Excellent productivity and stability - Mandarin tomato: description and characteristics of the variety

Lovers of early colorful orange-golden fruits can choose Mandarin Duck. The variety has been included in the register since 2004 and has already gained considerable popularity. Among its advantages are endurance and stress resistance, stable productivity in any region, and disease resistance.

Description and characteristics of the variety

The Mandarin tomato is a determinate, medium-growing variety. The shoots are compact and strong. The height of the bushes does not exceed 1.2 m. The 1st inflorescence appears after the 9th leaf. A cluster produces 10 ripening tomatoes. There are 6-8 brushes in total.

Ripening dates are early - 106-110 days from germination.

What features are inherent in the fruits:

• average weight 100-110 g;
• the flesh is dense, moderately juicy, sugary at the break;
• seed chambers 4;
• ribbing is weakly expressed on the stalk;
• The shape is round, all the fruits are even and neat.

The taste harmoniously combines sweetness and sourness, with fruity notes.

Bright, aromatic salads are prepared from tomatoes. They are rolled whole into jars and added to assorted dishes and hot dishes.

Advantages and disadvantages

There are no perfect varieties yet, but each vegetable grower decides for himself which varieties and hybrids are worthy of taking a place in his greenhouse and city. Considering the “Mandarin” variety, we can highlight the following properties of the tomato:

Advantages:

• early ripeness;
• disease resistance;
• good taste;
• beautiful shape and general appearance, both fresh and canned;
• maintaining the integrity of the fetus.

Flaws:

• they do not occupy the greenhouse vertically, which leads to the second drawback;
• low yield;
• pale color, not corresponding to the name.

Features of cultivation and storage

Seedlings are transplanted into beds at the age of 50-60 days.

The beds are fertilized in advance, for this purpose the following is applied per 1 m2:

• 1 bucket of compost;
• 30 g superphosphate;
• 10 g potassium sulfate;
• 1 cup wood ash.

4 bushes are planted per 1 m2. The distance between the holes is 40-50 cm.

How to care:

• moderate watering 3 times a week, the water rate varies from 5 to 8 liters depending on the weather;
• feeding during flowering, setting, ripening;
• formation into 2-3 shoots, pinching once every 12-14 days.

Features of agricultural technology

Tomatoes are grown in the same way as other indeterminate varieties. Seeds are sown for seedlings in the last week of March. The plants are planted in separate containers after 2 true leaves have formed. They are planted in the ground in a permanent place at the age of 2 months. By this time, the tomato should have 6-7 leaves.

After a week, they begin tying the stems. Use a pre-installed trellis. Form a tomato into 2 stems. Excess stepsons and old leaves are regularly removed.

The development of the plant is facilitated by proper watering (it is better to equip a drip system) and regular fertilizing. Fertilizers are applied both at the root and by spraying on the leaves.

Variety varieties

The line of hybrid tomatoes, due to the medals and prizes received at exhibitions, is called the golden Raspberry miracle. It consists of 3 series, each of which includes 5 different varieties of vegetables.

Series 1 varieties are characterized by watermelon taste and aroma.

1. Tomatoes called Raspberry Sunset are characterized by excellent yield. From a square meter of plantings up to 16 kilograms of ripe, selected vegetables are obtained. Fruit weight is from 400 to 800 grams.
2. The variety called Berry-Raspberry is recommended for cultivation both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground. Ripe fruits reach a weight of 400-500 grams.
3. Raspberry wine tomatoes have a long shelf life.
4. Tomatoes called Bright Robin have a pronounced watermelon taste and aroma.
5. The ripened fruits of the Raspberry Paradise variety are characterized by a sweet taste and fruity aroma of vegetables.

Varieties of the 2nd series of the Raspberry Miracle are attractive due to their compact plant size.

1. Tomato bushes called Raspberry Desirable are distinguished by abundant leaf cover. Vegetables ripen 3 months after planting.
2. The Raspberry Dream hybrid is unpretentious to growing conditions and bears fruit even in the absence of sunlight.
3. The varietal variety Raspberry King is characterized by juicy, sweet fruits and ripens 95 days after the sprouts appear.
4. The weight of tomatoes called Raspberry Bison often exceeds 500 grams.
5. Tomatoes called Raspberry Joy ripen 90-100 days after the start of active growth and development. The average weight of vegetables ranges from 200 to 250 grams.

