Large tomatoes Cosmonaut Volkov

Any vegetable, whatever you take, contains a lot of vitamins. Tomatoes are no exception. When consumed, our body is replenished with several groups of vitamins (A, B, C, and more rare K, PP), various microelements (iron, potassium, zinc), beta-carotene, antioxidants; in addition, these vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber. Therefore, there is no need to argue about the usefulness of tomatoes, but each variety contains a different amount of nutrients. And now there are a lot of species (more than a hundred varieties !!!), and it can be difficult to decide. Sometimes there are original names. For example, it is immediately clear in whose honor the tomato variety Cosmonaut Volkov is named, which will be discussed in this article, in particular, about the characteristics of this tomato and agrotechnical methods for growing.

Description of the variety

First of all, you need to clarify: the Cosmonaut Volkov tomato belongs to the indeterminate type of plants, that is, with unlimited growth, so you will have to put more effort into leaving. Like all plants of this type, the bushes are tall, from one and a half to two meters. One stem, on which complex and semi-complex inflorescences are laid every 2-3 leaves (the first is at the level of the eighth or ninth leaf). In total, there are about 5-6 brushes on the stem, 5-8 tomatoes are formed on each brush. The fruits themselves are ribbed, rather large (on average, they weigh 300-450 g, but with careful care they can weigh from 600-700 g to 1 kg at the foot of the plant), have a flat-rounded shape. The color depends on the amount of nutrients obtained - from yellow to orange or pale red. It is possible to pick tomatoes Cosmonaut Volkov even at the stage of incomplete maturity; when stored in a warm place, they will reach the desired condition. The fruits are known for their usefulness: they contain about 20 mg of ascorbic acid, over 4% of sugars, up to 7% of dry matter.

Tomato Cosmonaut Volkov is the result of amateur selection, therefore, some shortcomings (of which there are not so many) are forgivable to him, and there are much more positive reviews about him on the Internet than negative ones. According to the ripening period, Cosmonaut Volkov falls into the category of medium early, since the harvest ripens in a period of 120-125 days. Taste qualities also receive the best reviews: at one of the world competitions it was recognized as one of the most delicious among its similar varieties. The use of fruits is different: they are used fresh, they are often added to salads, they are used to prepare tomato products (juice, pasta, etc.). Cosmonaut Volkov is a very productive variety, sometimes it is possible to collect up to 20 kg of tomatoes from one bush.

Features of agricultural technology

Tomato Cosmonaut Volkova is equally well suited for growing in the open field, and in a greenhouse or greenhouse. You will have to observe both the general rules for caring for tomatoes, and apply some agrotechnical techniques that are more characteristic of this particular variety. In the greenhouse, tomato seedlings are sown in the middle of March, it's okay if this is done closer to the end of the month. About a week before that, the seeds are hardened (this process can be done in different ways, here everyone does as he pleases), process them to protect against diseases (you can do with a solution of potassium permanganate). Depth of planting seeds: in a greenhouse up to one and a half centimeters, in open ground - 2-3 cm. You can either dive the seedlings (this is done if there are at least two leaves), or immediately plant them in separate containers.

Tomato Cosmonaut Volkova is not very picky about the soil, but you can't do without top dressing, and they are brought in several times. Fertilize 2-3 times before the beginning of fruiting with a full complex of fertilizers. Doses depend on the fertility of the soil, if its quality is not very suitable for growing tomatoes, then you need to add at least two times more substances than under the bushes of ordinary varieties. Watering is required in moderation, preferably with warm water in the early morning or late afternoon. Also remember to loosen the soil periodically.

When growing a tomato, Cosmonaut Volkov in a greenhouse, you must first provide also normal lighting for plants, because its lack leads to stretching of the bushes, the formation of a thin trunk in plants. An important step in leaving is the formation of a single stem, the removal of stepchildren. In view of the enormous growth of plants, a garter is mandatory. It will not be superfluous to do this in the garden; although the bushes are shorter, but they can be broken by strong winds. Some gardeners at the end break off the top, it is also advisable to remove the brushes, which obviously do not have time to form, all the same this will not in any way affect the yield.

This tomato can be grown both for your own use and for commercial purposes. If you are skeptical about reviews on the Internet, then you should make sure of the magnificence of the tomato variety Cosmonaut Volkov from personal experience.

Video "Formation of indeterminate tomatoes"

This video shows the process of forming interdeterminate (tall) tomatoes.