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Gardeners who like to experiment in their garden beds today have the opportunity to choose a variety of tomato varieties. Along with the various characteristics indicated on the bags, vegetable growers are often attracted by the description of the yield of tomatoes.
One of these varieties is the Miracle of the Earth tomato. In some sources, these tomatoes are also called the Wonder of the World. The characteristics and description of the tomato variety Miracle of the Earth declared by the breeders will be presented in the article.
Briefly about the important
The variety was created by Russian amateur breeders. Entered into the State Register in 2006. It is difficult to purchase real Miracle of the Earth tomato seeds from the Siberian Garden company. Unfortunately, unscrupulous sellers take advantage of this problem.
That is why detailed characteristics and descriptions of this variety are required to help Russian vegetable growers. The photo below is an example of what the Miracle of the Earth tomato variety actually looks like.
Description
So that gardeners can better understand what the tomato variety Miracle of the Earth is, we will give a detailed description, name the characteristic features of the plant, and include a photo.
A novelty in the world of tomatoes belongs to indeterminate varieties. Tomatoes are intended for growing in open-air garden beds or greenhouses. According to reviews from gardeners who have already planted the Miracle of the Earth tomato for several years in a row in open ground, the yield in the southern regions is excellent. The culture that works best is:
- in the Astrakhan region;
- in the North Caucasus;
- in the Krasnodar region.
But in regions with more harsh conditions, it is better to grow the variety in a greenhouse, despite the fact that the tomatoes are early ripening. A little more than three months pass from the moment of germination.
Bushes
The plant is tall. When grown in open ground, it reaches 1 m 50 cm. In a greenhouse it is much higher - about 180 cm. The plant must be tied to reliable supports. The foliage is medium sized, dark green.
The flower stalks are powerful, brush-shaped, with a large number of flowers and then ovaries. Fruit set is excellent. But it can still be stimulated by shaking the bush to enhance pollination. As a rule, up to 10 clusters are formed on a tall bush, on each of which 6-8 fruits subsequently ripen.
Fruit
The fruits of the Miracle of the Earth tomato, as described by the originators, have the shape of a slightly flattened heart, which corresponds to the reviews of those who planted the variety on their site.
The tomatoes are large, on average about 500 grams. The fruits on the first clusters are always larger, often growing up to a kilogram. Please look at the photo below, here is the fruit on the scales.
Fruits with dense sweet pulp, fleshy and sugary at the break. Pink inside. At technical maturity they acquire a bright pink color.
The skin on the fruit is dense, so cracking is not observed even in rainy summers. The Miracle of the Earth tomato contains 6 to 8 chambers, with a small number of seeds.
Characteristics
Let's now find out why Russian vegetable growers are attracted to Miracle of the Earth tomatoes. Reviews, as well as photos submitted by gardeners, indicate the superiority of tomato over other indeterminate varieties.
Advantages of the variety
- The high and stable yield of tomatoes of this variety is confirmed by reviews and photos. If agricultural practices are followed in the southern regions, up to 20 kg of tasty large fruits are harvested per square meter.
In the risky farming zone, the tomato harvest is slightly smaller, but it is possible to harvest 12-15 kg. - Excellent transportability over any distance, without loss of presentation, thanks to the thick skin. In addition, the fruits do not crack.
- Tomatoes Wonder of the World drought-resistant. This property appealed to summer residents who cannot constantly be on the site. Short-term drying of the soil or heat does not lead to the formation of barren flowers on peduncles or the shedding of ovaries.
- The versatility of the variety and long shelf life. When certain conditions are created, the fruits are stored until the New Year. Tomatoes picked green ripen without losing their beneficial properties and visual appeal.
- Most often, the fruits of the variety are consumed fresh or processed.For the winter, you can prepare salads in which tomatoes are cut into slices, as well as juices, tomato paste, and ketchup.
- Miracle is not a hybrid, so gardeners do not have to buy seeds from year to year. The varietal qualities in their seeds are completely preserved.
- A variety with high immunity to many diseases of nightshade crops. Our readers note that the tomato fully lives up to its name, since it remains green and healthy when surrounded by tomatoes that are infected with late blight.
Cons of tomatoes
The Miracle of the Earth tomato variety also has its disadvantages, which is what gardeners write about in their reviews. But compared to the advantages, their number is minimal:
- Tall and prolific tomatoes need to be tied to reliable supports throughout the growing season.
- When grown in unprotected soil, plantings must be covered if strong winds begin.
- To get an excellent harvest, the bush is formed.
In general, tomatoes are unpretentious; no special knowledge is required when growing.
Features of agricultural technology
Growing seedlings
Miracle is propagated by seedlings. Seeds are sown 50 days before planting in open ground or a greenhouse.
To ensure rapid germination, the seed material is soaked in warm water. They are sown in pre-scalded soil. The containers are kept in a warm place up to +25 degrees until germination.
Plants with 2-3 leaves located above the cotyledons grow. Before planting in a permanent place, the tomatoes are watered and fed as needed.
2 weeks before planting in open or protected ground, Miracle of the Earth tomatoes are hardened in the air.First they keep them in partial shade, then gradually accustom them to direct sunlight.
Care after landing
Since, according to the description and characteristics, the Miracle of the Earth tomato is tall, immediately upon planting it is tied to a reliable support. No more than three bushes are planted per square.
After two days, remove the shoots and leaves at a height of 30 cm from the ground. Form a plant with 2-3 stems. All other stepchildren are removed throughout the season.
It is necessary to water moderately, since due to the large amount of water, the taste of tomatoes of this variety deteriorates. Experienced gardeners carry out work in the morning or evening hours. It is advisable to sprinkle the ground under the plantings with mulch: peat, hay, rotted straw or humus.
You can increase fruit set artificially by placing a tank of fresh grass in the greenhouse for fermentation. The carbon dioxide released is excellent nutrition for plants.
Tomatoes are fed during the fruiting period:
- phosphorus and potassium fertilizers;
- infusion of mullein or fresh cut grass (without seeds);
- boric acid solution (1 gram of substance per 10 liters of water) for foliar feeding.
The fruits are collected as they ripen in dry weather.
