Virginia Candy tomato: characteristics and description of an indeterminate variety with photos

The name of the tomatoes “Virginia Sweets” is translated as sweets, or Virginia candies. The description of the taste of tomatoes fully corresponds to the name. Gardeners who have already tested the variety on their plots leave rave reviews specifically about the taste characteristics of tomatoes. Everyone talks about the excellent taste, somewhat reminiscent of a peach, and the complete absence of a sour tomato aftertaste.

This is why it is recommended for cultivation, although the variety bred in the USA is heat-loving and demanding to care for.

Features of cultivation

Hybrid Pink Impression is characterized by excellent growth vigor and high elasticity of stems.
They can be tied up in a vertical position, and bushes can also be formed like grapes - in a fan shape. This variety is one of the few that do not require additional steps for the care and formation of the bush. To get good harvests, you just need to leave 2-3 stems and remove the remaining stepsons.

Feeding must be done every two weeks. It is better to use mineral fertilizers with a predominance of phosphorus and potassium. It is worth watering the plants regularly, avoiding waterlogging and drying out of the soil. By mid-July, the bushes have almost completely yielded their harvest, after which they can be removed, or the shoots can be separated for cultivation in a “second wave.”

On our website you will find a lot of useful information on how to properly grow tomato seedlings. Read all about planting seedlings at home, how long after planting the seeds sprout and how to water them correctly. And also how to grow tomatoes in twists, upside down, without soil, in bottles and using Chinese technology.

Resistance to diseases and pests

As you already understand, the variety does not have absolute resistance. Therefore, you will need to carefully monitor your plantings, carry out pre-sowing treatment of the greenhouse and seeds to eliminate risks. Agricultural technology is very important; it is also worth observing crop rotation for the “Red Giant” variety, not planting it after potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and peppers. Moreover, this cannot be done if before this the plants were sick in this place.

Manufacturers do not say anything about insects, which means they can cause harm, especially since the variety begins to ripen during a period of increased parasite activity

To prevent them from causing harm, it is important to prepare the site, plant competently planted neighbors, and carry out preventive measures

To ensure your plantings remain intact, you can plant garlic, onions, herbs around the greenhouse, and scatter ash. Insects do not tolerate odorous substances.

How to determine the type of tomato

It’s good if they grow their own seedlings and the type of tomato is known. But sometimes this information is unknown. But you need to know it even before planting seedlings in the ground. This can be done at each stage of tomato development.

Seedlings of determinate varieties have a cotyledon knee no more than 3 cm long. For indeterminate varieties, this distance is up to 5 cm. An exception may be when grown in a poorly lit room. In this case, you need to compare several varieties. The one with the longer cotyledon is indeterminate.

You can determine the type of tomatoes by the appearance of the seedlings. In determinate varieties, the first flower cluster is formed no higher than the seventh true leaf. For indeterminate ones - above the ninth.

And most often this happens with indeterminate varieties. If, when planting, the tomato was immersed up to the cotyledon leaves, it is easier to determine the type. In determinate plants there are one or two leaves between the racemes, in indeterminate plants there are three. Determinate ones have shoots that stopped growing after the ovaries formed; indeterminate ones will not have them.

When examining, you need to pay attention to whether it is a pinched shoot. Sometimes it looks like one that has stopped growing

The height of a tomato does not always indicate its type of formation. There are determinate varieties that grow significantly taller than their counterparts. They are bred for growing in a greenhouse. There are also low determinate varieties. An example is the hybrid “Volgogradsky 5/95”, which has a strong stem and does not need tying.

Description and characteristics of the species

To understand what a particular variety of tomato is, you should carefully study its detailed description. This knowledge will help you decide whether it is worth planting tomatoes on your plot at all. He is called an improved Kaspar.

Bush: determinate. Height: 50-70 cm. Root system: powerful, taproot. Ripening time: 120-126 days from germination. Number of tomatoes in a brush: from 3 to 5.

