Tomato variety Bear clubfoot appeared on the market relatively recently, and immediately gained popularity among gardeners. And all thanks to the fleshy structure, large size and excellent taste of the fruit. The variety is also high-yielding, but in order to get the maximum of tomatoes from one bush, some effort will be required. In our material, you will learn everything about the bear tomato: description of the variety, characteristics of the fruit, advantages and disadvantages. In addition, we will share the secrets of growing this variety and agricultural practices that will help increase yields.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Tomato Mishka clumsy bred by Russian breeders. It belongs to mid-season varieties, therefore, in central Russia, and in the Moscow region in particular, it manages to ripen directly on the beds. But in the northern regions, it is advisable to grow such tomatoes in a greenhouse.
Tall plant bushbelongs to the indeterminate type, and the top of the culture must be pinched to slow its growth. Tomato leaves are small, dark green in color. The fruits ripen in brushes, and each of them can have up to 4-5 pieces. With proper agricultural technology and compliance with all the rules of cultivation, you can collect up to 6 kg of tomatoes from one bush.
Tomatoes of the Mishka clumsy variety are large in size. On average, the fruits reach a mass of 600 grams, but often on the bushes there are specimens weighing up to 900 grams. The shape of the tomatoes is round, heart-shaped. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, practically without seeds. The skin of the fruit is thin, but quite dense at the same time, and the bear tomatoes almost never crack.
Unripe fruits are colored green, but in the process of ripening, depending on the variety, they become bright red, yellow, pink or orange. The taste of the pulp is pleasant, richly sweet, almost without sourness. The ripening period is 100-110 days.
Benefits
In most cases, gardeners leave positive feedback about tomatoes Bear clubfoot. Gardeners note the following benefits of the variety:
- high yield;
- excellent taste;
- large fruits;
- resistance to most diseases and pests;
- possibility of growing both in a greenhouse and in open ground.
In addition, tomatoes such as Mishka kosolapy tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time, which makes it possible to grow a variety on an industrial scale for sale. ToIn addition, tomatoes can be picked unripe, as they ripen quickly at a temperature of 25 ° C. Ideal for making pasta, ketchup, juice and sauce. And they can also be consumed directly fresh.
Flaws
Unfortunately, these tomatoes are not without flaws. The disadvantages of the variety include exactingness to the soil, as well as the need for competent formation of the bush. After all, if you pinch the top of the plant incorrectly, then its yield is significantly reduced. In addition, like most varieties of the indeterminate type, Mishka clubfoot has very weak shoots that need to be tied up. Otherwise, they will break off under the weight of the fruit.
Varieties
This variety has four varieties. And although they are similar in many ways, they still have certain differences that you should be aware of before choosing one or another type. Variety Description:
- Tomato Bear clumsy pink (raspberry). The plant is medium in size, up to 1.5 meters high. It can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground. The shape of the fruit is slightly elongated, teardrop-shaped, the skin is thin, glossy. Tomato Bear clubfoot raspberry is valued by gardeners for large fruits, and their size surprises even experienced gardeners. So, tomatoes of this variety on average reach a mass of 700 grams. But often the bush bears fruit weighing 0.9-1 kg. In addition, this variety is high-yielding, with an average ripening period.
- Red tomato. Tall variety, reaching up to 2 metersin height. The fruits of the variety are very large, sometimes their weight is 0.8-0.9 kg. The shape of the tomatoes is heart-shaped, the skin is of medium thickness. The taste of the pulp is richly sweet, without signs of sourness. It is desirable to grow a variety in greenhouse conditions, even in central Russia.
- Tomato orange. This plant with powerful shoots needs constant stepsoning. As a rule, a bush of this type of tomato is formed into two stems, and the remaining shoots are removed. The variety is distinguished by an attractive bright orange color of the fruit, as well as a strong "tomato" aroma. The shape of the tomatoes is heart-shaped with a surface on which the edges are clearly visible. Appreciated by gardeners for the pleasant taste of fruits and excellent resistance to almost all diseases.
- Bear clubfoot yellow. Tall variety, reaching 1.9 meters in height. It is valued by gardeners for dense, juicy and tasty yellow fruits. The average weight of one tomato is 0.8 kg. The variety is resistant to tobacco mosaic, Fusarium, Alternaria.
