Description of the tomato variety Accordion and its characteristics
A mid-early variety, the Accordion tomato, is grown both in greenhouses and in the open field. Summer residents choose it because of its high yield.
What is the variety
The characteristic and description is a kind of tour of the species. This information will help the novice and experienced gardener grow tomatoes properly.
Plant:
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Height: 1.8 m.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: 2-3 pcs.
- Ripening period: 105-110 days.
Fetus:
- Color: pink-red.
- Shape: pear-shaped.
- Weight: from 100 to 400 gr.
- Taste: excellent.
- Density: high.
- Number of cameras: many.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: long time.
Care and landing
Cultivation is recommended for seedlings. Two months before planting in the soil filled with a nutritious soil mixture, the seeds are planted in prepared containers. In the phase of the 2nd true leaf, the tomatoes dive. To achieve the best result, it is recommended to harden the seedlings before planting in open ground. Briefly taking out in the sun, first for 2-3 hours, then for a day.
Plant formation is required. Best in two stems.
1 m2 have 3 plants. Further care for tomatoes "Accordion" is no different from other varieties. Top dressing with complex fertilizers is carried out 2 times, during the flowering period and before the beginning of fruiting.
Be sure to tie up to the supports.
Application and yield
The area of use of tomatoes in cooking is extensive, the only thing is that they are not suitable for canning as a whole. But they are excellently used in the preparation of juices, sauces, tomato paste and other various winter preparations.
Some housewives cut tomatoes into wedges and canned in this form. Perfect for preparing fresh salads.
The yield is very high. One plant, with proper agricultural technology, gives 5 kg. Therefore, with 1 m2 more than 15 kg of tomatoes can be harvested.
Positive and negative sides
A description of the variety, containing a detailed distinction between the good and bad properties of tomatoes, helps the summer resident to choose one or another type.
Pros:
- High productivity.
- Excellent transportability.
- The seeds can be collected by yourself.
Minuses:
- Susceptible to disease.
- Demanding on the formation of a bush.
- The fruits are cracked.
- Depends on weather conditions.
Disease susceptibility
When growing, the summer resident is faced with the problem of the development of plant diseases. This variety has no immunity and is susceptible to all major diseases.For prevention purposes, timely processing is recommended.
Opinions of summer residents regarding tomatoes "Accordion"
When a summer resident doubts whether it is worth planting a particular tomato variety, he looks for reviews. In them, experienced and novice gardeners share their impressions of the strengths and weaknesses of the tomato.
- Alla. I liked the tomatoes for their taste and high yield. But one significant minus was highlighted, with a large abundance of rain, the fruits crack. Next year he will try to grow in a greenhouse.
- Olga. The first experience was positive, I especially liked the shape of the tomatoes and the high yield. He will definitely grow more, the seeds are collected their own.
High-yielding varieties have always been popular among experienced summer residents. The tomato "Accordion" also belongs to this category.
