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Currently, a large number of varieties and hybrids of vegetables have been developed that can be grown on a balcony or windowsill, for example, the Miracle tomato on the window. It grows well in a flower pot and is easy to care for, and when the fruits ripen it looks very aesthetically pleasing.
When growing indoors, the tomato will have to provide the necessary conditions
History of selection
The variety is not listed in the State Register. Information about it is based on reviews from gardeners who have experience growing tomatoes at home. It is known that the originator of the variety is the seed-growing company Aelita. It is she who offers a series of unique varieties and hybrids “Harvest at Home”.
Description and characteristics of tomato Miracle on the window
The Miracle on the Window variety is a super-determinate tomato, the height of which is 20-35 cm.The stems are highly branched, straight and strong, do not need tying or shaping. The foliage is dense. The foliage is large, dark green. The bushes are standard, grow dense and compact, with many brushes. Each of them produces 8-10 fruits.
The tomatoes are beautiful, smooth, round in shape, and the same size. At the moment of biological maturity they have a bright red color. The taste is delicate and sweet. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, with a rich tomato aroma. Inside there are two chambers with seeds.
Tomatoes can delight you with a pleasant taste and decorate any garden, loggia or balcony due to their miniature decorative appearance
Ripening and fruiting
The variety is an early variety. This means that the growing season lasts about 90 days. However, the ripening period may vary depending on the light intensity.
Tomato productivity Miracle on the window
The variety is suitable for cultivation at any time of the year and is one of the most productive for home cultivation. One bush produces about 1-1.5 kg of fruit.
The miracle at the window is a godsend for those who cannot imagine a meal without a fresh red tomato salad
Resistance to adverse factors
The tomato adapts perfectly to adverse weather conditions. It tolerates short-term drought and light frosts well. For this reason, bushes can be grown in containers in the garden. On a windowsill, a tomato may suffer from lack of light. Also, from a lack of moisture, fruits can shrink and wither.Timely feeding will provide tomatoes with a healthy and beautiful appearance and protect them from adverse external factors.
In what regions is it grown?
The variety is suitable for cultivation in any region. It has special properties that allow the bushes to grow and bear fruit comfortably in the presence of heat, light and moisture.
Methods of application
Miracle tomatoes on the window have high taste and nutritional qualities. Their flesh is sweet, fleshy and juicy. Miniature tomatoes are suitable for making snacks, pickling, drying and drying.
Tomatoes look extraordinarily beautiful in jars
Advantages and disadvantages
This tomato variety is characterized by increased demands on agricultural technology. It is grown for an early harvest, mainly at home.
The variety is characterized by rapid growth and uniform fruiting
Pros:
- the fruits do not fall from the bush, have a good taste and a pleasant aroma;
- the bushes are compact and decorative; during flowering and fruiting they decorate the window;
- the plant is resistant to known infections and is rarely damaged by pests;
- tomatoes are easy to care for and do not require shaping.
Minuses:
- bushes become less attractive after harvest.
How to grow Miracle tomatoes on the window
Miracle tomatoes on the window are extremely heat-loving plants, so choose a warm and well-lit windowsill for growing them. Drafts and temperature changes can negatively affect the growth and development of bushes. This means that the windows need to be insulated.
It is best to sow seeds in spacious wooden boxes followed by picking. Mature plants will need to find elongated pots, since they are well filled with the root system.
Tomatoes love loose, fertile soil, which allows moisture and oxygen to pass well to their powerful roots. It is advisable to ferment the purchased soil with mineral fertilizer, moisten it and leave it for two days so that it is properly saturated with useful substances.
Before planting, it is recommended to soak the seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and leave for 15-20 minutes for disinfection.
How to plant a Miracle tomato on a window
The variety is considered early ripening, so seedlings begin to be planted in mid-April. The boxes are filled with prepared soil, loosened and the surface is leveled. Next, grooves are made to a depth of 1.5 cm. Seeds are placed in these grooves. The boxes are covered with a bag and placed on the windowsill. Shoots appear quickly at a temperature of +17-22 °C. After the real leaves appear, they are planted in personal pots (2-3 pieces in each). First, the bottom of the pots is covered with a layer of expanded clay or pebbles.
Seedlings are provided with 12 hours of daylight
Care instructions
Seedlings will grow strong with plenty of light. Therefore, when growing the Miracle variety in a window, you need to take care of additional lighting. It is also important to monitor the air humidity, it should be approximately 70%.
Tomatoes need regular watering, then the fruits will be juicy and fleshy. After moistening the soil, it is loosened and mulched.
Disease and pest control
Tomatoes grown at home are susceptible to fungal diseases and infections. For treatment, it is best to use copper-containing preparations.For prevention purposes, it is necessary to avoid waterlogging of the soil and stagnation of moisture at the roots of the plant. Infusions based on garlic or laundry soap help in pest control.
With proper care, tomatoes are practically not attacked by insects.
Conclusion
The Miracle tomato on the window became famous for its compact bushes. It requires minimal care, mainly comes down to watering. The taste of tomatoes is excellent, and the aroma is delicate and pleasant. Housewives fell in love with this tomato for its small size of fruit, convenient for whole-fruit canning.
Reviews from summer residents about the tomato Miracle on the window
