Yusupov tomatoes are especially popular with chefs of oriental cuisine - they are tasty and aromatic. They got their name on behalf of the Uzbek breeder Karim Yusupov. During the creation of the variety, he worked at the Uzbek Research Institute. There, this variety was bred with large sweet fruits, reminiscent of the hot south, even in Moscow.

This variety was bred for a long time, planting material is very difficult to purchase in specialized stores. To get it, you will have to contact experienced gardeners.

Feature and Description

Delicious Uzbek tomatoes are tall, indeterminate, medium late. The bush is large, strong, when grown in a greenhouse, it can grow up to 160 cm, in open ground - up to 1 m, the leaves are ordinary, tomato, green. Landscaping is average. With proper care, a whole bucket of tomatoes can be harvested from 1 plant. The main cultivation area is a greenhouse.

Fruit

Tomatoes were especially fond of in their homeland in Uzbekistan, under the hot sun rays the mass of fruits can reach 1 kg. On average, the weight of fruits in greenhouse cultivation is 0.4-0.8 kg, in open ground - 0.2-0.5 kg.

Tomato Yusupovsky characteristics and description of the variety are presented below. Fruit color is dark pink, similar in shape to eggplant. The brush contains fruits of equal size. The pulp is fleshy, sugary, the skin is thin. There are few seeds. If you cut off a slice of tomato, it will look like a watermelon.

Yusupov tomatoes

The taste is excellent, there is practically no sourness. They are used both fresh and in canning. Most often used for the preparation of juices and sauces. You can pick Uzbek tomatoes with green ones. They ripen well. Due to the thin skin, transportation is poorly tolerated.

Fleshy and large fruits

Agrotechnics

Siberian Tomatoes

Cultivation is widespread, although the variety is adapted for the southern regions, but even in the Urals and Siberia, gardeners practice growing a variety of this type of tomato. It is in the south that the largest harvest can be obtained. Depending on the region of cultivation, tomato seedlings are sown at different times. Sowing criterion - before planting seedlings in a permanent place, 60-70 days must pass from the moment of planting the seeds.

Seedlings of Yusupov tomatoes

For the early emergence of seedlings before sowing, you can treat the seeds with growth stimulants. To disinfect and develop immunity to major diseases, a solution of potassium permanganate is used. The seeds can be sown immediately in separate pots, or they can be planted as the second true leaf appears.

Before planting in a permanent place, Uzbek tomatoes are placed on the windowsill in the brightest room. They are very demanding on light. In low light conditions, artificial lighting must be provided.

Seedlings of tomatoes

Landing and care

The Yusupovsky tomato is very picky about light and warmth. It can be planted in open ground when the soil warms up well. In the greenhouse - in late May and early June. The soil should be fertile and loose.

The planting scheme is standard, it is followed by planting all tall tomatoes - 40 * 60. The soil is preliminarily prepared. Before planting tomatoes, manure, ash and 1 tbsp are introduced into the prepared hole. l. superphosphate. Then poured with plenty of water. After the water has been absorbed a little, tomatoes are planted. In this case, it seems that the tomato is planted in liquid mud. After such a planting, watering is not required for a week.A well-lit place for landing is chosen.

For good yield, 3 stems are left. For the first time, the stepsons cut off immediately after disembarkation. Then the procedure is carried out regularly, they make sure that the stepsons do not grow more than 5 cm. In the last summer month, Tashkent tomatoes should be pinched. This will ensure that the fruit ripens quickly. Only a leaf is left above the last brush, everything that is above is pinched. In order for the fruits to have time to fully ripen, no more than 9 brushes are left on the bush, all the rest are cut off.

Tomatoes Uzbekistan must be tied

Although the stem of tomatoes is strong, due to their large growth and large fruits, Uzbekistan tomatoes must be tied up. You can tie them to 1 support, or you can make a frame from thick wire, to which the ropes are attached to tie the plant. The brushes are tied separately.

Attention! If the priority is to obtain especially large fruits, then the first brush should be removed.

For good growth in the greenhouse, there must be a special microclimate: average humidity and temperature no more than 30 degrees. To retain moisture, mulch is used. Nitrogen fertilizers are not recommended for this growing method. The main feeding is made with mullein infusion. During the period of ovary formation, boric acid is used for spraying. For mass ripening of fruits, nettle extract is used as fertilizer. Top dressing is carried out at the root with obligatory subsequent watering.

Proper watering is very important. Exercise it regularly. The tomato bush should be watered at the root. If abundant watering is accompanied by a subsequent drought, then the fruits may crack, and the development of rotten diseases will also be provoked.

Regular watering is important for Yusupov tomatoes

Pests and diseases of Yusupov tomatoes

Most often, the Yusupovsky tomato variety suffers from a disease such as late blight. May also suffer from apical and gray rot, blackleg and fusarium wilt. But the variety is quite resistant to cladosporium.

Pests can cause great harm to the plant. If they are found, urgent processing is necessary. Otherwise, they can destroy not only the leaves, but also the fruits.

Pest control of tomatoes

Advantages and Disadvantages of Southern Tomato

Minusinskiy tomatoes

Its high yield, large fruits and good taste have made the variety popular. Achik-Chukchuk salad is prepared in Uzbekistan. When cooking, only the Yusupov tomato is used - the chef believes that it is impossible to replace it with another variety.

Main advantages:

  • Large fruit size;
  • High productivity;
  • Great taste;
  • Long-term fruiting;
  • You can use your own seed.

Among the disadvantages should be noted:

  • Poor fruit transportability;
  • Fruit cracking;
  • Short shelf life of the crop;
  • Demanding care.

To obtain a good harvest, Uzbek tomatoes are very important to timely water, fertilize and treat against diseases and pests. With proper care, the harvest will be appropriate. At the same time, when planning to grow this tomato, you should immediately prepare for the need for regular maintenance, which is the main guarantee of a good harvest.