Tomato "Grandma's Secret": cultivation, reviews

Choosing tomato seeds for your garden can be challenging, especially when you can barely count the number. The "Babushkin Sekret" tomato is a relatively new variety that has proven itself, so it's worth a try. The ease of growing and reviews of the "Babushkin Sekret" tomato fully justify this choice.

The nuances of growing the "Grandma's Secret" tomato

The "Grandma's Secret" tomato, or rather its cultivation, has several peculiarities that every gardener who has chosen this variety should be aware of.

First of all, it is worth immediately clarifying that what is being described the variety is best grown in greenhouse conditions, since it is easier to maintain the most suitable humidity for the variety and a temperature within 23-25 ​​degrees Celsius.

As for the most favorable soil, the "Grandma's Secret" tomato grows well in places where crops such as carrots, cabbage and cucumbers were previously grown.

Seeds should be sown for seedlings 6-8 weeks before the planned transplantation to their permanent location; timing should largely be adjusted based on the regional climate. Pricking out should begin as soon as the seedlings have formed one full leaf, usually within 20 days of sowing. It is recommended to plant no more than 2-3 plants per square meter.

The "Babushkin Sekret" tomato has a high resistance to disease, and its cultivation is virtually identical to that of other varieties. According to reviews, care for the "Babushkin Sekret" tomato is fairly standard: regular watering with warm water and fertilizing three times with a balanced fertilizer.

Given that the "Babushkin Sekret" tomato plants are large-fruited and tall (can reach two meters in height), they require staking. It's best to train the plant into 1-2 stems.

Tomatoes ripen to a weight of 300-500 grams, but you can grow tomatoes weighing up to one kilogram if you remove side shoots.

With proper care and following the growing guidelines, the "Babushkin Sekret" tomato produces flat, round fruits with a pink hue and a ribbed texture. The fruit is virtually seedless, and the flesh is firm.

Reviews of the tomato "Grandma's Secret"

Growing the "Grandma's Secret" tomato in a greenhouse isn't difficult, but what reviews have gardeners had about it?

Valeria: "The 'Babushkin Sekret' variety produces ideal tomato juice—thick and rich, as its fruits are large, dense, fleshy, and not very juicy. I'm not entirely satisfied with the fresh taste; I prefer juicier tomatoes. I have no complaints about growing it; everything is quite straightforward and simple. I didn't do any side-sonning, and my fruits grew up to 700 grams in weight, which is quite satisfying."

Nina: "I planted the 'Babushkin Sekret' variety in the greenhouse, and it immediately developed a disease. The leaves started wilting, even though the manufacturer guarantees disease resistance. To be on the safe side, I pulled out three of the planted bushes to prevent the disease from spreading to other plants. Now I'm not sure if I should plant the remaining seeds."

Anna: "I really liked this variety. I love large, fleshy tomatoes, and they're great for salads. I think this variety is perfect for greenhouses. These tomatoes definitely need staking; I once forgot to tie them up, and the weight of the fruit caused the entire plant to break. If you follow all the growing guidelines, a bountiful harvest is guaranteed!"