Description of the tomato variety Red Fang, its characteristics and productivity
An increasing number of gardeners, when choosing tomato varieties, are guided by the reviews of real people. Lovers of low-growing high-yielding varieties are recommended to pay attention to the Red Fang tomato variety. Despite the small growth and compactness of the bushes, the garden culture is able to please the unusual-shaped tomato with the indicators of the return of tasty fruits.
Description of the variety
Tomato variety Red Fang is grown outdoors. The plant belongs to a determinant species and is characterized by compact bushes with little greenery. The short ripening period makes it possible to obtain early fruiting.
Fruit characteristics:
- Tomatoes are deep red in color.
- Tomatoes are characterized by an elongated shape that looks like a fang, thanks to which the variety received an unusual name.
- On average, the weight of one fruit reaches 90 grams.
- The yield for low bushes is considered high and up to 10 vegetables are removed from one brush on average.
- The rate of return of fruits largely depends on the region of cultivation and climatic conditions.
The flesh of the fruit is distinguished by good meatiness and there are no acidic notes in the taste. Thanks to the thin skin, vegetables lend themselves well to cutting, after which they do not fall apart. Gardeners' reviews indicate that some specimens have a length of up to 15 cm and note a small number of seeds.
Red canine is eaten fresh, but due to its neat elongated shape, the fruit is often used as a canning material. The main direction of long fruit is used in salads, which acquire a rich, bright taste.
Vegetables of this type withstand heat well and are able to maintain their proper appearance after processing.
Growing
The cultivation is carried out in the traditional way through seedlings. The planting material is placed in small containers and covered with foil. After the formation of 2 or 3 leaves, a dive is made. For the formation of strong shoots, it is required to ensure the sufficiency of light, with a deficiency of which the seedlings are stretched and thinned.
In the place of permanent cultivation, seedlings are planted after there is no threat of frost return. The area must be protected from strong gusts of wind. The soil is prepared in advance and enriched with mineral complexes.
Care features
Plant care has no specific features.It is required to provide weeding, periodic watering, as well as several fertilizing with mineral complexes during the growing season.
When watering, do not allow moisture to enter the sheet plates, otherwise, if exposed to sunlight, burns may appear. The recommended watering times are morning and evening hours.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantage of growing a low-growing variety is the absence of the need to provide large areas for planting. With this choice, it is possible to save time and effort, since the plant does not need to be pinned.
Pests and diseases
Due to its low growth and insignificant amount of green mass, as well as a short ripening period, the variety has good resistance to most types of tomato diseases of viral and fungal origin. When growing tomato Red Fang, you can not be afraid of such a disease as late blight.
Harvesting and storage
The fruits are not intended for long-term storage, therefore it is recommended to consume them immediately after harvest. Unripe tomatoes can be placed in a dark, cool place until reddening.
In most cases, the plant manages to give up the necessary amount of nutrients and there is enough time for the full ripening of the fruits due to the short growing season. Such features lead to the fact that the number of "green" tomatoes by the end of the gardening period is insignificant.
Gardeners reviews
Anastasia, 42 years old:
“I tried to grow the variety last year, on the whole I am satisfied with the taste and yield indicators. For salting purposes, you will have to select the fruits, since some specimens grow quite long and are difficult to place in a jar. Both fresh and pickled tomatoes have good taste. ”
Irina, 53 years old:
“The variety is suitable for those who do not like tall varieties of tomatoes and do not want to waste time removing stepchildren. A minimum of territory for planting and a good return of tomatoes for the season. Children liked the taste ”.
My mother calls this variety “peppery” - and indeed, the fruits resemble paprika. Ideal for canning - very convenient to place in jars. The yield is excellent, especially with the preparation BioGrow... And tomatoes are sick with him much less.