Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Malachite box, its yield
Tomato Malachite box is a new variety that includes originality and benefits at the same time. The very beautiful color of malachite with a yellow-green tint pleases the eyes of gardeners and their neighbors who come to visit. Resembles a mineral found in the mountains. Those who once tasted such tomatoes will not want to grow other varieties. This variety normally refers to cold weather, as it was produced in Siberia.
This type of tomato is for fresh food. They do not yield huge yields and do not tolerate long storage and travel. But they can be grown for vitamin salads in the summer or scrolled adjika from them, make sauces, jam. A detailed description of the variety can be found on the seed bag.
More about the variety
The characteristics of tomatoes speaks of their characteristics and the conditions they prefer. Tomatoes of the Malachite Box variety are created for experimenters and lovers of original cultures. They are grown mainly in greenhouses if the summer is not very hot. Fruit ripening and yield can be considered average. They do not ripen at the same time, but the fruits can be enjoyed gradually until autumn.
The fruits are soft, juicy, and sometimes taste like melon mixed with kiwi. Thanks to this taste and aroma, they are grown. And how they complement the rest of the vegetables and fruits in the salad! Tomatoes are quite large, their weight ranges from 100 to 400 grams. Their flesh is juicy, sweet, thin skin.
They are very delicate, therefore they are poorly stored and may crack during transportation. For those who prefer canning tomatoes, this variety is hardly suitable.
The name comes from the unusual color of the tomato, it is striped green with a yellow tint, as if someone had drawn patterns on it. The section shows exactly the same color, not monochromatic, striped. This variety is ideal for those who are allergic to red vegetables as it is completely safe. It can be given to young children. After all, it contains so many vitamins and minerals. Moreover, they really like them, because it tastes very different from standard tomatoes.
Since the bush grows densely and is quite tall, it is customary to tie it up. Sometimes it can reach up to two meters. These tomatoes are quite capricious to care for, so initially you need to show patience and care in order to get the desired tasty fruits.
How to care
As with all tomatoes, the Malachite Box needs special care in order for the vegetables to ripen faster. It is best to plant them in open ground with already mature green seedlings. These seedlings are grown on a windowsill in a seed box.In order for the seeds to hatch faster, they should be processed in a special fertilizer for growth, it will help to pre-form immunity from many diseases and pests.
The stem is characterized by strong branching, so you can cut off excess processes in order to achieve quick fruiting. This is called pinning.
You need to feed already adult tomatoes when flowers appear on them. Of the fertilizers, the Malachite Box prefers superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, potassium minerals, humus, manure, chicken droppings. The moisture in the greenhouse is well maintained by a bucket of soaked grass.
If tomatoes are planted in open ground, then it is better to cover them with foil at night or in cloudy weather. Planting in the northern regions is carried out in May, when the earth is already warmed up by the sun and well dug up. It must be loose and soft, otherwise the plant will grow slowly due to poor nutrition. Be sure to weed at least once a month. They draw energy and nutrition from tomatoes, transfer insects to them.
These varieties are susceptible to attack by harmful insects: aphids, beetles, caterpillars. For prevention, it is necessary to spray the leaves with a special solution once a month. If at least one sick tomato is noticed, then it must be picked immediately. Otherwise, it will infect the rest.
High-quality watering is required. But a week before harvesting, it should be stopped, otherwise the tomatoes will rot. Severely overripe tomatoes become watery, so it is important to remove them from the bush and eat them in time.
Gardeners' opinions
Reviews of those who planted this type of tomato are always positive. Among the advantages are long-term fruiting, unique taste, beautiful color, resistance to fungal diseases, to changes in weather conditions. Those who have grown such tomatoes are always amazed at the delicate taste. They make jam beautifully.
But they are not at all suitable for sale or transportation, as they quickly rot, crumple and crack on the sides. This is not even a drawback, but their feature. Therefore, if there is a need to salt in jars for the winter, transport tomatoes over long distances or sell them on the market, then you should choose some other simpler variety. And these can be planted in several bushes for fresh food.
The malachite box is a variety of tomatoes that have very tasty and beautiful fruits. If you take into account all the requirements for planting and growing these tomatoes, then every year you can enjoy this wonderful taste in a salad.
