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Tomato Volgograd Early Ripe 323 knows and loves a large number of Russian summer residents. This popularity is primarily due to the fact that tomatoes of this variety are intended for cultivation in climatic conditions on the territory of Russia. The predecessor was the variety of tomatoes under number 595. After the work of breeders, tomatoes of the variety Volgogradsky Skorospely 323 entered the market for goods and services.
Description of tomato
This variety is excellent for growing both outdoors and in greenhouses. The bush is capable of reaching a height of 35-45 cm. In the process of growth, it is not required to carry out pinching. The stems grow stocky, rather thick, the bushes are squat, with a large number of flower-bearing racemes. The leaf plates are ordinary, inherent in all other tomato varieties, with a rich dark green hue. From 5 to 6 tomatoes are formed in the inflorescence. After planting in open ground, you can start harvesting the first crop after 110 days.
Description of fruits
The average weight of a tomato variety Volgogradsky Early Ripe 323 is about 80-100 g. Ripe tomatoes have a deep red color. Ripe fruits are round in shape, with smooth skin, sometimes they can be ribbed. The skin is very thin, but quite dense, which prevents cracking during ripening. The pulp is very juicy, fleshy.
Since the fruits are universal, they can be eaten fresh or used for canning, which is facilitated by the small size of the fruit.
Characteristics of the tomato Volgograd Early ripening 323
According to the characteristics, Volgograd tomato 323 is a hybrid and belongs to early maturing varieties. From the moment of planting seedlings in open ground, you can start harvesting after 100-110 days, in some cases, the time can be increased to 130 days.
A distinctive feature of this variety, unlike other species, is a high level of resistance to many types of diseases and pests. As practice shows, it is recommended to grow tomatoes of the Volgogradsky Early Ripe 323 variety in open ground, but despite this, many gardeners grow in greenhouses or on a balcony, which is facilitated by the small height of tomato bushes.
If you follow all the recommendations when growing crops in the open field, then up to 3 kg of ripe fruits can be harvested from each bush. If a dense planting scheme is chosen and 1 sq. m are placed up to 3-4 bushes, then you can collect about 12 kg of tomato from such a site.
During the season, do not forget about fertilizing. As a rule, fertilizers are applied about 3-4 times. Watering should be moderate, irrigation should be carried out several times a week, so that the root system will not rot.
Advantages and disadvantages
Most gardeners give preference, judging by the reviews, to the Volgograd Early Ripe 323 tomato variety due to the large number of advantages, among which the following points should be noted:
- early ripening;
- plants of the variety are unpretentious in care;
- the ripening process occurs simultaneously;
- tomatoes are great for growing in any climatic conditions on the territory of Russia;
- are distinguished by excellent taste;
- high level of resistance to many types of diseases and pests.
Early maturing varieties are excellent for growing in the open field of the middle lane. You can get a high level of yield even under unfavorable climatic conditions.
Among the shortcomings, many gardeners note the fact that the tomato of the Volgograd Early Ripe 323 variety is not able to withstand prolonged heat, as a result of which a small number of brushes are tied.
Planting and care rules
Seeds of tomatoes of the variety Volgogradsky Early Ripe 323 are distinguished by a high level of quality and germination. For sowing seeds, it is recommended to purchase a ready-made soil mixture in a specialized store, if necessary, you can prepare it yourself. Before planting the seeds, it is recommended to first disinfect the soil. For these purposes, a 1% manganese solution is used, with which the soil mixture is treated, ignited in the oven for 30 minutes, or poured with boiling water.
After the first shoots have appeared, it is recommended to start hardening the seedlings. To do this, it is recommended to move the container with tomatoes to a room where the temperature regime is + 14 ° С-15 ° С.
It is recommended to plant planting material after about 7-10 leaves and one brush with flowers have appeared on tomato bushes. As it grows, it is necessary to apply fertilizers and irrigate the land with warm water. As a rule, a high level of productivity depends on quality tomato care Volgogradskiy Early Ripe 323.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
The main component when sowing tomato seeds is soil preparation, which you can prepare yourself. To prepare nutrient soil, you need to take the following composition:
- sand - 25%;
- peat or humus - 45%;
- land - 30%.
For each bucket of such a mixture, it is recommended to add 200 g of wood ash, 1 tsp. superphosphate and 1 tsp. potassium sulfate.
For planting seeds, it is worth choosing small containers, the height of which is about 7 cm. For this, you can use peat cups. The containers are half filled with soil, and furrows are made up to 1.5 cm deep, while the distance between them should be 6 cm.
Only dry seeds are used for planting, since they germinate much better. After the seeds of the tomato variety Volgogradsky Early Ripe 323 are planted, the container must be covered with foil and placed in a warm place at a temperature of + 25 ° C.
Transplanting seedlings
Judging by the description and reviews, the Volgograd Early Ripe tomato 323 is profitable to grow in seedlings. After the seedlings grow to a height of 10-15 cm, you can plant them in open ground or in a greenhouse. Planting is recommended after the soil is well warmed up, and the threat of frost has passed. The outdoor temperature should be + 10 ° C and above.
It should be borne in mind that for growing seedlings in open ground, it is recommended to use land plots where onions, cabbage or legumes have previously grown. If we take into account that the seeds are small and they are buried to a depth of 1.5 cm, then the first shoots can be seen in 1-2 weeks.
When planting planting material in open ground or in a greenhouse, it is recommended to follow the planting scheme. Tomato bushes should be at a distance of up to 70 cm from each other, make a distance of 30 cm between the rows. To increase the level of yield, the soil is mulched.
Tomato care
Despite the fact that the Volgogradsky 323 tomato is unpretentious in care, in order to obtain a high yield level, it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations:
- watering should be moderate and daily. Frequent and heavy watering can lead to fungal growth. Irrigation of the soil should be 1 time every 10 days;
- if there is not enough light, then the plants will begin to stretch out - which is why it is recommended to plant the crop in a permanent place of growth in a timely manner.
As the crop grows, it is necessary to weed and loosen the soil, as a result of which the root system will receive the required amount of oxygen. It is also important to consider that tomatoes do not need pinching, full development is carried out without outside interference.
Conclusion
Tomato Volgograd Early Ripe 323 is a variety that is perfect for growing both beginners and more experienced gardeners. The culture is characterized by unpretentious care, as a result of which, even with minimal intervention, a high yield can be obtained.
