Description of the tomato variety Thick cheeks and its characteristics
Tomato "Thick Cheeks" is recommended for growing in open ground and greenhouses. Detailed characteristics and description of the variety will be discussed below. Tomato fruits ripen 110-120 days after the first shoots. The variety is determinant, it grows no higher than 70 cm. In order for the tomatoes to ripen faster, it is recommended to cut off excess leaves and stepsons. Thanks to this procedure, the fruits receive more sunlight. The removal of excess shoots helps to ensure that nutrients will be directed to the development of fruits.
Description of fruits and yield
Ripe tomatoes "Thick Cheeks" are flat-round, even, deep red, weighing 150-200 grams. They taste great and are ideal for fresh consumption and canning. They also make good juices, lecho and sauces.
Productivity largely depends on agricultural technology and growing conditions. Competent care of the variety includes timely and regular watering, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, and loosening the root zone. In the open field, the yield can reach 4-5 kg per bush, and in greenhouses - 4-6 kg.
Pluses of tomato "Thick cheeks"
Among the advantages of the variety, gardeners and breeders note the following features:
- High and stable yield;
- Easy care;
- Disease resistance;
- Long shelf life;
- Good transportability;
- Beautiful appearance of the fruit;
- Relative unpretentiousness to weather conditions.
Gardeners reviews
Tomato variety "Thick Cheeks" is widely known in the circles of experienced summer residents. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most interesting opinions of gardeners about him.
- Tomato "Thick Cheeks" is a godsend for any gardener. It does not require complex maintenance, and the yield is very good. In addition, the fruit tastes just great - juicy, fleshy, just melt in your mouth. I recommend this extraordinary variety to everyone. (Alexandra Dmitrievna, Vyatskiye Polyany)
- For a long time I chose which variety of tomato to plant on my site. After reading the reviews of experienced gardeners, I chose "Thick Cheeks" and did not regret it a bit. These tomatoes turned out to be wonderful both in appearance and taste. Plus, they are perfect for pickling. My whole family is just delighted with "Chechek". (Yulia Alexandrovna, Penza)
- For the first time I planted a tomato "Thick Cheeks" this year. The result exceeded all expectations. A very good harvest, each bush was literally hung with large juicy fruits. They are very good for fresh consumption - they go well with any salad. I think they won't let you down even when salting. (Irina Vyacheslavovna, Yekaterinburg)
- The variety was recommended by a neighbor. Grown in a greenhouse. I liked the result very much. Large and tasty tomatoes. (Valentina, Serpukhov)
- I grew up many varieties of tomatoes in my life.This one is not the best, of course, but very worthy. I realized that the main thing in working with him is competent care. It is he who helps to get a rich and amicable harvest. (Vladimir Semenovich, Moscow)
- It's just a wonderful variety. I cannot get enough of the result of my painstaking summer work. The taste of the tomatoes is simply divine, in appearance - they shine and shine, even put it on display. I recommend this variety to all lovers of good tomatoes. (Rose, Naberezhnye Chelny).
From the gardeners' reviews, we can conclude that the "Thick Cheeks" tomato has rather good characteristics. Such positive features as productivity and excellent taste are especially noted. We recommend that you plant a few bushes in your summer cottage to see for yourself.