Shape: pear-shaped or plum-shaped.
Weight: 100-120 gr.
Color: red.
Density: high.
Pulp: medium-viscous.
Chambers: 2-3, few seeds.
Transportability: good.
Presentation: excellent.
Shelf life: long time.

Features of growing and caring for the variety

Some of the features of growing 1884 tomatoes have already been mentioned - the stems are constantly growing, which means they require pruning; the best results can be obtained by leaving 1-2 stems. Representatives of the variety love the sun and a lot of moisture, and, despite their high immunity, require feeding and disinfection. Timely planting of seedlings and adherence to soil planting technology will also help you get a good harvest. For 1 sq. m, as a rule, no more than 3 bushes are planted; more is possible, but in this case it will be more difficult to care for the plants.

Planting time for seedlings

Seeds should be sown in the ground approximately 60 days before the intended planting in open ground or in a greenhouse. When growing seedlings, a number of conditions must be observed to promote rapid growth and strengthen the immune system:

the room temperature should not be lower than 24-26℃ - in this case, the first shoots will appear within a week or even earlier;
when the second leaf appears, the plants must be picked and planted in different containers;
to increase immunity and better adaptation of seedlings, they need to be hardened off - one or two weeks before transplanting, you will have to take them out into the fresh air;

After taking the above measures, you can prepare to transplant the plants into the soil, which will first have to be prepared. It is better to loosen the soil and add organic and mineral fertilizers, to which this variety has no contraindications.

Important! If you plan to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, the date for planting seeds can be postponed by one month, since in a greenhouse, with proper care, they ripen much faster

Ripening time

Having planted tomatoes 1884 in the garden or in the greenhouse, you must provide them with proper care. This consists of periodically pinching the plant, watering it and feeding it with peat, manure, chicken droppings and other fertilizers. The variety is mid-season, which means that tomatoes can be fully ripened in 120 days, although in a greenhouse it could be 100-110 days. The seedlings are transplanted into open ground no earlier than June, but they can be moved to the greenhouse as early as mid-May.

Storage rules

Storing the harvested crop is not difficult - simple room temperature and a minimum of light are enough. Considering the dense structure of the fruit, tomatoes of this variety lie well and are not afraid of transportation. Summer residents happily use 1884 to prepare aromatic thick juices, adjika, ketchup and lecho. Even canned tomatoes have a unique taste.

Balcony tomatoes: cultivation and description of varieties

Among the many varieties of tomatoes, there are some that are so low-growing that they can be grown in flower pots and balcony boxes. These dwarf tomatoes also feel great in open ground. They are productive and decorative, so they can grow not only in the vegetable garden, but also in the flower garden. Mini tomatoes are suitable for decorating hanging baskets.

Recently, varieties have appeared that are neutral to the length of daylight hours and are adapted for growing indoors. They look impressive, are strewn with delicious tomatoes and are very easy to care for. Mini tomatoes, or balcony tomatoes, bear fruit for a long period of time. With additional lighting, a good harvest can be harvested even for the New Year's table.

Growing balcony tomatoes

I do not deny myself the pleasure of growing tomatoes in flower pots. These babies need very little space to live.

They can grow in a “garden on a windowsill” (on a balcony, loggia, window sill), decorate the area near the house, or settle in a vegetable garden and flower garden. The entrance to the house will look impressive if you place pots of mini tomatoes along the edges of the steps.

Many balcony tomatoes are standard and do not need support. There are also spreading varieties that are best placed in hanging baskets.

Growing balcony tomatoes has a number of advantages. First of all, I am pleased that the timing of sowing seeds is not as strict as with other tomatoes, especially tall ones. For an early start of fruiting, I sow the seeds in the first ten days of March. Seed producing companies usually recommend a later date - early April (for central Russia). It is possible to sow seeds directly into the ground.

During rainy and cool summers or early autumn, I dig up the best fruit-bearing bushes that grow in open ground. I immediately transplant them into flower pots of a suitable size. I continue to grow tomatoes (depending on the weather and time of year) at home or on a glassed-in loggia. At the end of autumn, I move pots with fruit-bearing bushes closer to the glass.

