Description of tomato variety Dubok

Bred in Russia in our century, the Dubok tomato (the second name is Dubrava) is becoming an increasingly popular variety. Every year the number of his supporters is growing. And this is justified: after all, this variety is almost devoid of flaws.

Description of Dubok

tomatoes This early-ripe tomato can satisfy even the most demanding tastes. And the rules for growing in a balcony, greenhouse or open

Characteristics of the Dubok tomato

Tomato Dubok has a description in many respects similar to the characteristics of the tomato Boiler Krasnodar.

It is also a standard early ripening variety characterized by stunting. According to the photo, the bushes at the beginning of the formation of the fruits are almost identical. The variety is not a hybrid. The period from planting to harvesting is 85-105 days.

Tomatoes Dubok crop description and its features:

1. The bushes are very compact, strong and powerful, with a moderate number of leaves, have a small branched, 35-60 cm high.
2. The shape of the bushes resembles potato bushes, which can be seen in the photo.
3. These tomatoes do not require support.
4. Branches bearing inflorescences are located after 1-2 leaves, starting from the 6th leaf.
5. On the main stem 5-6 inflorescences are formed.

This culture is highly resistant to the most common diseases of tomatoes:

• late blight of the stem, leaf, fruit;
• bacterial spots;
• verticillosis.

The main characteristic of this garden plant is its very high yield. It is 7 kg per square meter, and under very favorable growing conditions and with the formation of 3-4 stems of the bush – up to 8 kg. Those who planted such a culture in the conditions of balcony growing claim that the description of the variety is fully true.

Characteristics of the fruits:

1. The fruits have a wonderful sweet taste with a spicy sourness.
2. Contain a high level of vitamin C.
3. The fruit is large and round, slightly ribbed and oblate, bright red, not prone to cracking.
4. The weight of the tomato is 70-120 g. and its flesh is tender, fleshy, does not contain many partitions, the seeds in the fruits are few in number.

Tomatoes are intended They are prepared both for consumption in raw unprocessed form and for processing. They are perfectly used for salting, pickling, and are also better than others for making concentrates, since the solids content is 6%.

Grade Advantages

tomato Dubok many advantages

Variety of tomato Dubok has such advantages:

• resistance to cold;
• resistance to drought;
• resistance to most diseases;
• unpretentiousness in leaving;
• good tolerance of weather fluctuations;
• simultaneous achievement of ripeness by fruits;
• long storage;
• excellent portability of transportation;
• versatility in the use of fruits;
• excellent taste .

Reviews of gardeners growing this variety say that there are no special flaws. This is what caused the growing popularity of these tomatoes in different regions, with different climate conditions.

Rules for growing Dubok tomato

Heavy and sandy soils are suitable for growing tomato of the Dubok variety. Soil may not have high quality fertility, but must necessarily contain a sufficient amount of nutrients. These tomatoes are suitable for cultivation in different regions, as they are not demanding on climatic conditions.

The plant is unpretentious, but requires heat and relatively constant temperature values. Too sharp temperature changes can adversely affect crop growth.

Oak is suitable for cultivation in such conditions:

• in open ground;
• in greenhouses;
• in greenhouses;
• on the balconies.

The seeds are sown, after soaking in a soft solution of potassium permanganate, they are sown in March. Before this, the substrate must be decontaminated, but special soil can also be used for planting seeds for seedlings.

Sow the seeds both in the greenhouse and on the balcony, provided there is sufficient light and heat. The sowing depth is 0.5 cm, the seeds are only slightly covered with soil. Shoots appear after 6-7 days, at a temperature of 22 degrees.

Seedlings should be dived when 2 true leaves appear. After this, the plants are hardened before planting in a permanent place. It is recommended to start hardening plants from 30 minutes on the street, and bringing to the whole day. Seedlings need fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, which must be done 2 times.

When planting in a permanent place, the age of the seedlings should be 55-65 days. It should be planted at a time when night frosts are unlikely (end of April-May). It is necessary to observe a distance between rows of 40-50 cm, and between seedlings in a row – 60-70 cm. It should be borne in mind that after planting in the soil, the seedlings may turn slightly yellow.

Variety care rules

Caring for oak tomatoes requires the following:

• watering;
• weeding ;
• loosening the soil;
• fertilizing;
• hilling.

Adequate watering is the main requirement for intensive growth culture. However, immediately after planting seedlings, watering should be moderate, plants should not be poured, and the soil should not dry out.

Plants need regular watering

Thus, the roots of plants quickly strengthen. It is recommended to water the plants in the evening, not too often, at sunset.

Hilling helps to better form the root system. As a result, the tomato bush becomes stronger, resistant to negative factors, and yields increase.

Stepsons are not required to be removed at all, and this significantly saves time spent on growing tomatoes. However, some experts advise nevertheless to stepchild.

Rules for the formation of bushes

Formation of a bush of oak grove can be like this:

• 2 stems;
• 3-4 stems.

Experts recommend leaving only 2 stems, if the soil is not highly fertile and does not have all the necessary substances in it, this will help the bush to quickly strengthen and give more large fruits.

Significantly increases the yield of tomato Dubok regular use of fertilizers. Top dressing should be done once every 20 days.

Soil fertilizer

It is best to prepare the fertilizer for plants by mixing the following elements:

• bucket water;
• 1/5 of a bucket of cow dung;
• 250 g of wood ash;
• 50 g of superphosphate.

Diseases of the variety

1. If the lower leaves turn yellow and red streaks appear on them, the plants lack nitrogen. It is recommended to feed with nitrogen fertilizer (Arteko 15).
2. If all the leaves are curled, yellow and stained, this indicates the absence of zinc in the soil. It should be fed with a solution of “Zinc Isagri.”
3. Rapid yellowing of all leaves is most often stress after a dive. In this case, spraying with Epin liquid will quickly help.

Since the variety shows high resistance to major diseases, you should pay closer attention to protecting it from parasites using insecticidal preparations for vegetable crops.

When growing Dubok tomatoes on balconies, it is necessary to produce artificial pollination. To do this, just shake the inflorescences.

Conclusion

The main characteristic and main difference between the Dubok tomato and all other low-growing tomatoes is high yield and unpretentiousness. Taking into account the remaining advantages of the variety, we can say that the variety Dubok (Dubrava) is ideal for growing in a garden and commercial fields.