The beginning of the next dacha season begins with Shakespeare's question: to plant or not to plant. And when a positive decision is made, summer residents begin to actively choose which varieties to plant this year.

Everyone is probably familiar with the situation when, at the end of the previous season, the phrase is heard that that’s it, the end of all experiments, we will plant only proven varieties. But, nevertheless, recommendations from neighbors and all sorts of thematic brochures force us to at least look at reviews about this or that variety on the Internet.

Folk selection rules

The variety belongs to the so-called folk selection tomatoes, but the lack of regalia of various research institutes and agricultural firms does not affect its popularity. Moreover, Burlak Minusinsky can compete in the excellent quality of fruits and unpretentiousness with many varieties “promoted” by the management of producing companies.

This is an early ripening tomato that is recommended to be grown in a greenhouse. It is part of the indets group, its growth is unlimited and this must be taken into account when planting. The usual height of the plant is 180 cm, it grows even higher - up to 200-220 cm.

ON A NOTE! This variety requires mandatory support and bush formation.

The plants are medium-leaved, potato leaves, wide. It is recommended to strictly follow the planting scheme, growing no more than three plants of this tomato variety per square meter. When plantings are compacted, the yield will be lower.

Tomatoes have a beautiful, flat-round shape. Large fruits hang like apples on the branches of the bush, so all the clusters are often additionally tied up. The weight of tomatoes is from 350 to 600 grams. The skin is dense, raspberry-red in color. The fruits of this tomato have characteristic ribbed “shoulders” near the stalk.

Burlak Minusinsky is praised by everyone for its taste and excellent yield. Its pulp is sugary; droplets of juice are even visible at the break. The tomato is sweet, with a characteristic aroma. Can be used for preparing salads, juices, purees, various sauces.

The variety is part of the collection of the famous gardener from the Kurgan region, Valentina Redko, who recommends Burlak Minusinsky to everyone who wants to get tasty and productive tomatoes.

From one bush you can remove up to 5-6 kg of delicious tomatoes - large, sweet, beautiful.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Burlak Minusinsky variety

The fame of Minusinsk tomatoes has been going on for a long time; many summer residents are already growing tomatoes from their own seeds. The Burlak Minusinsky variety is valued for its productivity and very tasty fruits.

What other “advantages” does this tomato have:

• unpretentiousness;
• large fruits (on average 400-500 grams);
• high presentation of tomatoes;
• early ripening;
• disease resistance.

This variety is perfect for preparing salads, juices and sauces, so housewives will have plenty of room to roam. The fruits do not crack and are quite resistant to temperature changes and uneven watering.

There are no disadvantages noted, but it is recommended that more attention be paid to the formation of the bush and the installation of supports. In greenhouses it is convenient to grow a tall variety with the help of trellises, since the stems and branches of Burlak are not particularly strong and powerful.

When using a trellis, the branches are fixed, the possibility of creases is eliminated, and the tomato also receives uniform illumination.

Features of agricultural technology of the tomato variety Burlak Minusinsky

It is recommended to grow this variety in a greenhouse (northern regions and middle zone), as the yield will be higher. The seedling method is used, taking into account the timing of planting seedlings in greenhouses. Usually for the middle zone it is the beginning or middle of May, for the North-West it is the end of May or the beginning of June.

Provided that the seedlings should be about 60-65 days old, you can calculate the sowing time. Burlak Minusinsky seeds are sown in March, having prepared containers for planting and soil in advance.

Preparing seeds and growing seedlings

Before planting, tomato seeds are soaked for 15-20 minutes in a pink solution of potassium permanganate, then, according to the instructions, in any growth stimulant.

Sow in boxes or containers (common), or directly into pots or cups. Experienced gardeners recommend sowing first in small cups, and only then transplanting into larger containers.

The soil should be loose, nutritious, and moisture-absorbing. If the soil was taken from the site, it must be calcined and disinfected. When preparing the soil mixture yourself, you can use the following components:

• turf land;
• peat;
• humus;
• coarse sand.

