Description of the variety of tomato Zhorik-glutton, features of cultivation and yield
Tomatoes grown in open ground are more aromatic and richer in taste than greenhouse ones. Reviews of the tomato Zhorik-glutton speak of an early harvest of universal fruits. Calibrated tomatoes are cut into salads and canned whole.
How did the tomato gain popularity?
The plant is resistant to temperature fluctuations. Forms ovaries in hot and cool weather. The beds are compact. Some gardeners use it to compact the plantings of tall tomatoes.
Zhorik-glutton characteristics:
- it is recommended to plant in open ground;
- determinant bush (grows up to 0.45 m);
- early ripening (from loops to the first sample of 95 days);
- shaping, garter and pinching is not required.
Seedlings do not stretch. Zhorik-glutton "runs away" from phytophthora. Gardeners note the tomato's resistance to root and apical rot. Forms ovaries actively in hot weather. Transfers a lack of moisture in the soil.
What makes a tomato happy?
Aelita breeders specialize in creating plants for regions with unstable weather. Zhorik-glutton is a representative of the variety for open ground.
The height of tomatoes allows you to cover plantings with heavy rainfall or sudden cold snap. Gardeners can follow the rules of crop circulation on the beds. These measures ensure a good harvest.
Description of tomatoes:
- slight ribbing at the stalk;
- the berry is spherical, flattened at the top;
- the fruit is smooth, shiny, light red in color;
- weight up to 150 g;
- the skin is dense;
- the taste is rich, sour;
- the pulp is dense, juicy;
- small seeds;
- the skin is dense;
- yield 5 kg / m².
Zhorik-glutton sticks tightly to the bushes. The fruits do not crack when canned. Ripens in one or two waves. Green tomatoes ripen in the dark. Tomatoes remain marketable during transportation.
The gardeners eat the first berries fresh. The leftovers are allowed for processing: they produce juice, pasta, ketchup, salt, and pickle whole.
How to get a good harvest?
Choosing the right variety is part of your success. To obtain the desired yield, it is recommended to follow the growing rules.
Agronomists advise:
- check own seeds for germination, disinfect;
- material from reputable manufacturers has passed soil control (ready for sowing);
- start growing seedlings should be 40-60 days before planting in a permanent place (different regions have different times);
- maintain a temperature of 23-25 degrees before germination;
- after the appearance of the loops, reduce to 18 degrees;
- harden seedlings, ventilate;
- water in moderation;
- nitrogen fertilizers on the ridges are required to be applied in the fall;
- lay the mineral complex in the spring;
- to deepen the seedlings when planting;
- the first 3-4 days, the bushes require shading;
- it is recommended to mulch the soil;
- plant tightly: 5–6 bushes / m²;
- loosen the soil regularly;
- water in the morning.
Zhorik-glutton suffers shading. Gardeners plant it among indeterminate tomatoes for compaction. When placed individually, layout: 40 cm x 40 cm.
To attract pollinating insects, annual honey plants (spicy herbs) should be sown along the perimeter of the ridges.
What do the gardeners say?
Gardeners on forums talk about tomato Zhorik-glutton. The variety attracts by its ripening period, unpretentiousness. The height of the bushes and the density of planting make it easier to care for. A good harvest is easy to get.
But the taste loses to salad tomatoes. In canned food, the tomato remains tough and bland. The value of Zhorik the glutton is to provide summer residents with early fruits.
