Proven and proven variety of tomatoes - "The Heart of Ashgabat"

This tomato will appeal to all lovers of yellow medium-sized tomatoes.

The old-proven "Heart of Ashgabat" variety. He will please gardeners with their yield and taste of fruits.

We bring to your attention an article from which you will learn everything about this variety of tomatoes. You will find here a full description of the variety, you can get acquainted with its characteristics and learn about the features of cultivation.

Tomato "Heart of Ashgabat": description of the variety

This is a very old variety of national selection. Received state registration in 1972, and was first received in the late 60s in the Turkmen SSR. Since then, it has its loyal fans and new ones constantly appear.

This is a mid-early variety of tomatoes, from the moment you planted the seedlings until the first fruits ripen, you must wait 100-110 days. The type of bush is semi-determinant, stem. Plant high 110-140 cm. Recommended for cultivation in greenhouses and unprotected soil.

It has a very high resistance to fungal diseases of tomatoes.

With the right approach to business and the creation of good conditions from one plant it is possible to get up to 6.5-7 kg of excellent fruits. Recommended planting density 4-5 bushes per square meter. m. It turns out about 30 kg, this is a very good indicator of yield.

The main positive qualities of the "Heart of Ashgabat" variety are:

• disease resistance;
• very high yield;
• taste qualities.

The disadvantages include the sensitivity to temperature and light conditions, as well as the demands on fertilizing.

Among the characteristics of the variety emit a high content of vitamins in its fruits and high taste. Also undoubtedly noted yield and resistance to fungal diseases.

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

On our site you will find a lot of useful information about growing tomatoes. Read all about indeterminant and determinantal varieties.

And also about the intricacies of care for early-ripening varieties and varieties characterized by high yield and disease resistance.

Specifications

• Fruits that have reached varietal maturity are bright yellow, heart-shaped in shape.
• In size, tomatoes are average, closer to a large weight of 250-350 grams. The fruits of the first harvest can reach 400-600 grams.
• The number of cameras 6-7.
• The dry matter content does not exceed 6%.
• Harvested fruits can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation.

Compare the weight of the fruit with other varieties can be in the table below:

These tomatoes are very good fresh. Juices are very tasty and healthy, due to the high content of vitamins, they are recommended for dietary intake. You can make conservation, but only from the smallest fruits. Larger fruits can be poured into barrel pickling.

A photo

You can see the photos of the tomato of the “Heart of Ashgabat” variety below:

Features of growing

In the unprotected soil "Heart of Ashgabat" is best grown in the southern regions, such as the Crimea, Rostov or Astrakhan region.

Important: In the middle lane it is necessary to cover the film to avoid loss of yield. In the more northern regions, cultivation of this species is possible only in heated greenhouses.

The trunk of the bush should be tied up, and the branches should be strengthened with the help of props, this will save them about breaking under the weight of heavy fruits. The bush is formed in two or three stems, thickened in two. At all stages of growth responds well to complex feeding.

Diseases and pests

The disease that causes the fungus, this variety is extremely rare. The plant can get sick if you make the wrong care.

In order to avoid such problems when growing the “Heart of Ashgabat”, it is necessary to regularly air the room where your tomatoes grow, and observe the mode of watering and lighting. Unprotected soil must be loosened, it will serve as an additional prevention against pests.

Of malicious insects often damaged by melon gum and thrips, the Bison is successfully used against them.

In the open field, a bear and slugs can cause significant damage to the plant. They are fought with the help of loosening the soil, as well as dry mustard or spicy ground pepper diluted in water, a spoonful of 10 liters of watering the soil around the bushes is used, the pest then disappears.

Of the pests that are most likely to harm in greenhouses, this is again melon aphid and thrips, the Bison drug is also used against them.

Conclusion

It is not very difficult to grow a variety; even a beginning gardener can handle it. The only difficulty may arise in maintaining the temperature and light conditions, but this is all solved. Good luck in growing this beautiful variety of tomatoes.

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