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Among all varieties of tomatoes, racemes are especially popular. The bush is very original, and the fruits are tasty and bright. One of these varieties is the Money Bag tomato. Its branches are literally dotted with ripe fruits. Barely hitting the market, the Moneybag tomato became the favorite of millions of gardeners.
Tomato Description Money Bag
Tomato varieties Money bag belongs to the indeterminate. Its height reaches 1.8 m. To support the stems, they are tied to trellises. The bush itself is quite powerful and spreading. The leaves are medium in size, have a rich green tint. Their shape is usual, the corrugation is almost imperceptible. Tomato inflorescence Money bag is also simple. Brushes give a special decorative effect to the bush. In addition, they increase the yield of the variety. On the central stem, usually 5 to 10 racemes are formed. And one brush of a tomato variety Money bag gives about 15 ovaries. The ripening period for fruits takes 90-100 days. The countdown begins when the first shoots appear.
Description of fruits
According to reviews from a photo about Money Bag tomatoes, its fruits are of almost perfect geometric shape, rounded. The skin is glossy, bright and firm. If you cut the fruit into slices or circles, it will keep its shape perfectly. The pulp is tender, aromatic. The taste is very good. Sweet notes with an unobtrusive sourness prevail. Inside, a tomato has two to three chambers filled with small seeds. Weighs one tomato variety Money bag 80-100 g. Simultaneous ripening of fruits contributes to the fast harvesting.
Feature of Tomato Money Bag
Tomato variety Moneybag belongs to the early ones. The first crop can be harvested 3-3.5 months after germination. Under favorable conditions, tomato brushes are simply dotted with ripe fruits. In a greenhouse from 1 m2 get 10 to 11 kg of tomato. From one bush, indicators range from 4.5 to 5 kg.
Various factors affect the volume and quality of the crop. It is necessary to tie up and pinch the bushes in a timely manner. Otherwise, Money Bag tomatoes will shrink. Do not forget about mineral fertilizers and timely watering.
Subject to all the rules, the peel on tomatoes does not crack. They retain their presentation for a week. The early appearance of fruits protects them from damage by late blight. In general, the tomatoes of the Money Bag variety have a strong immunity to pests and diseases typical for nightshades.
Advantages and disadvantages
Each variety has its own pros and cons. In the case of Moneybag, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
The indisputable advantages of the variety are:
- Early and plentiful harvests.
- The simultaneous ripening of fruits is especially important for farms. Tomatoes retain their taste for a longer time and are easily transported over any distance.
- The variety is resistant to weather conditions.
- In well-equipped greenhouses, tomatoes bear fruit all year round.
- The optimal shape and weight of tomatoes allows them to be widely used in cooking.
According to reviews with a photo, the Money Bag tomatoes also have some disadvantages.First of all, these are the chores associated with tying bushes. But this procedure is carried out for all indeterminants.
Planting rules and care
Tomato variety Money Bag has proven itself well in the beds of our compatriots. But in order to get a good harvest of tasty fruits, you should still adhere to some planting and care rules.
Growing seedlings
The process of growing tomato seedlings Moneybag includes several stages:
- First, it is necessary to separate high-quality seed material from defective specimens. To do this, put all the seeds in a small container and fill it with water. After a while, empty and damaged seeds will float to the surface. You need to get rid of them. The rest are disinfected. The best remedies are potassium permanganate solution or hydrogen peroxide. They kill harmful bacteria and contribute to the development of strong immunity in the Money Bag tomato variety.
- Now you need to prepare the container for planting. Standard drawers with drainage holes and wide pots with medium sides will do.
- Particular attention is paid to the ground. It should be light and nutritious. Ready-made soil for tomatoes is sold in stores. You can cook it yourself. To do this, it is enough to mix garden soil with sand and peat. For the purpose of disinfection, it is spilled with potassium permanganate.
- The optimal time for planting tomato seeds Moneybag is the first half of March (maximum 15-16 days).
