Very popular among the varieties of tomatoes enjoys "Summer resident". It is characterized by determinism, a compact size within 50 cm in height. It grows both in open ground, in greenhouses and even on the balcony on the windowsill.
Tomato "Summer resident" does not have dense foliage and many branches. Each inflorescence usually has up to 5 fruits. Early ripe tomatoes: the first fruits can be removed 100-115 days after planting seeds. The variety is characterized by high resistance to low air temperatures, so it can be safely planted in open ground and wait for an early harvest.
Early ripening of this variety allows you to take the fruit before the plants begin to be massively affected by late blight.
The soil for planting a tomato should not be too heavy, but fertile. It is good to place it on the place where cucumbers, cabbage, beans, onions or carrots grew before it. The tomato yield is not too high - no more than 3.5 kg per square meter. Tomato is characterized by medium disease resistance.
Seeds for seedlings are planted, starting from the third week of March, the plant is transferred to the open ground when the threat of night frost passes. The variety responds well to fertilizer application. You need to feed it about 2-3 times per season, regularly water it, but do not allow excessive permanent moisture in the soil.
"Summer resident" is highly valued among gardeners for the high dry matter content in the fruit - about 5.5%. This allows you to get high-quality tomato paste, juice and other canned food from it.
The fruits are average in weight - from 50 to 100 grams, in shape - flat-round. Ideal for fresh consumption for the preparation of salads, and for salting for the winter in containers. Tomatoes have a long shelf life: subject to certain rules, can be stored for three weeks.
Tomato "Summer resident": reviews, photos, who planted, all summer residents share exclusively positive reviews.
Yuri: "Tomato" Summer Resident "is very pleased with a delicious harvest, as well as resistance to disease. It is ideal for growing in our climatic conditions. ”
Love: “I cultivated the first year. The variety, in comparison with others, is very productive, the fruits ripen together, well suited for salting for the winter. "
Galina: “I’ve been planting for several years. Dust-resistant bushes, strong and stunted, the crop is rich even in cool summers. ”
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