Most modern tomato varieties are highly productive. Most often, they are also unpretentious in care. Of course, most summer residents prefer to grow proven varieties on their site in order to guarantee a high yield at the end of summer. But very often in the gardens a little space is reserved for some unusual tomatoes. For example, some gardeners plant original elongated Italian spaghetti tomatoes at their site.
Biological features
Tomatoes of this variety can grow very tall. Most often, the height of their main stem reaches 2 m by the end of the growing season. This variety was bred specifically for growing in a greenhouse. It is in closed ground that it gives the highest yields.
Experienced summer residents believe that it is possible to plant Italian spaghetti tomatoes simply on the beds in the open. This variety belongs to the group of medium early. Therefore, the fruits on such plants will have time to ripen even in a short summer, for example, in central Russia. But still, such a large crop, as when grown in a greenhouse, in the open air from Italian spaghetti can not be obtained.
Fruit Description
This variety got its unusual name for the interesting shape of tomatoes ripening on bushes. The fruits on these tomatoes grow quite thin and at the same time very long. Tomatoes of this variety look really quite unusual. On average, their length is 8-10 cm. But sometimes 15 cm thin "spaghetti" also mature on the bushes.
In addition to the unusual shape, the low seed content can be attributed to the characteristics of the fruits of this variety. The chambers in such tomatoes are often even simply empty or filled with pulp. The walls of tomatoes of this variety are very thick. Accordingly, they are not bad at all.
Color tomatoes of this variety have a pleasant, rich red. Their pulp is quite fragrant, juicy, sweetish, fleshy and, according to most summer residents, very tasty. Fruits grow on the bushes with brushes, an average of 5-8 pcs.
Productivity and Use
The answer to the question of how to grow tomatoes of this variety in the greenhouse or in the open ground is simple. The advantages of these tomatoes, in addition to the unusual shape and excellent taste of the fruits, include unpretentiousness. Also, the dignity of Italian spaghetti is, of course, considered quite a high yield. From 1 m 2 plantings of these tomatoes, you can collect up to 5 kg of tomatoes.
The fruits of Italian spaghetti are used mostly fresh. Vitamin summer salads are also often made from them. Summer residents who grow these tomatoes believe that they have good taste in canned form. The fruits of Italian spaghetti can be salted, pickled, used in winter salads. When pouring hot brine, tomatoes of this variety do not crack. In banks, thanks to their unusual shape, they also look very beautiful. Experienced gardeners are also advised to dry these tomatoes and freeze. They retain their excellent taste even in this form. Of course, these sweet-sour tomatoes make good sauces and ketchups.
Care Features
In Russia, like any other tomato variety, Italian spaghetti is grown by seedling. Sow the seeds of these tomatoes 60 days before transfer to the open ground. In a greenhouse or just in the beds, such tomatoes should be placed at a distance of about 40 cm from each other.
Of course, since the variety is indeterminate, it requires garter when grown. Bushes of tomatoes of this variety are planted next to pre-installed trellises. The process of growing Italian spaghetti, among other things, requires formation. In the bushes of this variety, to get a good harvest, summer residents recommend leaving 1-2 stems.
Regarding watering and top dressing, care for Italian spaghetti should be carried out according to standard technology. Tomatoes of this variety are usually fertilized three times per season. Watering tomatoes Italian spaghetti should not be too often, but plentiful. In the spring, planting with these tomatoes for the prevention of late blight and other similar diseases, it is advisable to spray at least once with a solution of Bordeaux fluid.
Reviews about tomatoes Italian spaghetti from summer residents
Gardeners have a good opinion of these tomatoes mainly due to the good taste of their fruits, as well as versatility. In addition, many summer residents note that these tomatoes ripen quite quickly and amicably at the end of the season, already being ripped from the bushes. Regarding the care of the owners of suburban areas also have no complaints. Tomatoes are sick Italian spaghetti, judging by the available reviews, is quite rare. Moreover, they are relatively unpretentious to the soil.
According to the majority of summer residents, there are practically no disadvantages of Italian spaghetti. The only thing - in the open ground, in some cases, these tomatoes, unfortunately, can lose their original shape. Sometimes on bushes of this variety, instead of long tomatoes, ordinary, almost round ones grow. This may be connected with the climate of Russia not too suitable for them.