A tomato that every gardener and farmer can afford. A citrus garden means discerning taste, rich harvests, and the ability to plant in almost all territories of Russia. The secrets of cultivation come down to standard agrotechnical techniques.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Late ripening | Yellow | Average | Variety | Plum-shaped or oval |
Description and characteristics of the variety
The Citrus Garden tomato is a raceme variety. It belongs to a variety of non-standard indeterminates and is prone to vigorous vegetation.
Ripens quite late - after 120-128 days from germination. Fruits until October.
What features are characteristic of bushes:
- stem height 2-2.2 m;
- thickened shoots;
- moderate spreading and density;
- medium degree of foliage;
- 8-10 tomatoes are tied on 1 bunch;
- the number of fruitful branches is within 10.
The variety has excellent immunity and is well hardened against most pathogens.
Description for tomatoes:
- average weight within 100 g;
- elongated shape;
- bright golden color;
- the flesh is fleshy, juicy, tender;
- the skin is quite durable.
Sweet fruity notes are noticeable in the taste.
Can be used universally. Lemon tomatoes are used to prepare aromatic sauces and dressings for dishes. Salted and pickled for the winter. Offered in salads, cocktails, and slices.
General information about the variety
In the south of Russia, vegetable growers successfully grow tomatoes in open soil; the temperate climate requires the use of film shelters and greenhouses. Technical characteristics and description of the tomato:
- Late-ripening, the harvest is obtained 4 months after the first shoots;
- Carpal variety;
- Indeterminate;
- The height of the bush reaches two meters;
- Spreading bush;
- Good yield, up to 2.5 kilograms of fruits per bush, up to 2.5 kilograms of fruits per bush;
- Not susceptible to most diseases of the nightshade family;
- Unpretentious;
- Transportation possible;
- Long-term storage possible.
The plant shows a decent harvest in different regions of Russia. The fruits are distinguished by:
- Oval shape;
- Bright lemon yellow color;
- Dense;
- Sweet;
- Fragrant;
- Small size, within 90 grams;
- Sweet taste with a slight sourness.
Ripe berries have a number of positive qualities and have universal uses. Consumer reviews confirm the possibility of pickling and canning tomatoes. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, drying and decoration of the holiday table.
Recommendations for growing and care
To get a good harvest, you can use the standard seedling method. To grow strong seedlings you need:
- Using universal tomato soil;
- Support stable temperature +22 – +23 degrees;
- Regular evening watering;
- Providing plenty of light;
- Carrying out hardening of seeds before sowing;
Although tomatoes in general are unpretentious, it is better to plant them per 1 square meter. m no more than 3 bushes. The best results can be obtained by following these techniques:
- Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers up to 8 – 9 approaches per season;
- Timely loosening and weeding of the soil;
- Tying and installing support;
How to grow an orange tree at home?
Many people dream of growing it at home. After all, the orange tree produces incredibly tasty and healthy fruits. Where to begin?
- The month of March is most suitable for planting. Take fresh orange seeds and rinse them in warm water.
- Soak the seeds for 10-12 hours.
- Plant them in a suitable fertile soil mixture and cover with 1 centimeter of soil. Cover the pot with plastic and place it in a warm, dark place.
- When the first shoots appear, the orange tree is moved to a more illuminated area.
Vaccinations
When the orange tree grows, it should bloom and then bear fruit. However, not all owners manage to achieve this, or the fruits develop, but remain small and have a bitter taste. All this is because a tree from a seed may not take on its mother’s properties, which is why it is so important to graft an orange tree. How to do it? There are 2 methods: classic grafting and budding.
In the first method, a cutting is taken from a fruiting orange; it is this that will give a certain variety to our “savage”. Then the seedling is used as a rootstock for a “thoroughbred” cutting. The second method is easier than the first and is less painful for a young plant. In this case, a bud of a varietal orange tree is implanted along with part of the wood into the trunk of a wild citrus tree. It is better to introduce several buds at once from different sides of the plant.
Shaping the trunk
An orange tree can begin to bear fruit normally only after 5-6 years, but for this the crown must be formed correctly. What is needed for this? When the tree stretches 24-28 cm, the shoot should be pinched, leaving 18-20 cm in length.
