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Tomatoes are a widely demanded vegetable crop that is grown everywhere. The Salting Miracle tomato is considered one of the most popular varieties. The variety is ideal for preservation. Before planting, you should familiarize yourself with all the agrotechnical nuances, then you will be pleased with the harvest.
Breeding history
A determinate variety of tomatoes is easy to grow even for a novice gardener.
A hybrid tomato variety was developed thanks to the work of Russian breeders in 2018. It was then that he was entered into the State Register. The originators were Ural gardeners V. Kachainik, M. Gulkin, O. Karmanova and S. Matyunina.
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Salting Miracle
This is an early ripening standard hybrid, which is considered determinant.
Description of the variety:
- The pickling miracle is a compact bush 45-50 cm high. The plant does not need to be formed; it can be grown in small areas.
- The stems are powerful, strong, and reliably hold the fruits. They don't have to be formed. Ripe tomatoes hold well on the fruit stem.
- The leaves have a characteristic tomato shape, elongated. The surface is leathery, glossy, rich green in color.
- The fruits are small, weighing up to 90 g, round in shape. The color of the tomatoes is bright red, with a distinct shine on the glossy surface. Their compact size allows the tomatoes to be used for whole-fruit canning.
- The pulp is juicy, dense, with elastic skin. Because of this, the fruits can be stored for a long time. They also safely withstand long-distance transportation.
- The taste of the Pickling Miracle tomatoes is pleasant, but not sweet. There is slight sourness.
The hybrid variety of tomatoes was originally bred for cultivation for the purpose of pickling and canning.
Canned tomatoes look very presentable
Ripening time
In an early-ripening hybrid, the fruits ripen 90 days after planting. The bushes bear fruit from early June until the first frost. To speed up the ripening process, you need to pinch the first stepsons before fruit sets. It is worth considering that then the yield will decrease slightly.
Tomato yield Pickling miracle
The Pickling Miracle tomato variety is considered high-yielding. From one bush you can collect up to 6 kg of fruit. From 1 sq. m yields up to 11 kg of harvest. Considering the small size of the tomatoes, this is a very good result.
Resistance to adverse factors
This variety of tomatoes is intended for cultivation in open ground, since the plant copes well with summer weather fluctuations. The bushes can withstand short-term drought and rain.The variety does not respond well to frost, but due to its early ripening, it is possible to harvest the crop to critical levels.
In what regions is it grown?
The hybrid is adapted for cultivation in all regions of Russia. It is most often cultivated in warm areas. But tomatoes are also cultivated in the Northern, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Ural and Far Eastern districts.
Tomatoes can be grown in greenhouses, which is important for residents of northern regions
Methods of application
The main area of use of the Pickling Miracle fruit is preservation and pickling. Tomatoes were originally bred for these purposes, because... have small fruits and are distinguished by an abundant harvest. Vegetables are also great fresh. They make excellent salads and cuts for the holiday table. Tomatoes are widely used for preparing vegetable purees, juices, and sauces.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Salting Miracle variety is often grown for preservation for commercial purposes. Gardeners note high yields.
Hybrid tomato variety is famous for its high immunity
Pros:
- compact bush size;
- high yield - up to two buckets of harvest can be harvested from a plant;
- dense skin, which ensures long-lasting shelf life and good transportability;
- tomatoes are stored in jars for a long time without deforming;
- high resistance to diseases and pest attacks;
- low maintenance requirements;
- no need for stepsoning.
Minuses:
- small size tomatoes.
Landing dates and rules
The approximate date for planting tomato seedlings, the Salting Miracle in the garden, is May 14. At this time, the threat of a return of night frosts had already passed, and the daytime air temperature had stabilized. Two weeks before planting, you need to plow the ground with half a shovel.Then weeds are removed and soil aeration is improved. Holes should be prepared with a diameter of 20*25 cm and a depth of at least 15 cm.
It is worth considering that Pickling Miracle tomatoes prefer to grow in well-lit areas. Light shade during lunch hours is also allowed. Bushes should not be placed in places where there are drafts. It is important to follow the rules of crop rotation.
Recommendations for planting:
- It is necessary to place the tomato bushes Pickling Miracle at a distance of 0.5 m from each other.
- Before planting, you can add 2 tbsp to the holes. l. eggshells, manure, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
- The root system of the seedling must first be straightened by hand.
- The seedlings are carefully placed in the hole to a depth of the first leaves.
- The root soil is crushed with hands and watered with settled water in an amount of 1.5 liters.
- The row spacing is carefully weeded with a small rake.
If the soil in the selected area is too dense, you can add river sand. Then its breathability and oxygen supply to the rhizome will improve.
Care instructions
Caring for Pickling Miracle tomatoes is very simple. The main thing is to carry out all manipulations according to the rules and schedule.
- The bushes should be irrigated 2-3 times a week with settled water. You can add 1 tsp to the liquid once a week. potassium permanganate for soil disinfection. 1 adult tomato bush will require 3 liters of water.
- The root zone should be weeded with a small rake once a week. This manipulation allows you to improve soil aeration and remove weeds.
- Fertilizers. Two weeks after planting the seedlings, the tomatoes are fertilized with a mixture of organic and mineral compounds.You will need 1 part manure, 9 parts water and 20 g of superphosphate. For 10 tomato bushes there is usually 1 bucket of nutritional ingredients. During the growing season, the bushes need three feedings. It is worth using mineral and organic substances, complex fertilizers.
- Stepping is an optional procedure for the Salting Miracle variety. It can be used only to accelerate the ripening of fruits.
To increase the number of tomato ovaries, you can spray the bushes with a solution of boric acid 1 g per 1 liter of water. A solution made from bird droppings has a beneficial effect on the development of tomato crops.
Disease and pest control
The plant is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, late blight, alternaria, anthracnose and fusarium. The development of diseases usually occurs in the absence of proper care. If the first symptoms of diseases are noticeable, you need to spray the plantings with fungicides. You should pay attention to drugs such as Quadris, Ridomil, Acrobat, Maxim or Fundazol.
The above-ground part contains alkaloids, which is why many pests avoid the bushes. The only enemy of the Pickling Miracle tomatoes remains the Colorado potato beetle and the May beetle. They need to be collected manually or the beds treated with insecticides. The drugs Aktara, Image, Vertimek and Voliam Flexi are highly effective. The bushes are sprayed with these products according to the instructions on the package. Usually one treatment is sufficient. It is necessary to spray after watering the beds.
Ridomil shows the best results when processing tomato crops
Conclusion
The hybrid tomato Pickling Miracle is widely popular among residents of the CIS countries, especially among farmers. It is often grown for commercial canning purposes.The variety is famous for its excellent immunity and high productivity.
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