Tomato is considered to be a vegetable. But botanists claim that it is a fruit, or rather, a berry. In the XIX century, the United States Supreme Court resolved a controversial issue, which decided to consider tomatoes vegetables, as they are served during lunch, and not for dessert. With a small note: nerds have the right to think in their own way.
Interesting Facts
"Tomato" in translation from Italian means "golden apple." The vegetable was brought to Europe from Central America by the Spaniards. At first it was grown as an ornamental plant. Just imagine: its fruits were not eaten and considered poisonous. Today, tomatoes are popular all over the world. Each variety has its own color: milky white, yellow, pink, orange (for example, tomato "southern tan"), red, purple and almost black. In 2015, breeders proposed a new unique hybrid “twin indigo”: white and black tomatoes are simultaneously sprinkled on one bush. The difference is not only in color, but also in taste. Black has a salty taste, white is more sweet.
Description of the tomato "southern tan"
This variety is considered one of the most delicious. This is a true paradise for connoisseurs of yellow tomatoes. Large fruits of juicy amber color in shape resemble plum, have low acidity and can be recommended for baby and diet food.
Today, tomato varieties can not be counted. The choice depends on the further use and experience of the gardener. However, special attention should be paid to the tomato "southern tan": reviews about it are deservedly positive.
Firstly, it is superior in weight to many relatives. The mass of the average fetus reaches 200 - 350 g. And the variety of tomato "southern tan" is characterized by high productivity and resistance to various diseases. Powdery mildew, mosaic, bacteriosis are not afraid of him. Therefore, regular processing with chemicals is not required, which makes the variety of these tomatoes environmentally friendly.
In addition, it is unpretentious, perfectly adapts and does not require special care and top dressing. Some gardeners indicate its similarity to the “golden Koenigsberg” variety. True, he loses in the number of fruits.
This variety is classified as medium early tall, high-yield tomatoes. The height of the bushes sometimes reaches 180 cm.
From one bush in the open ground, you can collect up to 8 kg of ripe fruits, and in the greenhouse the yield is almost doubled. The fruits are fleshy, sweet, with a dense skin, resistant to mechanical damage, and this is important for long-term storage and transportation. Tomato "southern tan" - a universal variety, tolerates temperature extremes and is suitable for planting both in greenhouses and temporary shelters, and in open ground.
Planting in the soil allows no more than three plants per square meter. It is grown in 1-2 stems, followed by garter and pinching. Supports help tall stems to support the weight of ripe fruits. After all, they do not grow singly, but in whole clusters.
Cooking options
There are a great many recipes for this popular vegetable. It is suitable for pickles, preservation, drying, juice and salads. By the way, the juice turns out to be unusually bright, orange in color, delicate in taste and slightly sweet.
Tomato "southern tan" in the section has a juicy tender flesh and a small number of seeds. Due to its unusually bright color and in combination with emerald green, it looks especially appetizing.
Beneficial features
Tomato "southern tan" contains a large number of vitamins and minerals, fiber, pectin, organic acids. It improves metabolic processes, the work of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract. The anti-inflammatory effect of fresh fruits has been known for a long time. They increase appetite, help to cope with stress, have a diuretic effect, treat burns and various skin diseases. They are recommended for overweight, anemia, high blood pressure, asthenia, loss of strength and general weakness of the body.
Testimonials about South Tan are based on its excellent characteristics. High yield, resistance to many diseases and pests, excellent taste, a good supply of vitamins and minerals, low acidity make it almost ideal for gardeners. In a word, if you choose something new for planting, try this variety - you will not regret it. Judging by the numerous reviews, the tomatoes are super-yielding, mega-tasty, the most elegant and beloved by everyone.