The Russian Bogatyr tomato is famous among summer residents for its high yield, picky care and rich content of a whole complex of microelements. It is added to the composition of the children's menu and used for dietary meals. We will learn more about the Russian Bogatyr tomato, get acquainted with the characteristics and description of the variety.

The variety was bred by Russian breeders. It is specially designed for growing in different climatic regions. Suitable for planting in greenhouse conditions and for open ground.

Feature and Description

It is not for nothing that this variety was called that way, because tomatoes ripen with a weight of 400 g, and the very first harvest can be harvested with fruits reaching even 600 g.

At least 3-4 tomatoes ripen on each brush, and from one bush you can get a harvest of up to 6 kg.

Russian bogatyr tomato

The fruits of this variety are flattened-rounded with a rich pink color and a thin but dense skin.

Tomatoes have a juicy, fleshy-sugary pulp. The taste is refined, with a pleasant sweet aftertaste.

Determinant bushes have moderately spreading greens with large dark green leaves. During the period of growth, circumcision of the stepsons and tying are recommended.

Note! Due to its thin but dense skin, the fruits of the Russian Bogatyr tomato perfectly tolerate transportation and remain in excellent condition for up to 2-3 months.

The taste is so excellent that tomatoes are combined with almost all products.

Advantages and disadvantages

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The main advantages of the Russian Bogatyr variety are:

  • large sizes;
  • excellent taste;
  • abundant fruiting;
  • resistance to changes in weather conditions.

The disadvantages of this variety are insignificant:

  • demanding of abundant and regular soil nutrition with mineral fertilizers;
  • tying is necessary for a high quality crop.
Mineral fertilizers

Mineral fertilizers

Growing methods

The Bogatyr tomato can be grown in greenhouse conditions and in the open field, but it is recommended to plant seedlings. Planting recommendations:

  • Sowing in early March.
  • Pre-soak the seeds in a richly dampened cloth and leave to swell. At this time, prepare containers or boxes of soil.
  • The soil can be purchased at specialty stores or prepared from humus and turf.
  • Having filled the box with soil, it must be lightly tamped, moistened abundantly and grooves made for sowing seeds no more than 2 cm deep.
  • After sowing with seeds, cover the boxes with foil and place in a warm place, where the temperature regime will be observed within + 22C.
  • After seed germination, remove the film, and lower the temperature for a week to + 15- + 17C, then set the previous mode again.
  • Start picking when two leaves appear. Dive into separate cups or peat pots. The latter are convenient in that during the growth period, abundant additional feeding with mineral fertilizers is not required, and you can plant it in a greenhouse with a pot.
  • With the appearance of full-fledged bushes with formed flower brushes, the seedlings can be transplanted to the summer cottage.
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Before planting seedlings, the garden must be prepared: loosen the soil well and make holes of at least 30 cm. Lightly compact the earth and water abundantly.

Note! Bogatyr tomatoes are not particularly prone to disease. But for prevention, you can periodically spray with special products that are sold in stores for summer residents.

By following all the recommendations, you can get a bountiful harvest with excellent characteristics.