We grow early tomato "Volgograd Early 323": features and photo varieties

Another good variety of early ripe tomatoes is the Volgograd Early 323. The variety was bred long enough, still not lost its popularity. It has a whole list of interesting qualities that attract fans to grow tomatoes on their own.

In this article you will find a detailed description of the variety, get acquainted with its characteristics and characteristics of cultivation. And also find out where it was bred, for which regions it is suitable, what advantages and disadvantages it has.

Tomatoes "Volgograd Early 323": description of the variety

The plant is determinant (does not require the removal of the apex to stop growth), by the type of bush - not stam. Stem resistant, thick, grows only up to 45 cm, an average of 30 cm, has a lot of foliage and racemes with fruits. Rhizome, despite the small growth, well-developed in breadth, without deepening.

The leaves are medium in size, typical "tomato", light green in color, the structure has a wrinkled, without pubescence. The inflorescence is simple, contains up to 6 fruits, intermediate type. The first inflorescence forms over a 6–7 leaf, then comes with a gap of 1 leaf, sometimes without gaps. Stem with articulation.

According to the degree of ripening, the Volgogradsky tomato variety is early, the crop ripens 110 days after the majority of the seedlings of the seedlings. The variety has good immunity to major diseases, late blight does not have time to get sick.

Created "Volgograd early 323" for cultivation in the open field, well grown in greenhouses. Does not require a lot of space. Form - rounded, flattened above and below, low-ridged. The color of immature fruits is light green, then they turn yellow, the ripe fruits have a red color with an orange tinge. Size - about 7 cm in diameter, weight - from 80 g. The skin is smooth, shiny, thin, has a good density.

The flesh is juicy, fleshy, dense. Dry matter contains just over 6%. A large number of seeds are located evenly in 5 - 7 chambers. Can be stored for a long time, subject to the necessary conditions.

Important! Harvest stored in a dark place with minimal humidity. Transportation goes well, the fruits do not crumple or crack.

You can compare the weight of fruits with other varieties in the table below.:

A photo

See below for a photo of a tomato "Volgograd Early 323":

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Specifications

The variety was developed thanks to the cross-breeding of several varieties (“Local”, “Bush Bifstek”) by scientists of the Volgograd Experimental Station VIR. It was registered in the State Register of the Central Chernozem and Lower Volga regions for cultivation in open ground in 1973. The most favorable for this variety will be the Central and Volgograd, Lower Volga districts, but it is possible to grow throughout the territory of the Russian Federation and near the lying countries.

The variety is universal, suitable for fresh consumption, salads, hot dishes, freezing. The taste of tomatoes is sweet with a minimum characteristic of tomatoes, sour. Tomatoes do not lose nutrients during hot processing. The sugar content in the “Volgograd early maturity 323” is about 4%. Canning, salting whole fruits goes well, because of the dense texture of the tomatoes do not lose shape in banks during long-term storage.

Suitable for the production of sauces, ketchups, tomato paste and juices. But, the juice from this variety will be very thick. Yield grade is good, up to 8 kg per 1 square. m From one plant you can collect about 6 kg in a good season. Fruits of medium size ripen almost simultaneously, have a beautiful shape, are suitable for sale.

You can compare the yield of a variety with others in the table below:

Advantages and disadvantages

Volgograd Early 323 has a number of qualities worthy of its cultivation:

• early ripeness;
• fruits ripen almost simultaneously, have equal size;
• taste high;
• unpretentious;
• well resistant to diseases.

Among the disadvantages are the instability of reactions to heat. There are reviews of isolated cases of diseases, small amounts of ovaries.

Features of growing

The seeds are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for about 2 hours, then washed with running warm water. You can use tomato growth stimulants. Read more about seed pre-treatment here. The soil for tomatoes - loamy, with a minimum level of acidity, should be well saturated with oxygen.

Usually buy a special soil for tomatoes and peppers. The soil, if taken from the site, must also be disinfected and steamed from excess microorganisms. The soil for a permanent place should be prepared in the autumn - humus introduced, dug over.

It is impossible to bring fresh manure to the places of tomato cultivation.

Seeds are planted in a wide container to a depth of about 2 cm and a distance of at least 2 cm between the plant. Usually in mid-March. Well watered (it is better to spray), cover with polyethylene or thin glass, put in a warm bright place. Moisture formed under polyethylene promotes favorable germination of seeds. The temperature should not be below 23 degrees. After the appearance of most shoots, the film is removed.

The temperature can be reduced. Picks are carried out in separate cups when 2 full sheets appear. The pick is necessary for seedlings to better form the root system. It is necessary to do several times fertilizing seedlings with mineral fertilizers. Watering - as needed. Do not allow water on the leaves of the plant - it is detrimental to him.

If the seedlings are quickly pulled out - reduce the amount of light. For 1.5 - 2 weeks before disembarking to a permanent place, seedlings need to be hardened by opening the vents for several hours if the seedlings are on the windowsill.

At the age of 60 days, seedlings can be planted in the ground. Favorable places - after onions and cabbage. The soil must be decontaminated.

The wells need deep and wide to fit the entire root system and plant to the bottom sheets. It is good to put phosphoric fertilizers in the wells, the tomatoes “Volgograd Early 323” love him. The distance between the holes is about 40 cm. Further, the Volgograd Early 323 Tomato practically requires no maintenance, except for abundant, but rare watering and loosening.

Top dressing several times per season with organic and other fertilizers. Garter is not required, strong stalk will withstand the harvest. Masking is not necessary (optional if possible). In July, you can harvest.

Diseases and pests

From most diseases, the plant is grafted while still in the state of seeds - by disinfection. From pests using microbiological preparations, acquire them in specialized stores. Spraying spend prophylactic, do not wait for the occurrence of the disease or the attack of pests.

Conclusion

Tomatoes "Volgograd Early 323" - a variety that fits novice gardeners, with minimal care will be a great harvest.

In the table below you will find links to other varieties of tomatoes presented on our website and having different ripening periods:

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