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The Rumovaya Baba tomato is a domestic large-fruited variety of medium ripening with long fruiting. In 2013, the variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation and recommended for growing both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field. The description from the manufacturer indicates that the variety can be grown in all regions of Russia. In the south of the country, the Rumovaya Baba tomato develops well without additional shelter, however, in the middle lane and in the northern regions, it is recommended to plant Rumovaya Baba tomato varieties in a greenhouse.
General description of the variety
Baba tomato is an indeterminate variety, which means that the growth of the bush is unlimited. Tomatoes grow on average up to 1.5 m in height when grown in the open field, in greenhouse conditions this figure increases to 2 or even 3 m. The leafiness of the Rumovaya Baba tomato variety is good. Leaves are medium in size, slightly corrugated. The inflorescences are intermediate.
The bushes form the first fruit cluster rather low - above the 6th leaf, followed by an interval of 2-3 leaves. Each cluster contains 3 to 5 large fruits.
Description of fruits
The first harvest of tomatoes Rum baba always turns out to be the most abundant - the average weight of fruits reaches 500-600 g. Then the size of ripened tomatoes is reduced to 300 g.
Ripe tomatoes are slightly flattened on the sides, the surface of the fruit is ribbed. The skin is easily separated from the pulp. Features of the ripening of tomatoes of the Rumovaya Baba variety are that ripe fruits differ little in color from immature ones. Both are painted in light green tones, which is why it is sometimes difficult for novice gardeners to determine whether it is possible to harvest. That is why the timing of harvesting fruits is calculated based on the planting date, and not on the appearance of the tomatoes.
Despite the fact that the skin of the Rumovaya Baba tomato variety is quite thin, the fruits are not prone to cracking. Fruit taste is moderately sweet, harmonious. There is a slight sourness in the pulp. Just like the skin, tomato pulp is greenish in color. The smell of ripe tomatoes is a lot like melon. There are many seed chambers in tomatoes - 6 pcs. and more in each, however, they are small in size.
The reviews note that the consistency of the pulp is juicy and tender; during cutting, the tomatoes do not fall apart and do not spread. This quality is characteristic of almost all salad varieties. The Rum Baba tomato is primarily intended for fresh consumption, so most of the harvest is spent on making salads. Some of the fruits are used to make sauces and juices. For conservation, the Rumovaya Baba tomato is practically not grown because of its large fruits - they are unsuitable for whole-fruited rolling.
Main characteristics
Baba tomatoes fully ripen in 110-120 days from the moment the first shoots appear. One of the distinguishing features of the variety is its extended fruiting period - the harvest is harvested from July to September. From one bush, you can get an average of 3-4 kg of fruit.
The variety is undemanding to care and is resistant to hot climates, due to which the bushes set fruit well when grown in the south of the country. In addition, tomatoes survive short-term frosts without any negative consequences.
Tomatoes of the Rumovaya Baba variety are extremely rare, like many varieties of medium-term fruit ripening.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the variety include the following characteristics:
- large-fruited;
- heat resistance;
- resistance to short-term frost;
- relative unpretentiousness;
- stable yield indicators;
- excellent immunity;
- good keeping quality, tomatoes tolerate transportation well;
- the possibility of self-collection of seeds for growing.
The disadvantage of the Rumovaya Baba variety is the inability to use its fruits for whole-fruit canning, and the average yield.
Planting and care rules
Baba tomato grows well on almost all types of soil, but the bushes bear fruit best on light soil. The variety is light-requiring, therefore it is recommended to plant it in open areas. Tomatoes may be chopped under heavy shade conditions.
Rum baba tomatoes are grown in seedlings.
Growing seedlings
The exact timing of planting largely depends on the growing region, therefore, the time for sowing seeds is calculated independently based on when the seedlings can be transplanted. Seedlings are ready for planting in open ground, at the age of 60-65 days, therefore, in the territory of central Russia, tomatoes are planted for seedlings in early March.
Growing tomatoes from seeds follows the following scheme:
- The planting material is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and thoroughly washed with clean water.
- If desired, you can additionally soak the seeds in a growth promoter. For this, the preparations "Zircon", "Kornevin", "Epin" are suitable. Duration of soaking is 10-12 hours. After this, the planting material must be thoroughly dried so that the seeds do not start to rot.
- The seedling container is filled with a special soil mixture, which can be purchased at any gardening store.
- The seeds are slightly buried in the ground, sprinkled with earth and watered moderately.
- The seedlings are kept in a well-lit room with a temperature of about + 22 ° C.
