Tomato "Velmozha": reviews and photos

The Velmozha tomato has received many reviews from those who have planted this tomato variety, as it can also be found under another common name – BudenovkaWhy is this variety so popular, and what unique characteristics does it possess?

Characteristics and descriptions of the variety

Judging by photos and reviews from those who have planted it, the Velmozha tomato is one of the tastiest varieties, ripening in a mid-season period and producing a bountiful harvest. This variety is a Siberian selection and is recommended for greenhouse cultivation. However, planting it outdoors is also possible in southern regions, as one of the Velmozha tomato's specialties is its love of warmth.

From planting the seeds to the first harvest, it takes 100 to 105 days, and the tomatoes grow quite large. Considering that the Velmozha tomato is a low-growing variety (the bush height varies from 70 to 80 centimeters), large fruits weighing over 800 grams are simply too heavy for the plant. They must be tied up, otherwise the bushes will simply break under the weight of their juicy fruits. According to reviews of those who have planted the Velmozha tomato, the largest fruits have reached 1200 grams. To achieve these results, it is recommended to feed the plant with special tomato fertilizers and water it generously, but not too frequently. Carrying out these activities when growing the Velmozha tomato is the key to not only large fruits but also a bountiful harvest.

The Velmozha tomato belongs to the "Bull's Heart" variety, and when looking at the photo, it somewhat resembles them. The fruit is heart-shaped and medium-ribbed with a thin skin. As for color, this variety has a crimson hue, which distinguishes it from many other tomatoes.

The Velmozha tomato is best used fresh in salads and for canning. However, canning tomatoes from this variety is not recommended; the best option is to make preservatives, such as lecho. The Velmozha tomato makes an ideal tomato paste.

A few words about growing

Velmozha tomato seedlings should be planted at a rate of three seedlings per square meter. Prepare the planting holes in advance by adding fertilizer. It's best to plant Velmozha tomatoes in the evening. When the plant reaches 50 centimeters in height, it can be pinched out. When pinching out the side shoots, it's best to leave one or two shoots at a time so the bush has time to fully develop.

Pinch off the plant's flowers, especially the first ones, leaving 6 to 10 on a complex cluster. Remove excess flowers without regret; this will promote the development of high-quality, large fruits.

Reviews from gardeners

It’s not for nothing that the Velmozha tomato is so popular, because reviews and photos Those who planted it contain an unimaginable number of positive qualities of this tomato.

Violetta: "The Velmozha variety is wonderful, and I've been growing it for several years now. Its main advantage is its yield. Of all the varieties I've tried growing in my garden, Velmozha has shown the highest yield. The fruits ripen evenly, and all my tomatoes grew to about the same size, 800-900 grams. When I first grew it, I didn't expect such large tomatoes from small bushes, so I ignored staking, which resulted in two plants breaking. Now I always staking the bushes, and I recommend this to all gardeners to avoid losing plants."

Julia: "My mother-in-law recommended growing the Velmozha tomato after I asked her about the delicious tomatoes she used in her lecho. Flavor, yield, and ease of care—all of these advantages have been mentioned many times. I'd like to point out the peculiarity of these tomatoes' ripening process. They ripen not from the outside, but from the inside. That is, the flesh ripens first, and then the skin begins to turn crimson. Therefore, even if the tomatoes are still green, they're safe to cut and eat. However, it's best, of course, to pick tomatoes that are already a rich color. But if in the fall you're worried that the tomatoes aren't ripe because they're still green, knowing the core is ripe means you can safely try them."