Tomato "Kumir" tested by everyone: description of the variety and secrets of growing tomatoes

All lovers of large-fruited, high-yielding varieties should pay attention to the "Kumir". This is a very interesting type of tomato that can bear fruit until late autumn, when other tomatoes are no longer yielding.

This is a fairly old, proven tomato type. It was bred by domestic specialists, received state registration as a variety recommended for cultivation in greenhouse shelters and in open ground in 1997.

Tomato "Kumir": description of the variety

This is a determinant standard grade. The plant is very tall, it can reach 180-200 cm. The idol is recommended for growing both in greenhouse conditions and in unprotected soil.

Refers to medium early types of tomatoes, that is, from the moment the seedlings are planted to the ripening of the fruits, it takes 100-110 days. Has good resistance to fungal diseases.

With good care, up to 4.5-6 kg can be collected from one bush. With a recommended planting density of 3 bushes per sq. m is obtained from 14 to 18 kg, depending on external conditions. This is a very good result.

Among the main advantages, fans of the "Idol" note:

• unpretentiousness;
• large-fruited;
• good productivity;
• disease resistance;
• duration of fruiting.

Among the disadvantages are:

• capriciousness to the feeding regime at the stage of bush growth;
• weak branches, in this regard, props are required, otherwise they break;
• unsuitable for whole-fruit canning.

Characteristics

The main feature of this type of tomato, which is noted by almost all gardeners, is the duration of fruiting, until late autumn. You can also note the general unpretentiousness and productivity.

Fruits that have reached their varietal ripeness are red in color and are round in shape. By weight, tomatoes weigh on average 350-450 grams... The number of chambers is 4-6, the dry matter content is about 5%. The harvested fruits are well stored and can be transported well.

Tomatoes of the "Kumir" variety have a harmonious taste and are very good fresh. For conservation they are used very rarely, only the smallest fruits are those that are larger used in barrel salting. Thanks to their taste and low dry matter, these tomatoes produce a very good juice.

Growing features

The bush is formed into two or three stems, but most often three. Due to the high growth and weakness of the branches, the bushes of this type of tomato need to be tied up and props.

At the growth stage, "Kumir" needs fertilizing containing phosphorus and potassium, in the future, you can limit yourself only to complex fertilizing.

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In order to fully appreciate the quality of tomatoes of the Kumir variety when grown in the open field, the southern regions are more suitable for him.

In areas of the middle lane, it will be better to hide the plant under a film cover. In more northern regions, it is possible to grow tomatoes only in greenhouses.

Diseases and pests

With a lack of moisture and potassium, and an excess of nitrogen in the soil, a disease such as top rot of tomatoes occurs. It is fought with by adjusting watering and reducing the nitrogen content, while adding fertilizers containing potassium.

Most often, this type of tomato is exposed to late blight, especially in the open field. To combat this disease at the first stage, the drug "Barrier" is used. If the disease is started, then you should use the means "Zaslon".

From harmful insects "Kumir" is susceptible to the attack of the Colorado potato beetle, especially in the southern regions. The drug "Prestige" is used against this terrible pest.

Conclusion

This is not the most difficult variety to grow, you just need to follow the simple rules of care and then the harvest is guaranteed. Good luck in growing Kumir tomatoes.

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