Features and cultivation of tomatoes "Cosmonaut Volkov"

The Cosmonaut Volkov tomato is an invention of I. N. Maslov, a well-known engineer of space technology.Plants are distinguished by high yields, for a season about 70 kg of large fruits can be removed from one bush.

Tomatoes described varieties have high taste characteristics and a pleasant aroma. They became winners at many agricultural exhibitions. In particular, the variety won in the nomination "The best chemical composition of tomatoes."

Plants while providing favorable conditions for growth can reach 2.5 meters in height. Single stalk with complex and semi-complex inflorescences, which are formed after 9 leaves. The main trunk gives no more than 7 shoots, which are formed quite large fruits. The average weight of tomatoes reaches 350 grams, and with proper care, this figure can increase threefold. From one bush you can collect about 7 kilograms of tomatoes.

The shape of the fruit is round, there is a slight ribbing (more pronounced in large-sized tomatoes). The color of tomatoes can range from light pink to orange.

Cosmonaut Volkov tomatoes contain vitamins, minerals and other trace elements essential for the human body. Thiamine contributes to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular, neuromuscular and digestive systems. Riboflavin allows you to quickly recover damaged skin cells, restoring the epidermis elasticity, freshness and beauty. Vitamins of group A have a beneficial effect on the optic nerves, vitamins of group E inhibit the processes of skin wilting.

Among the disadvantages of the plant are the following:

• hooked leaves on some seedlings;
• sour taste of ripe fruit.

However, agrotechnical experts say that such flaws are characteristic of fake tomatoes, which were sold by unscrupulous sellers.

The original tomatoes of the described varieties have dense pulp and sweet taste. They can be used both fresh and processed (stewed, baked, fried). It does not adversely affect the taste. Tomatoes can be harvested for the winter (canned), make tomato paste or juice from them. In the first case, it is better to use fruits of small sizes, and in the second - on the contrary, the largest tomatoes. Due to the durable skin, tomatoes tolerate transportation well and can stay fresh for a long time.

Vegetable growers who grow this variety of tomatoes, note that they grow well in open ground and in greenhouses. In order for the vegetables to be pleased with the abundant birth, you need to properly care for them and know some of the agrotechnical secrets associated with the cultivation of tomato varieties "Cosmonaut Volkov."

To plant seeds for seedlings should be in mid-March. A week before this, it is recommended to select the best and largest seeds, process them with a solution of potassium permanganate, temper (in case of frost) and test them for germination.

Vegetable growers believe that potassium permanganate is the most affordable and reliable means to protect plants from diseases, germs and fungi. The solution should be light pink in color. Seeds are put in a gauze bag and placed in the mixture for 2 hours.

The tempering procedure is as follows. Seeds are wrapped in a cloth moistened with water and placed in a cool place. This may be a refrigerator or a balcony porch, as long as the air temperature is above zero.

Plant seeds to a depth of no more than two cm in 3 cm increments between adjacent seeds. After planting the seeds, the soil is slightly moistened, containers are removed in a warm place where there is enough daylight.If seed samples are suitable, they should germinate within a week.

The soil before sowing seeds must be prepared: 50% of the soil, 50% of humus, in addition, it is necessary to add ash in the ratio of 1 cup of the substance to 1 bucket of prepared soil. The cups for seedlings must have drainage holes.

While the seedlings are growing and gaining strength before a future landing in the ground, it must be fed twice.

The first picking of tomatoes can be done only when two true leaves have appeared on the plant. Picks are done by pinching a plant root. Landing on a permanent place is carried out in 2 months. If the tomatoes grow in greenhouse conditions, the seedlings can be planted immediately to a permanent place. On one square meter is recommended to plant no more than three seedlings.

The exact time for planting tomato seedlings in the ground is determined by the climate. The richest crop of tomatoes "Cosmonaut Volkov" manifests itself in the south of the country. There, this variety is able to bear fruit until the first frost.

Tomatoes grow strongly, so they require regular formation of a bush (to remove stepchildren and more than 4 ovaries on a branch) and tying. In order for the fruits to be large, there should be few brushes. To the tomatoes were not too high, you need to pinch their top. The optimal time for this procedure is the end of July.

Tomatoes described varieties prefer rare abundant watering. The most important period when watering should be mandatory is the time of flowering and the formation of ovaries. Organic fertilizers are suitable for fertilizing crops. Once every 2 weeks it is necessary to fertilize tomatoes with complex mineral additives. The volume of the subcortex depends on the size of the bush: for undersized samples it will be required 2 times less fertilizer than for tall plants.

In order for the culture to bear fruit well, it is necessary to remove weeds in a timely manner and slightly loosen the soil after irrigation.

Of the known diseases for tomatoes, the described variety most often suffers from brown spot and tobacco mosaic. If in the latter case, the treatment of the bush consists in cutting off the affected branches and treating the cut with potassium permanganate, then much more serious measures must be taken to combat cladosporiosis (spotting). The first thing you need to adjust the temperature indicators and frequency of irrigation. If the leaves and stems of the tomato are quite badly damaged, they must be treated with Barrier or Barrier means.

Often, tomatoes are affected by a pest such as a whitefly. To combat it, use the tool "Confidor". The solution is made according to the following scheme: dilute 1 ml of the substance with 10 liters of water. The resulting mixture is sprayed with bushes. This volume is enough for processing 100 m2.

Tomatoes growing outside of greenhouse conditions are often damaged by slugs and spider mites. To combat the mite, a soap solution is used to moisten damaged leaves and stems. To destroy slugs, ash and hot peppers are used (1 tsp) is used for 1 m2 of land.

Experienced gardeners recommend sticking to some rules in the care of the variety "Cosmonaut Volkov", Tomatoes pleased with a bountiful harvest.

1. It is desirable that the manufacturer of seeds was from the same region where it is planned to grow tomatoes.
2. It is necessary to choose those seeds which undergo prophylactic processing immediately before packaging into sachets.
3. The variety can be grown in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.But to avoid numerous diseases and pests that will cause a lot of trouble in the open air, it is better to grow tomatoes in the greenhouse.
4. Tomatoes can not grow annually in the same place. Otherwise they will be sick, less fruitful, and the fruits themselves will become smaller in size.
5. Tomatoes that are affected by the disease, it is better to immediately remove from the site, so they do not infect other samples.
6. Do not plant tomatoes near potatoes.
7. It is recommended to regularly process the culture of beetles, snails, caterpillars.
8. Prevent the appearance of weeds in a tomato. Weeding must be carried out regularly.
9. To improve the formation of ovaries, growth promoters can be used.
10. Tapestry for tomatoes should be designed according to a special scheme so that large fruits on the lower branches do not touch the ground.

See the next video on how to sow a cosmonaut Volkov variety tomato.