The full name of the variety is the Volgograd early ripening tomato 323. This variety is a godsend for summer residents who do not spend much time in the beds. Even without proper care, the plant pleases with fragrant tasty fruits. The harvest ripens by the end of June, early July. There are enough red tomatoes on culture to enjoy them fresh and prepare for the winter.

History

Tomato variety Volgogradsky 323 originates in the 60s of the XX century. It was created by scientists from the Volgograd Experimental Station of the Institute of Plant Industry named after N.I. Vavilov. The variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 1973. The application for its registration was filed in 1969.

Tomato Volgograd

Additional Information. Volgograd tomatoes 323 are not the only creation of scientists from this region. Earlier, thanks to the Volgograd selection, the Volgogradskiy 5/95 variety appeared (included in the register in 1953). It is late. A little later, gardeners learned about a mid-season variety called the Volgogradets tomato. His year of inclusion on the roster is 1989.

Characteristics and features of the variety

Frost resistance

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Tomato Volgogradskiy characteristic and description of the variety should begin with its frost resistance. The vegetable is allowed to be planted both in open and protected ground, but it does not tolerate spring frosts. The plant stops developing at + 7 ... 0 degrees. Summer cooling (up to + 13 ... + 17) Volgograd, growing in the open air, does not scare. She can handle it easily. The same applies to heat.

Easily tolerates the absence of rain and watering.

The cultivation of the crop takes place through seedlings that are grown at home. The variety can be planted with seeds in heated greenhouses (where at least +16 degrees) on high beds. Due to the fact that the variety is early, seeds can be planted in open ground or in an ordinary greenhouse at the end of May. The main thing is that the air temperature should not be lower than + 18 ... + 22 degrees.

Yield

Volgograd 323 tomatoes need 3.5 months to produce a harvest. This is an early variety. It takes about 100-108 days from full shoots to the first ripe fruits. Roughly tomatoes can be served at the end of June, beginning of July. The variety is suitable for gardeners who do not want to wait long. According to reviews, the bushes do not bear fruit for a long time - about 15-25 days. In order to have fresh tomatoes before autumn, it is recommended to grow other varieties of crops on the site.

Yield

The yield is decent. Volgograd tomato gives 5-7 kg of tomatoes from a bush.

Bloom

The variety is early, therefore flowering occurs 20-25 days after planting in a permanent place or 80-85 after sowing seedlings. Lasts about 4-6 days.

The peculiarity of the variety is in a huge number of yellow flowers. Flowering is amicable. The peduncle is formed under almost every second leaf.

Abundant flowering

The best pollinators are bees. If the plant is in a greenhouse, then during flowering you need to open windows and doors. You can lure bees with sweet jam left in a cup by the door of the building. It is allowed to pollinate the bushes on their own. For this, branches with flowers are gently swayed in the morning. You can use a thin stick to pry on the twigs. This will allow the pollen to reach the pistil faster. After such manipulations, you can spray the peduncles with water using a sprayer.This is done to secure pollination.

Plant parameters

The advantage of the plant is its compact size. The bushes are not large. You do not need to tie them to the support. The height of one plant is about 25-45 cm. It is determinant. Chunky. The stems are powerful. There are many branches and leaves, but pinching is not required. The tomato itself regulates the formation of branches. They are not thickened. Air circulation between the branches is excellent. Leaves are medium in size. Their color is green. There are wrinkles.

Stems and leaves have coarse hairs. Hairiness is a distinctive feature of the variety. Summer residents love these tomatoes also because they can develop well both in the garden and in the apartment, on the windowsill.

Fruit is well formed

The inflorescences are simple. On each, from 5 to 10 fruits are formed. The first inflorescence can be seen above the 7th leaf. Each next grows through one or two leaves.

The root system is developed, very widespread. Because of this, it is recommended to plant the bushes at a distance from each other - approximately at a distance of 60-70 cm.

Description of fruits

  • A pleasant feature of the variety is that almost all fruits growing on one branch are the same size;
  • The shape of the tomato is round, sometimes flat-round;
  • The tomato is even, smooth, without dents. Rarely, but ribbed specimens are found;
  • Average weight - 74 grams. The lower tomatoes are larger than the upper ones. The lower ones can reach a mass of 80-95 grams;
  • The skin is thin, firm. The fruits are not afraid of transportation. It is allowed to put them in several layers in boxes. Because of this, the Volgogradsky 323 tomato is appreciated by businessmen. It is often grown for sale;
  • The color of the peel is intense scarlet. There is an orange tint;
  • Decent taste characteristics. The fruits are fragrant, moderately sweet, there is a piquant sourness. The dry matter in the pulp is 6%, sugar is 3%. Suitable for fresh salads, snacks;
  • Due to the compact size of the fruit, the variety is in demand among housewives engaged in canning. Tomatoes can be placed entirely in jars without any problems. When poured with hot water, they do not crack. The rich taste of Volgograd tomato allows you to make tomato sauce, tomato caviar, adjika from it.

Note! Tomatoes have beneficial properties. They eliminate problems with the digestive tract, reduce the risk of cancer, have a positive effect on the skin, and increase immunity. For example, if you drink a glass of fresh tomato juice with a spoonful of honey every day, you can improve your health and strengthen the immune system..

