Breeders have bred the noble tomato variety, which can be grown in central Russia, in the south of the country or in Siberia. The variety is considered resistant to cold weather, the tomato has time to ripen even with a short daylight hours. The article discusses how to grow a tomato nobleman, characteristics of the variety, rules of agricultural technology, features of care, advantages and disadvantages.

Description of the variety

Noble Tomatoes can be grown in greenhouses or outdoors. Bred by Siberian breeders in 2004. Simple farming techniques and the taste of tomato have made it a popular variety.

Description and characteristics of Tomato Grandee:

  • The variety is determinant. Bushes are small in size, grow to a height of 50-70 cm;
  • Spreading bushes are strong, resistant. A garter is required when large fruits are ripening;
  • The leaf blade is light green;
  • Inflorescences appear after 6-8 leaves grow on the bush. Further, flowers are formed every 1-2 leaves;
  • The variety is medium early, fruit ripening occurs 105-115 days after the first shoots appear;
  • The fruits are large, fleshy. Each tomato has 5 to 9 chambers inside. Tomatoes contain up to 6% dry matter, sugar - up to 4.5%;
  • The heart-shaped form of tomatoes resembles a budenovka - a feature of the variety;
  • The color of ripe fruits depends on the growing area. They can be light pink, deep red, or crimson;
  • According to the description of the grandee's tomato peel, it can be noted that it is thin, smooth;
  • The weight of one fruit is from 300 g to 800 g. The size of a tomato depends on the number of inflorescences on the bush. On average, 7-8 tomatoes can be harvested from one bush;
  • The taste of the fruit is delicate, sweetish. The variety is considered a salad variety. Tomatoes are used in cooking to make ketchup or sauce. Tomato juice is obtained with a high pulp content.

On a note. It is undesirable to allow the formation of a large number of flowers on the bush. The abundant flowering of tomato leads to an uneven distribution of micronutrients, and the fruit grows small. To get large tomatoes, the bushes are pinched and 4-5 flowers are left.

Agricultural rules

Variety Noble is planted in open ground with seedlings. Seeds for seedlings are sown starting in late March. Recommendations for growing seedlings:

  • Seed preparation for planting. The seeds can be collected by yourself. After collecting the seeds, they are placed in a solution of potassium permanganate to disinfect. At this stage, the floating seeds are removed and thrown away, they are not viable;
  • The seeds should be laid out on a damp cloth and placed in the refrigerator for 2-3 days for hardening;
  • To plant seeds in pots or a container, you must prepare a nutritious soil. To do this, mix peat, sand and turf soil. You can add a mineral fertilizer that is suitable for tomatoes. Special balanced soil for tomatoes is sold in stores;
  • Place a drainage layer on the bottom of the container. Deepen the seeds by 2-3 cm, at a distance of 3 cm from each other, sprinkle with earth, pour cool water through a sieve. To make them sprout faster, the container is placed in a warm, lighted place and covered with glass or film, the optimal temperature is 16-18 degrees;
  • When the first shoots appear, it is recommended to increase the temperature to 22-24 degrees. For better growth, seedlings can be fed with mineral fertilizers, crushed manure or wood ash;
  • It is important to maintain soil moisture.The soil should not dry out, but water stagnation should not be allowed, so the roots can rot;
  • When 4-5 leaves appear on the sprouts (about 10-12 days after sowing the seeds), the seedlings dive into separate peat or plastic cups;
  • By the end of May, the seedlings will get stronger and can be planted in the garden. The optimum sprout size before planting in open ground is 20-25 cm. The stem should be thick. First, you need to prepare small pits for planting tomatoes.

Planting tomatoes in open ground

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In the Moscow region, the Velmozha variety begins to be planted in early June. If you plant seedlings in the garden earlier, then sudden spring frosts can harm the young plant. The soil should warm up to 14 degrees.

You can plant seedlings in open ground 1-2 weeks earlier. The soil is pre-heated by pouring hot water over it, covered with a film. After planting the seedlings, arcs are installed along the perimeter of the bed and a film is laid on top.

Noble Tomatoes are resistant to weather conditions, but it is recommended to choose a bed that is protected from northern winds and drafts. The variety is picky about the composition and fertility of the soil. Tomatoes require phosphate fertilizers.

Phosphate and potash fertilizers

Phosphate and potash fertilizers

It is recommended to prepare the bed starting in autumn. On 1 m of land, 50-60 g of superphosphate or 15 kg of humus (compost) are introduced. The bed is sprinkled with wood ash and dug up.

Step-by-step instructions for planting seedlings:

  • Dig up the garden bed, loosen it, prepare small holes;
  • The seedlings are buried to the cotyledonous leaves;
  • Distance between seedlings - up to 40-50 cm, between rows - 55-60 cm;
  • The tomato is placed in the middle of the hole, the voids are covered with earth, the earth is carefully tamped with hands;
  • Water the planted seedlings with water (the optimum temperature is 25 degrees), the bed must be mulched with peat;
  • At the stage of planting seedlings, you can immediately drive in pegs next to each sprout. They will be needed to tie bushes when large fruits are formed.

How to care for tomatoes Noble

For normal growth and development of the plant, the gardener must perform standard manipulations for caring for the bushes:

  • Watering;
  • Weed removal;
  • Loosening;
  • Bush garter;
  • Top dressing;
  • Pest control.
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During the period of ovary formation and fruit growth, the plant requires abundant watering. The water should be warm, so it is better to water it in the evening, during the day it will heat up in the sun.

On a note. When the tomatoes begin to turn brown and red, then the number of waterings is reduced to avoid cracking of the skin. Water the tomatoes carefully, near the roots. It is undesirable to splash water on the leaves.

Attention should be paid to feeding the plant. Potassium and phosphorus additives affect the taste of the fruit, with sufficient nutrition, they will be more tasty and sugary. Mineral fertilizers are added to the soil during flowering and fruit ripening.

The gardener must monitor the weeds, it must be removed in a timely manner, as it depletes the soil and takes away the nutrients necessary for growing tomatoes. When weeds are removed, the soil is loosened, which contributes to better aeration.

Tomatoes are a light-loving plant. It is undesirable for the bushes to grow and form a shadow over the ovary. The Siberian variety Velmozha can withstand temperatures down to +14 degrees.

Light-loving plant

When planting tomatoes, you can immediately install the garter supports. As the bush grows, it is tied to a trellis. The stems of the plant are strong, but under the weight of large tomatoes, they can be damaged.

Pests and diseases, prevention methods:

  • The leaves of the tomato bushes of the Nobleman are often attacked by a spider mite. To eliminate the pest, wipe the damaged leaves with soapy water;
  • Green bushes can be affected by brown spotting. This disease is typical for unventilated greenhouses with high levels of humidity. To prevent the onset of the disease, it is necessary to constantly ventilate the greenhouse.Leaves can be sprinkled with garlic tincture.

Advantages and disadvantages

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Noble Tomatoes are popular among Russian gardeners. Variety advantages:

  • High-yielding variety;
  • The ability to tolerate climatic changes;
  • Tomatoes are well stored, suitable for transportation;
  • Delicate sugary tomato flavor;
  • The bushes are resistant to viruses - this parameter is important when choosing a variety.

The disadvantages include:

  • Productivity depends on soil fertility. To get a large harvest, the bushes must be regularly fed with organic and mineral fertilizers;
  • Tomatoes must be pinched, tied;
  • The plant needs to be watered abundantly.

Tomatoes Noble will delight gardeners with a good harvest with proper care. Agrotechnical measures are within the power of any gardener. If you know the nuances of growing a variety, then caring for the plant will not cause much trouble.

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