Series 3 tomatoes are characterized by unpretentiousness to growing conditions and resistance to weather changes.

1. A variety called Raspberry Popsicle is distinguished by early fruiting and an elongated shape of vegetables. The tomato harvest ripens 75-80 days after the sprouts appear.
2. Raspberry heart is characterized by miniature bushes that grow to 60-70 centimeters.
3. Unpretentiousness to weather and climatic conditions is characteristic of a variety called Raspberry Bunny.
4. The Raspberry Surprise variety is low maintenance.
5. Thanks to the hybrid called Raspberry Bogatyr, the Raspberry Miracle tomato variety received its second name, Big Raspberry.

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Important! To obtain a high-quality, abundant harvest of vegetables, it is necessary to plant hybrid varieties of tomatoes based on the zoning of the crop. Detailed recommendations are described on the seed packages.

general information

The applicant of the variety for inclusion in the register of selection achievements is LLC Research Institute of Vegetable Growing of Protected Soil, Moscow, Russia, and LLC Agrofirma Gavrish, Moscow Russia. The applicants are also recognized as the originators of the variety.

The variety was submitted for inclusion in the register in 2003 and successfully passed the test. And in 2004 it was already entered into the register under number 9609976.

The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Northern, Northwestern, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Central Chernozem, North Caucasus and Middle Volga regions.

"Mandarin" is recommended for cultivation in garden plots, garden beds, as well as for small farms for cultivation under film temporary shelters.

Planting and care

Sowing of tomato seeds begins in the second half of March. To grow in a greenhouse, seeds for seedlings are sown in the second decade of the first month of spring. For open ground, seedlings are sown at the turn of March and April.

Attention!

Tomato Tangerine bunch – varietal. You can harvest the seeds yourself. In this case, before planting, they should be disinfected with a solution of fungicides or potassium manganese and treated with growth stimulants such as Ecosil.

Seeds are sown in moist soil, consisting of garden soil, humus, peat and sand, to a depth of 0.5-1.0 cm. The plantings are covered with glass or film. After sprouting, the tomatoes are watered and fed with complex fertilizers. With the appearance of 2-4 true leaves, they are planted in separate containers.

Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or soil in the first or third ten days of May, respectively. It is important that the threat of night frosts passes. Humus, wood ash, and superphosphate are added to the holes.

During the growing season, tomatoes:

• water 1-2 times a week with warm, settled water in the morning or evening;
• periodically weed and loosen the soil;
• feed, alternating organic and mineral fertilizers.

According to breeders, the variety does not require pinching and bush formation. But it may be necessary to install supports if there is heavy fruiting.

Mandarin duck – variety of tomato plant

Variety characteristics:

Properties of the Mandarin duck variety:

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Information on the admission of Tomato Mandarin duck from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 40106, registered 2003-10-21. The Mandarin Tomato variety was included in the register of those approved in 2004. Approved for use in the regions: Northern, Northwestern, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, North Caucasus, Middle Volga.

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Best reviews from our readers

• Guzel

  Really real tangerines. I’ve been growing it since 2013, taking my own seeds every year. Both tasty and beautiful. I recommend it, you definitely won’t regret it!

• Olga

  I tried to grow it in 2022. I really liked it. Convenient to wear with a garter. I wasn't sick with anything. The fruits look beautiful on the bush and are tasty, which is also important. I shared the seedlings with my neighbors and they also liked this variety. Fairly good fruiting. I will plant again.

• Natalia

  Everything that is written above about the Mandarin variety is true. I liked it very much, I will grow it, I recommend it.

• Catherine

  Excellent variety! A neat bush with up to 15 tomatoes on the bunches. Sugar! Fruits until the end of October. 5++++++

• Hope

  This is my first year growing it. The bush is compact, the ovary is excellent even in the heat. The fruit is 80-100 g, but so beautiful, you can’t pass by without picking it!!! Sweet, meaty, my grandson really liked it. They don't have time to sing after us. Universal purpose! I have already collected the seeds for the trail. of the year. I recommend.

