With the onset of the new summer season, the question becomes relevant: what should be planted on the plot?
There is an interesting hybrid that combines many qualities: external beauty, taste and yield. This sort of tomato has the name "Persimmon", about him and will be discussed.
Tomato "Persimmon": characteristics and description of the variety
Many gardeners love experimenting on their plots. This variety was bred by experimental methods by Russian amateur gardeners. After registration in 2009, received official status of the variety.
This plant is average about 70-90 centimeters, but in good greenhouse conditions it can reach 120-140 centimeters, in this case it needs a garter. Belongs to mid-season varieties of tomatoes.
From the moment the seedlings are planted to the fruits of varietal maturity, 90-105 days pass.
Is suitable for cultivation as in an open ground, so in greenhouses. By type of bush refers to the determinant, standard types of plants.
Important: Tomatoes "Persimmon" are not particularly resistant to diseases, therefore suitable for experienced gardeners. But this is not a particular disadvantage, since with proper skills plant diseases can be easily avoided.
What is the yield
Despite a certain capriciousness, he has a good yield. With proper care of the plant, you can get up to 4-5 pounds from a bush per season. With a recommended planting density of 7-9 bushes per square meter. meter you can get a good harvest.
Advantages and disadvantages
Gardeners usually note the following positive qualities:
- good yield;
- interesting taste;
- the versatility of the use of fruits;
- Good storage and long storage.
Among the disadvantages are weak resistance to diseases.
Characteristics of the fruit:
- After the fruits have reached their varietal maturity, they acquire a bright yellow color.
- The shape is rounded, slightly flattened, similar to persimmon, hence the name of the variety.
- The average weight can reach 500 grams, but usually it is usually 350-400 grams.
- The number of cameras 6-8,
- the dry matter content in tomato reaches 4-6%.
- At the peak of maturity, they have a sweetish taste, and when the fruits are overripe, they give it sourness.
These tomatoes are famous for their versatility in use. They are very good for fresh consumption. Small fruits are great for conservation. Due to the high content of beta carotene, the juices obtained from such tomatoes are especially useful, the combination of sugars and acids makes them very tasty.
A photo
To see the fruits of tomato variety "Persimmon" can be in the photo:
Features of growing
Tomato cultivar "Persimmon" for cultivation in open field is suitable for the southern regions: The North Caucasus, Astrakhan region is optimal for this. And in the open field and greenhouse conditions gives an equally good harvest.
Due to the relatively weak resistance to diseases, "Persimmon" has a number of features, and is more suitable for gardeners with experience. In cultivation, this species requires special care. Be especially careful to observe the mode of irrigation and lighting.
Ready fruits possess remarkable flavoring qualities. Well tolerated for long-term storage and transportation.
Diseases and pests
This type of tomato has an average disease resistance. But observing a number of preventive measures can be avoided. Timely weeding of the soil, compliance with the irrigation regime, and the use of fertilizers will help to avoid many troubles.
ATTENTION! The most often prone to phytosporosis, with the defeat of such a disease, the affected areas of the plant are removed.
Of the pests most prone to wireworm, slugs and whitefly. Against the wireworm apply the drug Basudin and lime sour soil. Whiteflies are fought with Confidor.
They fight slugs with soil zolimisation, as well as loosening and sprinkling with hot pepper, about 1 teaspoon per square meter. meter.
Conclusion
If you are a beginner gardener and decide to plant this variety for yourself - do not be discouraged if it didn’t work out the first time, gardeners are people who are sympathetic and will always help a beginner with advice.So feel free to plant tomatoes "Persimmon" and the result will surely please you. Good luck and tasty harvest.
