Tomato Gulliver is an early ripening variety that can be grown in a greenhouse (recommended) or in the open ground. Productivity averages 3.5 kg per plant. The fruits are tasty, juicy, fleshy, do not crack. The maximum possible yield is 7 kg per plant.
General description of the variety
Tomato Gulliver belongs to the early ripening mid-sized varieties. On 1 m 2 grows up to 5-6 plants. Bushes reach a height of 70-120 cm. The best crop is formed if 2 or 3 stems are left. But the manufacturer does not recommend stepson.
The fruits have a great taste. Their weight reaches 150 grams. They are beautiful, fleshy, juicy, sugary, with a subtle sourish aftertaste. The shape is cylindrical, elongated, with a rounded tip. The light green color as the fruit ripens changes to red-pink. Perfect for use in salads, soups, sauces and so on. When cut, the fruits do not give juice. Thanks to the dense skin, they do not crack. It is due to this that they are well suited for canning.
Growing
Gulliver tomato variety can be planted on soils of various compositions. The best option is light soil with the addition of peat or humus. The best predecessors for it are onions, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers.
Seeds are planted on seedlings 60-70 days before planting in the ground. This roughly corresponds to March. But it all depends on the climatic conditions of the region. Accelerate seed germination in several ways. For example, they can be washed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or in any growth stimulator. Seeds are most often sown in a container to a depth of 2-3 cm. The container itself is covered with a film on top. They put him in a warm room.
Tomato shoots need bright sunlight. Sometimes they have to be exposed artificially. Watering from a watering can or spray bottle is regularly carried out. Several times, seedlings are fed.
At the stage of 1-2 leaves, seedlings dive. At the age of 60-70 days (this is approximately the middle of May), it can be planted in the ground. It is important that by this moment all the frosts have passed. If seedlings are planted under the film, this can be done 15-20 days earlier. Before planting, 1 tablespoon of mineral fertilizers is added to each well.
Tomato Gulliver during growth forms 2-3 stems. Due to heavy branches, the plant must be tied to stakes. When a crust forms on the surface of the soil, watering is necessary. This procedure should be at least 1 time per week. Bushes are fed about 3-4 times for the entire time. Moreover, mineral fertilizers should alternate with organic ones.
Care
A few simple tips will help grow Gulliver tomato. Reviews gardeners say that this variety is not picky about care. For its cultivation, the simplest care methods that each plant needs, regardless of its type, are sufficient.
In addition to watering, top dressing and timely weeding, it is necessary to carry out ventilation and cutting of the lower branches. These measures will help protect the plant from pests. Additional treatment of bushes will help fight diseases.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomato Gulliver has several advantages over its analogues:
- High yield.
- Resistance to diseases and pests.
- The fruits are beautiful and delicious.
- It can be used as a raw product and for canning.
- Simple care that every gardener will cope with.
Of the shortcomings, gardeners single out the need to tie branches. Due to the large crop, the branches can not stand and break.
As you can see, Gulliver is a good choice for growing in his infield. No wonder he gained wide popularity among amateurs.