Tomato 'klusha' is a worthy alternative to tall varieties

Despite the fact that many consider low-growing tomatoes to be less productive than tall ones, an increasing number of gardeners prefer low-growing varieties of new selection. One of the best varieties of such tomatoes in all respects is the tomato "klusha". Despite its slightly comical name, this plant fully justifies the hopes of truck farmers to reduce the labor intensity of the growing process and the high yield. Its name was given to this tomato because it has compact bushes, visually resembling a hen-hen.

Tomato "klusha" refers to medium-early varieties intended for growing outdoors, although it has also proved itself in the greenhouse method of cultivation. This short tomato has a bush, very stable and branched. A distinctive feature of him is that he does not need pasynkovanie. This also greatly facilitates the cultivation and care of it. These tomatoes in the seedlings are practically not stretched.

Tomato "bun" gives fruits with an average mass of 120 g. With good care, the size of the fruit significantly increases and reaches a mass of 150 g. The color of the fruit is red. The shape of the tomato is rounded. A striking feature of this variety is that almost all the fruits are hidden inside the bush, under thick and abundant foliage. This tomato is considered to be universal, as it is excellent for both fresh and for further processing. Very tasty canned tomatoes of this class. They have dense flesh, so even a short treatment does not break their structure.

Tomato "klusha" grows best on non-mild, fertile soils. Before sowing seeds, they are processed in a solution of potassium permanganate, then they are washed with running water. Seeds are sown in March. The depth of embedding is 2 cm. Diving is carried out when 1-2 leaves appear. To improve the development of plants, they can be fed with complex fertilizers for tomatoes.

Before transplanting the seedlings in the open ground, it should be hardened within 10 days. In unheated greenhouses seedlings are planted in mid-May, and in heated greenhouses they can be placed already in April. The best age for planted seedlings is 60 days. Since tomato "bun" has a fairly compact shrubbery, the density of planting allows the placement of 6-7 plants per square meter. Stronger thickening of the planting is not recommended, as the plants will interfere with each other. Do not over-embrace young plants, because they will not grow very high.

This variety is very responsive to regular fertilizing, which must be carried out at least 3 times during the growing season. It is best to use complex fertilizers for this purpose. Tomato "klusha" is rather hygrophilous, but does not like strong soil overmoistening. It is best to water after 2 days, but not in large quantities.

These tomatoes are distinguished by the maturity of fruit ripening, so it is necessary to collect the ripened tomatoes on a regular basis, thereby ensuring a quick ripening of immature ones. The fruits are fairly well tolerated by transportation and storage.

Tomato variety "klusha" fell in love with horticulturists-lovers still with its resistance to various diseases of Solanaceous cultures. Its remarkable feature is that it grows well and fructifies in various climatic zones. It is derived taking into account all the natural and climatic conditions of Russia.

Tomato "klusha", which testifies to the simplicity of its cultivation and high yield, is recommended for those who can not spend too much time to care for tall tomato varieties. He will justify all the expectations of the gardener.