Thanks to the unusual coloring and reviews, the tomato “Marshmallow in Chocolate” quickly managed to win the hearts of gardeners. The variety can be called unique. And this is easy to verify by looking at its description and characteristics.
Grade description
According to reviews, tomato "Marshmallow in Chocolate" refers to tall varieties, reaching 2 meters in height, although the manufacturer said 1.5 m. The plant is not standard. The variety is not hybrid, which is why it is suitable for self-collection.
Variety "Marshmallows in Chocolate" was created for planting in greenhouses, although in the southern regions it can be grown in open ground. It belongs to the mid-early - from the moment of sowing seeds to seedlings and until the first crop is received, about 115 days pass. The variety is practically not exposed to diseases.
When growing bushes, it is necessary to tie them to a support and to pinch. According to reviews, the tomato "Marshmallow in Chocolate" is best shown by leading it into two stems.
Fruit quality
The fruits of the variety are rounded. When ripe, they acquire an unusual color - red-brown with green touches. On average, each fruit weighs about 150 grams. According to reviews, tomato "Marshmallow in Chocolate" has excellent taste: the fruits are sweet, without sourness. Tomatoes look perfect in slices.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Each tomato variety has its own advantages and disadvantages, and Marshmallow in Chocolate is no exception. The main advantages include:
- unusual, exotic coloring;
- excellent taste;
- high yield - about 1 kilogram of fruits is harvested from 1 bush per season;
- excellent resistance to a variety of diseases.
The disadvantages include the fact that the fruits are not stored for a long time. No other deficiencies have been identified.
Growing Features
In order to get tomato marshmallows in chocolate as in the photo, the reviews say it is necessary to prepare seedlings and plant them in the soil, taking into account the timing of planting.
Seeds are sown in a container two months before the date of the planned planting of seedlings in the ground. This is usually done in mid-March.
Sowing the seed is carried out in grooves to a depth of 1.5-2 cm with a distance between rows of 2-3 cm. Sprinkle the seeds from above with soil, watered from the spray gun. To speed up germination, the boxes are covered with film or glass. At a temperature of 23-25 g, sprouts appear on the 5-7th day. After the emergence of shoots, the film is removed, and the temperature is reduced to 18-20 degrees, after another week it is again raised.
Water the seedlings gently, under the root, so as not to damage the seedlings. As soon as the seedlings dissolve in two true leaves, they are dived into separate containers.
Two weeks before the date of the planned planting of seedlings in the ground, it must be hardened. To do this, the boxes are taken out into the street, gradually accustoming to sunlight, temperature.
Landing
Before planting seedlings in the holes, it is necessary to prepare them. For this, a little fertilizer is put in each of them. It is best to use mineral types of top dressing in granules. They gradually dissolve in the ground, supplying plants with the necessary nutrients.
Water the plants as necessary with warm water under the root.
According to reviews about the tomato variety "Marshmallows in Chocolate", plants are often affected by whiteflies. Regular ventilation of the greenhouse and the treatment of tomato bushes with special preparations such as Fufanon, Aktellik and others help to fight this pest. Some vegetable growers say that a soap solution prepared from one part of soap and five parts of water helps to cope with the pest.
115 days after germination, vegetable growers harvest the first crop of an unusual tomato. They are colorful, juicy, fleshy and sweet. They are used for fresh consumption: prepare salads, sandwiches, served on the table by slicing. The unusual coloring of the fruits helps to decorate the table, and the sweet taste will make the variety a favorite of everyone who tastes it.