Variety characteristics
The Katyusha variety is recognized as ultra-early, so you can wait for the first harvest 3 months after planting the seedlings. The tomato bush reaches 80 centimeters in height. This variety is successfully grown both in greenhouse conditions and outdoors. Grown tomatoes can be salted, consumed fresh, and even juiced.
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Distinctive features of the fruits of this variety:
- fruits of a pleasant pink color;
- the shape of the tomatoes is round;
- the average weight of one tomato is 120 grams, but in some cases it can reach 200;
- the fruits are very juicy;
- the harvest of tomatoes is suitable for long-term storage.
With proper plant care and creating comfortable growing conditions, you can achieve high yields and get up to 20 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Among the many advantages of the variety, the following can be noted:
- pleasant taste of the fruit;
- stress resistance in changing temperature conditions;
- resistance to insect pests and diseases;
- suitability for long-term storage.
However, there are a number of serious drawbacks that come to light with improper care:
- deterioration of the taste of the crop;
- breaking off branches;
- intolerance to some fertilizers.
From the above, we can conclude that this variety is more suitable for experienced gardeners than beginners.
Planting and care rules
When pinching a bush, it is better to leave one stem; you can also leave the side shoots alone. The transfer of the growth point to additional shoots will have to be done several times during the growth period of the bush.
This variety is equally suitable for different climatic conditions. So in the south, it is grown in the open field, and in the north, a hybrid variety is planted in greenhouses and sometimes even large harvests are collected.
The yield of the variety can provoke increased fragility of the branches, but additional supports will be an excellent solution in this situation.
Caring for this variety of tomatoes includes the following steps:
- regular watering;
- feeding;
- creating comfortable lighting;
- periodic digging of soil;
- fertilization with humus or manure.
Harmful insects and other threats
There are several diseases that this variety can undergo:
- Fomoz. For treatment, it is necessary to remove diseased fruits and process the bush. It is also worthwhile to apply less nitrogen fertilizers and achieve proper ventilation of the room.
- Dry spotting. It is necessary to use special preparations.
- Rusty mite. In this case, the Zubr preparation will be an excellent solution.
- Colorado beetle. An effective remedy will be the drug "Prestige".
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