Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Silver spruce
The silver spruce tomato belongs to the highly resistant varieties. This is a special type due to the peculiar growth of the bush and rather unusual fruits. Anyone can grow a vegetable on their personal plot.
basic information
Consider the general characteristics and description of the Silver Spruce tomato.
This variety of tomatoes was created in America, presumably by a Russian emigrant, with the help of breeding developments brought by her, which were recognized in the form of original and tasty tomatoes.
The variety is classified as early-maturing, which is approximately 90 days after planting. But in cold territorial areas, the first harvest can take up to 100 days.
The cultivation is carried out equally fruitfully both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions.
Due to the determinant, that is, limited, growth, the height of the bush usually does not exceed 90 cm. As it grows, the old, often used method of tying should be practiced. For best yields, blue spruce should be formed with 2 or 3 stems.
Description of the variety
The carved, as if dissected, leaves have an unusual, slightly silvery color. In combination, all this explains the name, which is rather strange for a garden vegetable when grown at home.
Let's move on to a description of the fruits, which are characterized by the following features:
- have an oval, slightly pressed shape;
- reach a mass of about 200 g;
- differ in juicy pulp, practically without a sour taste;
- the skin is red in color with a small fluffy coating on it;
- suitable for fresh consumption, used for canning;
- have good taste with a pleasant aroma.
Tomatoes of this variety have a high ability to resist various diseases of this vegetable crop, are resistant to weather fluctuations with a sharp change in temperature. This makes it possible to grow in any climatic regions of the country.
From each bush of blue spruce like a tomato, it is possible to collect about 5 kg of harvest.
Important! To reduce the risk of contracting fungal diseases, it is necessary to adhere to watering norms. Blue spruces should be irrigated with water purposefully around the root, preventing moisture from entering the deciduous part of the plant. Caring for tomatoes in a greenhouse environment requires regular ventilation with sufficient air access.
Planting and leaving
Seeds are planted in the second half of March or early April.In order to avoid troubles when transplanting to open soil areas, when the roots and fragile stems of the plant can break, in order to save time, it is advisable to sow tomatoes directly into peat pots filled with universal soil. It will also reduce the likelihood of seedling diseases.
Important! To improve the root system of seedlings, it is recommended to soak the seeds in the plant biostimulator "Kornevin" before planting.
After germination of seeds, further care of the seedlings is necessary with regular sufficient watering. After 2 months, the spruce seedlings are ready for transfer to the open ground.
Planting should be carried out in previously prepared grooves, maintaining a distance between the bushes of 40 - 50 cm. The soil should be treated with a hot solution of manganese to get rid of various parasites. It is recommended to put mineral fertilizers in all pits in the amount of 1 tbsp. spoons with its further introduction after the next 15 - 20 days after the landing. For these purposes, manure and organic fertilizers without harmful chemicals are used to make the tomatoes environmentally friendly.
This description of the Silver Spruce tomato characterizes it as a delicious vegetable with beautiful unique blue shrubs.
To get a good harvest, you just need to follow the watering rules, provide nutritious feeding, loosen the soil, remove unnecessary stepchildren in a timely manner, and remove weeds.
Reviews say that with proper care, luxurious bushes will give their positive care results in the near future. Regarding unpretentious varieties, the cultivation of silver spruce will not give the gardener any problems, but, on the contrary, will delight the eye with its magnificent decorative chic look, giving also tasty fruits that are healthy for human health: tomatoes contain a whole range of vitamins and valuable elements.
