Tomato Yusupovsky - characteristics and description of the variety, photos, advantages and disadvantages, reviews

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One of the most favorite tomato varieties of summer residents is the Yusupovsky tomato. It was bred by scientists from Uzbekistan for cultivation in greenhouse conditions. The variety received its name in honor of one of the breeders, Karim Yusupov. Today it is popular for its large, tasty fruits that are easy to grow.

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Growing tomato Yusupovsky

Characteristics and description of the Yusupovsky variety

The Yusupovsky tomato was bred at the Research Institute of Uzbekistan by breeder Karim Yusupov, this explains the second name of the variety. Having a mid-late ripening period, tomatoes are recommended for growing in a greenhouse.

The bush is powerful, 1.5-1.7 m tall, densely leafy, has strong brushes that can withstand the weight of five large fruits. Tomatoes begin to ripen in early August, the plant bears fruit until the cold weather (see photo).

Yusupov tomatoes are large, fleshy, with thin skin. The cut reveals scarlet granular pulp, almost completely devoid of seed chambers. The content of sugars and dry matter exceeds 5%.

A tomato fully acquires valuable taste qualities only when ripened on a branch. Fluctuations in humidity have a bad effect on the fruits; they often crack.

Tomatoes are good for fresh consumption and do not last long.

Features of cultivation and care

Taking into account the late ripening period, seeds are sown for seedlings 70 days before planting in the greenhouse, at the end of February - the first ten days of March.

At the beginning of spring, daylight hours are short; additional illumination with phytolamps is recommended.

Seedlings require hardening for 7-14 days before planting. The day before planting, cut off the lower leaves and water the seedlings abundantly.

Tomatoes are planted 2-3 plants per sq.m. Only in this case will sufficient illumination be provided for the spreading, heavily leafed plants of the crop.

Caring for bushes includes the following activities:

Immediately after planting and abundantly moistening the soil, the plants are not watered for 10 days to develop a strong root system. Then watering is carried out once a week. The amount of liquid for each tomato is 10-12 liters. In August, the number of waterings is reduced.
The plant is formed into 1-2 stems. The remaining stepsons are removed as they grow, leaving no stumps.
The cultivar needs regular feeding every 14 days. The first is carried out 2-3 weeks after planting, using an infusion of mullein, chicken droppings or herbs. During the period of flowering and fruit formation, the plant needs phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. The most commonly used are potassium monophosphate and humates. In August, the fertilizer consumption rate is halved. Fertilizing is carried out after watering.
The soil in the greenhouse is regularly weeded, surface loosening is carried out, trying not to damage the roots of the tomatoes. Mulching between rows eliminates this work.
Tomato seedlings are stocky, but during fruiting the bush needs to be tied to a trellis.
Above the eighth cluster, the top should be pinched to allow the set tomatoes to ripen.

Note! Under a layer of mulch, the soil dries out less. Reducing changes in soil moisture reduces fruit cracking.

Agricultural technology

Cultivation is widespread, although the variety is adapted for the southern regions, but even in the Urals and Siberia, gardeners practice growing a variety of this type of tomato. It is in the south that you can get the biggest harvest. Depending on the growing region, tomato seedlings are sown at different times. Sowing criterion - before the seedlings are planted in a permanent place, 60-70 days must pass from the moment the seeds are planted.

Seedlings of Yusupov tomatoes

To speed up the emergence of seedlings, you can treat the seeds with growth stimulants before sowing. For disinfection and development of immunity to major diseases, a solution of potassium permanganate is used. The seeds can be sown immediately in separate pots, or they can be planted as the second true leaf appears.

Before planting in a permanent place, Uzbek tomatoes are placed on the windowsill in the brightest room. They are very demanding of light. In case of insufficient lighting, it is necessary to provide artificial lighting.

Planting in the ground and care

The Yusupovsky tomato is very demanding of light and heat. It can be planted in open ground when the soil warms up well. In the greenhouse - at the end of May-beginning of June. The soil should be fertile and loose.

The planting scheme is standard, it is followed when planting all tall tomatoes - 40 * 60. The soil is pre-prepared. Before planting tomatoes, add manure, ash and 1 tbsp to the prepared hole. l. superphosphate. Then water with plenty of water. After the water has been absorbed a little, the tomatoes are planted. At the same time, it seems that the tomato is being planted in liquid mud. After such planting, no watering is required for a week. Choose a well-lit place for planting.

To ensure good yield, leave 3 stems. For the first time, the stepsons are cut off immediately after disembarkation. Then the procedure is carried out regularly, making sure that the stepsons do not grow more than 5 cm. In the last summer month, Tashkent tomatoes should be pinched. This will ensure rapid ripening of the fruit. Only a leaf is left above the last brush; everything above is pinched. So that the fruits have time to fully ripen, no more than 9 brushes are left on the bush, all the rest are torn off.

Tomatoes in Uzbekistan must be tied up

Although the tomato stem is strong, due to its large growth and large fruits, Uzbekistan tomatoes must be tied up. You can tie them to 1 support, or you can make a frame from thick wire, to which ropes are attached to tie up the plant. The hands are tied separately.

Attention! If the priority is to obtain particularly large fruits, then the first cluster should be removed. For good growth, the greenhouse must have a special microclimate: average humidity and temperature no more than 30 degrees

Mulch is used to retain moisture. Nitrogen fertilizers are not recommended for this method of cultivation. The main feeding is made with mullein infusion. During the formation of ovaries, boric acid is used for spraying. During mass ripening of fruits, nettle extract is used as a fertilizer. Fertilizing is done at the root with obligatory subsequent watering.

