Characteristics of the Babushkin Kiss Yellow tomato, planting nuances, and reviews

Tomatoes

Many gardeners grow early-ripening tomato varieties. And for good reason: in many regions of our country, growing other varieties is quite difficult, a situation greatly facilitated by the climate. Cold weather simply "kills" plants. However, the "Grandma's Kiss" tomato (yellow) can thrive even in severe cold. Before you start growing it, it's worth reading up on its characteristics and planting secrets.

Main technical characteristics of the variety

The "Babushkin Kiss" variety is an early-ripening variety. The first harvest can be obtained just 100 days after planting. This variety has tall bushes, reaching up to 1 meter. Therefore, gardeners will need to carefully tie the plants to prevent them from breaking.

The main advantage of this tomato is its stunningly beautiful yellow fruits. They are round, slightly flat, and have a slightly grainy surface. Each tomato is quite large, weighing up to 500 grams.

Tomatoes are meaty and juicy, so they're often used in a variety of vegetable salads. Their large size makes them difficult to preserve, but there's a solution: cut the tomato into several pieces.

How to plant

Gardeners recommend starting planting this variety in early spring so that the seedlings can be transplanted into the ground by summer. The planting process itself is divided into several stages.

Preparation of planting material

Before planting, seeds must be properly treated. To speed up the growth process, they need to be slightly moistened. Small cloth bags are best for this. The seeds are placed in them, moistened, and left for 12 hours. The liquid is changed every two hours.

Preparing the land

Many novice gardeners believe that only mineral-rich soil is necessary for germinating seedlings. This is simply not true. It's better to use soil with a small amount of beneficial minerals, as these seedlings require slightly different care.

The seedlings should be planted in a mixture of sand and sawdust. This mixture will contain the necessary nutrients for the plant's normal development.

Landing

Once the seedlings have sprouted and the soil has been prepared, you can begin planting the seedlings. The best container for planting is a small mound of soil—this will greatly simplify the process of planting tomatoes outdoors in the future.

Planting holes should be about 2 cm deep. Then, cover them with the remaining soil and water generously. Then, move the plants to a warm, bright location for vigorous growth. If the plants don't receive enough sunlight, their stems will be very weak. Therefore, seedlings should receive at least 14 hours of sunlight every 24 hours.

Transplanting into the ground

The procedure can begin once night frosts have completely ceased. If the temperature is too low, the plants will simply die.

How to choose a plot

Choosing the best location for planting seedlings is crucial, as future yields depend on this. Tomatoes are warm-loving plants, so the location in the garden should be appropriate. A southern location is ideal.

Important! Plants will warm up most quickly in the southern part of the plot. This will result in much faster growth. It's also important to plant them where they'll be protected from the wind.

Preparing the land

It's best to begin preparing the soil for planting in the fall. The soil should be regularly fertilized with organic and mineral fertilizers and dug over.

Immediately before planting, it is worth adding potassium-based fertilizers, mineral compounds and superphosphate to the soil.

Planting in the ground

Planting holes should be about 13 cm deep. To prevent the bushes from "crowding" each other in the future, leave a distance of 40-50 cm between them. After digging the holes, place the plants in them and cover them with soil. After this, as the tomatoes mature, they will need to be tied up.

Resistance to pests and diseases

The variety is susceptible to blackleg. The root collar gradually begins to darken and rot. To prevent this, reduce watering and apply Fitosporin.

The plant isn't immune to mosaic disease either. The condition manifests itself as curling leaves and rotted patches. The only way to combat it is to uproot and destroy the affected plants.

The Grandma's Kiss tomato is resistant to most pests. However, it's important to be aware of cutworms, which can chew on stems and leaves. Therefore, the bushes should be inspected periodically and these insects removed manually.

Reviews and recommendations from gardeners

Anatoly Nikolaevich, 32 years old, Siberia

"This variety is susceptible to late blight and septoria. This has been proven repeatedly by myself and my neighbors at my dacha. However, you can use a folk remedy to combat the disease: crush 200 grams of garlic and pour a couple of cups of boiling water over it. Let it steep for 24 hours, strain after a day, and pour into a bucket of water. Then add 1 gram of potassium permanganate. Spray the plants with a sprayer every 2 weeks."

Elena Petrovna, 29 years old, Moscow region

"I'd also like to share a secret: if the seedlings have grown too large, I plant them this way. I dig a hole of the appropriate depth, pour half a bucket of water into it, and wait for it to soak in. I deepen the plant's roots in this "swamp," then twist the stem in a circle in the same hole and cover it with soil. I do this so that about 20 cm of the stem remains above ground. Don't pluck the leaves—they'll rot away on their own. But the stem will grow additional roots beneath the soil. This method can even strengthen the plant."