An experienced gardener is an observant person, especially in terms of plants in his garden. The case with the KVH tomato variety was no exception. Kellogg’s Вreakfast bushes in America were popular. They differed from their counterparts in that they had huge potato leaves, and their fruits were larger in size. This feature has come under the scrutiny of specialists in the field of agricultural technology, who decided to fix the plant through selection selection.
The result of the work was the emergence of an amateur variety, which became known as KVH tomato (Kellogs Brekfest X Cross). The new representative of the huge army of tomatoes liked the consumer. Gardeners successfully began to grow it on sites. This is being done now in many regions of our country. This is due to the fact that the characteristics of KVH tomato and good yield help to realize such an opportunity. Reviews and description of KVH tomato, its characteristics and productivity surprise many farmers.
General description and characteristic
The culture belongs to late ripening varieties. Seeds should be planted 65 days before the time when the KVH tomato is planned to be planted in the ground. The culture is high and can reach a height of two meters. Therefore, props should be taken care of in advance. The plant is characterized by the presence of large potato leaves. With growth, the CVX tomato forms 2-3 stems. Outwardly, the bush is perceived as powerful. This you can see in the photo.
The plant loves heat, so its cultivation is carried out under a film in a greenhouse.
Such a planting scheme will provide the plant with sufficient space, which is important for it. The KVH tomato variety is capable of producing good crops. Naturally, for this it is necessary to create optimal conditions for its growth and development.
It is required:
- timely and complete application of appropriate fertilizers;
- regular watering;
- circumcision;
- pinching, etc.
Fruits are in color with a bright orange tinge, and their weight can reach 700 g. This indicator is decent and the fruits cannot be called small. The pulp is juicy, the taste will appeal to those who love sweet tomatoes with sourness. It is this taste that the KVH tomato variety has.
The variety is determinant in nature. The fruits have a thin skin. It is intended mainly for the preparation of salads and is used as diet and baby food. The fruit is flat-round in shape, with many chambers inside. The number of fruits on the bush is negligible. The same amount of seeds contains the fruit of the plant.
Transportation of ripe fruits of the KVH tomato variety should be carried out carefully. Due to the fact that the skin is thin, the finished product may be damaged.
How to grow
Step-by-step instruction for growing KVH tomato varieties:
- It should be a responsible approach to the choice of soil. It must be of high quality. Do not use garden soil. It is possible that it is infected with pathogens. As a container for seedlings, you can use everything that can hold the soil. The tank should have good drainage. A container made of plastic or a cardboard box made from milk, yogurt is suitable for these purposes.Do not forget to make small holes at the bottom of the tank.
- The factor of heat and light is of great importance for the growth and development of seedlings. The best conditions for growth is warm room temperature. Seedlings can be insulated and make comfortable conditions for it. For this, gardeners put various gaskets under the base.
- The question of the need for fertilizer is controversial. There is still debate about when it is better to lay fertilizer in the soil, at the stage of seedling growth or after transplanting into the soil. Practice shows that as soon as the first leaves appear on seedlings, fertilizing with liquid fertilizer should be carried out. This is evidenced by the reviews of gardeners constantly growing tomato KVH.
- Watering should be carried out regularly, as the soil dries. But excesses should be avoided. Experienced - use a fan when growing seedlings. This reduces the risk of disease. If the location of the seedlings is the windowsill, then the pots must be rotated every day. Growth should be carried out vertically, without inclination to light.
- Many organize artificial lighting. In this case, the light source should not be at the same height. It should be changed periodically. After all, culture is growing, so the light source must be periodically moved away from it. Otherwise, the seedlings will receive a light burn.
- After transplanting, plants are fed. Twice a week, a certain amount of water-soluble fertilizer is applied. Choose the option that is most effective.
- For planting in the greenhouse, seedlings are used at the age of 65 days. When landing, you should pay attention to what predecessors were on this site. It is good if the cultivation of cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins was carried out. But after potatoes you can’t plant tomatoes. The same goes for eggplant and peppers. With growth, tomatoes intensively pick up various trace elements from the soil.
- The presence of heat is a prerequisite for the growth of tomatoes. The optimum temperature is 22 - 24 degrees. If the temperature drops below 15 degrees, then flowering stops. If it reaches 10 degrees, then growth stops. For normal growth, you need not only heat, but also a sufficient amount of light. In shaded places, tomatoes do not grow well.
Disease
Tomatoes love being surrounded by care and maintenance. In order to get a good harvest, it is necessary to create optimal conditions for their growth. But you must always be prepared for the fact that they can be exposed to disease. Diseases can be caused by fungi, viruses and bacteria that can enter the soil or settle on the plant, moving through the air. But, once in the soil, they will not necessarily cause disease. They may be in an inactive state and will show themselves how favorable conditions are created for this.
Viruses can cause mosaic. Their carriers are aphids. The virus penetrates through damaged areas on the trunk. Leaves are characterized by the presence of brown or yellow stripes, spots. As a result, the trunk and leaves become fragile.If you cut the fetus, then inside you can see necrotic spots.
If the irrigation regime is violated, the tomatoes may become ill with a black leg.
Preventive actions
- Creating optimal conditions for the growth and development of the plant.
- For seedlings, it is necessary to use only high-quality soil.
- The garden should be kept clean with regular garbage collection.
- The garden tool must be in the proper condition.
- Timely remove diseased plants.
- Sick foliage or plant should not be composted. They must be burned.
Reviews
Lena:
“For the first time I tried to grow this variety of CVX. The result came to taste. Someone said that he is an improved version of Kellogg’s Breakfast. The bush has grown more than two meters in height. In my opinion, this is the most delicious of all existing yellow varieties. "
Daria:
“On the advice of a friend, she first decided to grow this variety. I really liked the taste of yellow tomatoes. It is with pleasure that children eat it. ”
Charles:
“For two years in a row I have been growing a variety of CVX. I really like the taste. Letter X stands for Hybrid. But it’s incomprehensible with what he was crossed. ”
Alexander:
“KVH tomatoes are tasty, it’s only a pity that there are not many of them on the bush. I read the characteristics, description of the variety, reviews and in the process of growing did not notice anything complicated. I recommend to all".
Lydia:
“I highly recommend to everyone to grow KVH tomatoes at their site. They taste good and are suitable for children. ”
Yuri:
“Excellent variety with great taste!” By observing all the rules for the care of KVH tomato, you can achieve high yields. I checked it in practice. ”