale, but is quite widespread among lovers of exotic vegetables.

It deserves more attention, as it is suitable for all types of processing and fresh use:

• When producing juice, a flavorful, very thick, vitamin-rich product is obtained; due to the composition of the pulp, the amount of waste is minimal. In this regard, the production of tomato paste and puree is beneficial;
• canning in its entirety allows for rational use of containers due to the oblong shape of the fruit;
• dense tomatoes do not fall apart when salted in containers of any size, and retain good taste for a long time;
• The fleshy structure of the pulp allows the variety to be used in various salads, both for fresh consumption and for canning, both with the addition of spices and in combination with other vegetables and apples.
• The fruits of the variety are suitable for drying due to their high dry matter content (more than 5%).

The “Manhood” tomato variety can take a well-deserved place for obtaining a good harvest both in greenhouses and in open ground. Original fruits can improve economic efficiency. Its widespread adoption is a matter of time.

Harvesting and storage

From the moment of the first shoots to the ripening of the fruit, an average of 115-125 days pass. In warm sunny weather from 1 sq. meter you can harvest up to 12 kg of tomatoes. The fruits are easy to transport and retain their presentation for a long time and do not lose their taste.

Convenient for canning in jars. Used fresh to make salads.

Thanks to its unusual appearance and excellent taste, this variety will undoubtedly become a decoration for any table.