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The Chanterelle tomato is one of the most popular hybrids of this crop among vegetable growers and farmers in central Russia. It was bred specifically for cultivation under conditions of sudden temperature changes and was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation as a variety recommended for cultivation under film cover or in open ground on personal plots.
Characteristics and description of tomato Chanterelle
The Chanterelle tomato belongs to the determinate (low-growing) varieties. The growth of the bush stops after 4–5 clusters appear. In open ground, the height of the plant is about 60 cm, in greenhouses it reaches 110 cm.
The bush is distinguished by a thin stem with medium-sized leaves of a rich green color, and has a spreading structure. The raceme is simple, with small yellow flowers, the stalk is articulated. There are 4–6 berries in a bunch.
The description of Chanterelle tomatoes indicates that this is a variety with a medium-early ripening period and a long fruiting period. The harvest lasts from mid-July to the end of August.
Detailed description of the fruits
The fruit is smooth, glossy, with a thin skin that is not prone to cracking, elongated oval (plum-shaped), dense.The section has 2–3 chambers with an average number of seeds. At technical maturity, the Chanterelle tomato variety is usually bright orange in color, but yellow and red fruits are also found. The taste is sweet, the flesh is thick. According to consumer reviews, Chanterelle tomatoes have a mild tomato taste.
Fruit length 4–5 cm, weight 100–130 g.
The presence of vitamins A, B, C, E, beta-carotene and magnesium, combined with extremely low calorie content, make this vegetable attractive for use in a healthy diet.
This variety is universal: Chanterelle tomatoes can be used as food both fresh in salads and vegetable side dishes, and canned as whole fruits. In reviews with photos about Chanterelle tomatoes you can see a variety of cooking options for this vegetable.
These tomatoes are well stored and can withstand transportation without losing their presentation, so the variety has found application on farms.
Fruiting dates, yield
The declared yield of tomatoes of the Lisichka variety is 9.1 kg per 1 sq.m. Interestingly, this indicator depends little on where they are grown - in a greenhouse or in open ground. On an area of 1 sq. m plant 3-4 bushes. From the emergence of seedlings to the first harvest, it takes from 100 to 110 days, that is, when sowing seeds for seedlings in the third decade of March, the first fruits are harvested already in the second half of July. Tomatoes of the Chanterelle variety bear fruit until the end of summer.
To increase productivity, experienced vegetable growers give the following recommendations:
- selection and pre-sowing treatment of seeds must be carried out without fail;
- formation of a bush with 2 – 3 stems;
- tying and pinching;
- regular fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers;
- disease prevention;
- regular watering;
- mulching;
- periodic loosening and removal weed.
Sustainability
A distinctive feature of the Chanterelle tomato variety is its resistance to adverse weather conditions. This means that temperature changes do not have a detrimental effect even on young plants.
The variety is immune to many tomato diseases, however, like other nightshade crops, the plant is susceptible to late blight.
To prevent this common disease, you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- when planting, maintain a distance between plants of at least 30 cm;
- carry out pinching in a timely manner and remove the lower leaves;
- mulch the ground;
- water the plant at the root;
- avoid waterlogging of the soil and high humidity in the greenhouse;
- destroy (burn) plants affected by late blight;
- spray the bushes with antifungal drugs.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Chanterelle tomato variety quickly found fans among farmers and amateur vegetable growers, who appreciated it for the following characteristics:
- resistance to temperature changes, allowing the crop to be grown in the middle zone and even in the northern regions of the country;
- high productivity, both in greenhouses and in open ground;
- duration of the fruiting period;
- relative unpretentiousness;
- excellent taste and appearance of the fruit;
- versatility of use;
- high shelf life, good transportability;
- resistance to diseases and pests.
Like other varieties of tomatoes, Chanterelle has its drawbacks:
- the need to pinpoint and tie up plants;
- sensitivity to late blight.
Growing rules
Growing a Chanterelle tomato does not require any special effort on the part of the gardener. However, despite its relative unpretentiousness, it, like other representatives of this culture, requires careful attention and careful care. Tomato variety Chanterelle is grown in 3 stages: forcing seedlings, transplanting into open ground or a greenhouse, subsequent care (regular watering, fertilizing, mulching, pinching, etc.).
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Sowing seeds of this variety for seedlings begins in the third decade of March, approximately 2 months before planting the crops in open ground or a greenhouse. Light soils containing sand, peat and earth are used as a substrate. To disinfect the soil, boil it with boiling water in advance. You can drive out seedlings both in common boxes and in individual containers (cups, peat pots). In this case, it will be possible to do without picking the seedlings.
Selected planting material is treated with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate, and then immersed in a growth stimulator. When sowing, the seeds are buried 1 cm, well watered by drip, covered with film and left at room temperature in the light. As a rule, until the first shoots appear, the soil no longer needs watering.
If the seeds were sown in a common container, then after the second true leaf appears, the seedlings dive.
The variety's resistance to temperature changes makes it possible to avoid hardening off young plants before transplanting them to a permanent location.
Transplanting seedlings
Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or in open ground in late spring - early summer, when warm nights set in. Compost and mineral fertilizers are added to each hole, filled with water, and only then the seedlings are carefully planted in them.
Transplanted seedlings should be immediately tied to pegs.
For 1 sq. m, no more than 4 plants are planted, following a pattern of 30x40 or 40x40 cm.
Aftercare
Tomatoes are sensitive to moisture, so the soil should not be allowed to dry out. They are careful about watering plants - it must be done regularly, using warm water. It is important to prevent moisture from getting on the leaves and to ensure that there is no stagnation of water. This will prevent the occurrence of late blight.
To prevent this disease, a mandatory part of caring for tomato bushes is periodic treatment with antifungal drugs.
Weeding and loosening are carried out as necessary.
Mulching will help maintain optimal moisture levels, protect the soil from weeds and improve soil quality. For this purpose, sawdust, leaves, hay and other organic materials are used.
The Chanterelle tomato bush is formed into 2-3 stems and must be pinched.
A month after planting in a permanent place, the lower leaves are removed. To improve the quality of the fruit, 7 clusters are left on the stems, on which 4–6 ovaries are formed.
The plants are fed 3-4 times per season with mineral complexes or organic matter.It is especially important to fertilize tomatoes during flowering and fruit set.
Conclusion
The Chanterelle tomato is an attractive and promising variety that can surprise with a high yield even when grown under conditions of sudden temperature changes. The ability to adapt to adverse weather conditions, high yield and excellent consumer qualities of the Lisichka variety of tomatoes have earned recognition from many farmers and amateur vegetable growers.
