Demidov tomatoes are very popular among gardeners, primarily due to their taste and characteristics. According to the description, these tomatoes are unpretentious in care; they are well cultivated in the open field, give a high yield, and are resistant to various diseases.
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Description and characteristics of tomatoes Demidov
Variety Demidov bred recently, at the beginning of our century. Despite the artificial origin, this variety began to quickly use its reputation among gardeners.Due to the fact that he did not interbreed with other varieties, it is quite possible to take seeds from the fruit for future planting.
Demidov Tomatoes mid-season, determinant species, 60-65 cm tall, have a stem bush. The leaves on it are dark green, externally resembling potato ones, large in size. This plant perfectly fastens the buds in any weather. The first inflorescences are formed above the 6th leaf, then repeat after 2-3 leaves.
Gardeners prefer to grow these tomatoes. on the bedsdue to its resistance to any vagaries of weather. Harvesting up to 10 kg per 1 m2 100-110 days after planting seedlings.
Round shape, the fruits have a pink color, with a noticeable ribbed surface. They taste juicy and fragrant, with a sweetish aftertaste, they can preserve their marketable qualities for a long time. Fetal weight fluctuates from 80 to 190 grams.
This variety is not suitable for preservation, therefore it is recommended to use fresh fruit. It is recommended to grow in the regions of central Russia, as well as the Urals and Western Siberia.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety was bred by Russian breeders and took a worthy place among a number of similar types of tomatoes. This is noticeable by the following advantages:
- Excellent, juicy, sweetish taste;
- The flesh of the fruit is juicy, fleshy;
- Disease Immunity;
- Ovary formation under adverse weather conditions;
- Large collection of fruits from 1 m2
The disadvantages include the appearance cracks in the fruit and the possible appearance vertex rotting on them.
The soil
Favorable ancestors can be legumes, onions, cabbage. It is not recommended to plant tomatoes for 2 years in a row on one ridge, as well as after potatoes, due to their common diseases.
It is advisable to introduce organic fertilizers in the fall when digging, and if the predecessors had applied manure, then “organic matter” should not be applied at all. To decontaminate the soil, they bring in Bordeaux liquid into it.
Sowing seeds
If the purchased seeds have not been processed, then before planting, it must be done independently. Why do you need to wrap them in a gauze bag and drop in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 30-40 minutes.
After that, slightly dry, then spread on a damp napkin, cotton cloth, or gauze. Put in a plastic bag and in a warm place, periodically checking their humidity. Usually seeds hatch on the 4th, 5th day. They need to be planted in the beginning of March.
Before planting seeds in special containers in the form of jars, pots, containers, you need to prepare the ground:
- Pour drainage at the bottom of the tanks (expanded clay, eggshell, etc.);
- Pour into containers with moist nutrient mixture;
- Make 2 indentations in each jar;
- Put on 2 seeds (the second in case the first does not rise);
- Cover the ground from above so that its layer is less than 1 cm;
- Cover containers with glass or film. After the sprouts hatch, remove the shelter and place the container in the lit place.
At the beginning of growing seedlings need to comply with the heat and light conditions, as well as periodically water the seedlings. Temperature should be 22-24 degrees. Then, after the appearance of the first shoots, it is reduced to 17-19 degrees.
So that the seedlings do not stretch, it is necessary for its normal development. 12 hours of daylight. To create such illumination, artificial lighting is required.
Planting seedlings
Planted seedlings depending on the weather. Usually, seedlings of the mid-season variety are transferred to the ground. in early May on film and in early June on the ridge.
Before planting, the seedlings are hardened. For this, for 4-5 days, it is carried out into the air. Begin from 2 hours, and gradually, increasing the time, adjusted to 6 hours.
Planted in pre-prepared wells, which are made on the ridge according to the classical scheme 50 × 60 cm. Then plentifully water, but at the same time not to overdo it: tomatoes do not like dampness.
Growing tomatoes
When growing tomatoes, it is understood and care for them.
They regularly need to:
- water warm water (heated in a barrel);
- loosen the ground around the bushes so that the soil is airy;
- spud 2-3 times per season, thereby stimulating the growth of the stem;
- timerhead, preventing thickening of the bush.
You should also not forget to pick off the lower leaves for faster growth. Of course, to make mineral complex fertilizers.
When forming a bush in the mid-ripening variety Demidov, you can leave two branches, not forgetting to “pinch” their tops after flowering.
Fight against diseases and pests
Of the diseases, the tomato may be susceptible top rot, which is expressed in the appearance of brown spots on the top of the fruit. For processing use drugs "Brexil Sa", "Gumifid" and "Megafol".
To effectively combat harmful insects, plants are treated with insecticides.
Despite some shortcomings, Demidov tomatoes are in demand among gardeners for their qualities. This is an excellent variety of tomatoes, and use it not only for consumption, but also for rural business.