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Vegetable growers always face a choice when they decide to plant a new variety of tomato on their plot. Unfortunately, there is no one that would suit absolutely everyone. Therefore, information about the variety is very important for tomato lovers. According to reviews from summer residents, the Cio-Cio-San tomato is a deservedly loved variety by many with its own characteristics.
Characteristics and features of tomato
For vegetable growers, any parameters are important, from the appearance of the plant and fruit to the nuances of agricultural technology. After all, in order to get a good harvest, it is necessary to place the plant in favorable conditions. The description and photo of the Cio-Cio-San tomato will be a necessary help for gardeners.
First of all, you need to know that the amazing tomato variety Cio-Cio-San belongs to the indeterminate variety. In other words, the bush grows without stopping. The height of one plant exceeds 2 meters. This is an important characteristic of Cio-Cio-San tomatoes, which determines the nuances of caring for the plant.
You will need to install supports and tie up the tomato. Although the need for supports is dictated by one more condition - the pink tomato variety Cio-Cio-San is very productive, and up to 50 fruits of excellent quality ripen on one bush. The stems will not be able to withstand such weight without help.
The second characteristic that dictates the characteristics of care is the ripening period. Cio-Cio-San is a medium-ripening tomato. This means that the variety is grown in seedlings and the ripened fruits are harvested no earlier than 110 days after the first shoots appear.
A description of the appearance of a tomato should begin with the fruit. After all, they are the main goal of gardeners.
According to reviews, the tall bushes of the Cio-Cio-San tomato variety are decorated with clusters of elongated fruits of amazing taste. Up to 50-70 fruits can ripen simultaneously on one cluster, each weighing at least 40 grams. Therefore, one bush can provide the owner with six kilograms of tomatoes.
The tomatoes are cream shaped and pink in color. The pulp is dense, juicy, fleshy and sweet. Housewives are happy to use these tomatoes for juice. And this despite the fact that its color turns out to be pale, but the taste suits all lovers of tomato drink. Prepared fresh salads and canned tomatoes of this variety are very tasty. When pickling in jars, the fruits do not need to be cut; they fit perfectly in the container and look appetizing. And gourmets highlight the piquant taste of sauces and seasonings made from ripe tomatoes of the mid-season variety Cio-Cio-San. The only type of processing for which the variety is unsuitable is fermentation.
These wonderful fruits grow on tall bushes with an attractive appearance. Thanks to the description and photo of Cio-Cio-San tomatoes, you can see how decorative the plants look on the site. The bush is decorated with fan clusters of small oblong fruits. The bright pink color of the tomatoes goes well with the green foliage, and the shape gives the bush extraordinary attractiveness.
The height of the bush is large, the plants stand out on the ridges and in the greenhouse. They require standard actions that tall tomatoes need - gartering, shaping and pinching.
Judging by the description of the variety and reviews from summer residents, Cio-Cio-San tomatoes are characterized by good keeping quality.
It is necessary to note the resistance of the Cio-Cio-San tomato to diseases and weather factors, which is extremely important for vegetable growers. The hybrid variety is almost not affected by fungal infections. It sets fruit well even during the intense summer heat, bears fruit until frost - as a result, several bushes provide fruit for the entire season. All these parameters are clearly confirmed by a video about a tomato:
Step-by-step description of cultivation
Seedling
The mid-season tomato variety Cio-Cio-San is grown in seedlings. Depending on the region, seedlings begin to be planted in a permanent place in May - June. And sowing of seeds begins no later than March. The stages of growing seedlings include standard points:
- Rejection of unsuitable seed material. Purchased seeds are visually inspected and sorted. According to the description of the mid-season tomato variety Cio-Cio-San, the seeds in the fruits ripen are small. You still need to select whole ones, without damage or spoilage.
- Soak. Provides disinfection to seeds and accelerates germination. For soaking, prepare a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Then the seeds are washed with clean water.
- Hardening. The procedure is important and necessary, especially in regions with cool climates. At home, a kitchen refrigerator is used for hardening.
While the seeds are undergoing pre-sowing preparation, it is necessary to prepare the soil and container.
To sow seeds, use special soil for seedlings or prepare it yourself. According to the description of the properties of tomatoes of the Cio-Cio-San variety, the seeds should be placed in moist soil to ensure good germination. Planting depth is 1.5 - 2 cm.
The container with the sown seeds is covered with film until shoots appear. As soon as they appear, the seedlings are immediately transferred closer to the light. Caring for Cio-Cio-San tomato seedlings consists of the usual actions for vegetable growers - watering, careful loosening, maintaining optimal temperature, lighting and humidity. Everyone achieves these parameters based on home conditions.
The appearance of 2-3 true leaves on the seedlings is a signal for picking.
When transplanting tomatoes, be sure to deepen the seedlings to the leaves in order to speed up the appearance of new roots. According to gardeners, tomato seedlings Cio-Cio-San need careful care after diving so that the plants grow healthy, as in the photo:
Therefore, watering - if necessary, hardening, nutrition, protection from pests - these items are completed on time and with high quality.
Transplantation to a permanent place
According to the description of the tomato variety Cio-Cio-San, the plants grow equally well both in greenhouses and in open ground. But replanting before the end of spring frosts is not recommended. Planting scheme for tomatoes Cio-Cio-San 45 x 65 cm. Plants are formed depending on the distance between the bushes. If they are planted closer, they leave one branch. If planted wider, then in two or three.The yield under cover is slightly higher, but those who grow the variety in open ground are also satisfied with the result.
Some branches with large tassels have to be tied up separately, otherwise they may simply break.
We'll look at how to care for planted Cio-Cio-San tomatoes below.
Caring for mature bushes
Caring for the Cio-Cio-San variety does not cause any particular difficulties for summer residents. Tomato is not a picky plant, so it responds well to usual actions.
- Watering. Here the criterion is the drying of the top layer of soil. You shouldn’t overwater tomatoes with Cio-Cio-San, but you shouldn’t let the roots dry out either. Water for irrigation is taken warm and watered in the evening so that the plants do not get burned.
- Feeding. The amount and composition of nutrient solutions depends on the degree of soil fertility. You can use folk recipes or standard complex fertilizers. It is important not to forget that Cio-Cio-San tomatoes are fed in the beds only after watering. Otherwise, the plants may suffer. The frequency of fertilizing is once every 10 days.
- Stepsoning. In the description of the tomato variety Cio-Cio-San, this procedure is indicated as mandatory, so you need to remove the stepsons correctly (look at the photo below).
- Weeding and loosening. This procedure helps get rid of pests and possible diseases, and also provides the tomato bushes with sufficient nutrition.
In addition to the above actions, gardeners have to pay attention to disease prevention.
Pests and diseases of mid-season tomato
By growing Cio-Cio-San tomatoes, gardeners do not have to deal with such a formidable disease as late blight. But pests can be a nuisance.
The variety may suffer from attacks:
- Spider mites that feed on plant cell sap. The largest surge is observed with increased dry air.
- Whiteflies. The insect especially often causes harm in greenhouses, sucking the juice from plants.
- Nematodes. By destroying the root system, tomatoes are inhibited, which are stunted in growth and may die.
To avoid such troubles, vegetable growers regularly carry out preventive treatments, thoroughly disinfect the soil and greenhouse premises, and maintain optimal humidity and temperature. In open ground, Cio-Cio-San tomatoes are less susceptible to parasite attacks.
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