Tomato "Persimmon" - a universal variety of amateur selection

Tomato "persimmon" was bred several years ago by domestic gardener-amateurs. It belongs to large-fruited varieties, since its fruits have a rather large mass. So, their weight reaches sometimes 500 grams and more. The average weight of the fruit is 250-300 grams. The better the care for this plant, the larger the fruit, therefore, during the growth of tomato, regular fertilizing of the plant with inorganic and organic fertilizers, regular watering, loosening of beds and weed removal should be carried out. The plant itself is referred to as medium-sized, although it can grow to 1.5 m, but more often the stalk growth stops at around 70-80 cm. In greenhouse conditions, plants grow to a height much higher than in open ground. A plant of determinant type, abundantly covered with leaves. The bushes of this tomato are very powerful, with light green stems and leaves.

Tomato "persimmon" is often grown in greenhouses, although it has proved itself quite well in growing outdoors. The inflorescence of this plant is of a predominantly simple type. The fruits of these tomatoes are flat-rounded. Tomato variety "persimmon" has a distinctive feature: a characteristic green spot on the fruit. Tomatoes have a tender flesh containing a large amount of beta-carotene. They have a low content of organic acids, so they are suitable even for dietary nutrition. The tomato has a very pleasant, sweetish taste, which, when overripe, becomes more acidic. The fruit is colored in a bright orange color and looks very much like a southern fruit, whose own name has given the name to this cultivar. Tomato "persimmon" is most often used for making different salads and second courses, although they can be successfully processed and processed for harvesting for the winter. Very tasty juice and a variety of sauces, cooked from these tomatoes.

The fruit of this variety begins in late July, although in the more southerly parts of the country it can produce ripe fruits at the beginning of this month. Seeds are sown for seedlings in March or early April. This variety has a rather high percentage of seed germination - about 90%. From the moment of sowing seeds till the beginning of fruiting, 110-120 days pass. Seedlings are grown according to general rules. Seeds are best sown in a slightly compacted soil, after which it is necessary to mulch the peat or fertile soil with a layer of 10 mm. Seedlings watered at 22-24 ° C through a strainer, a box with seeds is better covered with a plastic wrap and put in a well-lit, warm (25 ° C) place. After growing 1-2 leaves, the seedlings must be dived.

The planting of the strengthened and hardened seedlings is carried out in May, when there is no threat of frost on the ground. Density of planting of plants in the open ground - 3-4 plants per sq.m. Tomato "persimmon" has an average resistance to various diseases, but with proper care and taking various preventive measures, it can please the trucker with a high yield and a long fruit-bearing period. Process this variety with different chemicals as well as other types of tomatoes.

Tomato "persimmon" has some more remarkable features. So, it has a high yield (from 1 square meter it is possible to get more than 6 kg of fruit), fruiting continues for 4-5 months (before frosts). The highest yield can be achieved by growing it in unheated greenhouses. These tomatoes can be collected a little immature, because even when ripe torn, they almost do not lose all their taste and nutritional qualities. This feature of this variety allows you to transport tomatoes over long distances.

Tomato "persimmon", reviews of which, in general, positive, worthy of cultivation on our personal plots.