Tomato Toptyzhka: description and characteristics of the variety with a photo

In 2008, breeders from Primorsky Krai presented salad tomatoes of the Toptyzhka variety for the Far East region. Vegetable growers tested the new tomato on their plots and were mostly satisfied.

Tomato description:

• medium;
• bush determinant, standard;
• approved for the Far East region;
• salad;
• for open ground in household plots;
• tomatoes are delicious, medium size (100-160 g);
• yield 2.1-3.6 kg/m^2.

The short summer of the Far Eastern region makes most common varieties of tomatoes unsuitable for growing. For such Spartan conditions, zoned varieties are needed - "strong men", one of which was the tomato Toptyzhka.

The general characteristic of this variety makes it possible for amateur vegetable growers to grow real crops on their plots.

Seedlings

The calculation of the sowing time for seedlings is carried out depending on the region of cultivation. It is necessary to count 55-60 days from the usual time of the last frost. Pots with a volume of 0.5-0.7 liters are suitable for picking the standard variety Toptyzhka, its root system is not very developed.

Toptyzhka seedlings are not prone to stretching and overgrowing. But in the conditions of the Far East region, full-fledged illumination with daylight spectrum lamps is mandatory. 2 weeks before planting in the ground, seedlings are hardened off.

Shaping a bush

The standard bush has a thick stem and a squat appearance (60-75 cm), the leaves are medium and large, dark green.

Tomatoes can be planted in a garden quite thickly, at a distance of 30-40 cm, Toptyzhka's root system is compact. At first, at night and on cool days, it is better to cover the planting of tomatoes with a film. This culture does not tolerate temperatures below 14-16 ⁰С.

Seed producers position the variety as not requiring a garter. But the reviews of vegetable growers differ a little on this issue. The abundant ovary of Toptyzhka is able to lay even such a strong and squat bush on the ground. Therefore, near especially “successful” plants, it will be necessary to build a support using stakes. Stepsons this tomato almost does not form. But if they appear, they are removed. This will help the plant give all its strength to the ripening of the crop.

The standard variety eliminates the contact of leaves and fruits with the ground, which helps to protect the crop from rot.

Soil

In the Far Eastern region, tomatoes are usually planted in "warm" beds to increase the soil temperature by 2-3 ⁰С. To do this, in the fall, a layer of branches, manure, compost, leaves, sawdust and other organic components is laid in trenches 0.5-0.6 m deep. Leaves of any nightshade must not be used.

30 cm of fertile soil are poured on top and covered with a layer of peat or manure. Borders from boards are installed along the edges, the level of the beds is raised. During the winter, organic matter rots and is ready for planting seedlings by spring. In a "warm" garden, tomatoes are accepted faster and more easily tolerate cold snaps.

Harvest

In 102-110 days after germination, you can expect the first Toptyzhka tomatoes. Green unripe fruits with a dark spot near the stalk. Ripe tomatoes are rich pink in color, ribbed. The size of the fruits is average, about 100-160 g, but some specimens are poured up to 220 g.

According to vegetable growers, tomatoes are fleshy, thin-skinned, juicy, very tasty in salads. In conservation, Toptyzhka showed itself well in the composition of ketchups, juices, marinades. If necessary, tomatoes ripen well on the windowsill. The variety was bred for cultivation in a personal subsidiary plot and does not tolerate transportation well.

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