- The finished containers are filled with earth. Then it is leveled. For planting, shallow grooves are made (no more than 1.5-2 cm). Seeds are laid in them, sprinkled with loose soil on top and watered with warm water.
- The containers must be sealed with a transparent film and transferred to a heated room (at a temperature of + 23-25 ° C).
- The first sprouts will hatch in a week. If the seeds are planted a little deeper than necessary, it will take longer to germinate. It won't hurt the tomatoes. Plants just take longer to break through the soil.
- From this point on, the seedlings need intense diffused light. The film is periodically removed, accustoming tomatoes to fresh air. On cloudy days, illumination with phytolamps is required.
- Sprouts with 2-3 formed leaves are time to dive. They are seated in separate pots. This procedure helps to strengthen the roots.
- Caring for seedlings of tomato varieties Money bag is simple. If necessary, you need to moisten the soil and loosen it. This is done carefully so as not to damage the young root system.
Transplanting seedlings
The choice of a permanent location will depend on the climatic conditions. In warm regions, Tomatoes of the Money Bag variety can be planted in open ground. In the rest of the territory, it is better to use greenhouses.
Experienced gardeners can determine the transplanting time themselves. Roughly, you need to count 60-65 days from the date of planting the seeds. Tomatoes of the Money Bag variety can be transferred to well-heated greenhouses as early as April. The sprouts are strong enough to adapt to the new location. Seedlings are hardened 7 days before transplanting. It is useful to keep the bushes in a cool place for a day (1-2 ° C).
In the garden, the ground should warm up at least 10-12 cm deep. Tomatoes are planted according to the scheme. There are 3-4 bushes per square meter of soil. When planted more closely, the plants will develop slowly. For a good ovary of tomatoes of the Money Bag variety, space is needed. Proper planting will guarantee a generous harvest.
Use a spatula or hands to dig small holes. Pour water into each. Then add a little humus or ready-made fertilizer. A seedling is taken out of a pot together with a lump of earth and lowered into a hole. Carefully sprinkle with soil and lightly compact. It is wise to mulch the tomatoes right away. To do this, take straw or dried grass. If there are no such blanks, any nonwoven fabric will do. He will be a shield from wind, rain and sun.
You should also think about support. At first, small sticks like glazing beads will do.It is better to tie the bushes with ribbons or strings. This is done carefully so as not to break the delicate stems.
Follow-up care
There are many reviews on the Internet with photos and descriptions of the Money Bag tomatoes, on the basis of which we can say that they, like all tomatoes, love moisture. They are watered infrequently, but abundantly. A couple of times a week is enough.
It is best to moisten the soil in the evening or early in the morning by sprinkling. Keep the stems and leaves dry. Drip irrigation is often used. During the period of bud formation, flowering and ovary, more water will be required.
In parallel, you need to loosen the soil. This destroys the larvae of parasites, more oxygen enters the roots.
In the greenhouse, it is necessary to maintain a certain air humidity - no higher than 70%. Good ventilation will help to avoid the formation of mold on the ground. Fresh air will dry the soil, and the plants themselves need it.
We must not forget about fertilizers. They are applied only 4-5 times per season. At the initial stage, organic matter is used, then fertilizing based on phosphorus and potassium is introduced. A special set of minerals stimulates the growth of tomatoes. In the agricultural store, you can find the optimal fertilizer for vegetables. Do not get carried away with nitrogen and manure. They will gain green mass to the detriment of the fruits.
As the bushes grow, the supports also change. Pinching is carried out regularly. It is also necessary to deal with weeds and regularly inspect tomatoes for diseases and pests. For prevention, you can use factory drugs or prepare folk compositions.
Conclusion
Tomato Moneybag lives up to its name. The variety is almost ideal for any region. Caring for him will not be difficult. And the reward will be heavy brushes, hung with scarlet coins of delicious tomatoes.
