Babushkino is a tomato variety that pleases with abundant fruiting and is not capricious in terms of care. This is not a hybrid, but has its own distinctive characteristics and unique taste. This variety tolerates Russian cold and drought well. It can be grown in an open bed under a film or in a greenhouse. Has strong immunity to diseases.
The yield of the Babushkino tomato variety directly depends on regular high-quality care, the nuances of cultivation and the fertility of the land. It is important to know all this. Those who planted these tomatoes never regretted it, since they always received as a result a lot of tasty fruits for fresh eating or canning.
Description
According to the description of the tomato variety Babushkino, it belongs to the indeterminate, tall, mid-season variety. It bears fruit for a long time, and its productivity is high.
The versatility of the variety allows you to plant bushes both in greenhouses and in open ground (in warmer areas), but in the garden, due to frequent weather changes, the yield may be slightly lower.
The Babushkino variety is unpretentious. It is resistant to the main nightshade diseases, easily tolerates both high and low temperatures - it can be found even in the northern regions.
Bushes
Tomato bushes of this variety are called trees; they reach a height of 2 to 2.3 m and form another 2-3 lateral stems. Greenhouses must be suitable. The plant has a large number of medium-sized, dark green leaves.
The main stem is not strong and, due to the growth of the crop, needs staking in several places, because Up to 10 fruits can grow on one brush.
Fruit
The Babushkino tomato variety is large in size: its weight reaches 800 g. Its shape is round, slightly flattened and distinctly ribbed. The color of tomatoes is deep red (but there is also a pink subtype), the skin is not thick (over-ripe fruits tend to burst).
The pulp is juicy, grainy, non-fibrous and dense; when sliced, it retains its shape well. The taste is characteristic tomato, with a sweet note.
Sometimes on ripe tomatoes you can see yellow “hangers” - the unripe part at the base. This should not be blamed on the heat or other factors: the vegetable does not receive enough nutrients (magnesium and potassium) and needs feeding.
Productivity
During its life, the plant manages to form about 10-12 clusters, with an average of 6 tomatoes on each. The weight of tomatoes varies greatly; for some, they reach a maximum of 250 grams, while other gardeners manage to grow fruits weighing 600-800 grams.
Judging by the reviews, the yield and taste of tomatoes depend on specific growing conditions. The variety reacts quite sharply to a lack of nutrients and improper care, so the harvest cannot be called stable or predictable. However, many praise these tomatoes precisely for their excellent yield.
The dense structure of the tomato and excellent taste make it possible to use the variety in various preparations or fresh salads.
Characteristic
The Babushkino tomato is in demand. Description of the variety:
- the species is not hybrid, of medium maturity, considered high-yielding and stress-resistant;
- having 3-4 lateral stems, it requires mandatory pinching;
- you need to sow seeds for seedlings 40-45 days before transplanting the plant into the ground;
- ripening period – up to 110 days.
Productivity and fruiting
The Babushkino tomato variety begins to ripen in early June. The main stage is 2-4 weeks. The fruiting period of the crop is about 2 months. The yield of this variety breaks all records: up to 7-9 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one plant, and up to 24 kg of tomatoes from 1 m², if you adhere to crop care technology.
Good yields can be obtained when grown in a greenhouse
If tomatoes grow in open ground, the yield decreases by about 20-30% due to weather changes.
Area of application of fruits
Tomatoes are best used fresh: they make excellent salads. The pulp does not spread and retains its shape, taste and delicate aroma for a long time.
They are also considered popular in the food industry. Due to their large size and juicy pulp, they are used to make tomato sauces and juices. The only drawback is that it is problematic when preparing for the winter: the fruits are large and pickling them in jars is inconvenient. A suitable way is to soak them in wooden barrels.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The variety, although it is not a hybrid, is resistant to diseases of nightshade crops (late blight, powdery mildew, etc.), but prevention is necessary. For this, traditional methods and special preparations are used.
Things are more complicated with pests, incl. with their main representative – the Colorado potato beetle. He loves to feast on not only the leaves of tomatoes, but also their fruits, often rendering the green fruits unusable.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Babushkino variety has many more positive characteristics than negative ones:
- resistant to repeated frosts;
- famous for its abundant harvests;
- adapts easily to weather changes;
- undemanding in care;
- persistent immunity to diseases.
The disadvantages include that Babushkino tomatoes often crack. It is necessary to control the process of fertilizing and watering. At home, it is difficult to collect seeds for seedlings, because the plants do not have a developed chamber structure, and the first ripened fruits may not contain seeds at all.
Another drawback is that when grown indoors, where bees and other insects have no access, the flowers will have to be pollinated by hand.
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To pollinate tomatoes in a greenhouse, it is enough to shake the plants on the trellis from time to time.
Kiss
The Babushkin Kiss variety has been grown since 2006. Altai selection. Gardeners tested it on their plots. It is valued for its unpretentiousness, early ripening, and large fruit. The first harvest is harvested after 90 days. The variety is recommended for open ground, zoned in regions of all climatic zones:
- A flat-round tomato with yellow flesh. The taste is sweet, aromatic, no sourness;
- average weight 142 g. According to plant growers, the bush is dominated by berries weighing 200-230 g. The first fruits weigh up to 400 g;
- yield 4.2 kg/m2. This is the originator's data. According to gardeners, the figure is greatly underestimated.
