Rapunzel tomatoes are new varieties of tomatoes. They owe their name to a fabulous beauty named Rapunzel, who was famous for her long hair.
In this article we will look at the description of a variety of tomato "Rapunzel" and learn how to grow a tomato "Rapunzel" at home.
Tomato "Rapunzel": description and photo of tomato varieties
Rapunzel tomato belongs to the indeterminate varieties of tomatoes. The height of its bushes, which are not standard, can be from 180 to 240 centimeters. This variety is a hybrid, but has no hybrids of the same name.
This is an early ripe variety, its growing season ranges from 70 to 80 days. Breeders recommend growing these tomatoes in patio containers, placing them on a windowsill or on a balcony.
But when growing a Rapunzel tomato at home, one should take into account the considerable height of these plants, since not every balcony can accommodate two-meter bushes. These tomatoes are suitable for growing in greenhouses.
Description of the fetus
Rapunzel tomatoes are characterized by small, round and elastic fruits resembling cherry tomatoes. Under their glossy bright red skin hides the sweet and juicy flesh.
Rapunzel tomato variety is very prolific, in one brush contains up to 40 fruits, located compactly and neatly. They are distinguished by an average dry matter content and a small number of cells. Not for long term storage.
And now we suggest to get acquainted with the Rapunzel tomatoes in the photo.
Country of breeding, year of registration
The above-mentioned tomatoes were bred in 2015 by the British company FloraNova.
In which regions is it better to grow?
To date, buy the seeds of these plants is very problematic. Following the description of Rapunzel tomatoes, we can conclude that they can be grown in any region when the creators finally decide to produce them for mass sale.
Way to use
Rapunzel variety tomatoes are salad and most often consumed fresh.
Yield
For a variety of tomatoes Rapunzel is very characteristic high yield.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes of this variety have the following advantages:
- high yield;
- excellent taste characteristics of the fruit;
- disease resistance.
The main disadvantage of such tomatoes can be called the fact that its seeds are currently almost impossible to buy.
Special features
The main feature of this variety is its extreme love of sunlight. Following the description of the variety of tomato Rapunzel soil should be maintained acidic or slightly acidic.
Growing up
Plants should be planted in spring, when the threat of frost is completely over.
To figure out how to grow Rapunzel tomatoes, you must first understand that this is a very tall plant with an unbranched root system.
Therefore, from the moment of ripening, it is necessary to feed them every two weeks with complex fertilizers.
Since the bushes of this plant are quite high, they need to be tied to a support, as well as forming into one or two stems.
Watering should be carried out as drying of the top layer of soil.
The following plants will be the best companions for such tomatoes:
- carrot;
- basil;
- Melissa;
- thyme;
- asparagus;
- digitalis;
- nasturtium;
- marigold.
Some sources indicate that the reproduction of these plants is carried out not with the help of seeds, but with the help of cuttings.
If such beliefs are really true, this means that in the near future, domestic gardeners will not be able to acquire planting material. However, in 2015, two British retailers were selling seeds of this type of tomato.
Diseases and pests
However, breeders recommend carrying out preventive spraying of plants with Bordeaux mixture, and the above-ground part of the bushes should be regularly sprayed with infusion of onion and garlic, in which you need to add a little soap.
Conclusion
On how to grow Rapunzel tomatoes practical advice and information is not very much, since the sale of seeds appeared recently. However, many are already dreaming to acquire such tomatoes.
If you are not lucky and you could not get seeds, then you can replace Rapunzel with more affordable varieties of tomatoes, among which you can distinguish Busiki, Aprikot, Dreams F1, Supersvit 100 F and Cherry black.