Add wood ash as fertilizer, mix and fill the containers. It is advisable to place drainage on the bottom of boxes or cups.

Seeds sprouted in damp cloth are carefully placed in recesses, sprinkled with soil, covered with glass and put away in a dark, warm place. As soon as the tomatoes begin to sprout, the glass is removed and the seedlings are exposed to light.

The temperature should not be lower than +22ºC…+23 ºC. Fertilizing is applied twice, but if the soil is nutritious and the tomatoes are growing well, you can do without fertilizing during this period. Picking is carried out when the tomatoes have two or three true leaves.

ON A NOTE!

Picking is recommended not only for tomatoes growing in common boxes or containers, but also for those growing separately. But in the second case, plants are planted into larger containers (from small pots to larger ones).

Picking allows you to avoid stretching the seedlings and promotes the formation of strong roots. 10-14 days before transplanting into greenhouses, seedlings are hardened off. If the weather is warm, then the tomatoes can be taken to the greenhouse, balcony or veranda for adaptation.

The time spent in the fresh air in the first days is 10-15 minutes, and then gradually increases, bringing the stay to a full day. Only at night, and also in case of possible cold weather, the seedlings are brought home.

Planting tomatoes in a permanent place

When the soil warms up to +10ºC…+12ºC, tomatoes can be planted in a greenhouse. In the middle zone, this time is the beginning or middle of May; in the northern regions, the dates shift slightly. Much depends on the weather, so you need to navigate specific conditions.

Requirements for seedlings:

• strong stem;
• height up to 18-22 cm;
• 6-8 true leaves;
• the first buds are present.

There is no need to rush with planting; the soil should warm up and the air temperature should be stable. At the same time, even in a greenhouse it is recommended to cover the seedlings with non-woven material so that the plants take root better.

The soil is prepared in advance by adding humus, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers. Superphosphate can be added one spoonful into each well.

Indeterminate Burlak Minusinsky is planted three bushes per 1 square meter, no more. Only overgrown seedlings are buried; all other seedlings are planted at the same level as they grew in pots.

Secrets of agricultural technology

However, there are no special secrets, but in order not to be disappointed in the tomato and get the performance stated in the descriptions, you need to work hard.

Growing seedlings

Tomato is sown as seedlings in the first ten days of April. More precise dates are chosen taking into account the climate of the area and growing conditions (in shelters, in open ridges). The seedlings should be 55-60 days old; staying at home longer affects plant productivity and reduces immunity.

Hybrid seeds are sold in bags in limited quantities. Therefore, it is advisable to immediately sow them in separate pots or cups, this way there is less loss. As they grow, add nutritious soil to the container and feed the seedlings 1-2 times with complex fertilizers.

Planting when stable heat sets in, in the middle zone - in May, in regions of harsh climatic conditions - no earlier than June 8-15. When planting in shelters, the planting time is approximately 10-15 days earlier.

Planting seedlings

Tomatoes are planted according to the scheme - 3-4 plants per square meter. First, humus or well-rotted compost, ash, and superphosphate are added to the soil.

Burlak tomatoes grow well on ridges, under arches with covering material or film. After planting, the plants are protected from the sun's rays and quickly adapt to new conditions. Then, after about 8-10 days, the shelters are removed and the crop is grown in the open air.

On a note! According to numerous observations of experienced gardeners, tomatoes grown in beds have a good, rich taste.

Tomato care

Further care is standard:

• watering;
• fertilizing;
• formation of bushes;
• weeding;
• stepsoning.

After planting, the bushes are watered no earlier than 8-10 days later. During a pause in irrigation, plants will be forced to grow roots and look for moisture in the soil. A strong root system is formed, capable of providing nutrition to a powerful, stocky plant.

After watering, be sure to loosen the soil. It is recommended to mulch the soil with grass, straw, rotted compost or peat to retain moisture. Mulch will protect the roots from drying out, excessive moisture, and will prevent weeds from growing.