TomatLand6 300 views10 reviews Rating from those who grew it: 3.28 out of 5

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Varieties of tomato trees with photos

The main varieties of crops are:

1. Miracle tree F1. Attracts gardeners with resistance to most known diseases. Under comfortable conditions it reaches 2 meters and forms fruits weighing up to 280 g.
2. Italian tree. A greenhouse species because it is sensitive to temperature. Requires the construction of supports, because it reaches 3 meters in height. Formation is carried out in 2 stems.
3. Red Dragon. An early variety that is suitable for industrial and home cultivation. Under proper growing conditions, fruits can reach 300 g.
4. Japanese tree or Octopus F1. The most popular variety due to its resistance to low temperatures, pleasant taste and long shelf life.
5. Rotamer. The juiciness and sweetness of the fruit attracts lovers of salads and desserts.

Rotamer

Octopus F1

Red Dragon

Italian tree

Miracle tree F1

Formation

3 days before planting in the greenhouse, 3 lower leaves are removed from each bush. This promotes the rapid development of the first cluster and protects plants from diseases. When planting sprouts in a greenhouse, they are planted in a pre-dug hole, the roots are straightened, and the stem is given a vertical position. After 3 days, the sprouts are tied to a support. The tomato must be formed by pinching into 1 stem.

Side shoots should be removed in the morning in sunny weather. It is better to cut them with garden shears, which must first be treated with a disinfectant solution. It is necessary to water the plants in a timely manner, loosen the soil, and apply fertilizers. All these measures contribute to the good development of tomatoes and increase productivity.

Resistance to diseases and pests

The variety has strong immunity to diseases such as fusarium and cladosporiosis. Late blight deserves special attention during the epidemic. For prevention:

• the beds are treated with Fitosporin on the eve of planting;
• if there is a threat of infection, irrigate the bushes with Bordeaux mixture once a week;
• when brown spots appear, spray with “Ridomil Gold” or “Quadris”;
• remove affected leaves and fruits.

If tomatoes are infected with fomoz, use “Bravo”.

Insects pose a threat to tomatoes. These are aphids, slugs, whiteflies. To cope with pests, they are treated with “Actofit” and “Profi”.

Expert opinion

Valentina Rareko

Editor-in-Chief of Repka.online. Experienced summer resident and gardener.

Bright Tangerines cause no less joy than real citrus fruits on New Year's Eve. The neat fruits are beautiful and tasty when preserved. Salads made from fresh tomatoes are particularly sweet and tender.

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Manufacturer:
Gavrish, Russia

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Tomato “Mandarin” “Gavrish” – review

Full cycle From seed to tomato! To plant or not to plant? How seed producers are deceiving us!

I haven’t written about my tomatoes yet, but now their turn has come.

I bought the seeds of the “Mandarin” variety for the first time - I love experiments, as I am constantly searching for the ideal taste.

This is what the seed package looks like .

I wanted a variety - something between cherry and ordinary average fruits.

The packaging says that this tomato is indeterminate (tall), which is important for me, since I only plant tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse; in the open ground in the Leningrad region, waiting for the fruits to ripen is a disastrous task.

As expected, the seeds were sown in mid-to-late March, when daylight hours become acceptable, so that the plants do not stretch out.

I can’t say that the seedlings somehow really surprised me or stood out from other varieties, however, the further I went, the more I noticed how strong the variety’s trunk and leaves were.

This photo is already in the greenhouse, when the seedlings took root, but did not bloom (the weather let us down).

And here are the tomatoes at the ripening stage

As you can see in the photo, they really are racemose, they look very beautiful, especially against the background of red tomatoes.

In the first photo you can see that the manufacturer embellished the photo on the packaging, adding color saturation.

“Tangerines” were simply orange as much as possible.

Sweet and sour, dense, quite tasty, but not 10 out of 10, but about 6.

I think these fruits would be ideal for canning, since the fruits are strong and their size is convenient. And, of course, from an aesthetic point of view, such tomatoes in jars will look very good.

I’ll tell you separately about the pros and cons of the variety.

pros

1. The variety is resistant to all kinds of diseases; late blight was the last to strike it in September.
2. Early ripening tomatoes 90-100 days from the beginning of the growing season
3. Quite pleasant to the taste
4. Good for preservation

Minuses

1. The manufacturer lied to us about the growth of the plants. The growth of “Tangerines stopped at 1.2 – 1.5 meters.
2. False picture on the packaging

(The box contains not only “Mandarin”, but also 2 yellow varieties,” which I will definitely write about in the near future)

The positives seem to have won. But at the same time, I won’t buy them a second time. The choice of varieties is now so chic that it makes no sense to focus on just one thing.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for your attention.