Leave only the strongest side shoots, remove the rest so that the tree branches well. Young trees may also begin to bloom, but in this case it is better to get rid of flowers and ovaries, since the plant will waste its potential on only 2-3 fruits.
Caring for a Citrus Garden
As we have already written, this variety is unpretentious in caring for itself. But you still have to take care of it, and all these methods are well known even to novice gardeners. To achieve maximum results, you must adhere to the following rules of agricultural technology:
- Monitor the dryness and moisture of the soil, water the plants every week after 18:00;
- Use fertilizers based on mineral fertilizers. They must be applied at least 10 times during the growth period;
- Weed and loosen the soil;
- Systematically tie up the bushes with synthetic fabrics, shape the stems, and install supports.
Secrets of cultivation
To achieve the most abundant yield of the variety, it is worth using the seedling growing method. To obtain maximum germination and the growth of powerful bushes, you need to follow this scheme:
- Use universal soil mixtures intended specifically for tomatoes;
- Constantly monitor the temperature in the room, trying to maintain it at 20-22 degrees;
- Systematically water the seedlings and fertilize them;
- “Give” the sprouts stable sunlight for 15-17 hours a day.
Important
! Seedlings need to be hardened off before sowing and before transplanting! At 1 km. m. of soil, you should not plant more than 3 bushes.
You may be interested in: Dates for planting tomato seedlings in open ground and greenhouses according to the garden calendar Favorable days for planting tomatoes for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar sowing calendar Favorable days for picking tomatoes in 2022 after germination: timing of picking tomato seedlings in the table by day
Characteristic
Tomatoes of the Dachnik variety are heat-loving. Until recently, their cultivation in the North was impossible, but modern selective methods make it possible to develop hybrid varieties of nightshades, which are universal crops. They are able to withstand both low temperatures and periods of drought.
Description of the variety
The variety has several hybrids with similar characteristics. If Dachnik seeds are not available in any region, they are fully replaced by its hybrids Red Guard or Ural Dachnik.
Those who planted Summer Resident probably fell in love with it for the taste of its fruits and other features, but its yield is low compared to other modern hybrids, so breeders suggest gardeners choose for planting its hybrid called Krasnaya Gvardiya - f1 (Stopudovy Ural Summer Resident). It combines versatility, the main characteristics of the plant itself and the positive qualities of the fruit, and is comparable to premium tomatoes.
Ural is also early ripening, frost-resistant and determinate. The hybrid has excellent immunity to various tomato diseases; the only insect pest that can cause harm to the plant is the whitefly.
The rights to this variety of tomatoes belong to one company, but at the moment the seeds are sold by all well-known manufacturers. In the description of the variety from the manufacturer, the tomato is zoned for the North Caucasus District, but it can be grown throughout the country in open ground.
Description of the bush
It is a cluster vegetable and has 2 to 5 clusters with 3 to 4 fruits on each. Initially created for cultivation on large agricultural farms, but gradually won the love of many gardeners.
The plant has a number of characteristics:
- short height - 60 cm;
- ability to independently regulate growth - no need for picketing;
- need for garter: the plant has weak main stems;
- no need to use pinching;
- lack of a lush crown.
Description of fruits
The fruits are medium-sized and neatly shaped.
The weight of the fruits varies: from 60 to 100 g, depending on the region of cultivation. The fruits are bright red in color, with a dense but thin skin, and have a sweet taste.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day to all! For vitamin lovers, I advise you to grow tomatoes of the Citrus Garden variety. The fruits are distinguished by a sweet taste, attractive appearance, and high content of nutrients. Tomatoes are not fussy to grow. It is imperative to tie it to the trellis and install supports, otherwise the brushes simply will not support the mass of fruit. The variety is suitable for dietary and baby food. My 1.5-year-old grandson happily ate tomatoes; there were no allergic reactions. I recommend it to all gardeners!
Nadezhda Karpova, 45 years old.
For tomato lovers, I recommend the Citrus Garden variety! The plant showed a decent harvest in the northwestern region. A high greenhouse is required; the height of the bush reaches two meters. In general, it is enough to follow simple rules of agricultural technology, it is good at feeding and requires tying up. One bush yielded about 2 kilograms of tomatoes. The berry is distinguished by its beautiful appearance, bright yellow color and good taste. Suitable for preparations, fresh consumption, drying. I recommend!
Valentina Sergeeva, 56 years old.