I talked about some of the details of growing seedlings in the article “The most common mistakes when growing tomato seedlings.”

The fruits of balcony tomatoes are delicious. They are eaten fresh, canned and used to decorate dishes. Tiny tomatoes are popular with children, so they are often grown especially for little children. This is an excellent choice of plants for a “children’s garden.”

Varieties of balcony tomatoes

Breeders have developed a number of productive dwarf varieties and hybrids of tomatoes specifically for growing in containers limited in volume. Among the new products are imported seeds (Tomato Cherry Patio Sweet, Tomato Cherry Patio Window Box Yellow, Tiny Tim), which are sold online. I haven't seen them in our stores.

There are popular varieties and hybrids, the seeds of which can be purchased at many retail outlets.

These are: Balcony Yellow, Balcony Red, Balcony solo red, F1 Balcony red, Balcony duo (yellow and red), Balcony miracle, Bonsai, F1 Bonsai micro, Gavroche, Yellow Pearl, Red Pearl, Cranberry in sugar, Louis XVII, Micron NK , Minibel, Minigold, Orange Cap, Pygmy, Pinocchio, Button, Garden Pearl, Philippok, Florida Petit and some others.

F1 Balcony Yelou . The mid-early hybrid (100 - 110 days from the moment of germination) grows no more than 45 cm in height. The yellow spherical fruits are sweet and sour. They can be used not only fresh, but also for canning.

Balcony solo red . A wonderful early ripening variety (height about 30 - 40 cm) with spherical red small sweetish tomatoes. Fruiting occurs 85 - 100 days after emergence. A variety for universal use.

Balcony miracle . One of the most popular is still the old variety “Balcony Miracle”. From a low (35 - 45 cm) productive bush, up to 2 kg of tasty spherical fruits are collected per season. They can be eaten raw and used for canning. The bush is strong, but if it is heavily loaded with fruits, it is better to tie it to a support.

The variety is early ripening and bears fruit en masse 90 days after germination. The first tomatoes appear a week earlier.

When grown indoors in summer and early autumn, lighting is not needed unless the windows face north or are shaded by neighboring houses or tall trees. I have been growing this reliable variety for a long time.

In recent years, I have temporarily abandoned it, since the seeds often grow into plants that differ in size. Perhaps these are the costs of the old variety or an annoying re-grade.

F1 Balcony red . An early ripening hybrid (85 - 92 days) strewn with small (15 - 20 g) bright red tomatoes. I have been planting this tomato for several years now because of the excellent taste of the sweet and aromatic fruits. A beautiful bush about 30 cm high does not need to be tied to a support. There is no need to stepchild.

Bonsai (variety) and F1 Bonsai micro . These unpretentious, beautiful, early-ripening tomatoes (85 - 90 days) have small red spherical fruits weighing 20 - 25 g. The name accurately characterizes the size and shape of the low-growing, strong bush. My bushes of the Bonsai variety grow about 20 - 30 cm high.

The yield is at least 0.5 kg from each bush. I consider this unpretentious dwarf variety of balcony tomato one of the best. F1 "Bonsai micro" can be grown not only in small flower pots, but also placed in the central part of hanging baskets with hanging flowers.

The height of the bush is amazing in its size - about 12 - 15 cm!

Gavroche . The variety is ultra-ripe (80 - 85 days). Bushes with a height of only 40 - 45 cm can be grown not only in beds, in flowerpots (or other suitable containers) near the house, but also in balcony boxes.

A low, strong standard plant does not need a garter. The fruits are red, round in shape, weighing up to 50 g. They are very sweet. This variety is convenient for the possibility of later sowing of seeds - at the end of March and April.

The variety is so early ripening that the first tomatoes can be harvested from the end of June.

F1 Pearl yellow , F1 Pearl red .

Early ripening (85 - 100 days) tomatoes up to 50 cm in height feel great in protected soil (in hotbeds and greenhouses), at home (on the balcony and windowsill) and in open ground (in the garden, in the flowerbed, in the border).

