Today there are a huge number of different varieties of tomatoes, which differ in the type of growth, weight and color of the fruit, resistance to disease and other qualities. Breeders are constantly creating new varieties, forms and hybrids designed for specific growing conditions. In this article, we propose to get acquainted with the tomato Riddle of nature, the features of its cultivation and reviews of gardeners.
Tomato Mystery of nature: characteristics and description of the variety
The variety was developed by breeders and patented in Siberia (Novosibirsk) in 2008. Since this region has a very changeable, capricious climate, tomato Riddle of nature (we will consider the description of the variety in this article) tolerates adverse weather conditions: frequent rains, summer drought , temperature differences, due to which it can be successfully grown in any climatic zone.
The ripening variety is mid-season, the fruits ripen in 108-110 days.
A distinctive feature of tomatoes is high productivity. So, with 1 square. m. you can collect more than 16-17 kg.
Despite the fact that the variety is resistant to various weather conditions, it is necessary to grow it in greenhouses or under a film.
Tomato Mystery of nature: characteristics and description of the variety
A type | indeterminate |
Plant height | up to 200 cm |
Fruit | slightly ribbed, flat-round, color pink with yellow, weight up to 500 g. |
Taste | good |
Ripening period | medium early, 105-115 days |
Disease resistance | no evidence of sustainability |
The height of the main stem | up to 2 m |
Variety The mystery of nature is indeterminate, medium-branched, tall - the height of the bush can reach 2 meters (therefore, a garter is necessary). The leaves are light green in color.
Fruit characterization
Considering the topic "Tomato The mystery of nature: characteristics and description of the variety", we dwell on the fruits. The shape of the tomatoes is flat-round, yellow, with a pink cap at the base. The skin is delicate and thin. In the context, the fruits are pinkish, similar to an exotic fruit. It is for such an unusual color that the variety got its name. The fruits are large and heavy. The average weight of tomatoes is 300-500 gr. But experts note that gardeners were able to grow fruits weighing more than 750 grams.
Like most pink-fruited tomatoes, tomato The mystery of nature, the characteristics of which are discussed in this article, has a very sweet, sugary taste, but at the same time due to the low content of purine acids it has dietary properties.
The variety has a salad purpose. It is in its raw form that all the taste delights of the fruits are best manifested. Tomatoes are also used to make delicious sauces, pasta, juice, etc. Since the fruits are large enough in size, they cannot be preserved whole. The variety is very delicate, so you need to transport it over long distances carefully.
Landing and care
Planting seeds for seedlings is carried out approximately 55-60 days before planting on the bed (mid-March - mid-April). Before sowing, they must be disinfected in a potassium permanganate solution. After this procedure, they can be planted in the soil.
After the emergence of seedlings and then every 2 weeks, it is recommended to fertilize the seedlings, since the variety loves top dressing and growth stimulants.
Since tomato Mystery of nature (photo attached) is a tall plant, per 1 square. m. can accommodate no more than 3 bushes. As it grows, it is necessary to tie the main stem and hands with the fruits, as the branches can break off under the weight of large fruits.
Watering tomatoes of the described variety should be carried out once or twice a week. Feeding with various mineral and organic fertilizers is also carried out, treatment with drugs from pests and diseases, they are removed from the stepson bushes as they appear, pinchings of inflorescences are made.
Since the fruits are very large and the skin is thin, it is advisable to use a knife or garden shears when harvesting so as not to damage ripe tomatoes.
Diseases and Pests
Tomato The mystery of nature (characterization and description of the variety described in this article) is susceptible to many diseases and suffers from various pests, insects, which can seriously harm the plant. Most often, gardeners are faced with tomato diseases such as:
- late blight;
- mold on the leaves;
- rot on the fruit;
- mosaic;
- cracked fruit.
In addition to diseases, tomatoes are attacked by insect pests. The roots of plants are very fond of beetle and bear larvae, and the leaves are aphids, caterpillars and whiteflies. To combat them, special drugs are used.
Late blight
With this disease of plants, the fruits and leaves become brown. The reason for the appearance is large temperature differences and excessive humidity. Spraying bushes with copper-containing preparations, as well as creating more favorable living conditions can help to cope with this ailment.
Rot
The disease appears on the fruits and manifests itself in the form of dark spots on still unripe tomatoes. The main causes of the onset of the disease is a lack of potassium and moisture. Regular watering and the use of fertilizers with nitrate will greatly improve the situation.
Sheet mold
The disease is manifested by the appearance of brown-brown spots, covered with a gray coating. Treating the disease can help treat the bushes with a solution of copper chloride and the use of bacterial preparations.
Mosaic
This is a very unpleasant plant disease, the hallmark of which is the appearance of colored spots on the fruits and leaves. Unfortunately, a sick plant cannot be helped. Affected bushes burn. As a preventive measure, the seeds are washed in a one percent solution of potassium permanganate.
Cracking fruit
The reason is heavy watering. With a large hit of water in the stem and fruit, the delicate skin does not withstand much pressure and as a result crack. It is not difficult to cope with the disease, the main thing is to notice it in time.
Tomato Mystery of nature: reviews, photos
Reviews gardeners about this variety are very contradictory. Not everyone succeeds in getting a good harvest. Also, some are unhappy that the bushes are large and occupy a lot of space in the greenhouse, and very few fruits are tied. In addition, gardeners note that the variety is highly susceptible to various diseases and pests.
The taste of tomatoes is rated as good. According to gardeners, the plant is resistant to adverse weather conditions.