Agrotechnics

Growing seedlings

It is recommended to sow seedlings 60-70 days before planting in a permanent place. The month of March is ideal. Depending on the climate, the summer resident decides for himself when to do this business: at the beginning, middle or end of the month. In central Russia (for example, in the Moscow region), seedlings begin to be planted in the 20th of March. Thus, by mid-May, the bushes will already get stronger. Due to the fact that the variety is early, seeds can be planted in open ground or in a greenhouse at the end of May. But the seedling method is most preferable. At home, the seeds have almost 100% germination.

Seed soaking

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Previously, the seeds are soaked for several days in water or put in a damp gauze. They must be treated with a manganese solution. The substrate for planting is bought in the store or formed independently. The main thing is that the soil mixture is free of pathogenic microbes and pests. To do this, it is fried in the oven, treated with boiling water. The variety grows best in soil, where there is a sufficient amount of humus, sand, fly ash are present.

The substrate is placed in containers, wooden boxes. Ideally, the container will have drainage holes. So you can avoid waterlogging of the soil.

Moisten the soil before planting. The seeds are planted to a depth of 1-2 cm. The distance between them is 2-4 cm. Next, the box is covered with a bag. In such an environment, the seeds will germinate better. Shoots can be seen in 5-7 days. After they appear, the package is removed. The box is exposed on the windowsill, towards the light.

Important! The representatives of the variety have a strong root system. Its peculiarity is that it grows both in the depths of the earth and in width. Therefore, the Volgograd tomato seedlings need a pick. Each bush is transplanted into a separate container as soon as it has 2 leaves.

Landing

The seedlings are transferred to a permanent place in May. It is best to prepare the garden in the fall. It is well dug up, fertilized with organic matter. Holes are dug. They are placed at a distance of about 60-70 cm from each other. In the variety, the roots grow well in width. Because of this, it is recommended to plant the bushes at some distance from each other. This will ensure that they receive the necessary nutrition in sufficient quantities. Before planting the bushes, the holes are well shed. A glass of ash is added to each.

Care

Growing tomato Volgogradsky 323 is easy care. The most needed activities:

  1. Watering;
  2. Fertilization;
  3. Weeding;
  4. Loosening;
  5. Mulching;
  6. Prevention of diseases, pests.

Watering

The variety is not picky about watering. It is recommended to water the bushes no more than 1 time in 14 days. Watered with warm water. You can pour a stream strictly under the plant, preventing moisture from entering the foliage.

Fertilization

The procedure is carried out 2 times. The first time after 14-16 days after planting seedlings in the garden. For this, a little nitrogen fertilizer is used. You can take urea. The second time, feeding takes place as soon as the gardener saw the first flowers. At this time, preparations containing phosphorus and potassium are taken. Bird droppings can be used. It must be diluted with water in proportions: one part of droppings to 15 parts of water.

Weeding, loosening, mulching

Weeding, loosening the soil is carried out as needed. It is best to do this after the rain. Mulching is recommended. Straw, hay are suitable as materials.

Weeding and loosening the soil

Prevention of diseases, pests

The variety is immune to many common diseases. For example, he is not sick with tobacco mosaic, fusarium, verticillium, brown spot. In order for the plant not to catch other diseases, it is recommended to engage in prevention. For this, the folk method is best suited. It consists in spraying the variety with a decoction of ash and soap: 500 gr. ash is poured into 1.5 liters of water. Cook everything for 15 minutes. Then it is filtered and mixed with 10 liters of water. Laundry soap shavings (50 gr.) Are added there. The broth is used to treat the branches and leaves of the plant. To prevent pests, you can spill the soil before planting with boiling water or a solution of Bordeaux liquid.

Additional Information. One simple method to protect against attacks from harmful insects is to plant marigolds and marigolds next to tomatoes.

Pros and cons of the variety

Benefits

  • Early grade. Summer residents can try tomatoes at the end of June, beginning of July. The Volgograd pink tomato variety has a similar ripening period;
  • The fruits are neat, even, compact, of the same size. Average weight - 70 grams. Similar tomatoes have another variety of the Volgograd selection, bred in 1989 - Volgogradets. The description of the Volgogradets tomato contains characteristics similar to those of Volgograd. For example, they are similar in terms of ripening, fruit color (scarlet with orange tint), determinant bushes, etc.;
  • Tomato Volgogradsky 323, like Aquarelle, Asvon, Parodist does not need to be tied to a support, pinned. The plant is not tall - about 25-45 cm;
  • Decent productivity. 5-7 kg of tomatoes are removed from the bush. Another undersized variety that has a similar yield is Alaska;
  • Excellent transportability. Like the varieties Diana F1, Kubanochka F1, Belfast Volgograd tomatoes can be transported over long distances, stacked in boxes in several layers;
  • Undemanding to watering. Watering should be done no more than once every 14 days. The varieties Gina, Caspar F1 have similar characteristics;
  • The fruits ripen together. In this, Volgograd is similar to tomato Raisin;
  • Resistant to common diseases: tobacco mosaic, fusarium, verticillium, brown spot. The Volgogradets tomatoes and the Volzhsky variety have the same dignity.

disadvantages

  • Like the Dachnik variety, the Volgogradsky tomato bears fruit for a short time. Roughly all fruits can be harvested in a few weeks;
  • Laborious harvesting. Compact tomatoes are harder and take longer to harvest than large ones.
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Tomato Volgograd early ripening 323 is easy to grow. The variety is suitable for beginner gardeners. Caring for him is simple. It is recommended to water it infrequently, you do not need to tie and pinch it. Moreover, tasty fruits will ripen in the first half of summer. Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, harvesting for the winter.