All those who like not very large tomatoes will surely like such a well-known variety as the Pugovka tomato. In this type of tomato, the fruits are tiny (their diameter rarely exceeds 1-3 cm), which is especially attractive to young children. In addition, such tomatoes (also called cherry tomatoes) look quite natural in salads, and if desired, they can be used to decorate any fish or meat dish.

They are great to eat neat when cut into halves, or better yet, into quarters. Canned, these vegetables taste very good and look attractive in a regular glass jar.

Additional Information. Still unripe (green) Pugovka tomatoes can be stored in a cool and well-ventilated area for 10-15 days.

general information

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According to the instructions for use, the specified culture is allowed to grow even in an apartment (a window sill, a loggia or a balcony are quite suitable for these purposes). And, of course, the Pugovka variety grows well in a personal plot or garden (both in greenhouses and in covered greenhouses or in the ground).

As for the history of the appearance of this tomato, the following should be noted. Researchers believe that the variety of wild cherry tomatoes has grown in the Andes for centuries, and only by 700 AD. e. its cultivation was mastered by the Aztecs and the Inca tribe, who lived at that time in Mexico.

It is still not possible to establish exactly who brought the variety of small tomatoes to Europe (it is assumed that the same Columbus could have done this). One of the earliest mentions of the variety "cherry" (in English - cherry) dates back to 1623, a cut after the publication of the treatise "Pinax Theatri Botanici". Since then, information about cherry tomatoes has begun to appear in periodicals with enviable constancy.

Tomatoes grow well both in a pot and in the ground

Characteristics of the variety

Consideration of the characteristics and descriptions of the Pugovka tomato variety will begin with its appearance. Outwardly, the bush of this tomato variety resembles an oval with a stable and strong trunk, about 60-70 cm high. The branches located on it usually grow a little upward, and the leaves have a characteristic elongated shape and a rich green pleasant color.

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A separate tomato bush, as a rule, gives several so-called "stepchildren", which allow to form a dense ovary around it. During the fruiting period, up to 15 small tomatoes sometimes ripen on one branch of the bush (the weight of one of them rarely reaches 20-25 grams). The Pugovka tomatoes, which seem to be ready for consumption, have a characteristic bright red color, but some time must pass before they are finally ripe.

Note! A photo is usually given on the seed package, according to which you can imagine the appearance of an adult bush, dotted with already ripe tomatoes.

You can estimate the yield of this plant by the number of brushes with fruits ripening on one tomato branch (there are usually at least 4 of them). This figure suggests that the fruiting rate of this variety is quite good. As for the preferences when choosing a place for its cultivation, it is chosen closer to sunlight, that is, in those parts of the garden where the illumination reaches its maximum during the day.

At home or in the garden (there is no difference) and subject to the correct choice of place for it, the Pugovka tomato grows with fruits that have a thin skin and a pleasant sweetish taste. With timely and competent care of this plant, it is sometimes possible to collect from 1.5 to 3 kilograms of tomatoes per bush.

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The following specific qualities are characteristic of the fruits of this variety:

  • They are quite juicy to the taste of consumers and differ in a special aroma and taste, which is associated with a high content of acidic components;
  • These delicious products from the balcony or garden are ideal for use in simple and complex salads, for decorating second courses (poultry, fish, meat), as well as preservation;

Additional Information. Most modern restaurants and cafes choose this particular variety of tomatoes when purchasing tomatoes.

  • Due to their dense skin, they are well tolerated for transportation over long distances and allow for a fairly long storage (in a cool and ventilated room, a tomato can be kept for up to 14 days).

From the above description of the variety, it can be seen that at home its breeding is possible almost all year round, which is facilitated by a number of accompanying factors. The fact is that the bushes of this culture are relatively low in height and therefore do not need an additional garter. In addition, they tolerate slight fluctuations in ambient temperature quite easily.