For good growth, the greenhouse must have a special microclimate: average humidity and temperature no more than 30 degrees. Mulch is used to retain moisture. Nitrogen fertilizers are not recommended for this method of cultivation. The main feeding is made with mullein infusion. During the formation of ovaries, boric acid is used for spraying. During mass ripening of fruits, nettle extract is used as a fertilizer. Fertilizing is done at the root with mandatory subsequent watering.

Proper watering is very important. They do it regularly. The tomato bush should be watered at the root. If excessive watering is accompanied by subsequent drought, the fruits may crack and the development of rotten diseases will also be provoked.

Regular watering is important for Yusupov tomatoes

Pests and diseases of Yusupov tomatoes

Most often, the Yusupovsky tomato variety suffers from a disease such as late blight. It can also suffer from blossom end and gray rot, blackleg and fusarium wilt of fruits. But the variety is quite resistant to cladosporiosis.

Pests can cause great harm to the plant. If they are detected, immediate treatment must be carried out. Otherwise, they can destroy not only the leaves, but also the fruits.

Treating tomatoes against pests

Resistance to diseases and pests

Uzbek tomatoes have high immunity to most fungal diseases of nightshades: cladosporiosis, alternaria, blossom end rot. There are no varieties that are completely resistant to late blight. To extend fruiting until late autumn, measures are taken to prevent late blight:

disinfection of the soil in the greenhouse with the Baikal preparation or Fitosporin solution before planting;
adding wood ash to planting holes, fertilizing with ash solution;
spraying plants with 1% Bordeaux mixture at the beginning of the growing season;
mulching between rows;
trimming the lower leaves to the level of the first fruiting cluster;
Regular ventilation of the greenhouse to avoid condensation on the plants.

A dangerous pest of Yusupov tomatoes is the whitefly. The pest can enter the greenhouse along with purchased seedlings. The systemic insecticide Aktara acts simultaneously on eggs, larvae and adults.

On hot days, aphids often appear on the plant. It is combated by spraying with contact insecticides. During harvest, soap-based folk remedies are used.

Note! In rainy years, tasty fruits are attacked by slugs. For protection, use the “Metaldehyde” product, blue granules are laid out in 3 pieces. under a bush

Care and protection against parasites

Vegetables must be grown carefully. They love attention; if it is not there, there will be little harvest as a result. In addition, it is necessary to monitor for diseases and parasites that may be present on tomato bushes. Any vegetable grower wants to get a good harvest, but in order for it to really turn out good, you need to know the basic rules of care.

The Yusupovsky tomato variety loves water, so it needs to be watered often. It is advisable that the water be warm and settled in barrels.
The soil is loosened from time to time, so nutrients and water are supplied to the plant.
Be sure to remove the weeds; if this is not done, the fruits will not be able to ripen.
It is forbidden to plant trees near vegetables, and it is forbidden to block the light from the fruits.
If vegetables grow in a greenhouse, they are covered on very hot days. Temperature and humidity are constantly monitored.
They also control the acid level in the soil.
Tomatoes must be fed a couple of times during the period. The soil is mixed with sand and peat. The soil also loves manure and tolerates chicken droppings well.

Very often, Yusupov tomatoes are attacked by pests. These can be beetles, mites, and caterpillars. They do not allow the plant to develop normally. They can eat all the leaves and damage the fruit. They need to be gotten rid of urgently. For this, there are many different products that can be purchased in the markets. You can also prepare a mixture to repel insects yourself. To do this, take soap and dissolve it in water. This product creates a poor habitat for parasites, and they no longer approach the plant.

Advantages and disadvantages

Positive characteristics of the Yusupovsky cultivar:

large fruit;
excellent taste and aroma;
dense sweet pulp, absence of white veins, thin skin;
extended fruiting;
unpretentiousness, resistance to temperature changes;
high immunity to most diseases.

Disadvantages of the variety:

insufficient yield;
cracking and short shelf life of fruits;
tomatoes do not tolerate transportation well.

In terms of taste, Uzbek tomatoes are one of the best varieties for growing in central Russia.

Similar varieties

Tomato Yusupovsky, according to the description of the variety, is similar to the following cultivars:

Russian size is a large-fruited tomato of an indeterminate type with a late ripening period. Some specimens reach a weight of 1.5 kg. The tomatoes are tasty, meaty, and intended for salad purposes.
King of Kings is a mid-late variety with round red fruits up to 1-1.5 kg. Tomatoes have dense pulp and thin skin.
Grandmother's Gift F1 is a tall, mid-late hybrid with large scarlet tomatoes of excellent taste. The cultivar is resistant to temperature changes and diseases.

Yusupov tomatoes are worthy competitors to more modern varieties and hybrids.

Distinctive features of the variety, description of the vegetable

The tomato was bred by Uzbek specialists. It is named after its creator, Karim Yusupov. The homeland of the culture is a southern country, but tomatoes have taken root well in areas with a less favorable climate.

Attention! Tomato Yusupovsky is not a hybrid and has no hybrid counterparts. Seed material sold as a variety or hybrid of this tomato is counterfeit.

In a greenhouse, the crop grows up to 1.8 m. In an open garden, tomatoes rarely exceed 0.8 m. The tomato stems are powerful and have pronounced foliage. The inflorescence forms clusters of 5–6 fruits. Up to 8 clusters grow on one stem. As you can see in the photo, the fruits of one inflorescence are similar in size. The table describes the main characteristics of the tomato.

According to ripening time	By type of growth	By type of use	By growing method	Fruit weight (g)	Productivity (kg/m2)	Fetal characteristics
Late-ripening (125 – 135 days)	Indeterminant (1.6 – 1.8 m)	Salad. Used for making tomato products	For film and heated greenhouses, greenhouses	400 – 1000 (in open ground – 200 – 400)	10 – 12	Hot pink. Flat-round. Meaty, juicy. The skin is thin. The taste is sweetish, the sourness is not noticeable.