Tomato "Petrushka Ogorodnik": characteristics and description of the variety

The "Petrushka Ogorodnik" tomato was developed by Altai breeders in the early 21st century. This hybrid, mid-early variety is recommended for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation. The bush is low-growing, with a large number of ovaries. The fruits are shaped like the cap of the fairy-tale hero Petrusha, and this is why the tomato received its sonorous name.

Characteristics of the variety

The standard bush grows up to 60 cm. The fleshy leaves are dark green. The fruiting period is extended – under favorable conditions, it can last from July to September. On average, with proper cultivation, each bush can yield 4-5 kg ​​of tomatoes.

Description of fruits

The "Petrushka Ogorodnik" variety of tomatoes is medium-sized and oblong, resembling a cap. Each tomato weighs 150–300 grams. The color is scarlet pink, and the flesh is firm and meaty. The flavor is pleasant and slightly sweet.

The fruits are versatile. They are eaten fresh and also used in cooking. The medium-sized fruits are ideal for whole canning. They are also used in salads, tomato paste, sauces, and juice.

Features of cultivation and care

The "Petrushka Ogorodnik" tomato is planted in the garden as seedlings. Fruiting begins approximately 120 days after planting.

Pots or other containers with a capacity of 0.5 liters are used as containers for the soil. Expanded clay is placed in the bottom, and a layer of moistened fertile soil is added on top. Two seeds are placed in each container—in case one sprout is weak or fails to sprout. After planting, the pots are covered with plastic wrap and left in a well-lit area.

The optimal temperature for seedling growth is 23-20 degrees Celsius. Daylight should be at least 12 hours per day. If sunlight is insufficient, special fluorescent lamps can be used.

No additional feeding is required during seedling development. Only timely watering is required. Five to seven days before transplanting into the garden, harden off the "Petrushka Ogorodnik" tomato seedlings on a balcony or near an open window.

The timing of transplanting into the garden varies depending on the region, from late April to early June. The bed is dug over beforehand and enriched with a complex fertilizer. The bushes are spaced in a 70 x 30 cm pattern. There should be no more than six plants per square meter.

Fertilizers are applied fairly frequently, approximately once every 2-3 weeks. Plants also respond well to folk remedies, such as a yeast solution.

Water regularly in the afternoon. Use settled, warm water. The soil around the bushes should be loosened and weeded several times during the season.

Diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to many common diseases, such as late blight, root rot, etc. In case of pest infestation, targeted pest control measures are used.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages:

• Long fruiting period;
• A universal variety (can be grown both outdoors and in a greenhouse, depending on the region);
• Tomatoes store well and are easy to transport;
• Versatility in the use of fruits;
• The bushes are undemanding to growing conditions;
• Resistance to weather changes;
• Immunity to major tomato diseases;
• Plants practically do not need pinching;

Flaws:

• Poor pollination in greenhouse conditions.

Conclusion

The "Petrushka Ogorodnik" tomato is relatively easy to grow and is well suited to various regions of Russia. Its fruits are typically elongated, but can vary in size.

Reviews

Galina Viktorovna

The seeds are small and take a long time to germinate. The seedlings are also miniature at first, but strong. The bush produces many fruits, but they vary in size and sometimes even in shape. The earliest ones are large. Later ones are smaller and more elongated. Overall, I like this variety.

Rita M., Penza region

This is an average variety. The bushes are compact, and the yield is much lower than the manufacturer promises. I grew it outdoors for one year. I didn't really like the taste. I won't plant it again.

Oleg, Chelyabinsk

We grow tomatoes in open beds. The "Petrushka Ogorodnik" variety grows beautifully. The bushes are strong, produce plenty of ovaries, and are disease-free. I water them regularly and fertilize them occasionally. There's no need to pinch out the side shoots, which makes care much easier. The flavor is excellent; we use them in salads and as pickles for the winter.