All these advantages make it possible to grow these vegetables even on small balconies or loggias. The main condition that must be observed in this case is that there is always enough light for them, and the temperature does not drop below +18 ° C.

We add to all of the above that this variety is considered early ripening (from the moment when the seeds are planted, until the time of harvesting the finished crop, no more than 90 days).

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Advantages and disadvantages

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The advantages of this type of tomato include:

  • The admissibility of year-round cultivation in suitable greenhouse conditions (within a city apartment or a private house);
  • The decorative appeal of the bush itself and the fruits ripening on it, creating the illusion of being in the garden bushes;
  • Wonderful juicy taste of fruits and their unique aroma;
  • Early maturity and high yield;
  • Resistant to temperature fluctuations;
  • Increased shade tolerance.

It is believed that there are practically no flaws in this tomato variety; however, certain difficulties associated with its cultivation are known. Specifically, this is expressed in the fact that this tomato is very sensitive to the quality of the soil. To get a good harvest, it is supposed to be fed as often as possible, and it is also imperative to fertilize and water it periodically (without violating the norms).

Growing features

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To get acquainted with what Pugovka tomatoes are and how to grow them, it is necessary to take into account the features they have, including certain difficulties in breeding this crop in specific conditions, namely:

  • Firstly, in order to grow such a plant to a state of fruiting, large amounts of fertilizers and daily feeding will be required;
  • Secondly, the Pugovka tomato needs regular and abundant watering.

Note! Both when feeding and when watering, a strict measure must be followed, the violation of which, in the long run, can affect the yield.

Apart from the need to fulfill the requirements listed above, in all other respects this variety of tomatoes will not give you much trouble.

Abundant watering of tomatoes

Landing in the ground

The main thing to remember when planting tomatoes in a garden plot is that the cultivation and care of them are organized in compliance with all the requirements for this culture, namely:

  • Sowing tomato seeds Pugovka (for the purpose of growing seedlings) should be started in March. As soon as several leaves appear on the shoots making their way from the ground, you can start picking them;
  • It is advisable to start planting fully formed sprouts in the ground in early June. But if all the pre-planting time the seedlings were kept under the film, you can start transferring it to the ground already in May;
  • Usually, the shoots are ready for planting about two months after sowing. At the same time, the appearance of at least 5-6 small leaves on the sprouts is considered a characteristic sign of its readiness for planting;
  • Anyone who had to deal with the cultivation of ornamental varieties of tomatoes, such as Pugovka, should know that for their successful cultivation, the distance between neighboring bushes can be reduced to 40-50 cm.

Just before planting in the ground, like all other crops grown under these conditions, in the soil for Pugovka tomatoes fertilizers are required... Caring for the plant in this case comes down to its regular watering, periodic application of fertilizers to the ground and loosening the top layer in order to provide oxygen access.

Landing in the ground

Planting in a pot

It is recommended to start planting in a pot with a capacity of 3-4 liters when the seedlings stretch out to about 5 cm, and it will have 2-4 fully formed leaves.

Before planting a tomato, the pot is filled with a special purchased mixture consisting of earth, humus and wood ash in a ratio of 3: 2: 0.5 (sometimes river sand is added to it to facilitate the composition). About 10 grams of urea mixed with potassium salt are also put here. Then an impromptu drainage is arranged on the bottom of the pot, after which a thoroughly mixed earthen mixture is poured into it.

At the final stage of work, tomato seedlings are planted in the prepared soil. For watering them at the root, you should take well-settled water at room temperature.

Important! Try to strictly dose the amount of water poured into the soil, since abundant watering can destroy the tomato plant.

In addition, a plant grown in an apartment will require a significant amount of daylight, with a lack of which you can use a halogen lamp.

In the final part of the review, we note that most of the reviews on this product presented on the Internet pages are positive and even enthusiastic.

Many practicing gardeners and gardeners are happy to grow this variety on their site or at home. This hardy and completely unpretentious plant is able to provide a good harvest for everyone who wants to take advantage of its miniature fruits.