What is good about the Tretyakovsky tomato?

The Tretyakovsky F1 tomato attracts more and more attention every year - the hybrid is famous for its ease of care and juicy taste. In addition, the vegetable has good resistance to major diseases and tolerates sudden weather changes. Let's look at what else the Tretyakov variety is famous for next.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The variety is a mid-early variety - the first harvest is obtained within 110 days from the moment of planting the seedlings into the ground. Bushes determinant - limited in growth. In the northern regions of the country, the height of the bush is about 1.5 m; in the south - about 1.8 m. Suitable for both growing in greenhouse conditions and open ground. Despite their growth, the bushes are compact and neat, the leaves are dark green.

Tomatoes have an attractive raspberry-red color. The peel is dense, glossy. The pulp is characterized by a juicy and sweet taste, so Tretyakovsky is widely used in cooking dishes. The weight of one tomato is about 100-130 g. About 7-9 tomatoes ripen on a bunch.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other variety, Tretyakovsky has its positive and negative sides. The advantages include:

• Great hybrid taste. This quality allows you to use the tomato not only for preparing salads and side dishes, but also to make juices, ketchups, and winter preparations from it;
• compact size allows you to use tomatoes for whole canning and pickling - small and neat tomatoes do not crack and look appetizing in a jar;
• ease of care. Even a novice gardener can grow Tretyakovsky. In terms of care, the variety requires only timely watering, removal of weeds and fertilizers;
• versatility of use - the variety is often used not only in cooking, but also in folk medicine and cosmetology. For example, they make tinctures from tomatoes and garlic against coughs and make cosmetic face masks;
• high content of vitamins and microelements. Tomato contains vitamins B, A, C, as well as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. They have a beneficial effect on the human body - they increase stress resistance, are beneficial for the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and improve immunity. The vegetable is also perfect for dietary and baby food;
• ability to ripen in room conditions;
• hybrid resistance to parasites and pests;
• immunity to sudden climate changes;
• good shelf life and transportability. The variety does not lose its presentable appearance and high taste after transportation.

Among the disadvantages of the variety, the following should be highlighted:

• sometimes individual branches need additional supports;
• the formation of shoots makes it necessary to remove stepsons, which requires additional time and effort;
• getting seeds of the Tretyakov variety is not always easy;
• Although the variety has high immunity to infections, sometimes cases of disease occur.

Productivity

If all growing rules are followed, the yield of Tretyakov tomatoes is excellent: from 1 sq. m gardeners harvest up to 15 kg of tomatoes. Such indicators make the variety even more attractive to summer residents. Due to its high performance, Tretyakovsky is grown not only for personal consumption, but also for sale.

How to properly grow tomatoes in a greenhouse and in open ground

60-65 days before planting it is recommended to prepare seedlings. To do this you need:

1. Buy seeds at gardening stores. Pay attention to the manufacturer and carefully read the information about the variety on the packaging.
2. Prepare the container. Both wooden boxes and plastic pots are suitable for seedlings. The main thing is that the container is dry and clean. You can also purchase special containers in the store.
3. Prepare the soil. Today, manufacturers offer a wide selection of ready-made mixtures. They already contain all the necessary substances and microelements. For example, the mixture “Krepysh” or “Malyshok”.

Planting seedlings is a mandatory step. During this time, the seeds feed and develop immunity. The seedlings are kept in a bright and warm place.

During water sprouts, it is also recommended to apply organic fertilizers. In addition, growth stimulants are added. Next, we will consider the features of growing tomatoes in different conditions.

Important! Even purchased seeds are best disinfected. To do this, use hydrogen peroxide or mustard.

In the greenhouse

Grow variety in greenhouse conditions recommended for gardeners in the central part of the country and northern regions. This is explained by the fact that these areas are characterized by sudden climate changes, prolonged absence of sun and heat, and high humidity.

