Tomato Masterpiece: variety varieties, description and yield with photo

Tomatoes have long been taking pride of place on the tables and beds of vegetable growers and consumers. Masterpiece tomatoes appeared thanks to the efforts of Russian breeders. Positive reviews have cemented the tomato's place among the sought-after plants for beginners and experienced gardeners.

Tomato general information

Today, there are several types of tomato Masterpiece:

1. Early masterpiece;
2. Masterpiece Altai;
3. hybrid, Masterpiece

The first is preferably grown in temperate and warm climates. The plant is suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. General Features:

• mid-season variety, berry ripening time up to 120 days;
• high yield, up to 5 kilograms of berries per bush over the summer;
• short, height does not exceed 50cm;
• medium foliage;
• leaves are small, dark green;
• number of fruits in a brush up to 6 pieces;
• resistance to many nightshade diseases;
• Long-term storage and transportation possible.

The ripe berry has a sweet taste and an average weight of 120 grams. Included in the number of universal in use. Suitable for canning, s alting and fresh consumption.

Altai species is also mid-season. Features include:

• tall, bush height up to 2 meters;
• cold resistant;
• high yield, up to 4 kilograms per bush;
• resistance to most diseases;
• simple inflorescences;
• tolerates weather changes well;
• large-fruited, weight of individual berries up to 500 grams.

The variety belongs to salad species. Ripe berries make an excellent ingredient for vegetable salads and tomato products: juices, pastes, sauces.

Third species Masterpiece f1 refers to late-ripening varieties, in all other characteristics it is similar to the Altai species.

Features of agricultural technology

All varieties of tomato Masterpiece prefer the seedling method of planting. You can get he althy seedlings by following a number of rules:

• plant seeds at a depth of 1.5-2 cm;
• after sowing, cover containers with seedlings with foil;
• when the first sprouts appear, move the plants to the windowsill or to a source of artificial lighting;
• regular watering.

IMPORTANT! Before planting, seedlings must be hardened off.

Features of agricultural technology of tomatoes of the Masterpiece variety have a number of general rules:

• watering with warm, settled water in the evening or morning as needed;
• fertilizing the soil with complex mineral fertilizer, at least 4 times per season;
• loosening the soil;
• regular weeding.

Altai tall variety needs tying up and installing supports. When gartering, it is recommended to use one synthetic material. The formation of a bush should be carried out in 1-2 stems.

For a low-growing species, experienced gardeners advise placing supports under the branches for a better harvest.

Opinions of gardeners

Good day everyone! For residents of the northern regions, I recommend the Masterpiece tomato variety. The plant tolerates cold and extreme weather well. Tomato shows resistance to a large number of nightshade diseases and unpretentious care. I did not find any cons for myself.

Valentin Yagodkin, 43 years old.

Discovered tomato Altai Masterpiece. The variety is very persistent and not capricious. Gives a decent harvest in a cool, rainy summer. The berry is large, sweet and juicy. Great for salads and pickles.

Arkady Novoselov, 47 years old.

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