Each of these varieties will bring a rich harvest of delicious and fragrant tomatoes. True, for this you will have to make some efforts, and provide the plants with the right care.
Growing seedlings
Tomatoes Mishka clumsy are grown exclusively in seedlings. Start sowing 60-65 days before planting in open ground. As a rule, this time comes in mid-March - early April. For seedlings, prepare a special substrate consisting ofgarden soil, peat and humus. And also add wood ash and superphosphate to this mixture, which will increase the nutritional value of the soil, and accordingly, accelerate the growth of plants.
Tomato seeds do not need to be disinfected before sowing. But still, in order to accelerate germination, it is advisable to treat them with any growth stimulant. Plant the prepared planting material in containers filled with nutrient soil to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. After sowing, sprinkle the soil with warm water from a spray bottle, cover the planting with glass or plastic wrap, and place the makeshift greenhouse in a warm place.
Seedling care
As soon as the first sprouts hatch, move the greenhouse to a bright place, such as a windowsill. Better yet, provide seedlings with phytolamp illumination, because seedlings need constant and bright light for development. In addition, it is important to provide plants with warm conditions with a temperature of + 20 … + 22 ° C. And it is also important to regularly water the substrate, preventing it from drying out.
When two full leaves appear on the senets, make a pick. Immediately after this event, feed the plants with a liquid fertilizer with a high nitrogen content. Before planting in open ground, it is advisable to feed young tomatoes 1-2 more times. For these purposes, use yeast, humate or boric acid. So you reduce the risk of infection with late blight. 1-2 weeks before planting in the garden, start hardening seedlings. To do this, take the plant out into the air, first for an hour, then for two, and so on.
Ground landing
To planting tomatoes Bear clubfoot in open ground, start at the end of May, when the risk of freezing back disappears. By this time, each plant should have 6-7 true leaves, and at least one flower ovary. If you plan to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, then planting can be carried out as early as the last days of April or early May.
For tomatoes, choose an open, bright place with nutritious soil. Start landing late in the evening or early in the morning. Plant plants together with an earthen clod, keeping a distance of 30-40 cm between them. The distance between the beds should reach at least 0.5 meters. After planting, pinch back the growing point of the seedlings and remove any weakened leaves. Water the soil with warm water.
Irrigation
Tomatoes Bear clumsy are very fond of water, so watering should be treated responsibly. To grow a good crop of tomatoes, do not let the soil dry out. But do not dilute excess dampness, because excess moisture is detrimental to the plant. Water only in the evening, and use warm, settled water for irrigation.
When the water is absorbed, loosen the soil. Otherwise, a crust will form on the soil, which will block the access of air to the roots, which will have a bad effect on the development of the plant. While loosening, also weed and remove weeds that can be a source of disease.
Mulching
This farming technique will help reduce tomato care, because the mulch will retain moisture, so you canreduce the amount of watering and loosening. In addition, this layer will prevent the appearance of weeds, because of which it will not be necessary to weed the bed. Use straw, humus, sawdust or compost as mulch for tomatoes.
Feeding
Tomato variety Bear clubfoot is very demanding on the nutritional value of the soil. Therefore, in order to get a rich harvest of tomatoes, it will be necessary to feed the crop throughout the season. Moreover, it is desirable to alternate organic and mineral fertilizers. The main thing is not to use fresh manure, because it stimulates the growth of green mass, which reduces the yield of plants.
Diseases
As mentioned earlier, the bear tomato variety is resistant to most diseases. However, these tomatoes are occasionally affected by rot. True, this happens due to errors in care. Therefore, if you want to avoid the appearance of any rot, then loosen the soil more often, remove weeds regularly and cut off the lower leaves. And also be sure to mulch the surface of the soil. If rot was avoided, then immediately treat the shrubs with a fungicide. So, you will be able to save at least part of the crop.
Reviews
Tomatoes Bear clubfoot received positive feedback from gardeners. Users note that this is a very productive variety with large, fragrant and tasty fruits. Another advantage also includes resistance to diseases and pests, due to which plants practically do not need to be treated with drugs,which makes them environmentally friendly.
The disadvantages of the variety include only its exactingness, as well as the need for proper pinching. And users do not advise novice gardeners to grow "Bear-toed Bear" because without the lack of proper experience it will not be possible to get a good harvest.
