The idea of the miraculous method was voiced by the author more than 30 years ago. Maslov Igor Mikhailovich showed and justified a completely new and unusual way of planting tomatoes, which many gardeners are interested in. Since then, they have tested it in different climatic conditions and are convinced of its effectiveness and reliability. What is unique method, how to get high yields of tomatoes, tell in this material.
Method of growing tomatoes by Maslov: general description
Before proceeding to the description of the method, it is necessary to substantiate it theoretically. Maslov drew attention to the fact that, by its nature, a tomato is a creeping plant, not adapted to growing in an upright position. For example, cucumbers for this have a mustache with which they can cling to the support. Tomatoes do not have such devices, so the vertical position for them is unnatural. 
Accordingly, the root system of tomatoes is rather weak, and the weaker the roots, the lower the yield. At the same time on the stem of the plant there are pimples - nothing like the rudiments of roots. If the shoot is allowed to take root along the length of the shoot, it is possible to increase the volume of the measles system, which will give more nutrition to the plant and, accordingly, increase the yield.
Did you know? It is believed that low-growing tomatoes grown by this method, add to the yield by 300%, and tall - 10 times.
Growing tomatoes according to the method of I. M. Maslova provides for planting seedlings in open ground not in a vertical, but in a horizontal position. At the same time, it is desirable to slightly overdo the seedlings so that it grows a little more than usual and strengthens. The thicker the stem, the stronger the roots will be.
Did you know? The author himself noted that the roots that appear in the buried part of the plant are stronger in comparison with the main ones.Growing tomatoes in Maslov eliminates pasynkovanie plants. The lower branches are used as an additional source of nutrients.
Important points when preparing seeds
Preparing seeds for seedlings, consider the summer period in your lane. If it is relatively short, it is necessary to prepare the seeds for planting from the winter, so that in summer the tomatoes have enough time to fill and ripen. In any case, the technology of tomato cultivation according to the Maslov method provides that, depending on the variety of tomatoes, from 75 to 90 days should pass from the time of sowing the seeds to their fruiting.
Important! Many gardeners recommend using only tall varieties of tomatoes for growing by this method. This decision is especially justified in areas where every meter of soil counts. If you use low-growing, you can not pick up about 70% of the possible yield from the area.
Besides, Maslov's method of growing tomatoes requires careful selection of seeds. Of all the available you need to choose only the best. As for the number of seedlings, do not be afraid to grow too many shoots, then you will have to choose from. However, in this case, be prepared for the fact that the yields from the bushes can be completely different. But they will always be much higher compared to traditional methods of growing tomatoes.
Features of planting and caring for seedlings according to the Maslov method
The principles of planting seedlings by this method do not differ from the usual planting of tomatoes. The only thing, seedlings are not in a hurry to plant in open ground, until it gets stronger than usual.
Another difference is horizontal way of planting plants. The stem in the ground is immersed for 2/3 of the length, previously this section of the stem is cleared of leaves. A furrow is prepared for the landing, and is wetted with plenty of water. The furrow is located so that the root of the plant is facing south. Then, as it grows, the tip inclined to the north will reach in the opposite direction. The stem with roots is covered with earth in such a way that the top layer of soil is about 10 cm, and only a couple of top leaves peep out of the ground.
Important! In areas with a short summer and an unstable climate after planting the beds, it is necessary to additionally warm them, at least with the help of a film cover.
Watering, lighting and other nuances of care are no different from the usual way of growing tomato seedlings.
Picking up seedlings in Maslov
The author of the method, Mr. Maslov himself, noted that the cultivation of tomato seedlings according to its principle requires the same picking as for normal cultivation. But pointed out that the plant as a whole very positively responds to picks. Seedlings develop the root system better and grow stronger.
But some gardeners recommend already at the dive stage to develop the powerful roots of the plant by this method. They spend at least three picks during the growth of seedlings. At the same time remove the bottom leaves, each time deepening the stem. 
How to care for tomatoes, the method of growing tomatoes Maslov
The main thing that is worth noting is that the Maslov method does not provide for the staging of tomatoes, as is customary in conventional methods. Maslov himself argued that pasynkovanie, that is, the removal of daughter branches that appear above the lower leaves, weakens the plant and reduces its yield. He suggests using these sprouts to form additional bushes. They are also cleaned of leaves, bent down to the ground and covered with soil 10 cm.
A week later, new leaves will appear at the place of burial, and a month later they will form independent bushes, increasing the yield of the plant. Hence another nuance in the question of how to grow tomatoes according to Maslov: seedlings should be planted at a distance of one meter from each other. Then stepchildren will have room to grow.
Important! The method allows to do a minimum of seedling material. In the process of growth, it will increase by two or three times due to rooted stepchildren.
As for the care of planted seedlings, then gardeners do not expect innovation. Often those owners who use the Maslov method, water the tomatoes in an aryk way.
At a short distance from the plants, shallow furrows are dug out in the aisle, along which water is let in during irrigation. This does not allow the ground around the plants to harden.
Watering should be done moderately, do not overdo it, because tomatoes do not like excessive moisture. The same applies to various dressings. If during planting you add a little bit of humus to the wells, this will be enough for the normal development of the plant. But some experts recommend making nettle infusion, liquid mullein solutions to increase yields.
Despite the fact that the bush at the bottom bends down and takes root deeply, garter plant still needed. Maslov recommends tightening a soft knitting wire, a fishing or tennis core, a thick nylon thread, to which the plant stalks are attached with rubber bands.
Large specialists in the field of crop production initially perceived Maslov’s method with disbelief. But gardeners, who became interested and ventured to use it on their beds, were very pleased with the results: the yield from one bush increased 2 - 2.5 times. The method requires an earlier than usual sowing of seeds for seedlings. This will subsequently make it possible to take root and give fruit to the stepchildren when landing in the open ground.
The main feature of the method is the horizontal planting of seedlings, which allows it to develop a powerful root system and provide the fruits with the necessary amount of useful substances. Such planting helps to save space on the site and at the same time get more fruits. The rest of the tomatoes are grown and cared for them in the usual way.