The plant is indeterminate and requires pinching and tying. The first peduncle emerges under the 9th leaf. Up to 6 ovaries are formed on the hand.
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Supports are usually installed only under the lower stalks. The bush is distinguished by powerful stems. Plants rarely get sick, but it is recommended to prevent infections once a month and after bad weather.
Growing seedlings
Babushkino tomatoes are grown from seedlings. To get a high-quality plant, you need to purchase good seeds for planting: the company must be a direct supplier or choose a partner of breeding centers so as not to buy a stitched or low-quality product.
Plants need to be well looked after
Follow the description of the technology for creating seedlings:
- do not look for ready-made seedlings on sale - the variety is rare and there is a possibility that you can get a fake;
- in the second half of March, 45-50 days before planting the plants in the ground, the seeds are sown in special containers for seedlings (these can be simple plastic cups);
- for seeds you need to prepare the soil - humus - 1 part, sawdust - 1 part, peat - 2 parts;
- you need to sow the seed to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, cover it, but do not compact it, pour a little water from a shallow watering can at room temperature;
- containers should be placed in a warm place (temperature – 22-25 °C), covered with film or thin glass to retain moisture until the first shoots appear, then removed;
- Feed the seedlings twice before transplanting (without this they will not grow). The first time is 15-20 days after the sprouts appear. It is necessary to apply mineral fertilizers (Proventus, Agricola). Fertilizer is applied a second time after 3 weeks;
- When the first 2 true leaves appear, the plants are planted - each unit is transplanted into a separate pot, trying not to damage the root system. It is better to take a special peat pot, from which the seedling does not need to be removed when placed in the greenhouse.
Pride
The Babushkina Pride variety appeared on the market in 2010. It is a hybrid. It is distinguished by its early ripeness and large fruit. The plant is determinate, low-growing, but not standard. The bush grows up to 50 cm and requires pinching. It is recommended for greenhouses, for all regions:
- the fruit is pink, dense, fleshy, round in shape;
- weight – 200 g;
- productivity – 9.5 kg/m2;
- The variety is protected from powdery mildew, olive spot, and mosaic.
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For tomatoes, it is important to prepare a fertile area. He loves sun and moisture. After planting the seedlings in the ground, mulching is carried out. Watering is moderate and even. It is not recommended to overdry the soil. Fertilizers are introduced as needed if signs of pathologies are present.
For low-growing, determinate tomato varieties, it is recommended to use mineral fertilizers as fertilizers. You should refrain from ammonium nitrate, mullein solution, and urea.
These fertilizers change the structure of the plant. To ensure that the tops develop well, sodium and potassium nitrate are used.
Care
In order for the culture to develop correctly, you need to form a bush, leaving only 2-3 side shoots on the main stem, the rest need to be cut off.
Due to the height of the plant, trellises, high stakes or other support are used so that it does not break under the weight of large fruits.
Rich soil is important, so apply fertilizers based on potassium and magnesium 2-3 times per season, you can use organic (aqueous solution of humus - 1:8 or chicken droppings - 1:10, herbal infusion) or mineral (Agricola, Dobraya Strength", "Baby").
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Long before planting seedlings (from autumn), the soil for tomatoes is dug up with the addition of humus or compost (8-10 kg per 1 sq. m.), as well as mineral fertilizers: superphosphate - 40-50 g per 1 sq. m. meter and potassium salt - 50-60 g per 1 sq. meter.
Water the crop early in the morning or late evening. The variety does not really like excess moisture: because of it, fungal diseases develop.
Reviews about this variety
The description of the Babushkino tomato variety and reviews about it make it possible to evaluate this variety and its advantages. Basically, summer residents emphasize the positive aspects of tomatoes. Among the advantages, it can be noted that the harvest is rich, they are resistant to diseases, and are stored well. A distinctive feature of these tomatoes is that they love very good soil and need to be fed frequently. It is because of this that Babushkino will not bear the required amount of fruit everywhere.
This variety is susceptible to diseases precisely due to lack of nutrition. Does not tolerate transportation well and may crack on the skin. However, if someone once managed to harvest a bountiful harvest of fragrant fruits, they want to plant it again in the following years.
This variety can be grown by anyone in the garden, even a beginner. Caring for it is not difficult, but if you want to get more juicy sweet fruits, then you should pay attention to them daily.
Disease and pest control
The variety is resistant to diseases and pests, but at the flowering stage, carry out preventive measures to avoid unpleasant moments. To treat the soil, use “Ridomil Gold” or “Previkur”. Periodically, the plants are sprayed with diluted sour milk or a solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 5 liters of water).
If the tomato is immune to diseases, you will have to fight the most dangerous pest, the Colorado potato beetle. Gentle products include Bicol, Colorado, and Boverin, but if there are a lot of beetles and there is a threat of losing the harvest, use radical measures. In this case, you can use chemical solutions: “Confidor”, “Tsimbusch”, “Mospilan”.
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Present
Another hybrid variety of tomatoes is presented - this is Babushkin Podarok. It is suitable for all regions, but it is grown in unheated greenhouses. The tomato is medium late, indeterminate. The first fruits are picked after 120-125 days:
- The fruits have a flat-round shape and are red in color. The pulp is dense, sweet-sour taste;
- market weight 170-220 g. Plant growers who practice growing the Babushkin Podarok variety receive larger fruits, 600-300 g;
- the tomato is protected from major infections. Many gardeners do not carry out preventive treatments against diseases.
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