Tasty, sweet and juicy tomatoes “Podsinsky miracle” - a gift from Minusinsk amateur breeders

The Podsinskoye Miracle tomato culture was bred by amateur breeders from the city of Minusinsk, Krasnoyarsk Territory. The initial harsh climatic conditions gave the variety a valuable feature - the ability to successfully take root in any region of our country.

The crop does not require special attention and care; it responds to timely feeding and regular watering with large fruits of bright red-pink color. The interesting plum-shaped form of vegetables looks unusual in whole-fruit canning: pink-scarlet cream tomatoes will decorate both a festive and everyday table.

Characteristics and description of the variety

To be precise, the variety was created in the village of Podsineya, 8 km from Minusinsk. It was the name of the village that was reflected in the name of the tomato variety.

The bush belongs to the indeterminate type, which means unlimited height, which reaches 1.7-2.0 m. For this reason, the culture received a second name - Podsinskaya Liana. This height requires a mandatory garter.

The bushes are spreading. The leaves are ordinary, light green in color. Of all the tomato varieties, this crop has the lightest green color. Step-sonning is mandatory. The plant is formed into 1-2 stems.

The species is late-ripening; from the moment of sowing the seeds to full ripening, it takes about 4 months. Harvesting occurs at the end of August - beginning of September.

Productivity is high, which is considered the main advantage of the crop.At least 6 kg of vegetables are collected from one bush, 5-6 fruits are tied on one branch.

The fruits are large, weighing 400 g or more. The color is bright red-pink, sometimes crimson. The taste is sweet with a slightly noticeable sourness. There are few seeds. The shape is plum-shaped, elongated. The skin of the fruit is smooth and highly dense, so the vegetables do not crack when ripe.

They are universal in culinary use: they are consumed fresh, conservation, for processing into tomato products.

Ripe vegetables can be stored for a long time and can withstand long-term transportation well.

Selected tomatoes are excellent for growing in regions with unfavorable climatic conditions. Able to withstand weather changes for 1 day.

A photo of a ripe Podsinskoye Miracle tomato conveys the color of the fruit and its unusual appearance well.

How to grow seedlings

They begin to grow seedlings 60 days before transplanting them into the ground. According to the timing of seed sowing, it falls in mid-March - early April. First, the seeds are disinfected by soaking in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes. Then the dried seeds are left in the growth stimulator for 10 hours. This significantly increases germination, and the sprouts will be less susceptible to disease.

The soil is made from a mixture of garden soil with old peat or humus. Light nutritious soil is suitable for this variety, so for lightness, add a small amount of washed river sand to the soil.

Any container is suitable for sowing seeds, the bottom of which is filled with drainage in the form of crushed eggshells or small pebbles. Soil is poured on top of the drainage and the grains are placed in grooves 2 cm deep.

After sowing, the soil is leveled on top, watered with a watering can, the containers are covered with film and placed in a dark and warm room where the temperature does not drop below 22°C. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil and water if necessary.

Reference. For greater germination, seeds are germinated for several days in damp gauze.

When the first shoots appear, the seedlings are moved to a sunny place, but not to direct sunlight. To extend daylight hours, artificial lighting lamps are used. Tomatoes need long daylight hours, at least 18 hours.

Picking is carried out when two true leaves appear, planting the sprouts in individual containers. At this point, the first fertilizing with a complete complex fertilizer is necessary.

2 weeks before planting the seedlings in the ground, hardening is carried out. Hardening off seedlings is especially important in northern regions, otherwise the sprouts will take a long time to adapt to the main growing location. Every day the seedlings are taken out into the open air. Start with 2 hours, gradually increasing to 1 day. At the same time, the night temperature in the room where the seedlings are brought overnight drops to +13°C.

Reference. You can buy Podsinskoe Miracle tomato seeds in most specialized stores.

How to grow tomatoes

Young tomatoes are planted in the ground no earlier than the second half of May, when the air temperature does not drop below +14°C. Before planting, the soil is mixed with manure or bird droppings. Weak bushes are fed with nitrogen fertilizer complexes before transplanting.

Reference. Since nitrogen fertilizing affects growth, tall plants do not need to be fed with them. Only underdeveloped seedlings should be fertilized.

For 1 sq.m, no more than 3 seedlings are planted, since thickening leads to a decrease in yield. The permissible distance between them is 50-60 cm.

The transplanted bushes are watered with warm, settled water at the root and covered with film. Water the second time no earlier than after 6 days. After watering, the soil is loosened and weeds with roots are removed. To keep the soil moist longer, the beds are mulched with straw. But do not forget that waterlogging of the soil leads to cracking of the fruits and a decrease in taste.

Feeding is carried out three times per season: during flowering, fruit set and ripening. Mineral complexes or organic matter are suitable as fertilizers. Organic matter - mullein infusion - is carefully diluted with water so as not to burn the root system. The crop also responds well to drip irrigation.

Active plant growth and branching of bushes require mandatory garters. To do this, wooden stakes or metal rods are installed next to each bush.

Another mandatory condition for care is stepsoning. Remove all stepsons, forming a plant with 1 or 2 stems. On tall bushes, pinch off the top. This simple method helps to avoid further growth of tomatoes.

