Tomato "Budenovka": description and characteristics

One of the most popular tomato varieties, "Budenovka," has characteristics and a description that appeal to gardeners who appreciate minimal fuss in the garden and, as a result, the richest possible harvest.

Description of the Budenovka variety

Despite being a long-timer in the official register, the "Budenovka" tomato remains popular and sought after in many garden plots. This is due not only to its low-maintenance nature, but also to other characteristics and descriptions of the "Budenovka" tomato variety.

For example, the fruits of this amazing variety are truly remarkable. They possess a stunning sweet-tart flavor, which undoubtedly qualifies as the golden mean, and are also enriched with vitamins A, B, C, E, K, and PP. A single fruit can weigh between 150 and 350 kilograms, a high indicator of good and healthy growth, and the fleshy pulp is hidden within. "Budenovka" tomatoes are versatile: they can be eaten fresh, added to salads, preserved, and even dried for the winter. If all planting recommendations for this variety are followed, a single bush can yield up to 25 kilograms of fresh, ripe, and beautiful tomatoes!

Main characteristics of the Budenovka variety

The description and characteristics of the tomato variety "Budenovka" (photo) indicate that it can be grown both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground conditionsHowever, it's important to note that this variety thrives in warm conditions, so it will only grow well outdoors in southern regions. For central Russia, it's best to plant this variety as seedlings and then in a greenhouse.

Tomato "Budenovka" is a tall variety with a mid-season ripening period. In open ground, the bush can reach a height of one meter, and in a greenhouse, up to one and a half meters. The first fruits begin to ripen 110 days after sowing, and the fruit can range in color from delicate pink and red shades to a mixture of shades. A distinctive feature of the "Budenovka" tomato is its resistance to late blight, which is a common problem for tomato crops. Importantly, the tomatoes have a fairly thick skin, which protects them from cracking.

A few words about growing conditions and care

According to the description and characteristics of the "Budenovka" tomato variety, it prefers fertile soil and is best planted in areas previously occupied by zucchini, carrots, cucumbers, or parsley and dill. It's best to plant the seeds in a staggered pattern, maintaining a 60x30 cm spacing.

At first, the plant should be watered twice a week, then, once it has established itself, reduce watering to once every 7-10 days. It's important to ensure that water reaches only the lower part of the plant, as the tops don't tolerate moisture well. After watering, loosen the soil and remove the lower leaves.

It's worth noting the fragility of this variety's stem, so an important characteristic in the description of the "Budenovka" tomato variety is the need to tie the plant as it grows, given that the bush can reach up to one and a half meters in length. If not tied, the plant's stem simply won't support the weight of the fruit and will break, abandoning any hope of a good harvest.

Reviews from gardeners

The tomato variety "Budenovka" has not only a good description and characteristics, but also reviews.

Lyudmila: "I learned about this variety two years ago when a neighbor from her dacha treated me to large, delicious tomatoes. Now I plant Budenovka every year because I love how easy it is to care for and how well it grows, not to mention the large, bountiful harvest. The only downside is the fragile stems. Last year, I didn't monitor the growth of the bushes in time and didn't tie them up, so they broke, but fortunately, some of the bushes remained, and I still got a harvest!"

Ilona: I like the 'Budenovka' variety; it always produces a harvest, even when the weather is fickle like an opera singer. But in terms of flavor and sweetness, I prefer the 'Bull's Heart' variety; its flesh is quite sugary. I've been planting 'Budenovka' for five years now; I make tomato paste from them, can them, and sometimes I even enjoy eating them fresh. However, the tomato juice from this variety is not tart enough and is too thick.