To date, more and more gardeners prefer low-growing varieties of tomatoes. One of the most popular varieties is the "Oak", which is gaining more and more popularity every year.
Tomatoes varieties "Oak" were bred in the Russian Federation in the XXI century, have already won a lot of sympathy in the ranks of gardeners due to its positive characteristics.
Read further in the article a full description of the variety, its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, especially agricultural techniques.
Tomato "Dubok": description of the variety
Grade name | Dubko |
general description | Early ripe determinant variety of tomatoes |
Originator | Russia |
Ripening | 85-105 days |
The form | Rounded, slightly flattened |
Colour | Red |
Average tomato mass | 50-100 grams |
Application | Universal |
Yield varieties | 6 kg with apt. meters |
Features of growing | Agrotechnika standard |
Disease resistance | Resistant to major diseases of tomatoes |
The variety of tomato "Dubok" refers to the early ripening, since it takes from 85 to 105 days from planting seeds to the appearance of ripe fruits. The height of its determinant bushes, which are not standard, is 40-60 centimeters. They are distinguished by compactness and weak branching. You can read about indeterminant varieties in this article.
These tomatoes are intended for cultivation in the open field, but they are also grown in greenhouses, in greenhouses, under film, and even in indoor conditions. In the characteristic of tomatoes "Dubok" it is important that they are extremely resistant to late blight, as well as other diseases.
This variety is not a hybrid and does not have the same F1 hybrids.
The first inflorescence on these plants usually forms above the sixth or seventh leaf, and all the rest - through a single leaf. The main stem has five or six inflorescences, and five or six fruits ripen in each hand. About 6 kilograms of tomatoes are usually harvested from one square meter of land.
The yield of other varieties can be found in the table below:
Grade name | Yield |
Dubko | 6 kg per square meter |
Katya | 15 kg per square meter |
Nastya | 10-12 kg per square meter |
Crystal | 9.5-12 kg per square meter |
Dubrava | 2 kg from a bush |
Red Arrow | 27 kg per square meter |
Golden anniversary | 15-20 kg per square meter |
Verlioka | 5 kg per square meter |
Diva | 8 kg from a bush |
Explosion | 3 kg per square meter |
Golden heart | 7 kg per square meter |
IMPORTANT! When growing tomatoes "oak" in room conditions, it is necessary to carry out artificial pollination of flowers.
The most preferred precursors for tomatoes "Oak" can be called lettuce, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, onions and legumes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes "Dubok" have the following advantages:
- disease resistance;
- unpretentiousness;
- frost resistance;
- simultaneous ripening of fruits;
- excellent transportability and keeping quality of tomatoes;
- excellent taste of fruits and versatility in their use.
Tomatoes "Dubok" practically have no flaws, for which they are valued by vegetable growers.
Specifications
Fruits of tomatoes "Oak" are characterized by a rounded flat shape, medium size and red color. Their fleshy pulp has a pleasant rich flavor with a slight sourness. These tomatoes have a small number of chambers and an average dry matter content.
Their weight can vary from 50 to 110 grams. Tomatoes "Dubok" great for transportation and long-term storage. Tomatoes "Dubok" are versatile in use. They are used for whole-canning, fresh consumption and processing.
Compare the weight of fruit varieties Dubok with others you can in the table below:
Grade name | Fruit weight (grams) |
Dubko | 50-100 |
Broody | 90-150 |
Andromeda | 70-300 |
Pink Lady | 230-280 |
Gulliver | 200-800 |
Banana red | 70 |
Nastya | 150-200 |
Olya-la | 150-180 |
Dubrava | 60-105 |
Countryman | 60-80 |
Golden anniversary | 150-200 |
How to grow delicious tomatoes all year round in greenhouses? What varieties have good immunity and high yield?
A photo
Tomato "Dubok" photo:
Features of growing
Tomatoes "Dubok" decided to grow seedlings. Sowing seeds should be carried out in the first month of spring.
If the air temperature in the room where the seedling containers are located will be maintained at 18–20 degrees Celsius, then in 5–7 days it will be possible to admire the first shoots. When the seedlings will acquire two full-fledged leaves, they will need to be dived.
During the period of growth, seedlings should be twice fed with complex fertilizers, and also done during the pick. A week before planting, the seedlings should be hardened.
It is necessary to add to the characteristic of tomatoes "Oak" that the age of seedlings when planting in the ground should be from 55 to 65 days. Typically, the landing occurs in April or May, when the probability of night temperature drops completely disappear.
Tomatoes of this variety are suitable for cultivation in any region of Russia. It is desirable to form a bush in two stalks. As for stabbing, it is not a mandatory procedure, but it is recommended to carry it out. The same goes for tying.
It is very important to choose the right soil, both for planting seedlings and for adult plants in the greenhouse. To understand this article will help about the types of soil for tomatoes.
Watering tomatoes "oak" should be carried out after sunset. They do not require abundant watering, but should not allow the soil to dry out. Mulching will help to keep moisture and prevent the growth of weeds. To increase the yield, tomatoes, "Oak" must be regularly fed fertilizer.
To prepare the fertilizer, you need to mix 50 grams of superphosphate and 250 grams of wood ash, as well as one-fifth of the manure in a bucket of clean water. It is necessary to apply this fertilizer once in twenty days.
Read more about how to fertilize tomatoes and how.:
- Organic and mineral fertilizers.
- TOP best.
- Yeast, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, ash, boric acid.
- Top dressing for seedlings and foliar.
We must not forget about the removal of weeds and loosening the soil, as well as about hilling plants.
Diseases and pests
This type of tomato is practically not susceptible to diseases, and it can be protected from pests with the help of insecticidal preparations. However, information on major diseases may be helpful. Read all about:
- Alternaria, fusarium, verticilliasis.
- Late blight, protection from it and varieties that do not have phytophthora.
- Diseases of tomatoes in greenhouses and measures to combat them.
Conclusion
From the description, photo of tomatoes "Dubok" it can be seen that the main difference from other low-growing varieties is its high yield. And if this takes into account its other positive qualities, then it is possible to understand what caused the popularity of the Dubok tomato.
In the table below you will find links to varieties of tomatoes with different ripening terms:
Mid-season | Middle late | Late-ripening |
Gina | Abakansky pink | Bobcat |
Ox ears | French grapevine | Russian size |
Roma f1 | Yellow banana | King of Kings |
Black Prince | Titanium | Long keeper |
Lorraine beauty | Slot f1 | Grandma's Gift |
Stellate sturgeon | Volgogradsky 5 95 | Podsinskoe miracle |
Intuition | Krasnobay f1 | Brown sugar |