Description of the green tomato variety Kiwi and its characteristics
When we talk about tomatoes, we are stereotypically describing a round red vegetable. The characteristic of the Kiwi tomato variety destroys this stereotype. In fact, tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes, as well as different colors. In 1493, Christopher Columbus brought tomatoes to Europe, and in the 18th century they appeared in Russia. Since then, breeders have been constantly creating new, sometimes surprising, varieties of tomatoes.
There are several types of green tomatoes that do not turn red when ripe, but remain in their original emerald color. Among the most famous are the "Emerald", "Cherokee Green", "Malachite Box", "Green Apple", "Kiwi". Kiwi is one of the least known and most interesting species. Consider the description of this variety.
The tomato variety "Kiwi" got its name because of the similarity with this fruit on the cut. Reviews of exotic lovers indicate that these tomatoes not only resemble fruit in appearance, but also taste similar to tropical fruits. According to its characteristics, the taste is sweet with a slight sourness. The aroma is very unusual - Kiwi has a special smell of ordinary tomatoes, but fruity notes are added to the sillage. Therefore, connoisseurs of vegetable crops have chosen this name for the tomato.
Description of the plant
This type of tomato is called semi-determinate. What does this mean? The characteristic of termination is the height of the plant. Low-growing bushes are called determinant in scientific language. Tall ones are accordingly called indeterminate. Bushes that are of medium height are semi-determinate.
The height of the Kiwi variety reaches 80-100 cm. When grown in a greenhouse using garters, the plant rises to a height of 1.5 meters. And during growing season in open ground - most often 80-90 cm.
Gardening experts recommend planting two stems together. The number of bushes per square meter should not exceed 3 pieces. If the density is higher, then this will negatively affect the yield.
Fruit and harvest
"Kiwi" ripens early - it is an early and mid-season tomato variety. Fruits are round, slightly elongated, with moderate internal fleshy venation and many seed chambers. The weight of the fruit is 100-150 grams. Ripening of fruits depends on the temperature regime. In hot summer, the tomato has a yellowish flesh. When overripe, redness appears. This is an overripe tomato. If the summer is cool, then the color will be emerald green. From 1 square meter yield up to 6-7 kg.
The fruits are very fragile and soft. After collection, they are not stored for a long time. When collecting, it is necessary to carefully pluck the fruits, as dents remain on them. This reduces the shelf life of vegetables. It is best to harvest the fruits when they are not yet fully ripe.
Kiwi fruits are very rich in fiber and vitamins. They are usually consumed fresh, in salads and sauces. It is not customary to preserve mature tomatoes of this variety. Preservation of unripe fruits is possible. The growing season ends in mid-August. If the planting is done late, then the last crop is harvested in September.
Kiwi is an interesting, exotic, and most importantly delicious type of tomato. Experiment with varieties on your site and surprise your family and friends with exoticism.