Before planting, it is necessary to disinfect the soil - both using special means and using traditional methods.For example, treat the soil with an ash-based solution - this will help kill the remnants of past infections and prevent the development of diseases in the future. In addition to the soil, be sure to disinfect all hard surfaces in the greenhouse - especially walls and doors.

Important! After planting, first water the bushes with warm water. Be careful not to let water get on the foliage - otherwise there will be a risk of late blight infection. Since the greenhouse is characterized by high humidity, ventilate it periodically.

In the open ground

Planting in the open sky is no different from planting in a greenhouse. The soil must also be treated with special solutions in advance. In addition, it is recommended to apply fertilizers in advance - for example, humus and foliage. This composition will enrich the soil with necessary substances, which will have a positive effect on the future harvest.

Resistance to pests and diseases. Fight them

Like most hybrids, Tretyakovsky has excellent resistance to common infections and parasites. However, no one can guarantee 100% immunity, so occasionally the variety gets sick.

Let's look at the most common pests:

• mole cricket - in appearance it resembles a large brown beetle. It penetrates deep into the ground and feeds on the roots of the tomato, thereby disrupting the plant's metabolism and taking away nutrients. It is recommended to fight the mole cricket with the remedy “Rubit” - the medicine is made on the basis of millet. Rubita grains are placed in holes and covered with earth. Medvedkas are eliminated 1-2 weeks after application. The drug is very popular among gardeners;
• The whitefly looks like a small white moth.The cause is often high humidity and heat. They fight the parasite with folk remedies: infusion of chamomile, dandelion, yarrow. Treat the bushes with the mixture - this simple method will eliminate the insect and keep the beds intact;
• The wireworm can destroy most of the crop. To prevent its occurrence, add chalk, lime and ash to the soil in advance. If the parasite has already appeared, it is recommended to use ammonium sulfate or ammonia water. As simple as that, scatter eggshells around your garden throughout the summer.

Diseases include:

• late blight. The fungus can destroy most of your crop. Appears as brown spots on the leaves. It is best to fight the fungus with the help of professional products - Quadris, Previkur, Kuproksat. To prevent the disease, gardeners advise carrying out preventive measures - fertilize the plant on time, monitor the watering schedule, disinfect the soil;
• Tobacco mosaic appears as yellow patterns on the leaves. It is necessary to fight the virus using various mixtures. For example, spray the bushes with milk, water and iodine;
• powdery mildew - a disease caused by fungal microorganisms and manifests itself in the form of a white coating. The drugs “Vitaros”, “Raek”, “Skor” will help get rid of it. They can be used even during the ripening of tomatoes; they do not affect the taste and development of the variety.

Reviews from gardeners

On gardening forums you come across the following reviews about the Tretyakovsky variety:

Olga from Moskovskaya: “The bushes grew strong and held up very well. The tomatoes, as stated, are collected in brushes. They do not sit tightly in the hands, weighing 100-110 g each. The taste is typical for a hybrid, but not herbaceous, slightly sweet.Tomatoes picked from the bush are much tastier than those ripened at home. The bushes didn’t hurt in any way.”

Evgeniy from Ivanovo region: “I liked Tretyakovsky. The tomato was green in the greenhouse until October. The yield is good, the color is rich. I will plant tomatoes next year too.”

Nikolay from Kurgan region: “I was dissatisfied with the Tretyakovsky variety. 3 weeks after planting, the plant was attacked by wireworms. It was possible to cope with it only with the help of special drugs. In addition, the tomatoes did not set well and were slow to gain color.”

Conclusion

The Tretyakovsky variety is one of the best representatives of hybrid tomatoes. As befits such a variety, Tretyakovsky has good yields, resistance to adverse weather, and excellent taste. The tomato is universal and performs well both on the festive table and in ordinary dishes. The vegetable is rich in a large number of microelements that have a positive effect on the human body and saturate it with vitamins.

Growing a tomato is not difficult. Care consists of timely watering, fertilizers, and weed control. You also need to remember to loosen the soil - this saturates it with oxygen, which has a beneficial effect on the development of the crop.