If you manage to purchase the seeds of these tomatoes with fruits of red and yellow color, then when planting them you will be able to play with the contrast in the color of the fruits. Small yellow fruits have a distinct sour taste. Red ones are sweeter. The use of tomatoes is universal.

Cranberries in sugar . The early-ripening deteritant variety can be grown not only in open ground, but also on window sills. The bushes are compact, 25 - 35 cm high. Tasty red fruits, weighing 15 - 18 g. The variety is productive (up to 2.3 - 2.8 kg/sq.m). High resistance to late blight.

Louis XVII . This mid-early low-growing variety (50 - 60 cm) is suitable for vegetable gardens and decorating balconies (Harvest on the Window series). Red-orange fruits of an unusual pear shape.

These are not small tomatoes, but medium-sized tomatoes (50 - 60 g), very tasty, with dense pulp. Suitable for raw consumption and canning.

The yield is high: about 2 - 2.3 kg from each bush.

Micron NK . I only learned about this mid-early (101 - 110 days) variety a couple of years ago. Reviews about it are good. I also liked the variety, although I can’t call it the best. The red and yellow fruits are small and spherical in shape.

They are sweetish and intended for use raw and for storing for the winter. The height of the bush is up to 15 cm! This variety is resistant to cold and neutral to day length.

It is recommended for growing in rooms, on balconies, in borders and flower beds.

Minibel . The early ripening (85 - 100 days) variety has red round fruits with a slight sourness. A variety for universal use.

Minigold . The seeds of this excellent mid-early (101 - 110 days) variety, unfortunately, are rarely on sale. Its round, small yellow fruits are perfect for harvesting for the winter, decorating jars of red tomatoes. Sweet tomatoes are pleasant to eat from the bush. When I grew this variety, I collected the fruits for the New Year. True, they were smaller than in summer.

Orange cap . Low-growing mini-tomato is early ripening (85 - 90 days), with rounded orange fruits weighing 15 - 20 g. Does not require shaping. This is an ideal plant for growing not only on balconies and window sills, but also in hanging flowerpots.

Pygmy . I like this very early ripening variety (85 - 93 days), which has small (25 g) round red fruits. They are sweet, tasty, and versatile. The bush is standard, compact, very beautifully shaped. Its height is 25 - 30 cm.

Pinocchio . I consider this delightful, unpretentious, early-ripening (85 - 100 days) variety to be the best for a “garden on a windowsill.” It has tiny red spherical fruits. Sweet and tasty. They are eaten from the bush, put in salads and stored for the winter.

A strong bush 25 - 30 cm high does not need to be tied to a support. I plant “Pinocchio” not only in flower pots, but also in open ground, so that in the fall I can select the most productive bushes and transplant them into pots for further cultivation on a glassed-in loggia.

In the summer I place containers with this tomato on the steps at the entrance to the house. Of course, so that they do not interfere with the passage.

Button . An early ripening determinate variety with a height of 50 - 60 cm, suitable for growing in pots. The fruit is round, red, sweet and aromatic, weighing only 10 - 15 g. This tomato variety is recommended for children's and dietary nutrition.

Garden pearl . The variety is early ripening (85 - 93 days), incredibly beautiful. It has small (15 - 20 g) round fruits that are sweet in taste. They are transparent pink. Tomatoes can be eaten raw (tasty, very juicy) and canned.

I abandoned this beautiful variety only because of its spreading shape. A bush less than 30 - 40 cm high had to be tied to several supports at once. Maybe I'll try growing Garden Pearl in a hanging basket.

Very tasty and beautiful little fruits.

Tiny Tim . _ The bush grows 25 - 35 cm in height. Its diameter is approximately the same. The tomato is strewn with sweet clusters of scarlet fruits about 2 cm in diameter. The bush is so strong that it does not require support.

The tomato is recommended for planting in flower pots and hanging flowerpots. A special feature is the rapid return of the main harvest. I just read reviews about this early ripening variety, the seeds of which can be bought online at a fairly high price.

