Description of the tomato variety Ilya Muromets bogatyr on the site
Tomato "Ilya" is a medium early tomato variety bred in Russia for cultivation in greenhouses and open field. It fully justifies its name both by the fruits and by the plant itself.
Description and characteristics
Growing on the site various varieties of tomatoes, summer residents, before purchasing a new variety, are looking for its detailed characteristics. The information will help you decide whether it is worth breeding or not.
Plant:
- Height: 2 m (in a greenhouse), 80 cm (open ground).
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Barrel: powerful.
- Inflorescence: intermediate.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: 5 or 6.
Fruit:
- Shape: rounded.
- Yellow color.
- Mass: 250-350 gr.
- Skin: thin.
- Density: high.
- Pulp: practically seedless and distinctly chambered.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: long time.
Growing
There are no peculiarities in growing Ilya Muromets tomatoes. It is important to comply with all agricultural requirements that apply to other varieties. When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, it is worth remembering that tomatoes are less tasty and the color of the fruit is not so saturated. Open ground wins in this regard.
Ilya Muromets tomatoes do not tolerate excess moisture. Water only when needed.
It is recommended to sow seeds 55-65 days before planting seedlings in the ground. Distance between bushes up to 50 cm (4 plants per 1 m2). It is recommended to form a shrub with 3 or 4 stems in order to grow the maximum yield. To extend the fruiting period of Ilya Muromets tomatoes in the open field, portable arches are used. They are installed for a certain period in the spring during the nighttime temperature drop, after which they are removed and removed until next year.
Disease susceptibility, yield and application
Those who planted tomatoes of this variety on the site note that they are resistant to many diseases. Observing simple care requirements, you can get up to 4 kg of tomatoes from one bush. Tomatoes "Ilya Muromets" were bred for fresh use for salads. But enterprising housewives tried to preserve them by cutting them into slices. Many were surprised by the result. The slices remained intact, the structure did not collapse.
The opinions of summer residents
The most valuable information about tomato varieties is given by the reviews of summer residents. For beginners, this is an opportunity to get as much useful information as possible. Decide whether to grow this species.
- Olga. I liked the tomato very much. The weight of the tomatoes was more than the description. The shape of the fruit was also slightly different.
- Lydia. Tomatoes are sweet, with a pronounced taste. Tomatoes, although salad, were used for canning.Tomatoes, cut into slices, retained their integrity.
- Irina. One bush grew by chance, and all friends and acquaintances really liked it. The next year I planted seedlings, but they all disappeared, which upset the mistress.
- Elena. Tomatoes were attracted externally, by the image on the bag. She is very fond of yellow tomatoes. The experience was excellent, the weight of one fruit reached 500 grams. They will definitely be planted next year.
- Olga. In his review, he writes, we grow tomatoes without chemicals, purely on organic matter. The weight of tomatoes is even higher than stated. They planted them for three years, they were transferred to the number of permanent ones in their collection.
- Natalia. I put it on trial, I liked everything very much. Fruits from 500 gr. and less. Will definitely grow more.
- Angela. I grew several tomato bushes. I liked it very much, tasty and fruitful. The description of the variety was confirmed. I would definitely plant it again, but I want to try new items. If the opportunity presents itself, he will definitely repeat the experience.
Many do not dare to try to plant something new on the site. But having risked once, they rarely regret. It is important, in order to obtain a high yield, to carefully study the information and comply with simple requirements. And everything will definitely work out.