Diseases and pests

There is a certain resistance to the main diseases of the nightshade family. But in greenhouse conditions, seedlings can be affected by apical, basal and gray rot. In the fight against mold, disinfecting the soil before planting tomatoes and systematically ventilating the greenhouse are effective. Treating plants with Fitosporin and other non-toxic biological products will also help get rid of mold.

To protect seedlings from late blight, plantings are treated with copper-containing preparations.If, nevertheless, late blight has taken over your beds, the affected parts of the plants should be cut off and burned.

Pests from the insect world - another attack on tomato crops. Mole crickets, aphids, spider mites, slugs, and the Colorado potato beetle can cause considerable damage to the crop. To combat them, both chemical and traditional methods are used. But do not forget that the use of chemicals is possible only before the flowering period. But traditional methods are good throughout the entire growing season. They are no less effective and, unlike insecticides, cause less harm to crop development.

Medvedka – a serious destroyer of the root system. It is difficult to notice because it moves underground. Scented marigolds planted next to the tomatoes will help scare it off. She also doesn't like the smell of garlic and fish. Therefore, if you bury fish heads and chopped garlic cloves in the beds, the mole cricket will avoid them.

Colorado potato beetles and slugs are collected by hand, regularly inspecting the bushes for pests. Treating the bushes with a soap solution helps prevent aphids. The main thing is that it doesn’t get on the ground. A decoction of onion peels helps against other pests that harm vegetables. The stems are also sprayed with an aqueous solution of ammonia.

The nuances of growing in a greenhouse and in open ground

Despite the fact that the variety is recommended for cultivation throughout our country, its growing conditions are not the same everywhere. In open beds, the highest fruiting rate is in Krasnodar or Crimea. In Siberia and temperate latitudes, it will delight you with a rich harvest, being under film.

The advantages of open ground are that the variety here is less susceptible to growing in height and width. But on the street, insect attacks most often occur.

In a greenhouse, on the contrary, the likelihood of pest attack is least likely, but there remains a threat of mold damage.

Regardless of where it grows, proper care will help the crop remain healthy, which is necessary for full growth and development.

Harvesting and application

From the end of August to the beginning of September, the harvest of late-ripening tomatoes begins. The long waiting period is compensated by a large number of ripe tomatoes. Fruiting is extended and continues until the onset of the first frost.

Vegetables are used fresh. They are suitable for winter preparations: pickling, twisting, marinating. They do not lose their taste in tomato products: juices, ketchups, purees, adjika, lecho. Well suited for whole-fruit canning due to their thick skin.

The tomato can be stored for a long time, withstands long-term transportation, perfectly maintaining its presentation and gastronomic qualities.

The presentable appearance of vegetables makes it possible to grow a variety for sale, fully justifying the initial costs.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The variety has a large number of significant positive qualities that can interest lovers of late tomatoes:

• survival rate in any region;
• ability to withstand drought and changes in weather conditions during the day;
• long fruiting;
• high yield;
• ease of care;
• resistance to major diseases;
• large fruits;
• excellent taste;
• unusual shape;
• versatility in cooking;
• long shelf life of ripe vegetables;
• excellent transportability.

Culture also has disadvantages, but compared to the advantages they are insignificant:

• Garter required;
• pinching and pinching are required;
• cracking of fruits due to waterlogging.

Farmer reviews

Everyone who has grown late-ripening tomatoes in their beds speaks of them as high-class products. Sometimes you can hear another name from gardeners - the Podosinovskoe Miracle tomato. One can only guess the reason for its occurrence: either it is in honor of the late ripening of the fruits, in the fall, or it is due to the little-known name of the village where the variety was bred.

The collected reviews about the Podsinskoye Miracle tomato belong to completely different regions, with sharply different climates and lengths of day and night. However, the variety has proven itself only on the positive side, so different opinions speak in favor of this vegetable crop.

Tamara, Chelyabinsk: “I grew the tomato in a greenhouse, we have no other way. The variety was not sick. The fruits are large and tasty, both fresh and pickled. I only chose smaller tomatoes for pickling.”

Nadezhda, Tatarstan: “I planted in open beds. The fruits, unfortunately, were affected by blossom end rot. I watered and sprayed them with calcium nitrate. We managed to save most of the harvest. The vegetables are tasty and beautiful. I’ll try to plant again.”

Elena, Kharkov, Ukraine: “The fruits were born in the form of elongated pink cream. They taste sweet, tender, melt in your mouth. Bush of medium strength, with 3 stems. Throughout the season, the tomatoes did not get sick.”

Conclusion

Thanks to amateur agronomists, the Podsinskoye Miracle breeding species has been added to the tomato world.Its undeniable cold resistance allows many regions deprived of heat to not only grow unique vegetables, but also transport them for sale anywhere.

It is not for nothing that the word “miracle” appears in the name of the variety, because, as if by magic, by the beginning of autumn, land plots are decorated with elegant beds with plum tomatoes. And all that is required of you to obtain such a miracle is a few fertilizing and infrequent watering.