Judging by the fact that the seeds are sent from Finland, the variety is really resistant and tolerates cool weather well.

Philippok . This early ripening (85 - 100 days) variety is distinguished by the fact that it has medium-sized red fruits. The bush, 38 - 40 cm high, is strong, so it does not need to be tied up. Doesn't take steps. The variety is suitable for growing in garden soil, in containers and balcony boxes. Fruits with a pleasant sourness and a universal purpose.

Florida Petit . This mid-early (101 - 110 days) variety has small, spherical, sweet red fruits of universal use. Bush less than 50 cm high.

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Description of the Virginia Candy tomato and rules for growing an indeterminate variety

In the original, the name of the Virginia Candy tomato sounds like Virginia Sweets, which translated from English means “Virginia sweets.” The taste of this variety of tomatoes fully corresponds to its name. The fruits have sweet pulp with fruity notes. Fragrant and juicy tomatoes, according to some gardeners, vaguely resemble a peach. They contain almost no acid.

Sweet tomatoes are used for making salads, sauces and canning. The tomato has many lovers, but in order to grow it and reap a good harvest, it is necessary to properly care for the plant. Initially, you should familiarize yourself with all the intricacies and features of the Virginia Candy variety, since the plant is whimsical and requires certain knowledge.

Features of the variety

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This type of nightshade crop belongs to a mid-season indeterminate variety. In the northern and southwestern regions, the plant is best grown in greenhouses, since the crop is a heat-loving species.

The first formation of the raceme begins after 9-12 leaves on the stem. As a rule, 3-4 fruits are laid on 1 branch. The plant needs pinching and the formation of a bush of 1-2 stems. This will allow you to maintain strength for the growth and nutrition of ripening fruits.

A ripe tomato has a yellow-orange color with pink streaks, its flesh is two-colored, with a characteristic lemon tint. The taste of the Virginia Candy fruit will not leave anyone indifferent. At the same time, juicy and aromatic sweet fruits are more suitable for salad purposes.

One thing to keep in mind is that the Sweet Virginia tomato is prone to cracking. Its peel instantly reacts to excess moisture and heat.

Growing and care

The main feature of the Virginia Sweets variety is that it is heat-loving and demanding in care. When purchasing a package of tomato seeds, you need to study the description and recommendations regarding growing rules.

The manufacturer indicates that sowing should be done 60-65 days before planting in a greenhouse or open ground. Experienced gardeners know that when growing plants in greenhouses, seedlings are transplanted a little earlier than usual.

Seeds must be properly prepared before sowing. They are soaked in a manganese solution for 30 minutes. Then they are kept for the same time in a growth stimulator.

Keep the seedlings in a well-heated room with sufficient lighting. These requirements must be strictly observed, as they play an important role in the formation of planting material.

Seedlings can be planted in a permanent place as early as mid-May, provided that the ground is well warmed by the sun and the risk of frost is eliminated.

Experienced gardeners prepare the soil on the site in the fall. The soil is dug up and humus is added to it. In spring, the beds are enriched with peat and humus. Seedlings are planted per 1 square meter. 3-4 plants each. Near each bush it is worth immediately installing a support for further garter.

Holes with seedlings must be mulched. Regular sawdust is best suited for these purposes. After planting, the bushes are watered with settled water and after a while mineral complex fertilizers are applied. Over the entire season, fertilizer is applied no more than 3-4 times. After laying 4-5 brushes, you need to pinch the top to stop growth.

Further care:

watering is carried out once every 2-3 days;
periodically you need to loosen the soil and hill up the stems;
the lower part of the bush must be freed from foliage, right down to the base of the first brush.

Reviews of the Virginia Candy tomato are always positive. Despite all the hassle of growing, its tasty and aromatic fruits serve as a worthy reward for your efforts.

