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The Kukla Masha tomato variety was bred by Russian breeders at the beginning of this century. In 2002, it was officially registered and recommended for breeding in any region of the country, but only in greenhouses or heated greenhouses (except for the northern regions).
All representatives of the tomato family are heat-loving plants, which means they are not frost-resistant. But for growing in greenhouses Masha tomatoes are just a godsend. Growing in height no more than a meter, hybrid f1 per season from a bush can yield up to 7-8 kilograms of tomatoes. They are distinguished not only by their high productivity, but also by their wonderful taste.
Description of the tomato variety Nasha Masha
Bushes
Hybrid tomato variety Masha is a medium-sized plant, its height does not exceed 60-100 centimeters. Tomato Doll Masha can be attributed to the group of determinant varieties, due to its short stature, the strength of the main stem and the compactness of the root system. The leaves are wide, firmly attached to powerful cuttings. The tomato hybrid Doll has standard forms, that is, it does not grow and does not have many stepsons. This makes it easier to care for the bushes.
Fruit
At maturity, tomatoes turn pink, grow round and slightly flattened, with a smooth glossy skin. A mature vegetable can reach a mass of 20-250 grams. Tomato fruits have 4-6 chambers with a lot of seeds. The pulp has a pleasant sweet and sour taste.
Tomato Doll Masha
Characteristics of varietal characteristics
Doll Masha tomatoes belong to the southern heat-loving varieties, therefore they do not have frost resistance. This is perhaps their only drawback. But for other properties, they largely bypass other varieties. The plant belongs to the medium early, because its ripening time ranges from 80 to 110 days, it all depends on the region of cultivation of the variety. This hybrid is resistant to verticillium infestation and has a high yield.
Growing features
Seeds
The seeds must be hardened before sowing. To do this, you can wrap them in a clean piece of cloth and place them in cold water. Another way is to soak the seeds in frozen and thawed water for 16-17 hours. For an additional hour, soak in a solution with a growth stimulator.
The soil
Prepare containers: disinfect with a weak aqueous solution of manganese, dry. Fill them with prepared soil, level it. The primer can be used ready-made from specialized stores. It does not require fertilization. If the soil is harvested independently, then for this mixture you can mix turf with coarse washed river sand and fertilizers: for a bucket of earth - a kilogram of sand, 100 grams of wood ash, 30 grams of mineral fertilizers. Pour lightly with warm water and make grooves 1 centimeter deep.
Potassium permanganate solution
Sowing
In the prepared rows (the distance between them should be at least 4-5 centimeters) spread evenly swollen seeds every 2 centimeters. Sprinkle the grooves with sifted soil and sprinkle with a solution of warm water with humate. To create a microclimate for future seedlings, cover the containers with transparent film or glass. Watering the seedlings before diving is not worth it - this can accelerate its growth.
Dive
After the appearance of 3-4 leaves, tomato seedlings must be dived or planted in order to better develop the root system of each bush. To do this, carefully dig out every second seedling and plant them in pre-prepared containers with soil or in each separate pot. After transplanting, water and place for further growth in a place where there is no direct sunlight.
After a month and a half after seed germination, when the tomatoes reach a growth of 30 centimeters, and the stems are at least 10 millimeters in diameter, you can start planting seedlings in a greenhouse.
Transfer to soil
Planting in open soil in a greenhouse is carried out according to the general principles:
- Prepare wells in advance at a distance of 50 centimeters from each other;
- Disinfect the soil with potassium permanganate diluted in boiling water;
- Introduce humus, wood ash and peat into the soil;
- Pour warm water over the ground;
- Plant tomatoes in cloudy weather or in the evening. If the day after planting is hot, make the seedlings an artificial shade.
Care and watering
There is no need to water the plants for the first two weeks. This is necessary in order for the plants to grow stronger and adapt to new conditions. During watering, try to prevent water from getting on the leaves, you need to pour it at the root. It is better to carry out water procedures in the afternoon.
Another important procedure for good growth is loosening the soil and timely feeding. The first time you need to loosen the ground around the bushes no deeper than 10 centimeters. This will enrich the soil with oxygen and warm it up. Loosening must be repeated after each watering, making sure that the soil does not become too compacted. This will affect the uneven development of tomato roots.
How to determine whether or not to carry out the procedure? Closely examine the bottom of the stems on the bushes. If you see adventitious roots, urgently huddle. This can help the roots breathe, strengthen the stems and improve nutrition.
To stimulate the work of the roots and plant growth, it is necessary to timely feed and mulch.
Mulching
Chopped straw, pine needles, peat and sawdust can be used as auxiliary material. During loosening, they will fall into the soil and serve as a good natural fertilizer for tomatoes.
Fertilization is carried out both with the help of organics and minerals. As natural organic fertilizers for the Kukla tomato variety, you can use a liquid mullein (0.5 liters per bucket of water) or a solution of chicken manure (a matchbox of fertilizer for 10 liters of water). Top dressing should be carried out three times: the first time - on the 15th day, again - after 10 days, the third time - after three weeks. Consumption - 0.5 liters for each bush.
Diseases and pests
The hybrid variety Kukla Masha f1 is quite resistant to "tomato" diseases. Although insects can pretty much harm the plant. Young tomato shoots can be attacked by the Colorado potato beetle. After planting the seedlings, you need to treat it with an insecticide from the pest. Although adult tomatoes are no longer attractive to beetles, spider mites or greenhouse whiteflies can take a fancy to them. It is urgently necessary to treat the affected areas on the plants with ordinary soapy water.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Taking into account the positive reviews of professional gardeners and amateurs in numerous forums, it can be concluded that there are much more positive qualities in the Masha Doll hybrid than negative ones.
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The advantages of the variety include:
- early ripening of fruits, which are enough for two months for rapid, friendly ripening;
- possession of increased immunity and resistance to verticillosis;
- unpretentiousness in the growing process, undemanding plant care procedures;
- a wide range of use of ripe fruits in gastronomy;
- no need for constant application of complex mineral fertilizers;
- high and high-quality hybrid yield;
- ability for long-term storage and transportation.
But there are also disadvantages to our Masha Doll. Although they are few in number, they are quite significant:
- firstly, this variety can be grown only in a greenhouse or a warm greenhouse;
- secondly, the hybrid has its own watering requirements;
- thirdly, the plant requires a lot of light, which means that it always needs additional lighting, especially on cloudy days.
Despite some nuances that slightly spoil the general impression of the Masha Doll tomatoes, this variety among its "relatives" is especially popular and loved by gardeners. How can you resist the temptation to taste this fruit with its unusual taste and peculiar aroma from the garden! It is not without reason that it is believed that tomatoes contain serotonin - the “hormone of happiness”, using which people can easily get rid of bad moods and, perhaps, become happier for a moment.
