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The Children's Sweet tomato has adapted well to domestic garden plots. Gardeners admire its high yield even under the most unfavorable weather conditions. However, to achieve a good result, it is important to comply with certain agricultural technology requirements.
Resistance to diseases and pests at a very high level
Who brought it out and when?
Researchers from the Research Institute for Selection and Seed Production of Vegetable Crops worked on the development of the Children's Sweet tomato. The work was carried out jointly with the originator LLC Gavrish. Since 2011, the variety has been included in the register of vegetable crops of the Russian Federation.
Growing tomatoes Children's sweets in film greenhouses allows you to get a bountiful harvest in any weather
Description and characteristics of tomato variety Children's sweetness
The variety forms a low-growing bush with large glossy leaves of bright green color.Its crown is compact, its shoots are moderately branched.
The height of the determinate tomato Children's sweetness is 50-60 cm. The growth of the central stem stops as soon as an inflorescence (tassel) grows at its top. This variety has a simple type. First appears above the sixth leaf.
It is recommended to tie the bush to a support, since it can bend from a gust of wind or under the weight of fruits and end up on the ground. In addition, tying helps to ventilate the crown.
Main characteristics of tomato fruits Children's sweetness:
- small size, weight varies between 50-70 g;
- ovoid shape;
- tomato color is red;
- the skin is elastic, smooth to the touch;
- The flesh is fleshy, juicy, melting in the mouth.
- Inside the pulp there are a small number of seeds in the seed chambers.
- The taste is excellent, sweet, with barely noticeable sourness.
Tomatoes Children's sweetness are ideal for baby food
Ripening time
The variety Children's sweetness is called early, since the harvest is formed in 90-100 days. The ripening period for tomato fruits is from mid-July to mid-August. However, the main factors determining the timing of harvesting are the climate and weather in the region.
Tomato yield Children's sweets
The yield of this tomato astounds the most experienced gardeners. From one sq. On average, it is possible to collect up to 6 kg of ripe tomatoes. Due to the dense skin, the fruits of Children's Sweetness can be transported over long distances and stored raw for a long time in cellar conditions.
Disease resistance
Tomato Children's sweetness is endowed by nature with strong immune protection. It is resistant to many nightshade diseases, including verticillium, fusarium and blossom end rot. In addition, the variety Children's Sweetness resists late blight, as it yields its harvest early and promptly.
The fungus grows in warm and humid conditions
In what regions is it grown?
Tomatoes are successfully grown in all regions of Russia. It retains its valuable qualities under unfavorable weather conditions, but is intended for cultivation in closed ground. Although experienced gardeners note that with good care, tomatoes produce a good harvest in open soil.
Purpose and application
Children's sweet tomatoes are widely used in cooking. This crop is grown for whole-fruit canning, making lecho, pasta and sauce. The fruits hold their shape well during heat treatment. And, of course, they are very good fresh. The tomato aroma is incredibly attractive, and the sweet taste of fresh fruit surprises even connoisseurs.
Advantages and disadvantages
The tomato is invulnerable to several diseases at once. It is not afraid of pests that are common in the greenhouse. The high resistance of the variety almost completely eliminates the use of chemicals, which increases the environmental friendliness of the harvest.
The variety received protective properties as a result of long-term selection work
Pros:
- early ripeness;
- productivity;
- commercial qualities;
- versatility of application;
- excellent taste;
- endurance;
- transportability and keeping quality.
Minuses:
- the productivity of the variety decreases in open ground;
- the bushes may be short, but they need support;
- If preventive measures are not followed, plants are susceptible to pest invasion.
Growing tomatoes Children's sweets
Experienced gardeners will find it quite easy to grow the Children's Sweet tomato variety on their plots. But beginners, first of all, need to learn the intricacies of growing this crop. Thanks to the knowledge gained, it will be possible to collect a generous harvest of even, tasty and beautiful fruits, suitable for any processing.
Planting seedlings and transplanting into the ground
Tomato seeds Children's sweetness are planted in seedlings approximately in the second half of March. Seedlings are planted in containers filled with moist nutrient substrate. Shoots appear in about a week. At the age of two true leaves, they are picked into separate containers.
Seedlings are provided with regular and moderate watering
At the end of April or beginning of March, the seedlings are transferred to the greenhouse. Before transplanting, the soil is dug up, drained and disinfected with a solution of copper sulfate. Plants are buried in the ground until the first leaves. This helps stimulate root development. Near the bushes, stakes are installed for further gartering.
Further care
Tomatoes of this variety require moderate watering, but without drying out the top layer of soil. Water is poured at the root, trying to avoid dripping on the leaves, which helps prevent the development of fungus.
During the period of active growth, the bushes are fed with nitrogen fertilizers, and at the stage of flowering and ovary formation - with phosphorus-potassium preparations.Tomatoes love organic matter, so it is recommended to mulch them with humus and mature compost. The mulch layer should be at least 3 cm thick.
Treatment against diseases and pests
The high resistance of tomato to infections and fungi does not negate preventive measures. During the long rainy season, it is recommended to treat the bushes with fungicides. A drug such as Quadris has proven itself well. Insecticides Fitoverm and Teppeki help fight aphids and whiteflies. If you take care of the health of the tomato, then no diseases or pests will be afraid of it, and the harvest will undoubtedly surprise you with its size and quality.
Conclusion
Tomato Children's sweetness belongs to the most popular types. Tomatoes are high in sugar, which is why children are very fond of them. The variety is undemanding to soil composition and does not require abundant and frequent watering.
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