Connoisseurs of classic large rose-bearing tomatoes will surely like the variety “Russian Bogatyr”: high-yielding, undemanding to care, suitable for open ground and greenhouses.
Tomatoes contain a whole range of nutrients that are recommended for baby and diet food.
Tomato "Russian Bogatyr": description of the variety
Grade name | Russian hero |
general description | Mid-season determinant variety |
Originator | Russia |
Ripening | 95-105 days |
The form | Flattened-rounded, with pronounced ribbing at the stem |
Colour | Red |
Average tomato mass | 350-600 grams |
Application | Universal |
Yield varieties | 5-6 kg from a bush |
Features of growing | Need formation |
Disease resistance | Resistant to major diseases |
"Russian Bogatyr" - mid-season high-yielding variety. The bush is determinant, moderately sprawling, requiring tying and cracking. The formation of green mass is average, the leaves are simple, large, dark green. Fruits ripen in small clusters of 3-4 pieces. Productivity is good, from a bush it is possible to collect 5-6 kg of selected tomatoes.
Fruits are large, weighing 350-400 g. Tomatoes 600 g and more are often tied on the first brush. The form is flattened-rounded, with pronounced ribbing at the stem. The variety looks like a raspberry bogatyr tomato.
In the process of ripening, the color of the tomatoes changes from pale green to rich pink. The skin is thin, but dense, protecting large fruits from cracking. The flesh is low seed, juicy, fleshy, sugary on the fault. The taste is very pleasant, sweet, not watery.
Compare the weight of fruit varieties with others can be in the table below:
Grade name | Fruit weight |
Russian hero | 350-400 grams |
Miracle Lazy | 60-65 grams |
Sanka | 80-150 grams |
Liana Pink | 80-100 grams |
Schelkovsky Early | 40-60 grams |
Labrador | 80-150 grams |
Severenok F1 | 100-150 grams |
Bullfinch | 130-150 grams |
Room surprise | 25 grams |
F1 debut | 180-250 grams |
Alenka | 200-250 grams |
Origin and Application
The variety of tomato "Russian Bogatyr" Russian breeding, intended for cultivation in regions with different climates. Tomatoes are suitable for greenhouses and film shelters, in warm regions it is possible to plant in open ground. Harvested fruits are well kept.
Variety, fleshy sweetish tomatoes can be eaten fresh, used for cooking various dishes. Their ripe tomatoes “Russian Bogatyr” make delicious soups, mashed potatoes, and juices. Perhaps canning slices.
Read all about indeterminant and determinantal varieties, as well as tomatoes that are resistant to the most common diseases of the nightshade.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main advantages of the variety:
- very tasty, fleshy and juicy fruits;
- good yield;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions.
The environments of conditional deficiencies point out the need to form a high spreading shrub and demands on the nutritional value of the soil.
It is possible to compare the yield of a variety with others:
Grade name | Yield |
Russian hero | 5-6 kg from a bush |
Long keeper | 4-6 kg per square meter |
American ribbed | 5.5 from a bush |
De Barao the Giant | 20-22 kg from a bush |
King of the market | 10-12 kg per square meter |
Kostroma | 4.5-5 kg from a bush |
Summer resident | 4 kg from a bush |
Honey Heart | 8.5 kg per square meter |
Banana Red | 3 kg from a bush |
Golden Jubilee | 15-20 kg per square meter |
Diva | 8 kg from a bush |
Features of growing
Tomatoes variety "Russian Bogatyr" is easiest to propagate by seedling method, it speeds up the process, ensuring excellent germination. Before planting, the material is processed by a growth stimulator. Light soil is prepared from a mixture of sod with humus. Sow better in March, deepening the seeds by 1.5-2 cm.
The soil in the container slightly compacted, copiously sprayed with warm water. For better germination, plantings are covered with a film and placed in heat. After the emergence of seedlings, seedlings move to light, the temperature in the room drops to 15-17 degrees and is maintained at this level for 5-7 days. Then the temperature rises to 20-22 degrees.
After the appearance of the first pair of true leaves, the seedlings are dived in separate pots, and then fed with diluted complex fertilizer.
The seedlings are moved to the ground after the appearance of at least 7 leaves and a flower brush. Usually this type of plant reaches 60-65 days after sowing. On 1 square. m can accommodate no more than 3 bushes. The soil is loosened, superphosphate or wood ash (no more than 1 tbsp.) Is laid out in the holes.
After sprinkling with earth and lightly tamping down the plants need to be watered. Immediately after disembarking, they are attached to supports, preferably to the trellis. The plant is formed in 1 stalk, after 3-4 hands the lateral processes are removed, nipping points are possible.
Tomatoes need frequent feeding. Every 2 weeks a complex mineral fertilizer is applied with a predominance of phosphorus and potassium.
Pests and diseases
Tomatoes "Russian Bogatyr" are not too susceptible to major diseases. However, preventive measures do not interfere. Moderate watering, frequent airing of the greenhouse, as well as periodic loosening of the soil will help prevent vertex or radical rot.
At the first signs of late blight, plantings are treated with copper-containing preparations, and the affected parts of plants are destroyed.
Periodic inspections of plants will help protect you from insect pests. The spider mite is destroyed by industrial insecticides, and an aqueous solution of ammonia from the naked slugs helps. You can get rid of aphids by washing the affected parts of plants with warm, soapy water.
Tomato variety "Russian Bogatyr" - an excellent choice for gardeners. There are almost no mistakes with him, if the simplest agrotechnical requirements are met, the yield will be very good.
Early maturing | Middle late | Medium early |
Garden Pearl | gold fish | Um Champion |
Hurricane | Raspberry wonder | Sultan |
Red Red | Miracle of the market | Dream lazy |
Volgograd Pink | De barao black | New Transnistria |
Helena | De Barao Orange | Giant Red |
May Rose | De Barao Red | Russian soul |
Super prize | Honey salute | Pullet |