Tomato Honey Candy: reviews, photos, yield, description and characteristics

The seedless nature of the fruit is an original feature of the variety. The bushes grow quite low - no more than 90 - 110 cm. They do not require regular pinching of side shoots, and the thickness of the stem, as a rule, can withstand the load of ripening fruits. To expect maximum yield, bushes should be formed with no more than 2 - 3 stems.

The tomato variety belongs to the category of mid-season plants, on which fairly large fruits ripen. At the time of full biological ripening, tomatoes acquire a rich red color.

The shape of the fruit is characterized as round, with slight flatness and ribbing in the stalk area. The average weight of the fruit is 150 - 290 g, which allows you to collect at least 4 - 6 kg of a full harvest from 1 sq.

m of loose fertile land.

It is recommended to use ripened fruits fresh, as well as for making juices and sauces. Due to their special sweet taste, tomatoes are actively used in children's menus, as well as when strict dietary restrictions are observed.

Mid-early (110-115 days from germination to ripening), determinate, cluster hybrid of cherry tomato. In the middle zone, it is recommended to grow it in a greenhouse or under film covers.

Slightly leafy bush, 0.8-1 meter high. The leaf is large, dark green in color. The inflorescence is intermediate. On the main stem, 5-6 clusters are formed with 14-28 fruits in each. The bush requires tying to a support and pinching. The best results were obtained when forming a plant with 2 or 3 stems.

The fruits are small cream, dense, smooth, yellow-orange in color at maturity, weighing 20-30 grams, sweet, very tasty. Not prone to cracking. These tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, whole-fruit canning, and decoration of dishes.

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out 55-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. m place up to 4 plants.

Productivity: 5-6 kg/sq.m (subject to agricultural practices).

Advantages of tomato: disease resistance, tolerance to temperature changes, excellent taste.

The Honey Candy tomato is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for cultivation in open ground and under film covers in private household plots.

Originator: Zedek.

If you grew Honey Candy tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew to your comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Honey Candy tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Description of tomato variety

Manufacturers of planting material always provide on the seed packaging a detailed description of the crop, planting dates and recommendations for cultivation. Jempakt tomatoes are no exception here

This hybrid grows best in open space, but can also be grown under film. The great thing is that no special effort or conditions are required to obtain strong, round fruits.

The height of a plant of this species does not exceed 60 cm. The weight of the fruit of the Jempakt variety is approximately 150 g. If you try very hard, you can grow fruits up to 250 g.

The appearance of the fruit is very pleasant - almost regular round, smooth shape, dark red color. Their juicy pulp is perfect for refreshing salads, as well as ketchups and juices. Unfortunately, the Jempact tomato variety is not intended for canning. But the fruits of this type of tomato are stored very well. They do not crack and withstand transportation, unlike many other varieties.

Features of cultivation

If growing a seedless tomato Sweetie begins with sowing seeds, then the work itself must be carried out two months before the planned planting in the ground. It is by this time that the seedlings not only have time to grow, but also become sufficiently strong. The soil for seeds should be constantly moist, but without the formation of stagnant water. The second important point concerns its fertilization and sufficient looseness.

Soil for soil can be purchased separately or prepared independently. In the second case, it is worth using a mixture of ordinary garden soil, peat, manure and coarse river sand in equal proportions. The soil must be warmed up - not lower than 16 - 18 degrees Celsius. The seeds are placed to a depth of 1 cm, and the distance between the holes should be at least 2 - 3 cm.

It is possible to plant seedlings in a permanent place of growth only after the cessation of spring night frosts and when the soil itself has warmed up sufficiently. The distance between the holes should be about 40 - 45 cm.

Watering the bushes should be carried out no more often than once every 5 to 7 days, but remain sufficiently plentiful. Both mineral and organic complexes are suitable for fertilizer.

It is best to alternate them with each other. In total, there should be no more than 3 - 4 feedings per season. If minerals are used, it is worth making a solution of them in water in a ratio of 1 to 10.

This will protect the roots themselves from possible burns.

Pros and cons of the variety

Tomato type Jempact f1 can be called an ideal representative of tomatoes. It does not need special care, does not require fertilizing, has good immunity to diseases, and most importantly, it can adapt to different weather and climate changes.

