Mongolian dwarf: description and characteristics of the variety

Tomatoes are among the favorite vegetables in the world. One of the most popular varieties in our area - "Mongolian dwarf".

At the same time, opinions and reviews about it are very contradictory.

Where did you come from?

How did this variety of tomatoes appeared, nobody knows for sure. It is only known that it is not registered in the state register, and that it has taken root well in Siberia. Therefore, we can conclude that the “Mongolian dwarf” is an amateur variety that, most likely, was derived by Siberian scientists, possibly from Novosibirsk.

It often happens that amateur breeders bring in new tomato varieties or hybrids from abroad or order new ones on the Internet. Then they collect them, adapting to their locality, propagate and sell on. Maybe,the Mongolian Dwarf tomato variety also appeared in the same way, which means that information about it and where to buy it can be obtained by traveling across the vast expanses of the Internet.

Description

"Mongolian dwarf" - is a ripening, superdeterminant, short and at the same time very fruitful variety.

Bushes

The name "dwarf" tomato received because low growth bushes. But this is not a disadvantage, but rather a virtue. Due to the short stature, the bushes do not need to tie up and pinch. The plant does not form one central vertical stem. From the root 4-5 stems grow at once. Reaching a height of 20 cm, they begin to wrap down. Growing on the branches, stepchildren also wrap down. It turns out that the bush does not grow up, but in breadth. Thick branches with stepsons form a "cushion", which reaches 80-100 cm in diameter. In the process of growth, a powerful root system is also formed. Leaves thick, narrow and strongly pubescent.

Fruit

Large fruits (100-200 g), round, red color. They look disproportionately large on such low bushes and lie practically on the ground.Therefore, to protect tomatoes from rot and worms, experienced gardeners mulch the ground under bushes with black film or agrofibre. The first tomatoes are harvested in June. They have a characteristic tomato flavor: they are juicy, sweet and sour. Although opinions on taste are also divided: for some gourmets, these fruits are too watery, for others - very sweet. Mature tomatoes do not crack, are stored for a long time and easily withstand transportation. You can use them in different forms: both fresh and pickled. They make delicious preparations for the winter, juice, ketchups. Tomatoes are used for salads, sauces and stewed with other vegetables.

Characteristic variety

• A distinctive feature of the variety is not only the low growth of the bush, but also strongly branched stems, which take up a lot of space in the garden. Therefore, they should be planted at a fairly large distance from each other.
• An attractive feature of the "dwarf" - long-term fruiting. The fruits are tied to the bushes almost immediately after transplanting to the open ground.This process continues until the end of autumn.
• Since the stepchildren, when growing, are also bent down, like the branches, the tomatoes are formed and mature inside the bush. They are covered with leaves, so they do not spoil for a long time, remaining on the bushes, and their taste does not deteriorate.
• "Mongolian dwarf" is not afraid of the cold and can grow in the northern regions, where the cold spring and autumn. Windy regions with arid climate are suitable for him if late blight is not common there.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages include the following features of the variety:

• An undersized "dwarf" adjoins close to the ground, so even a strong steppe wind will not break it.
• Bushes do not require tying and pinching, which saves time and effort.
• The plant is particularly resistant: it easily withstands sudden changes in daily temperature, insufficient amount of irrigation water, a temporary decrease in temperature and an abundance of morning dew.
• Tomatoes of this variety rarely get late blight. And if they are amazed, it is weak and only late in the fall, when the cold weather begins.
• Early maturity and a long fruiting period: from the beginning of summer to the first frost.
• High yield: up to 10 kg can be removed from one bush.

There are few disadvantages, but they are:

• The “dwarf” does not like sour, heavy soils. It will not give a good harvest in areas with a humid climate, where it is very hot.
• The initial phase of development is very tight: first, the seedlings “sit” for a long time, and then start to grow sharply in breadth.
• "Mongolian dwarf" is not listed in public registries, so it is impossible to buy in the stores.

Landing features

Planting tomatoes can be divided into two stages: sowing seeds and planting seedlings in open ground.

1. Sowing seeds:

• Experts give different recommendations regarding the dates of sowing: some advise to do it in February, and others - in March. The advantage of February sowing is that in May flowering bushes will be planted in open ground in May, and the first fruits will be ready in June.
• Boxes for seedlings need to be filled with a mixture of turf land and humus, or with ready-made soil for seedlings from the store.
• Dive seedlings should be with the appearance of 2-3 true leaves.

2. Planting seedlings:

• To seedlings gave early harvest, you can, without fear, to plant it in open ground as early as possible. She is not afraid of the cold. In the case of frosts, low bushes are easy to cover with a film or something else.
• As the seedling grows heavily, it needs a lot of space. Therefore, the bushes should be planted at a sufficient distance from each other: at least 60-80 cm.
• Soil should not be sour. During planting, you can fertilize the soil: pour a handful of humus and 10 g of superphosphate into each hole.
• It is very important to mulch the soil for the seedlings so that the fruits do not lie on the ground, but on the “bed”, which will be protection from slugs and rot. The best material for this purpose is black covering material or black film. But mulch can serve as other materials at hand: sawdust, straw, stubble nettle. And you can use boards and pieces of plywood by placing them directly under the ripening tomatoes.

Tomato care

"Mongolian Dwarf" - unpretentious variety. He is happy to grow the so-called "lazy" gardeners, as he does not require special care. They take care of the "dwarf" in the same way as other tomatoes: they water it regularly, make weeding, remove weeds, feed it with complex mineral fertilizers. Unlike other tomatoes, this variety does not need to be tied up and pinned, because the bushes are very short.

Where to buy seeds?

As already mentioned, the tomato "Mongolian dwarf" is not registered anywhere, so there is no such specialized shop where you can buy seeds of this variety. It is possible to purchase them only from private collectors, having made an order on the Internet. But you need to be careful, as there are dishonest sellers who offer the usual determinant varieties of tomatoes, calling them "Mongolian dwarf". Therefore, it is worth making a purchase only from trusted sellers who have proven themselves well. The main feature of this "dwarf" is a low bush, the stems of which at a height of 15-20 cm sharply bent down.Other tomato varieties do not have this property.

Tomato "Mongolian Dwarf" has attractive features and features but only theoretically having familiarized with the description of the variety, it is impossible to form your own opinion about it. To buy seeds and plant them is the best way to find out if this variety is really good, as others say.