Description of tomato Tangerine bunch

Despite the fact that the Tangerine bunch tomato has not yet been tested and not zoned, vegetable growers claim that it can be grown almost throughout the entire territory of Russia.
An early-ripening variety with increased cold resistance and the ability to grow in open and closed ground is gradually gaining popularity. Description of the Tangerine bunch tomato and the main characteristics of the variety indicate that this is a determinate plant up to 1 m high. The shoots are quite powerful, but at the time of active fruiting they need support. The leaves are ordinary tomato leaves, and the shoots have a rich green color. The flowers are small, bright yellow, collected in brushes of 10-15 pieces each.

The fruits are spherical in shape, aligned in diameter. The average weight of a bright yellow tomato with an orange blush is 170-200 grams. The skin is quite dense. The vegetables are juicy, with fleshy pulp with a sweet taste. They have a slight sourness. But it does not spoil the taste, but gives the tomatoes a refreshing note.

Interesting fact!

Do not confuse the Mandarin bunch tomato with the Mandarin variety. They both refer to tomatoes with cluster or bouquet formation of inflorescences. But the Mandarin tomato is a cherry variety with small fruits weighing up to 50 grams.

The Tangerine bunch tomato variety has increased cold resistance and bears fruit well on cool and rainy summer days. It is also relatively resistant to dry weather. Quite unpretentious low-growing plants do not require the formation of bushes. This tomato variety practically does not form stepsons. However, for good fruiting it needs fertile soil and good light.

The variety is distinguished by early ripening. Biological maturity of the fruit occurs 85-95 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Fruiting is consistent, with massive fruit ripening in mid-July.

The productivity of Tangerine bunch tomatoes is high. Up to 4 kg of vegetables are harvested from one bush. Considering the compactness of the plants, from 1 square of area you can collect from 14 to 20 kg of fruit. Yields are largely influenced by the nutritional properties of the soil, good lighting and timely watering.

Tangerine bunch tomatoes can be stored for 7-14 days in a cool place. Slightly unripe fruits are collected for transportation. Tomatoes are great for fresh consumption, making salads, and also for storing for the winter. Both whole tomatoes can be preserved and used to prepare winter salads and lecho.

"Pros and cons"

Vegetable growers have been growing Tangerine bunch tomatoes for a short time, but the variety already has positive reviews:

• compact, determinate plants;
• good yield;
• early ripening;
• cold resistance and drought resistance;
• medium-sized tomatoes with an attractive appearance;
• excellent taste of the fruit, with a predominance of sweetness;
• keeping quality and transportability;
• versatility in use.

Negative reviews are mainly caused by subjective opinions. Some people don’t like low-growing varieties, while others don’t like yellow tomatoes.

Alesya, 30 years old, Odintsovo Tangerine bunch is great for small plots and people growing tomatoes for fresh consumption. Tomatoes are tasty and sweet. If only they would bear fruit longer.

Elena, 50 years old, VladimirTomat I have been growing a bunch of tangerines for 2 years. Excellent for whole canning. Especially with red tomatoes. It's also delicious in salad. But the fruiting period is short.

For some tomato lovers, the decisive detail when choosing is the fruits of their original shape and color. The Mandarin duck variety will definitely arouse interest among such gardeners. A detailed description of the variety, growing methods and reviews can be found in the article.

The Mandarin tomato was obtained by Moscow breeders more than 10 years ago. Designed for cultivation under film in the middle zone.

A tomato looks like this:

1. The bush is tall and does not stop growing on its own (indeterminate). The stems reach a length of 1.5 m.
2. The leaves are the usual type for tomatoes. The plates are medium in size and dark green.
3. Flowers of a simple type are collected in racemes. The first inflorescence is formed above the 9-10th node. There are 5-6 pieces on one brush. ovaries.
4. The fruits are round, with smooth skin, without ribs. Average weight 80-110 g.
5. The color of a fully ripened tomato is uniform orange. There is no pale spot on the stalk.
6. The section has 3-4 chambers and many seeds.
7. Tasters rated the taste highly. The aroma is pronounced, tomato.