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There are many types of tomatoes to suit every taste. The Miracle of the Garden tomato stands out from this abundance with its excellent taste and many other advantages. This is one of the best salad varieties. Before planting, you need to familiarize yourself with agrotechnical nuances and the rules for caring for vegetable crops, then the harvest will be excellent.
Breeding history
The salad variety of tomatoes appeared thanks to the tenacity of Siberian breeders
The variety was included in the State Register in 2006. Initially, the vegetable crop was bred for cultivation in greenhouses, but it began to be cultivated in the garden.
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Miracle of the Garden
This is an indeterminate and large-fruited tomato variety. The plant is famous for its frost resistance, high immunity to diseases and pest invasions.
Description of the plant:
- The bush grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has a powerful stem that can support the weight of the fruit. The leaves are green and have a typical tomato shape. The bushes are spreading.
- The tomato forms giant tomatoes weighing 500-1000 g. They have a round, flattened shape. There is ribbing throughout the entire surface. The color of the tomatoes is bright red, there is a shine.
- Due to the thin but strong skin, the shelf life of tomatoes is average. The fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Inside, the tomatoes are fleshy, juicy, and red in color. There are no white or green spots at the base. There are many chambers with a small amount of seeds.
- The tomatoes taste sweet, with slight sourness and a light fruity aftertaste.
It is advisable to harvest the crop manually so as not to damage the fruits.
Ripening time
Giant tomatoes of the Miracle of the Garden variety are mid-early, they ripen 90-110 days after planting. The harvest is usually harvested in late July or early August. Tomatoes ripen together on the bushes, but may fall off. Therefore, it is necessary to collect fruits in a timely manner.
Tomato productivity Miracle of the garden
The variety is considered high-yielding, making it ideal for commercial cultivation. From one bush you can collect up to 10 kg of fruit. In greenhouses, the yield is 3-5 kg more. From 1 sq. m. gardeners usually harvest up to 30 kg of giant tomatoes.
Resistance to adverse factors
A representative of a vegetable crop with giant fruits, it tolerates the vagaries of the weather well. Miracle Garden bushes do not respond well to prolonged drought and rain. Tomatoes also do not like drafts or shaded areas.
In what regions is it grown?
Giant tomatoes Miracle of the Garden are very heat-loving; they were originally bred for cultivation in a greenhouse. In the South and Moscow region they can also be grown in open beds.
Residents of the northern regions are recommended to grow the Miracle Garden variety in greenhouses
Methods of application
The fruits contain 5% sugars and a lot of carotene, which gives them beneficial properties for the body. These include the ability to improve vision and the condition of the skeletal system. Also, Miracle Garden tomatoes promote cell regeneration and act as an antioxidant. Vegetable salads and slices for holiday tables are prepared from them. Tomatoes are not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to their enormous size. They can be used to create winter preparations, tomato juices, and purees.
Advantages and disadvantages
In greenhouse conditions, the Miracle of the Garden tomato reaches incredible weight - up to 1 kg. That's why he was nicknamed the "giant tomato."
You can collect and germinate seeds from the resulting tomatoes, which is considered the main advantage of the Garden Miracle variety
Pros:
- sweet taste, distinct tomato smell;
- great for preparing various dishes, salads;
- high yield, fruits are large in size and in large quantity;
- the variety is resistant to cold;
- The fruits tolerate transportation well.
Minuses:
- bushes need gartering and pinching;
- in greenhouses, beds are often exposed to diseases and pest attacks;
- seedlings are difficult to find because the variety is rare.
Landing dates and rules
Seeds are sown for seedlings 60 days before the expected planting date. They are germinated in a well-lit place in a room with an air temperature of 20-25 degrees. Young bushes are moved at the end of April or beginning of May. The following are the standard rules of agricultural technology:
- 2 weeks before planting, dig holes with a diameter of 20-25 cm and a depth of 15 cm;
- complex fertilizer is placed in the holes and 1.5-2 liters of water are poured;
- a seedling with a neatly straightened rhizome is carefully placed in the recesses and sprinkled with earth;
- the root circle is lightly compacted with your hands;
- Planted tomato bushes are watered with settled water.
In closed ground conditions, the humidity level should be 50-75%.
Care instructions
In order for the Miracle Garden tomato bushes to bear fruit abundantly and not get sick, you need to organize proper care for them. There are no special nuances in cultivation.
General recommendations:
- Plantings are irrigated 2-3 times a week in the amount of 3 liters per 1 bush. In July, the frequency of watering is increased to 3-4 times. You can add 0.5 tsp to the water. potassium permanganate per 1 liter for soil disinfection.
- Tomatoes are fed with nitrogen in May-June, phosphorus and potassium in July-August. You can use complex formulations for tomato crops.
- The area around the beds is carefully loosened with a small rake so as not to damage the roots. After the procedure, soil aeration improves. Loosening helps remove weeds.
- The first stepsoning is performed in July. A tomato bush should be formed into 1-2 stems. Leaves covering the fruits must be removed. After 5-6 clusters appear, the main stem needs to be pinched.
You can purchase a support at a garden store or build it yourself
Disease and pest control
Tomatoes are famous for their high immunity; they are rarely affected by diseases. Pest attacks also happen infrequently. Vegetable crops are practically not affected by the main enemy of Solanaceae - the fungal late blight.The Miracle of the Garden variety is susceptible to tobacco mosaic and brown spot. Bushes growing in closed conditions may be at risk from greenhouse whitefly. Colorado beetles can also attack the beds. To cure tomatoes from diseases, fungicides Quadris, Acrobat, Ridomil are used. Among insecticides you can use Avant, Decis Profi. Every two weeks it is recommended to carry out preventive treatments with these substances.
Conclusion
The giant tomato Miracle of the Garden is considered a rare but popular variety. It is not difficult to grow if you follow simple rules of agricultural technology. Then the bushes will bring a big harvest.
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