- Tomatoes are fed 2-3 times. The first liquid top dressing is carried out at the stage of 2-3 leaves. For these purposes, a urea solution is used - 1 tbsp. l. for 1 liter of water. The second time, fertilizer is applied in a week. For this, a solution of nitrophoska is suitable, the proportions are the same - 1 tbsp. l. for 1 liter of water. It can also be used for the third feeding, which is carried out after another 1-2 weeks.
- When the seedlings form the first pair of true leaves, they can be dived into separate containers.
Tomatoes can be hardened a week before transplanting. This is necessary for better adaptation to a new place. To harden the seedlings, the containers are taken outside daily, gradually increasing the time the plants stay in the fresh air.
Transplanting seedlings
If the seeds were sown in early March, the seedlings are transplanted into open ground or in a greenhouse in late April - early May. 1-2 weeks before planting tomatoes, it is recommended to fertilize the soil for better adaptation of seedlings in a new place. For this, the site is dug up and organic matter is introduced into the soil. In particular, fresh manure is suitable for these purposes.
The recommended scheme for planting tomatoes of the Rumovaya Baba variety is 3-4 bushes per 1 m2... The bushes should be at a distance of 40-50 cm from each other.
This is a tall variety, so support must be provided before planting tomatoes. Most often, indeterminate varieties are grown on a trellis. In the open field, you can grow Baba tomatoes as a stake crop.
Before burying the seedling, it is recommended to apply fertilizer to the hole. For this, a pinch of ash or a small guest of compost is suitable, which can be replaced with humus. If it is not possible to feed the seedlings in this way, you can water the tomatoes with an infusion of fresh grass, ash and mullein after planting.
Follow-up care
The bushes must be tied up, attached to the support, otherwise the branches of the plants will begin to break off under the weight of the fruits. For better fruiting, tomatoes of the Rumovaya Baba variety are formed into 1-2 stems. It is also important to remove lateral shoots in a timely manner so that the plant does not expend energy on the formation of a large number of flowers, which still do not have time to transform into fruits. Pinching is usually started in mid-July. The frequency of the procedure is 10-15 days.
Water the tomatoes in moderation and only with warm water. Increased soil moisture affects the intensity of fruiting and can lead to decay of the root system. It is especially important to reduce the frequency of watering during the ripening period.
Tomatoes of the Rumovaya Baba variety are fed with both organic and mineral fertilizers, however, the emphasis should be on formulations with a high potassium content. It is found in the following substances:
- wood ash (birch and pine ash is especially rich in potassium);
- banana peel;
- potassium magnesium (not suitable for sandy soil);
- potassium monophosphate;
- potassium nitrate or potassium nitrate (tends to accumulate in fruits, therefore, the dosage of fertilizer must be strictly observed);
- potassium sulfate (in large quantities it can be dangerous to humans, therefore, dressing is applied with protective gloves).
The combination of potash fertilizers with nitrogen fertilizers in the spring months has proven itself well. In the fall, potassium can be mixed with phosphorus to stimulate soil recovery after harvest.
When drawing up a plan for feeding for tomatoes of the Rumovaya Baba variety, you can focus on the following scheme:
- The first feeding is carried out 15-20 days after transplanting. To do this, you can use the following mineral mixture: nitrogen - 25 g, potassium - 15 g, phosphorus - 40 g. This composition is diluted in 10 liters of water. For each bush, no more than 1 liter of solution is consumed.
- The second time the plantings are fed during the flowering period, which is necessary for better fruit setting. As a top dressing, a mixture of organic and mineral fertilizers is usually used: 0.5 liters of bird droppings or mullein are diluted with 1 tbsp. l. potassium sulfate and pour 10 liters of water. You can also use nitrophoska solution at this time. The complex fertilizer "Kemira universal" diluted with 2-3 g of copper sulfate is suitable.
- The third feeding is carried out when the bushes begin to actively form ovaries. During this period, an infusion of wood ash is introduced into the soil in a proportion of 300 g of substance per 10 liters of water. If desired, you can add 5-10 g of boric acid. Insist on the solution for a week.
- The next top dressing falls on the ripening time of the tomatoes. To stimulate fruiting, the bushes are fed with a superphosphate solution: 2 tbsp. l. substances are mixed with 1 tbsp. l. sodium humate and diluted in 10 liters of water.
Conclusion
Tomato Baba Rum is an easy-to-maintain variety, heat-resistant and immune to most diseases typical of tomatoes. The only difficulty in growing tomatoes of this variety is the need to regularly remove stepchildren, otherwise the tomatoes do not require special attention. The Rumovaya Baba variety responds well to feeding, but they are not necessary.The advantages of tomatoes also include the ability to independently harvest seeds for growing seedlings.
In addition, you can learn more about the features of growing Rumovaya Baba tomatoes from the video below:
