The Chibis tomato, a highly productive and versatile variety, can be a discovery for many gardeners. According to farmers, it occupies a high position in the ranking of favorite tomatoes. Ideal for canning, pickling, and fresh consumption. It holds its shape remarkably well in marinade and has an exquisite taste.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Mid-early | Reds | Average | Variety | Plum-shaped or oval |
Brief information about the variety
- Fruits and bush : tomatoes are bright red, oblong in shape, weighing from 50 to 90 g; determinate bush, 60-80 cm high.
- Productivity : 1.5-3 kg per plant.
- Resistance : high to most nightshade diseases, but can be affected by blossom end rot and late blight.
- Application : salads, slicing, canning, pickling, processing, freezing.
- Distribution : Recommended for outdoor cultivation in temperate regions.
- Planting : seedling method; sowing - at the end of March or beginning of April, transplanting - in the second half of May; diagram – 40×60 cm.
- Soil : light, loose.
- Care : watering - every 10 days, fertilizing - once every 2-3 weeks, formation - minimal, leaf thinning and tying - desirable.
- Ripening period : mid-early - fruits ripen 90-105 days after emergence. Tomatoes can be stored for quite a long time.
Description of the variety and photo of the fruits
Chibis seeds are available for free sale under the brands “Gavrish”, “Sedek”, “Aelita”. These manufacturers give the tomato the following description:
- According to the ripening period, it is mid-season and mid-early; 100–110 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits.
- The bush is low, with limited growth, 50–60 cm in height.
- The fruits are elongated, cylindrical, with a spout, bright red, weighing 50–70 g. The tomatoes are very dense, do not crack, contain a lot of dry matter, and have a rich tomato taste.
A characteristic feature of the Lapwing is the sharp nose at the top of the fruit.
- The purpose of the variety is salad and canning, suitable for industrial cultivation and large-scale production.
- The value of tomato is its stable yield and beautiful presentation, which is preserved during long-distance transportation.
Characteristics of the variety
The ripening period of Chibis tomatoes is mid-early: the fruits ripen 90-105 days after the formation of seedlings). Tomatoes grow in clusters of 6-10 pieces.
Description of the bush and fruits
A low-growing bush of determinate type grows up to 60-80 cm. The foliage and branching of the plant is average.
Tomatoes are medium size (50-90 g), oblong in shape. The color is bright red. Rich tomato taste and aroma. The flesh is fleshy and moderately dense, the skin is quite strong, but not tough.
Application area
Chibis tomatoes are universal in purpose. They are used for preparing fresh salads, sandwiches, hot dishes (stewed, baked, etc.). The variety is considered ideal for pickling and canning. Firm tomatoes can be frozen sliced or processed (made into thick ketchup).
Productivity
1.5-3 kg of fruits are collected from one bush. For a determinate, low-growing variety, this is a good yield. Regular fertilizing and the formation of bushes help to increase this indicator.
Disease resistance
According to the description of gardeners, tomatoes almost never suffer from powdery mildew and tobacco mosaic, but they can become infected with late blight. With a lack of calcium, blossom end rot may occur. Among the insects that pose a potential danger to it are whiteflies, aphids, slugs, wireworms, and spider mites.
Growing regions
The Chibis tomato variety is recommended for growing in open ground in central Russia (Central Black Earth region, part of the East Siberian region, Volga region, north-west). Cultivation is possible in the Urals (under film covers). In southern sunny areas, it is recommended to shade the bushes a little.
History of growing Chibis tomato
Gardeners have been familiar with Chibis tomatoes for more than ten years. The variety was registered in the State Register in 2007 with permission for cultivation in all regions of the country. The application for state variety testing was submitted jointly by V.I. Kozak, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, and Moscow Agro, which specializes in the sale of proprietary seeds.
Lapwing has gained fame as one of the best tomatoes for whole-fruit canning. It attracts not only its fruits that are ideal for pickling, but also its simple agricultural technology. Bushes can be grown without pinching or staking, without fear of fungal diseases.
Chibis tomatoes bear fruit well without staking or pinching
On forums, some gardeners compare Chibis with the Kibits tomato, which is common in Ukraine. Indeed, the varieties are similar, but there are also differences, for example, Kibits is earlier, non-seedling, and its bush is more compact.
Tomatoes Kibits and Chibis are similar, but still differ in some characteristics
Advantages and disadvantages
The fruits are well stored fresh
The advantages of the Chibis tomato include:
- universal in use and tasty fruits of interesting shape;
- good yield (1.5-3 kg from a low-growing bush);
- compactness and unpretentiousness of plants;
- excellent keeping quality of fruits;
- convenient and hassle-free transportation;
- Quite early ripening.
Among the disadvantages of the variety are:
- risk of late blight and blossom end rot;
- in cold summers the fruits grow sour.
One of the significant disadvantages of the Chibis variety is that it is heavily overloaded with the harvest, which is why the fruits become smaller and the weight is significantly lower than the stated 50-90 grams.
Pest and disease control
Preventive treatment of Chibis tomatoes against fungal diseases is carried out even before transplanting seedlings into the ground (about a week). To do this, dilute the fungicide solution (according to the instructions); You can use any effective drug, for example:
- Bordeaux mixture;
- "Tattu";
- "Fitosporin";
- "Fundazol";
- "Maksim";
- "Skor."
Insects can be collected manually or lured into a trap (for example, Colorado potato beetles - in jars with pieces of potato), and also washed off with a gentle pressure of water. After this, it is better to treat the Lapwing tomato bushes with insecticides:
- "Vertimek";
- "Match";
- "Ephoria";
- "Fitoverm";
- "Confidor";
- "Aktara".
Also, to protect Chibis tomato bushes from insects, you can use proven folk remedies - an infusion of chopped garlic, onion peels, chili peppers, a decoction of marigold flowers, potato tops, a solution of wood ash and laundry soap shavings.
Important! Chibis tomato bushes are processed in the absence of strong wind and rain, preferably in the evening. In the case of using chemicals, you must wait until the waiting period has expired, after which you can begin collecting fruits.
Features of cultivation
Sowing of seedlings is carried out at the end of March or at the beginning of April. Typically, tomatoes of this variety are grown in open ground, so replanting occurs in the second half of May or the first days of June. (It is necessary that the soil temperature reaches 15-16 ° C.) When cultivating in a greenhouse, plants can be replanted 2 weeks earlier.
Sowing
To prevent diseases, seed material is disinfected (in manganese solution, copper sulfate, boric acid or hydrogen peroxide). The soil is prepared from garden soil, peat and purchased soil mixture for growing seedlings (all components in equal proportions).
Before sowing, the soil is also disinfected by calcining it in the oven. The seeds are placed in grooves 1 cm deep, sprinkled with soil, and moistened with a spray bottle. The box is covered with glass or film and placed in a warm place.
Temperature: before sprouts appear - 24-25 °C, after - 15-16 °C (within a week), then - 20-22 °C
Seedling care
When the Lapwing tomato seedlings hatch, you need to remove the film from the box and carry out the first watering. Subsequently, the tomatoes are watered once every 10 days using warm, settled water. At the stage of formation of 2-3 true leaves, the seedlings are transplanted into separate pots or a larger container.
After picking, the seedlings are kept in diffused light for several days or even slightly shaded for rooting. They are exposed to bright light when the transplanted plants take root well.
2 weeks before transplantation, the hardening procedure begins: the pots are taken outside every day, increasing the hardening time every day.
Transfer
It is better to fertilize the soil in the garden with manure in advance - in the fall. Immediately before planting, the soil is dug up, ash is added, watered with a solution of potassium permanganate, and loosened. The holes are placed according to a 40x60 cm pattern, and pegs for garter are installed.
They prepare the soil for vegetable crops, including tomatoes, in the fall. This preparation consists of applying a certain amount of organic and mineral fertilizers and digging the soil. Organic fertilizers: 6-8 kg of well-rotted manure or compost, mineral fertilizers 80-100 g of superphosphate and potassium salt per square meter. Fertilizers are scattered over the surface of the soil and incorporated into it during digging.
A pinch of superphosphate and crushed eggshells are placed in each hole and watered generously with warm water. The planted plants are hilled and mulched.
How to grow Chibis tomato
Growing and caring for Lapwing does not require specific knowledge and skills. The unpretentiousness of this variety allows it to be grown in any climatic conditions, except the far north. Can grow on any soil. The only actions that are necessary for high-quality and rapid growth are loosened soil, periodic watering and weeding.
It is also advisable to pick off the lower leaves in the first few days after the bush has sprouted. Chibis does not need additional support, which also makes life easier for the farmer.
The planting pattern without pinching is 60 by 60, with pinching – 60 by 40.
Important! If you want to get a larger harvest, it is recommended that you fertilize the soil with mineral fertilizers 2 weeks after planting. Other fertilizers are also suitable if you haven’t stocked up on mineral ones, but the effect will be less noticeable.
See also
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To avoid late blight, you can water the bush once a month with a solution of potassium permanganate.
For greater yield, you should start picking the fruits at the moment when they turn brown (at this moment they are not yet ripe). This will greatly contribute to the amount of crop you will harvest in one season. The picked fruits should ripen in a warm room.
Care
The variety needs to be partially shaped so that the tomatoes receive enough light. Excess stepsons are broken off, and the foliage is thinned out (the lower leaves can be removed, but gradually).
It is advisable to tie the Lapwing tomato to pegs so that the fruits are not pulled back and the branches are not broken.
Water the plants every 10 days, every other time combining this procedure with fertilizing. Water-soluble mineral complexes, rotted manure, bird droppings, and plant infusions are used as fertilizers.
After watering, unmulched soil must be loosened so that a crust does not form on the ground. To avoid pests and diseases, weeds must be removed regularly.
Errors during cultivation
When thinning the leaves of the Lapwing tomato, it is important not to overdo it, since with their help the liquid evaporates. If you tear off the foliage too much, moisture will go into the fruits, and they will become watery and prone to cracking. Leaves should be removed moderately and gradually (no more than 3 at a time).
The 40×50 planting scheme can be used only in cases where the formation of a bush is planned. According to descriptions from gardeners, Chibis can do without this, but then it needs to be planted in a larger area (the yield characteristics directly depend on this). To avoid pinching tomatoes in the future, you should leave a distance between holes of 55-60 cm.
Reviews from those who planted this variety of tomatoes
Very cute tomatoes grew from a packet of Chibis; they look like small peppers. Simply ideal for canning in jars up to a liter. And in general, I liked the variety, the height of the bushes in the greenhouse was 50–60 cm, it did not take steps at all, it grew on its own in several trunks. There were a lot of fruits, there was no blossom end rot.
Nataly
https://www.tomat-pomidor.com/forums/topic/5653-%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%81/
This year I only had a good harvest in the open ground from the Chibis tomato from the Gavrish company. Summer this year in the Moscow region was very damp and cold. The remaining varieties and hybrids grew slowly in open ground. I sowed Chibis tomato for the first time this year. I really liked it. No need for pinching, early ripening, resistant to unfavorable conditions. The fruits have an interesting elongated shape. Convenient for pickling. It’s already September, and it’s still green. Tomorrow I'll go pick some more tomatoes.
SvetaS
https://www.forumdacha.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3058&start=40
This year I was very pleased with Chibis - he was covered in tomatoes))
lana208
https://forum.littleone.ru/showthread.php?t=7547768&page=457&pp=30
Chibis tomatoes grow well in field conditions. Their unpretentiousness attracts farmers and gardeners who have no time to do pinching and gartering. And if you find time to form bushes, the yield will not only be stable, but also higher.
