The best Russian variety of tomatoes Volovye Heart

Description of the variety

The variety appeared not so long ago. And although the Cowheart is not a hybrid, its characteristics are quite impressive. The tomato is zoned in the southern regions, but in protected greenhouse and greenhouse conditions it can be grown in any region. The variety belongs to the indeterminate type, that is, it has unlimited growth. The bush is medium leafed, the shape and structure of the leaves is common for tomatoes. In open ground, the bushes grow at least one and a half meters high, in a greenhouse - up to two.

The root system is powerful, branched, from 1 to 2 m. The crop ripens about 4 months after germination. The yield depends on the growing conditions: up to 7 kg in the open field and more than 10 kg in greenhouses and greenhouses. Each brush produces up to 5 fruits. On average, the fruit weighs about 400 g, while the lower tomatoes are always larger, they can weigh up to 1 kg. The upper fruits are smaller, the weight of which rarely exceeds 200 g. Due to the shape of an elongated ribbed oval and crimson-red color, which resemble a heart, the tomato got its name.

The dense peel of tomatoes allows them to be transported over long distances and eliminates the cracking of the fruits, and the tasty aromatic pulp with a slightly sugary structure can be used for fresh consumption, pickles, etc. However, the fruits are not stored for long, both the appearance and taste quality. The variety is resistant to most diseases of tomatoes, including late blight. The fact that the Cow's heart does not belong to hybrid forms allows you to collect seeds and grow seedlings at home.

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Subspecies

The Volovye Heart cannot boast of a wide variety of varietal subspecies. However, in this case, it is not a matter of quantity, but of quality. Today the tomato is presented in two varieties: Minusinsk and striped.

Minusinsk Volovye Heart was bred not by professional breeders, but by amateurs. The fruits of this variety ripen faster (the variety belongs to mid-season), but the tomatoes are not so large - the maximum fruit weight is up to 400 g. The number of seeds in the fruit is also much less. Grow a bush of 2-3 stems.

The striped cow's heart differs not only in color, but also in the size of the fruit. Fruits are small, 150-200 g, pink with golden stripes.

Mid-season variety. Recommended to grow in greenhouse conditions.

And although the size of the fruits of varietal varieties is much smaller, the yield is higher. As for the taste characteristics of tomatoes, they not only are not inferior to the base variety, but also have their own attractive features.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like most varietal vegetable crops, the Volovye Heart tomato has its pros and cons. And although there is no consensus among gardeners, reviews indicate the high popularity of the culture.

Advantages:

• good resistance to common tomato diseases;
• excellent presentation and taste characteristics of the fruit;
• possibility of transportation over long distances;
• high yields with adequate care and optimal growing conditions.

Flaws:

• the need for constant, properly selected care;
• late ripening of tomatoes, which is not suitable for all regions;
• the variety is quite picky about the temperature conditions of growing and does not tolerate temperature fluctuations;
• short shelf life of fruits.

Features of agricultural technology

The fact that the Volovye Heart belongs to indeterminate (with unlimited growth) varieties leaves its mark on the obligatory presence of certain agrotechnical measures. Tomato is demanding to care for, so you should not forget about the following basic necessary actions:

1. Choose or grow seedlings that are strong and healthy for both greenhouse and outdoor cultivation. If you intend to grow seedlings on your own, you need to calculate the sowing time so that it takes about 60 days from sowing to transfer to the soil (plus or minus 5).
2. Before planting in open ground, the seedlings must be hardened.
3. Stick to a tomato planting scheme that will allow the bushes to develop normally. The distance between the bushes should be at least half a meter, and the depth of the pit should be no more than 20 cm.
4. Since a tomato is of unlimited growth, you must immediately take care of strong pegs for garter bushes.
5. Form a bush (depending on the variety) in 1, 2 or 3 stems.
6. Superfluous stepchildren are removed, fruit clusters and ovaries are thinned out. Otherwise, the fruits will be small and not as tasty.
7. The bush needs feeding 3-4 times during cultivation. Mineral fertilizers (potassium-phosphorus compositions) and organic mixtures are optimal. A small amount of nitrogenous fertilizing is allowed.
8. Frequent and abundant watering. Water the tomato every three days with warm, settled water. To reduce the risk of fungal infections, the soil is mulched and the leaves are thinned. The lower ones can be cut off completely.
9. Preventive treatment with Bordeaux liquid or other copper-containing preparations will not be superfluous.

Based on all of the above, we can conclude: you must definitely grow several bushes of the Volovy Heart in your garden.