The number of feedings per season is 3-4 times, and it is advisable to combine the procedure with watering. Hybrid Burlak is responsive to foliar spraying, for which ash infusion, solutions of potassium permanganate, boric acid, and yeast are used.

The bush is formed into one stem, since in this case larger and even fruits are obtained. Stepchildren are removed in a timely manner, not allowing the shoots to grow beyond 5 cm. Decoctions of herbs and spraying with safe biological products help against diseases and pests.

Harvesting tomatoes as they ripen; the fruits are also picked green for later ripening. Harvesting in a state of technical ripeness is convenient because all the fruits on the bush have time to form.

Hybrid tomatoes Burlak F1 have performed well in various regions of the country. This variety is an excellent choice for those who want to get tasty and large fruits early.

Tomato care Burlak Minusinsky

For about 10 days, do not touch the seedlings, do not water them, do not fertilize them, just watch the growth of the seedlings. This is the time for tomatoes to adapt and build up the root system.

Supports for the garter must be installed in the greenhouse in advance. When grown on trellises, tomatoes are carefully secured to the wire as they grow. If the supports are individual for each bush, then bandages and strips of cotton fabric are used as garters. It is not recommended to use ropes or twine as they will cut the plant stems.

Watering and fertilizing

In closed spaces, it is necessary to more carefully control the air temperature, as well as humidity levels.

These tall tomatoes are watered rarely, but generously; I thoroughly soak the soil. The greenhouse must be ventilated to prevent condensation from forming inside. Also, the lower leaves of tomatoes are removed (up to the first flower cluster), and when watering, moisture is not allowed to get on the leaves.

ON A NOTE!

Excellent results are achieved by installing drip irrigation systems in greenhouses.

Water at the root, in specially prepared holes or grooves. The optimal schedule is twice a week, but be sure to take into account the weather, as well as the phase of plant development. At the beginning of the appearance of buds and during the flowering period, water generously, and as soon as the ovaries form and the fruits begin to fill, the volumes are reduced. It is important to do this gradually so that the fruits do not crack.

The Burlak Minusinsky variety responds well to fertilizing, so tomatoes should be treated to “dinners” at least three to four times a season.

Approximate feeding schedule:

1. 20-21 days after planting the plants in the greenhouse. They use poultry droppings (1:20), mullein (1:10), which are diluted in water. You can also use complex fertilizers.
2. 10-14 days after the first, a second “lunch” for tomatoes is carried out. They also use complex fertilizers, ready-made compounds (Kemira, Fertility), and potash fertilizers.
3. The third feeding is two weeks after the second. Phosphorus fertilizers are used (superphosphate, wood ash).

IMPORTANT!

Phosphorus and potassium are necessary components during the period of fruit formation and ripening. The amount of nitrogen is reduced at this time.

The plants themselves will tell you that tomatoes lack one or another element. But you should not abuse nitrogen supplements, as this leads to very intensive growth of green mass and a decrease in ovaries (tomatoes “fatten”).

Ventilation

Tomatoes love drafts, so in greenhouses you should always open doors and vents. The air inside should not heat above +27ºC…+ 28ºC, otherwise pollination will not occur in the plants.

Night temperature should be between +17ºC…+18ºC. In hot weather, the windows can be left open at night.

Tomato barge f1, plant description

Many gardeners are wary of vegetables whose names are marked f1. This is primarily due to the fact that this is how hybrid plants of the first generation are designated. Their peculiarity lies in the fact that the declared properties are manifested only in those fruits that are grown from purchased seeds.

If seeds collected from hybrid fruits are sown independently, then it is impossible to predict the result. According to the laws of genetics, in second-generation hybrids, a split in characteristics is observed. Tomato "Burlak f 1" is no exception. Therefore, only tomatoes grown from purchased seeds will produce the same type of varietal crop.

This hybrid is an early-ripening tomato with unlimited growth. Designed for growing in open ground. The originator of the hybrid is the Ural association “Gardens of Russia”. The characteristics of the hybrid begin to appear immediately after the appearance of true leaves on the seedlings.