Choose not only delicious, but also beautiful tomatoes for your site? Summer residents recommend paying attention to the tomato Chanterelle. This variety is quite popular among farmers and vegetable growers in central Russia. Breeders brought Chanterelle to grow it in conditions with sharp temperature drops. The variety is suitable for growing both in open ground and under film shelter. Photos, specifications and reviews about tomato Chanterelle are presented in this material.
Grade characteristics
Chanterelle belongs to the undersized, the so-called determinant varieties. The growth of the bushes ends after the fourth to fifth brush appears on it. When grown in open ground, the height of the bushes does not exceed 60 centimeters, and in greenhouses can reach 110 cm. The bush is characterized by a thin stem, medium-sized saturated green leaves. The structure is spreading. The brush of the tomato Chanterelle is simple, the flowers are small yellow, from 4 to 6 fruits are tied on one brush. The manufacturer indicates that the variety is classified as medium early, with a long fruiting period. Harvesting is possible already in mid-July.
Tomato Chanterelle: characteristics of the fruit
Tomatoes of this variety are glossy and smooth, they have a thin, but quite strong skin that does not crack. The shape of the fruit is plum-like, elongated-oval. In a section, you can see that a tomato has two or three chambers with an average number of seeds. Ripe tomatoes of the variety have a bright orange color, however, as gardeners say, red and yellow tomatoes are found. The taste of tomatoes is sweet, the pulp is dense. The length of one tomato is 4-5 centimeters, weight - about 100-130 grams.
For tomatoes of the Chanterelle variety, a high content of various trace elements and vitamins is characteristic. Due to the low calorie content in tomato varieties combined with the presence of vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as with components such as beta-carotene and magnesium, the vegetable is suitable for a healthy diet. Summer residents note: Chanterelle can be consumed fresh, for example, as part of side dishes and salads, and it can also be preserved. Tomatoes are well stored, tolerate transportation without losing their excellent presentation.
Productivity and fruiting time
The yield of tomato Chanterelle, declared by the manufacturer, is 9 kilograms per square meter. At the same time, the indicator practically does not depend on whether vegetables are grown in a greenhouse or in the open ground. On one square meter, no more than 3-4 bushes can be planted. From the time of emergence of seedlings to the harvest of the first crop usually takes no more than 100-110 days. That is, the seeds sown for seedlings in the third decade of March will allow you to taste the first fruits in the second half of July. Fruiting continues until the end of summer.
In order to get the maximum number of ripe tomatoes from one bush, experienced gardeners recommend the following actions:
- carefully select healthy planting material and process it before sowing;
- to form a bush is best not in 1, but in 2 or even 3 stems;
- tomato Chanterelle needs regular tying, removal of stepsons;
- fertilizing fertilizers, both organic and mineral, will not be superfluous;
- Among the necessary procedures are watering, mulching, cultivating and removing weeds.
Resistance to diseases and climatic conditions
The main difference between Chanterelles from other varieties is called by its gardeners its amazing resistance to adverse climatic conditions. Neither temperature changes, nor heat and drought or cooling will have a devastating effect even on young shoots. It should be noted also high immunity to various diseases to which nightshade cultures are usually exposed. Tomato Lysychka, according to reviews, is not even afraid of late blight! True, preventive measures should not be abandoned. To do this, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- between the bushes when planting, you must leave at least 30 centimeters;
- timely remove the lower and yellowed leaves;
- the growth and stability of the disease plant is positively affected by the herding procedure;
- you can water the plants exclusively under the root, water should not fall on the leaves and ovaries;
- the soil in the greenhouse should not be too wet, like air;
- plants affected by late blight must be destroyed immediately - experienced gardeners recommend burning bushes
Pros and cons of the variety
In reviews of tomato Chanterelle (in the photo you can see the fruits in the context), gardeners note: its stability allows you to grow plants not only in the middle lane, but even in the northern regions of the country. Both in open ground and in the greenhouse, equally high yields are noted. The pluses include a long period of fruiting and unpretentiousness of the plant. In addition, the appearance and taste of tomatoes are excellent, they are distinguished by universal use. True, there were some shortcomings: the Chanterelle needed timely pinching and tying. Without this, the fruits will be smaller, the bushes can break off under the weight of tomatoes.
Growing Features
Summer residents are convinced that the Chanterelle does not require any special efforts on the part of the vegetable grower. True, a careful attitude to the bushes and caring for them will allow you to get a more generous crop. Growing tomatoes consists of three stages: this is the distillation of seedlings, transplanting to a permanent place and subsequent care, which includes moistening the soil, fertilizing, pinching, mulching and so on.
Growing seedlings
The optimal time for sowing seeds is the third decade of March. Calculate the time taking into account the fact that after about two months the seedlings will need to be replanted in the greenhouse or in the garden. Ideal soil is light soil, which includes peat, garden soil and sand. In order to disinfect the soil, you can calcine it in the oven at a temperature not exceeding 100 degrees, or simply pour it with boiling water. Gardeners note: for common seedlings, common boxes as well as individual cups or peat pots are suitable. In the latter case, it will be possible to do without a pick. The first thing that needs to be done is to process the planting material. For this purpose, an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide or a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate is suitable. After this, the seeds will need to be immersed in a growth stimulator.
Tomato seeds should be buried just a centimeter, then the soil needs to be moistened - either by the drip method, or using a spray gun. The containers should be covered with film or glass and left in a well-lit place. Usually, before the first shoots appear, the soil does not need watering. After the appearance of the second real leaf of Chanterelle tomatoes (in the photo above you can see seedlings of this variety), shoots should be dived. Due to the fact that the plant is resistant to temperature changes, you can do without the hardening procedure, and immediately transplant the seedlings to a permanent place.
Transfer
Lysichka tomato seedlings should be planted on a garden bed or in a greenhouse in late spring or early summer, when stable warm nights are established. A small amount of compost and mineral fertilizers must be added to the prepared wells, then they should be poured with water and only then seedlings should be planted. If individual peat pots were used during the dive, you can place the plants in the hole directly in them. Small bushes are recommended to be tied up immediately. More than 4 plants should not be planted per square meter. The optimal layout is 30 x 40 or 40 x 40 cm.
Tomato Care
Almost all varieties of tomatoes need a lot of moisture. That is why drying out of the soil in the greenhouse or in the garden should not be allowed. Watering should be done regularly using only warm water. Try to ensure that moisture does not get on the leaves, and the soil in the greenhouse does not swamp. From time to time, bushes need to be treated with antifungal drugs. As needed, loosening, weeding and mulching will be needed. For the latter, leaves, sawdust and mowed grass are suitable. A month after you plant Chanterelle in a permanent place, the lower leaves must be removed. In order for the fruits to be large and juicy, 7 brushes should be left on the stems. It is recommended to feed plants three to four times: mineral complexes or organic dressings are suitable. It is extremely important to introduce them during the flowering and fruit formation.
Reviews about Chanterelle
Summer residents say: tomatoes of this variety are one of the best for canning. Firstly, they are beautiful, secondly, tasty, and thirdly, they fit perfectly into banks and do not crack. The blanks are surprisingly smart. The variety’s ability to adapt to even the most adverse weather conditions is also pleasing. And the high yield and excellent taste qualities have become the reason that Chanterelle has earned the recognition of amateur vegetable growers and experienced farmers.