Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Zest, yield
Tomato Zest is bred by Russian breeders. It is grown in all regions of the country both in the open field and in greenhouses. It is used for salads, pickling and canning.
Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Zest
Description of the variety:
- early ripening - after seedling germination, full ripening of fruits occurs on the 75th - 80th day;
- low bush - 55 - 60 cm;
- sheets of dark green, medium size;
- a thick stem with a powerful rhizome that grows wildly in width;
- intermediate type of inflorescence;
- the stalk is articulated;
- the fruit is slightly elongated;
- pink-red color;
- in one inflorescence 5 - 6 fruits.
Thanks to the dense and elastic skin, tomatoes will not burst when pickling and salting. There is little water in the fruits, ideal for salting and preparing salads. Despite the small size of the tomatoes, the yield is high: from 4 to 5 kilograms from one bush.
Use
Universal in use. Tomatoes have a sweetish taste. With a minimal amount of liquid, this tomato variety is not suitable for juice production.
The fruits are great for sandwiches, added to hot dishes. Used in salads and sauces.
Growing
Tomato variety Raisin is recommended to grow in open ground, greenhouses and greenhouses. Seeds must be disinfected before planting: dilute the potassium permanganate granules in boiled water until light pink, place the seeds there for 2 hours. Dry seed and plant in prepared soil.
The order of sowing and growing seedlings:
- Mix the garden soil with humus and sand.
- Heat well in the oven.
- Water and feed in a timely manner.
Seeds for seedlings are planted in the last days of March. When four leaves appear, the tomatoes are transplanted into separate cups. To avoid damage to the root system, seeds should initially be planted in single containers.
Seedlings are placed in a warm, sunny place. In order for the plants to fully grow and develop, it is necessary to unfold the boxes every 2 days. The sun's rays will evenly illuminate the containers from all directions.
Landing
Before planting in a permanent place, the tomatoes must be thoroughly watered with warm water. When transplanting into open ground, make sure that the threat of frost has passed. Seedlings are planted under the film in mid-May.
Before planting plants in open ground, you must select a suitable site. Those who previously planted tomatoes know that tomatoes will not grow in the area where potatoes grew. This culture does not tolerate acidic soil.Apply fertilizer before planting, spill the soil with warm water.
In order for the yield to be high, the plants should be weeded on time, getting rid of weeds, watered and fed in a timely manner.
When a full-fledged bush grows, you need to cut off the extra stepsons before flowering. The second time, this procedure must be repeated after the fruit ovary.
High yields can be achieved without feeding:
- Plant in well-warmed soil.
- Water in a timely manner.
- To clear the area from weeds.
In order for the roots of the seedlings to firmly take root in a new place, at first you need to water the garden every day. After each watering, the soil must be loosened to give access to oxygen. Do not bury the roots too deep. Plant no more than 8 bushes per 1 square meter.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Zest variety
Tomato variety Raisin rarely lends itself to disease and drying, has a high yield throughout the summer, does not lose its presentation during transportation.
Minuses:
- requires a garter to support;
- afraid of frost.
Tomato growers recommend planting this variety in the southern regions. Reviews of amateur summer residents and professionals are the most positive. Tomato variety Zest is in the top ten for its pleasant sweetish taste, unpretentiousness, high yield.
