For those who do not like or do not have time to grow complex varieties of tomatoes, and also prefers to plant them in open ground, rather than in the greenhouse, suitable variety of tomatoes of the Siberian selection "Countryman".
It is easy to clean, does not require special conditions for growing and has a good taste and yield.
In this article you will find a complete description of the variety Zemlyan, familiar with its characteristics and characteristics of agricultural technology. We will also talk about how a variety can be affected by a variety, and which of them it successfully confronts.
Tomato Countryman: variety description
| Grade name | Countryman |
| general description | Early ripe variety of determinant type |
| Originator | Russia |
| Ripening | 96-98 days |
| The form | Small oblong fruit |
| Colour | Red |
| Average tomato mass | 60-80 grams |
| Application | Universal |
| Yield varieties | up to 4 kg from a bush |
| Features of growing | Landing layout 35 x 70 cm |
| Disease resistance | Resistant to most diseases |
This is a determinant, non-standard variety, a bush grows up to 70-75 cm. Read about indeterminant varieties here. Bred by Siberian breeders. Included in the State Register in 1996. Designed for outdoor use. It grows well and bears fruit in the middle lane and Siberian regions. Can be grown from seedlings or sowing seeds directly into the ground.
The variety is early ripe, the fruits ripen in 96-98 days after the emergence of sprouts. The variety is convenient because it does not require the formation of a bush and pasynkovaniya.
Not a hybrid. Its advantages include high yield - up to 4 kg from a bush, ripening, transportability and resistance to the main “tomato” diseases.
You can compare the yield with other varieties in the table below:
| Grade name | Yield |
| Countryman | up to 4 kg from a bush |
| Grandma's Gift | up to 6 kg per square meter |
| American ribbed | 5.5 kg from a bush |
| De Barao the Giant | 20-22 kg from a bush |
| King of the Market | 10-12 kg per square meter |
| Kostroma | up to 5 kg from a bush |
| The president | 7-9 kg per square meter |
| Summer resident | 4 kg from a bush |
| Nastya | 10-12 kg per square meter |
| Dubrava | 2 kg from a bush |
| Batyana | 6 kg from a bush |
Read also on our website: Which tomato varieties have good immunity and high yields? How to get a high yield in the open field?How to care for early varieties and grow tomatoes in the greenhouse all year round?
A photo
Get acquainted with the tomatoes of the variety Zemlyak in the photo below:
Specifications
Tomatoes varieties "Countryman" brings small - 60-80 g - fruits of oblong shape. The color of ripe tomatoes is red. They are small, the number of nests - 2-3. The juice contains 4.6 g of dry matter. On the hand can be formed up to 15 fruits. Tomatoes have a sweetish, very pleasant taste. Suitable for storage and transportation.
You can compare the weight of tomatoes Countryman with others in the table below:
| Grade name | Fruit weight |
| Countryman | 60-80 grams |
| Diva | 120 grams |
| Yamal | 110-115 grams |
| The Golden Fleece | 85-100 grams |
| Golden heart | 100-200 grams |
| Stolypin | 90-120 grams |
| Raspberry jingle | 150 grams |
| Caspar | 80-120 grams |
| Explosion | 120-260 grams |
| Verlioka | 80-100 grams |
| Fatima | 300-400 grams |
The variety is recommended for cultivation on an industrial scale. The use of the universal - in fresh and canned form. Suitable for wholegrain canning and vegetable platter.
Features of growing
In cool areas, varieties of "Countryman" are best grown from seedlings. Seeds for it are sown in early April. Landing in the ground is made in the first week of summer. Tomato prefers a light fertile slightly acidic soil. Landing layout 35 x 70 cm.
Read more on our website: What types of soil for growing tomatoes exist? How to prepare the soil in the greenhouse in the spring?What soil is needed for planting seedlings and for planting adult tomatoes in the greenhouse?
Attention! Requires regular watering with warm water. Watering time - after sunset.
During the entire growth period, the tomato is fed 2-3 times with mineral fertilizers dissolved in water.
As fertilizers for tomatoes also use:
- Organic.
- Hydrogen peroxide.
- Ammonia.
- Iodine.
- Yeast.
- Ash.
- Boric acid.
The rest of the care is a constant weeding and loosening the soil. Mulching will help in weed control.
Diseases and pests
In general, the variety is considered to be well resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade, but protection and prevention measures will not hurt.
The main diseases are:
- Late blight.
- Alternaria
- Verticillosis.
- Fusarium
On our site you will find many useful articles about which varieties are most resistant to diseases in general and do not suffer from late blight, in particular. How to deal with diseases in greenhouses and what protection against phytophtoras can be provided for your plantings.
As for pests, the most common trouble gardeners deliver Colorado beetles, slugs, aphids, spider mites. Insecticides will help in the fight against them.
Here we are with you and acquainted with the tomato Countryman, characteristics and description of the variety. If the care of tomato "Countryman" was correct and constant, he will thank the harvest to 18 kg from 1 square. m for the season. The variety is recommended for those who are just starting to grow tomatoes.
In the table below you will find links to varieties of tomatoes with different ripening terms:
| Early maturing | Middle late | Medium early |
| Pink meaty | Yellow banana | Pink king F1 |
| Ob domes | Titanium | Grandma's |
| King early | F1 slot | Cardinal |
| Red dome | gold fish | Siberian miracle |
| Union 8 | Raspberry wonder | Bear Paw |
| Red icicle | De barao red | Bells of Russia |
| Honey Cream | De barao black | Lev Tolstoy |
