Tomato "Rocket" refers to a superdeterminant species. It is ideal for outdoor cultivation. The time from emergence to harvesting is about 110 days. Thus, it belongs to the mid-season variety.
The tomato is stunted, usually its height does not exceed 65 cm. The bush contains a small number of leaves. On one brush grows from 4 to 6 tomatoes. Since the plant is compact, about 12 tomatoes can be located on one square meter without damage to each other.
Tomatoes are plum-shaped, elongated, pointed at the end. The average weight of one fruit is about 50 grams. It has high taste characteristics.
The variety is highly valued for its resistance to diseases, as well as for mechanical impact, which allows it to be transported over long distances, and it also tolerates long-term storage. Having planted such a tomato in your country house, you don’t have to worry about its defeat by vertex rot or rotting of the root system. Tomato "Rocket" is designed for whole-canning due to the small size of the fruit.
The variety is highly harvested: from one square meter with proper care receive up to 6 kg of fruit. Tomato responds well to abundant watering, as well as fertilizing.
Tomato "Rocket": reviews, photos, who planted, absolutely all opinions confirm that this variety will be successful even for a beginner gardener.
Seeds before planting must be processed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then they are planted in the soil to a depth of not more than 3 cm in early April. Ready seedlings are transferred to the beds when steady heat comes and the threat of frost passes. Approximately - this is the end of May or the first week of June.
Svetlana: “I planted this variety at the request of children and grandchildren. The bush turns out compact, they sing together. Suitable for salting in small containers. Children confirmed that tomatoes are well transported and stored for a long time without losing their characteristics. ”
Michael: “I have been successfully growing Rocket tomato for 5 years. I would like to note its high resistance to disease. Such a tomato practically does not cause trouble during cultivation, and the yield gives a large one. ”
Nina Petrovna: “Tomatoes“ Rocket ”like my whole family. Very tasty in summer in a salad, and in winter it is a pleasure to look at them canned in a jar. I use liter glass jars, tomatoes fit perfectly because of their small size, and small containers are more convenient to use. ”
A similar sort of tomato - Shuttle, very convenient for the preparation of canned food, salads and other dishes.
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