Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Duckling
The Duckling Tomato got its name due to the fact that the plant of this variety is very fond of moisture. This is a wonderful tomato characterized by low vegetation and tasty juicy fruits.
The variety was bred by Russian breeders and has a healing effect on the body. The vegetable is used in baby and diet food, there is also information that the tomato fights against cancer. The value of the product lies in the content of beta-carotene in its fruits, which is 3%, this is certainly beneficial for the body.
Plant characteristics
The bushes of the plant have a standard shape, are of a stunted type and grow in height up to 55-70 cm. If the culture was grown in a greenhouse, then at more acceptable temperature conditions the culture can reach a height of 1 meter. There are not many leaves on the plant, and they are dark green in color. Thanks to this, the bush does not need to be tied up and pinned. The culture is characterized by simple inflorescences.
In addition, the plant is not picky about temperature, and grows wonderfully in an area with a cool climate.... The tomato can be planted both in the open area and in the greenhouse. The advantage is resistance to late blight. Culture belongs to the determinant type. To grow a plant, you must choose a highly fertile soil.
The tomato has good immunity and rarely suffers from various diseases.
Description of the fruit
Tomatoes have the following description. The fruit is rounded, with a spout at the end. When viewed from afar, the shape resembles a heart. The average weight of this tomato is 60-85 grams. The fruits are convenient to use both fresh for salads and for preservation. The unique yellow tomato color will brighten your table.
In addition, they are not picky about transportation and can be transported long distances. In this case, the fruit will not be crumpled, and will have its original appearance. Therefore, the fruits of this variety are characterized by good keeping quality. On average, a tomato can lie for more than 1 month and not lose its taste and presentation.
When preserved, the fruits do not crack and have an attractive appearance in the jar.
Pros and cons of the variety
After planting multiple crops, gardeners identified the following advantages of tomato:
- compactness of the bush - The duckling does not take up much space, but at the same time it gives a good harvest;
- friendly return of the harvest;
- the properties of the tomato are used for medicinal purposes, in particular for cancer;
- the variety of the variety has good immunity, and has resistance to rotting of the lower and upper parts of the plant;
- except for frequent watering, the tomato does not need constant care, so it will not be difficult to grow a healthy plant.
The culture has practically no drawbacks, the only negative feature is that the tomato does not give a very large yield from one bush.
How is sowing done
Sowing seeds is done in early April. Before planting a plant, it is necessary to prepare a special soil saturated with the necessary nutrients; for this, fertilizers are added to the ground. The seeds are planted to a depth of 1.5-2 cm in depth. After that, the box must be covered with a thick film and left until the seeds begin to hatch.
When a seedling has two or three leaves, it is necessary to make a pick in order for the plant to get stronger and gain strength.
Tomatoes are planted in the ground in mid-June. Care consists in abundant watering, weeding, removal of weeds and parasites. The seedling has a good immune system, but for prevention it is better to treat the ground and leaves with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This variety loves abundant watering more than other tomatoes. If the plant is seized by slugs or cabbage, then they must be removed manually.
The variety is considered an early maturing tomato and produces its first harvest on day 107 after planting.
It is imperative to observe watering when the tomato is blooming. Lack of watering can lead to a drop in yield.
Possible problems
Although the characteristic of the plant describes a good immune system, some difficulties can still arise when growing tomatoes. This is due to the fact that each gardener plants plants in his own way, and also everywhere there is a different structure of the earth. From their own experience, gardeners decided to share problems and preventive measures to eliminate the causes.
Scattering of the color and ovaries of tomatoes can be caused by a lack of nutrition and moisture. If the tomato grows in greenhouses, the reason may be lack of ventilation and rotting of the fruit. In order to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to carry out systematic watering with water at room temperature. It is imperative to adjust the amount of watering depending on the weather conditions.
If shedding of flowers and ovaries is noticed in connection with the occurrence of rot on the upper part of the plant, then it is necessary to control the ventilation of the greenhouse and the systematicity of watering.
Output
The following can be said about the Duckling tomato, this is a wonderful variety that has proven itself on the good side, received good reviews and gained unprecedented popularity among gardeners. The variety of tomato is very popular with children, and in winter, thanks to its yellow color and excellent taste, beautiful preservation can surprise guests and neighbors.
