Description of the Korean long-fruited tomato variety, its characteristics and productivity
The Korean long-fruited tomato is a tomato whose beauty cannot be compared to any other variety of tomatoes. Each bush is strewn with lots of raspberry fruits. Sweet to the taste, they have an incredible shape. They do not lend themselves to cracking and look original in a jar during the preparation of conservation for the winter. Pink fruits contain large amounts of lycopene, a component responsible for the source of life and longevity.
Characteristics of the variety
The tomato belongs to the group of mid-season varieties. An indeterminate vegetable has a high yield. The bristle tomato variety is intended for greenhouse cultivation. Can also be planted in open ground using a support with a garter.
The bush reaches a height of 2 m. The foliage is poorly expressed. Optimal conditions for good plant development are the formation of 2-3 stems. The leaves have a rich green tint.
Fruit
A ripe vegetable is pepper-shaped. The elongated cylindrical fruit has a nose at the end that is curved to the side. Crimson fruits weigh on average from 150 to 250 g, occasionally there are giants weighing more than 300 g. Korean long-fruited does not lend itself to parasitism by pests.
Vegetables are suitable for fresh salads. Sauces and juices are made from tomatoes, which are preserved for the winter. When the seed chambers are cut, it is practically invisible, the fleshy pulp is juicy, the same pink color. Sweet fruits have no sourness.
Growing
Culture loves warmth. It is grown by seedlings or direct sowing in open soil. To obtain strong bushes, seeds are sown in pots with nutrients from March 1 to March 12. Seedlings develop within 2 months before transplanting into open soil for further growth. As a rule, landing in open ground takes place in the second half of May.
When planting seedlings in open ground, you must follow the planting scheme. For 1 sq. m have no more than 4 bushes.
Numerous reviews on the network of gardeners who managed to try to grow a Korean long-fruited tomato contain positive information. To get an early harvest, tomatoes planted in the beds are covered with a transparent film. This will save them from a sharp change in weather conditions. The cover is removed as soon as it is warm. It is recommended to plant after cultivation of pumpkins and legumes, unwanted predecessors - eggplant, peppers and potatoes.
Requirements of Korean long-fruited:
- A place with direct sunlight.
- Complete absence of cold winds.
- Loamy soil with the addition of organic fertilizers.
The description of the tomato also includes watering requirements.Warm water is used. Watering is preferable in the evening, after sunset. Vegetables are watered once a day.
The benefits of culture
The variety stands out among other vegetables with a number of advantages:
- high level of productivity;
- long fruiting period;
- dense and juicy fruits;
- sweetish taste of tomato.
The bush of the Korean long-fruited produces large and medium-sized fruits. Can be transported over long distances. Due to its trademark, it is quickly sold in the markets. Korean long-fruited deserves the attention of both amateur gardeners and professionals.
