Most recently, gardeners had the opportunity to try a new kind of tomato, derived by our scientists. It is called Strawberry Tree. This hybrid is very young and there is little information about him, but judging by the first reviews, he has already managed to earn popularity among gardeners.
In our article you will find not only the most complete description of the variety, but also be able to get acquainted with its main characteristics, learn all about the features of cultivation.
Tomato "Strawberry Tree": variety description
This hybrid was bred by Siberian breeders. Registration was held in 2013. The plant is rather large, it can reach a height of 2 meters, but usually does not exceed 120-150 centimeters. The type of the bush is indeterminate, that is, it has unlimited growth after the formation of a floral brush. The bush of these tomatoes is not standard.
Tomato "Strawberry tree" refers to the mid-early types of tomatoes, the time of full ripening 110-115 days. It is intended mainly for growing in greenhouse conditions. A nice feature of this sort of tomato is its resistance to diseases and pests.
This type of tomato has a very high yield, when compared with other tomatoes. This powerful plant forms approximately 5-6 brushes with 6-8 fruits each. With proper care and suitable conditions from one square. meter, you can collect up to 12 pounds of delicious fruit.
Among the main advantages of this hybrid can be called:
- resistance to vertical withering and tobacco mosaic virus;
- resistance to weather changes;
- increased yield;
- unpretentiousness;
- long period of fruiting.
No significant deficiencies to date.. The only drawback can be considered mandatory garter and a small moodiness regarding climatic conditions, the plant is poorly suited for arid climate.
Specifications
"Strawberry tree" will delight gardeners with its fruits:
- They have a bright red color, their appearance resemble large strawberries.
- The fruits are quite large, weighing about 250 grams.
- Fruits contain up to 10-12% of dry matter and 4-6 chambers.
- Equally well suited for the preparation of salads and tomato juice, and for preservation.
The fruits of the "Strawberry Tree" have interesting taste properties. Suitable for fresh consumption. They can make tomato juice, due to the low amount of dry matter. Also suitable for home preparations for use in dried and stored in dried form.
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Features of growing
Since it was bred in Siberia, it is perfect for growing in regions with unstable weather, as it is very resistant to seasonal cooling. Suitable for cultivation in Western and Eastern Siberia, the Far East, the Urals and in central Russia. But also for growing in the southern regions can also show good results.
The peculiarities of these tomatoes are that it is able to grow on infertile soil, and tolerates cold. If you collect a little unripe fruit, they ripen remarkably and transfer storage and transportation. The plant needs regular abundant watering and loosening the soil.
Diseases and pests
Of the diseases to which this variety is susceptible, it is probably worth highlighting brown spotting. This is the most common disease that affects tomatoes in greenhouses.
For the prevention of this disease, it is necessary to observe the light regime and the moisture regime, since the increased humidity contributes to the appearance of this disease. To combat it, use the Barrier and Barrier, from the folk remedies used garlic solution.
"Strawberry tree" can often be invaded by spider mites and the greenhouse whitefly. When the plant infects the whitefly, they are sprayed with the preparation "Confidor", at the rate of 1 ml per 10 liters of water, the solution consumption per 100 sq. From spider mites get rid of using a soap solution, which wipe the leaves and the affected areas of the plant.
Conclusion
In the end, I would like to say that this hybrid, although quite young, has already managed to show itself from the good side. Good luck in the cultivation of this new type of tomato.
