Characteristics and description of the Gulliver tomato variety, its yield

When choosing seeds for planting in the new season, pay attention to Gulliver's tomatoes, breeding by L.A. Myazina. They are distinguished by their early maturity, good adaptability to temperature extremes and the shape of the fruit resembling pepper. The variety was tested in the Central Black Earth Region and was registered in the register of vegetable crops in 2009.

It is necessary to warn right away that there are tomato seeds on sale Gulliver's Heart and the Gulliver F1 hybrid, which are fundamentally different from the officially registered variety. In order not to be mistaken, let's take a closer look at the next work of a famous breeder.

What a real Gulliver looks like

Let's refer to the description of the variety and characteristics of the Gulliver tomato, posted in the vegetable register.

1. The variety is mid-season with a growing season of 100 days, it is recommended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground in the central regions of Russia.
2. The plant is determinate, reaches a height of 120 cm, medium-leafy, does not require removal of stepsons.
3. The leaf is ordinary, smooth, medium in size. The plant forms a simple inflorescence with 5-6 fruits.
4. The fruits are two-chambered, with a small number of seeds, cylindrical, peppery. The fruit is 4-5 cm thick and 10-12 cm long. Fruits are even in size and weigh 94-116 g. The yield is average, 3.5-4 kg per plant.
5. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet tomato flavor with a lot of sugar and pectin. The skin is thin, smooth, red.
6. Universal tomatoes. Ideal for assorted blanks due to the unusual shape of the fruit and dense, fleshy pulp. Suitable for all types of salads and preparation of semi-finished products: mashed potatoes, juices, pastes, ketchups.
7. This tomato variety has good commercial characteristics, according to which it can be stored for up to 4 weeks without losing its attractive appearance, and perfectly tolerates transportation.
8. The undoubted advantages of Gulliver tomatoes include resistance to root, apical rot and late blight.

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Growing recommendations

The Gulliver variety has a number of advantages associated with good tolerance to high and low temperatures. These qualities are important if the plants are decided to be grown outdoors and planted early in the open ground. Bushes that do not require the formation and removal of stepchildren are also less of a hassle.

We are recommended:

• start sowing seeds 50-55 days before transplanting into the ground. Seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5-2 cm without any preparation;
• dive with the appearance of 1-2 permanent leaves. After a couple of weeks, the seedlings are fed;
• 7-10 days before the planned transplantation into the ground, seedlings for prevention begin to harden;
• lightweight, highly fertile soils prepared in autumn are suitable for cultivation;
• plants are transplanted into open ground in early June, in the presence of a film shelter - in the last decade of May. Planting scheme 40 x 70 cm;
• it should be borne in mind that under favorable conditions the plant grows up to 1.5 meters high. For reliability, the stem must be tied to a reliable support;
• Gulliver's tomato care is quite traditional: watering, weeding, loosening the soil. During the growing season 3-4 selective fertilizing is carried out, in accordance with the condition of the bush.

From a small number of reviews, certain conclusions can be drawn. The Gulliver variety has its advantages and disadvantages. Some were expecting a higher harvest and are somewhat disappointed. A woman gardener shares her experience, noting that she planted a variety on the street and in a greenhouse, but she collected almost the same number of tomatoes.

These tomatoes can be grown in the open air, planted according to the principle and you don't remember them anymore. This is facilitated by resistance to disease and short-term temperature changes. Early amicable ripening saves tomatoes from late blight. Gardeners also note the decorative attractiveness of the bush. He decorates the site with his appearance. Red tomato icicles on a green background of foliage look very impressive.

The quality and taste of Gulliver tomatoes, from which excellent winter preparations are obtained, deserved positive assessments. They look beautiful in whole-fruit pickles and marinades together with cucumbers, have a pleasant sweet taste in sauces and juices.