Tomato variety "The Mystery of Nature" It was developed by the breeders of the Siberian Garden (Novosibirsk). In 2008 it is included in the "State Register of Breeding Achievements Approved for Use".
The Siberian region is distinguished by a very changeable, capricious climate: the summer period is alternated either by drought, then rain, then heat, then cool ... Not every variety of tomatoes in such conditions will give a good harvest.
Sort "The Mystery of Nature" resistant to weather extremes and diseases, so it can be grown in any climatic zone.
Tomato "Mystery of Nature": description of the variety
According to the degree of maturation refers to srednerannymi varieties. The term of ripening takes about 108-110 days, which is an excellent result for large-fruited varieties, to which the "Mystery of Nature" belongs.
A distinctive feature of this variety is high yield - from 1 sq. M. You can get up to 16-17 kg.
The grade is developed for cultivation in greenhouses and under film shelters. The height of the main stem can reach up to 1.9 m, which is typical for the indeterminant type.
Such tomatoes grow as long as the growing season allows them. or gardeners and farmers. The advantage of such varieties is a uniform and long yield.
Characteristics of the fruit
- The shape of the fruit is flat-round.
- The fruits themselves are yellow, with a small pink cap at the base.
- But on the cut they are pinkish, similar to an exotic fruit. It is because of such an unusual color grade and got its name.
- The average weight of tomatoes is 350 grams. Experts note that fruit growers weighing more than 700 grams are grown by gardeners.
Like many pink-fruited tomatoes, the taste of the “Riddle of Nature” is sweet, sugary, but at the same time the tomato has dietary properties due to the low content of purine acids, which is characteristic of varieties with a yellow color.
In addition, beta-carotene contained in yellow fruit vegetables is useful for the thyroid gland and for enhancing immunity.
"The Mystery of Nature" refers to the so-called salad varieties. In their raw form, these tomatoes best show all their taste delights. In addition, this variety is perfectly used for sauces, juice, pasta.Due to the fact that the fruits are large, it is impossible to preserve the whole fruit. The variety is delicate, so you need to be careful when transporting for a long time.
A photo
You can get acquainted with the fruits of the tomato variety “Mystery of Nature” in the photo:
Features of growing
Sowing seeds for seedlings begin 50-60 days before planting in a permanent place. When landing in the ground on 1 sq.m. Need to place no more than 3 plants.
The first brush is formed above the 8-9 leaf, the next after another 3 sheets. Each brush is tied up due to its heavy weight. To obtain high yields, plants should pinch, leaving no more than 4-5 flowers.
"The Mystery of Nature" responds well to the use of mineral fertilizers and growth stimulants.
Diseases and pests
Diseases of tomatoes can destroy the entire crop, therefore, the fight against disease must begin before the planting of seedlings.
Consider the most common of them for greenhouse tomatoes, which include the "Mystery of Nature".
Phytophthora - At the beginning of the disease leaves turn brown, then the fruits turn brown. The disease causes a large temperature drop and excessive moisture. Helps to cope with the disease in the early stages of spraying with copper-containing drugs.
Vertex rot of tomatoes. It is characterized by indented spots on green fruits. Excess nitrogen, calcium deficiency or lack of moisture are the main causes of appearance. Helps cope with the disease by regular watering and treatment with nitrate solution.
For leaf mold the main symptom is the appearance of brown-brown spots that are covered with gray bloom. Using bacterial preparations, treating the plant with copper oxychloride solution will help to cope with the disease.
Tomato Mosaic - a very unpleasant disease. The distinctive features of the mosaic-colored spots that appear first on the leaves, and then on the fruit.
Prevention is washing the seeds in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate. Affected plants are burned.
Another disease is cracking fruit. But its cause is not mushrooms or viruses, but abundant watering in drought. When a large amount of water immediately hits the stem and then the fruit itself, its delicate skin does not withstand pressure and cracks.
It is not difficult to cope with illnesses, the most important thing is to notice them in time and correctly diagnose them.
Let's sum up
The main pros and cons of growing this variety.
The advantages include:
- High yield
- Excellent stitchiness
- Resistance to temperature extremes
- Good taste and juicy fruit, as well as the original color
- Unpretentious, can be grown in different climatic zones
The disadvantages include:
- Massive shoots
- Requires high support due to high height
- The large size of the fruit requires a separate garter each brush.
In conclusion, I would like to wish you success in growing an excellent crop of tomatoes, including tomato. "The Mystery of Nature"!