Tomato Grushovka

The Grushovka tomato is a high-yielding variety of tomatoes of an unusual and very original shape. Representatives of this vegetable crop were bred in Russia about 20 years ago. This happened as a result of protracted Siberian selection. Throughout its existence, tomatoes of this variety have been distinguished by good performance, for which they fell in love with the people.

Pear tomato: characteristics and description of the variety

1. This variety of tomatoes is intended for growing in a greenhouse, the height of which must reach a meter or more, under a film, as well as in the open field. The variety is resistant to a short-term drop in temperature, it also tolerates hot days;
2. Tomatoes of this variety are mid-season. From germination to harvest, on average, it takes 110 to 115 days;

What does the variety of tomatoes Grushovka look like?

3. In order to avoid obstructing the normal pollination of ovaries and flowers, it is necessary to ensure that there is no excess moisture. Also, during the flowering period, summer residents like to use a special solution: ten liters of water are thoroughly mixed with 0.5 liters of chicken manure, one tablespoon of superphosphate and one teaspoon of potassium sulfate. The resulting solution is poured under the bushes. One liter of liquid is used per bush;
4. There are several subspecies of this type of tomato. Tomatoes Khabarovskaya pear and Moscow pear are the most popular.

Grushovka tomatoes description

The tomato reaches a height of 500-700 cm. Special supports and pinching are not required for its successful cultivation. The plant forms small bushes, has medium-sized leaves of a dark green color. The inflorescences are intermediate. Ripening occurs evenly. One cluster can grow from 5 to 6 fruits of the same size.

Plant appearance

The unusual shape of these tomatoes has become their distinctive feature. The fruits are elongated and expanded at the bottom, in appearance they resemble pepper or pear, which gave the name to this variety. The smell of ripe tomatoes is very pleasant, there is a slight sourness in the taste, the color is red. The pulp is very fleshy, pink in color, few seeds. Fruit weight varies from 90 grams to 120. Productivity - up to 6 kg per plant.

"Grushovka" is well preserved during transportation, thanks to its elastic and thick skin. Thus, the appearance of the fruit also does not deteriorate during long-term storage.

Agrotechnics

Soil preparation

It is a determinant and high yielding plant that is grown in a wide variety of soil types and has good hardiness. Breeders advise growing Pears using seedlings, that is, using the traditional method. It is highly recommended to process the area in the fall where the tomatoes are to be planted next year. It is necessary to dig up the soil with the addition of lupine leaves and roots, which contain nitrogen. Also, before planting, it is important to feed the land with nitrogen-containing fertilizers.

Seed treatment

To obtain a high-quality harvest, special attention should be paid to the seeds themselves before planting them in the ground. On agro-industrial farms, growth stimulants, antifungal and disinfectants are actively used for their processing.

However, it is possible to prepare untreated seeds at home on your own. The first step is to put all the seeds in salted water to reveal the hollow ones. They will surely float to the surface of the water, while the rest will settle to the bottom. Next, you need a 1% solution of potassium permanganate to disinfect the grains. They are wrapped in a loose fabric and left in solution for 18-20 minutes.

Also, the seeds should be washed with water.

Planting tomatoes in the ground

Landing

Planting seeds should be 65-70 days before planting plants in your area.

1. Tomato seeds are lowered into the prepared soil to a depth of 2 cm. From above they must be sprinkled with earth and slightly moistened. You also need to cover the ground with a film and put it in a warm and well-lit place;
2. After the first shoots appear, the film is immediately removed;
3. Seedlings are planted in separate containers when they have three leaves. It is advisable to harden the sprouts before planting them on the site. To do this, you can simply take them out into the fresh air, gradually increasing the time.

Watering and fertilizing tomatoes

Grushovka tomatoes are a fairly unpretentious variety in care. It is best to water the plants in the evening, when it is 2-3 hours before sunset, as well as in the early morning. In the daytime, watering should be avoided, because phytotofluoric damage to the fruits can occur. Plus, most of the water will evaporate anyway. Accordingly, such watering will not bring any benefit.

To avoid the formation of a thick earth crust, loosen the soil regularly, especially on dry days. Also, these actions will help to retain moisture in the soil.

At the moment when the fruits of Grushovka begin to ripen, fertilizers should be used that include iodine, bromine, potassium and manganese. To prepare the solution, you need to take 10 liters of boric acid (powder) and the same amount of water, 1.5 liters of ash, which it is advisable to carefully sift in advance, and 10 ml of iodine. All the ingredients mix well, after which the resulting solution is poured under the tomato bushes (one liter is used for one bush).

Watering seedlings

Rotting foliage, manure and compost will help saturate the plant with carbon dioxide, which is so necessary for its growth. Fertile soil is very important for tomatoes.

Mulching the soil can help get rid of weeds, it retains moisture well in the soil. Straw and grass cuttings are excellent materials for these purposes.

Diseases of tomatoes Grushovka

If the plant lacks any useful components, then this can be determined by its foliage:

1. If the leaves are dark green with a purple tint, dry and turn black, and the veins on the inner side of the leaf are purple, then the plant needs phosphorus;
2. Lack of nitrogen manifests itself in dull small leaves that turn yellow and fall off, as well as in slow growth of the bush, a small number of fruits;
3. Pale, yellow top shoots and dry leaves indicate that tomatoes need iron.

Diseases such as macrosporiosis (brown spot), apical rot, or viral mosaic may develop.

Top rot on tomatoes

Storage

At the bottom of the box, which will be used for storing tomatoes, you need to lay paper. Ripe tomatoes should be stacked upside down.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Pros:

1. Good fruit preservation is exactly the feature that pleases most lovers of this tomato variety. Tomato skins do not crack or burst, making them ideal for conservation. Delicious tomato juice turns out;
2. The Moscow pear tomato is a low-growing variety that does not require pinching. It is only necessary to tie up the bushes. However, many gardeners note that they can do even without this procedure;
3. This variety has good resistance to weather conditions;
4. Compared to other varieties of tomatoes, it is less susceptible to diseases;
5. High productivity.

As a disadvantage, it can be noted that Grushevka is a variety of tomatoes that are demanding on moisture. It is necessary to closely monitor the condition of the soil.

Growing tomatoes often causes big problems for summer residents. However, the Grushovka tomato is a variety that many gardeners love, thanks to its unpretentiousness and incredibly tasty fleshy fruits, which are always in abundance. In addition, the "pear" variety of tomatoes is ideal not only for large farms, but also for small summer cottages. Recently, Grushovka is gaining more and more popularity.