Description of the tomato variety Apples in the snow, its characteristics and yield
Reviews of people who grow vegetables speak of the search for tomatoes that endure a sharp change in weather conditions. For residents of cold regions, the variety of tomatoes Apples in the snow is suitable. They are not only grown in harsh climatic zones, but also have a strong immunity to tomato diseases. Apples in the snow are an original variety that was bred by breeders from Russia.
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The characteristic and description of the tomato variety Apples in the snow is simple and does not contain information that would be incomprehensible to the gardener. Versatile vegetables suitable for growing outdoors and in greenhouses. Fans of eating fresh tomatoes in early spring plant it in pots and take it out to balconies or loggias. Low-growing bushes do not cause much trouble, as they are characterized by compactness.
Apples in the snow are an early ripening variety with a high yield. The bush has a minimum number of leaves. The height of the determinant plant ranges from 65 cm. Small leaves are saturated green, and the stem is several tones lighter.
Fruit and harvest
To increase the yield of the crop, pinching is carried out, while forming a bush. On one bunch, fruits ripen at the same time. There can be from 4 to 8 pieces on a branch. At the time of fruiting, the plant looks beautiful. 50 pieces are collected from one bush, with most of them being selected - from 30 to 37 pieces.
Fruit weight does not exceed 70 g. Small, they have a rounded shape, slightly flattened in the region of the stalk. There are no spots or excessive ribbing near the peduncle. The skin, the covered pulp, is thin. At the same time, it has a good density and does not allow tomatoes to crack from excessive moisture in the form of precipitation.
At the time of ripening, tomatoes have a rich red pulp. It is dense, but still juicy. Despite its small size, there are many chambers inside the tomato. Sweetish, light and pleasant taste has subtle sour notes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomatoes stand out from other varieties with the following number of advantages:
- fruits with the size of a walnut will appeal to gourmets, and will also delight children in size;
- they are distinguished by early ripening of the harvest, they enjoy fresh vegetables already in mid-June;
- immunity remains stable due to its protective properties;
- one bush yields 50–75 ripe tomatoes;
- do not lend themselves to parasitic pests.
In contrast to the advantages, the variety has only one drawback - in rare cases, it can avoid late blight. Apart from this moment, there are no more negative aspects of the culture.
Apples in the snow can be eaten in any form - fresh, as one of the ingredients in a salad, and can also be preserved for the winter. It will be an excellent side dish for fish or meat dishes. The bright color of the tomato will help you create assorted vegetables in the jar. Fresh tomatoes are stored for a long time. Therefore, they can delight the whole family until the fall.