However, from the reviews of some summer residents it follows that the fruits of the Jempakt f1 tomatoes are susceptible to rot, which is a big disadvantage. But this can also be successfully dealt with. The cause of rot is most often irregular watering or extreme dryness and heat. Proper watering and planting in moist soils will help.

If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, then it is recommended to warm the soil before planting seedlings of the Jempakt variety by watering it with boiling water. Then you should cover it with film for a couple of days.

Pests and diseases

The seedless Candy tomato variety is quite resistant to many diseases, but requires compliance with the rules of crop rotation and the absence of close proximity to potatoes and peppers on the site.

As a preventative measure, a regular soda solution can be used. To prepare it you will need a bucket of water and no more than 250 - 300 g of dry ingredient. Spraying is carried out using a spray bottle. The first treatment can take place only two weeks after planting the seedlings in a permanent place.

If, when examining the bushes, brown spots or any other infectious lesions were noticed, you should use fungicides or insecticides. When spraying with chemicals, it is extremely important to take care of your own safety, and carry out the work at least 2.5 - 3 weeks before the planned harvest of the first tomato harvests.

Tips for caring for crops

The Jumpakt f1 tomato begins to bear fruit in July. It is not necessary to pick fully ripe tomatoes, as they ripen perfectly at home. With basic care, namely weeding, regular watering and tying up the plant, the yield will be very high.

It is best to sow seedlings in late March or early April, and plant them in May. Tomato variety Jempakt f1 can be grown even on the balcony.

When growing hybrid seedlings, it is advisable to place them near a window and turn them with a different side towards the light every day. Then the stems will be even and will not stretch in one direction. You need to water the seedlings with settled water, carefully and under the roots. It is good to moisten the leaves by spraying them with skim milk.

Two weeks before planting in the soil, it is recommended to begin hardening the seedlings. To do this, you can place nightshade sprouts on the balcony for 2-3 hours, gradually increasing the time to one day. You can also place a fan near the tomato seedlings and turn it on for 5-10 minutes a day, which will prepare the stems for the wind to sway.

Neither an experienced summer resident nor a good housewife can do without tomatoes, and the thrifty tomato lover can’t do without a tomato of the Jempakt f1 variety.

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Description of the variety

The Sweet Cherry tomato variety is a first generation hybrid. This is evidenced by the inscription on the F1 packaging. It is not worth collecting seed material by hand, since it will not give the expected result. It can be grown in a greenhouse or in garden beds. Some amateurs manage to grow compact bushes in pots on the balcony.

Bush

Plant of indeterminate type. This means that the bushes do not have a growing point and can reach a height of more than two meters. The stems are strong, powerful and strong. During the growth process they form many stepsons (side shoots). The leaves are dark in color, without pubescence. Leaf blade of simple type. The first inflorescence is formed in the axil of the 8th leaf. The rest every two sheets. The clusters contain small fruits from 20 to 50 pieces.

Productivity and fruits

Sweet Cherry F1 is an early ripening tomato variety. The ripening of the first fruits occurs 75-80 days after the appearance of young shoots.

Characteristics of tomatoes:

small, round in shape;
weight from 10 to 25 g;
the skin is smooth and shiny;
ripe fruits have a rich red color;
the pulp is dense.

They can hang on branches for a long time and not fall off. Tomatoes are well stored and transported without damage. The productivity of this representative of the Solanaceae is average. Up to 6.5-7 kg is removed per square meter. Per bush about 2.5 kg.

Main characteristics

Growing the variety in the conditions of central Russia is recommended only in greenhouses. This is what its varietal characteristics look like:

a variety with a growing season of 90-115 days, which allows it to be classified as mid-season;
the bush is medium-leafed, not limited in growth, reaches a height of 180-240 cm;
the leaf is ordinary, smooth, the first raceme is formed above the 9-12 leaf;
the plant requires the timely removal of stepsons, the formation of a bush of 1-2 stems, pinching the growing point, tying it to a support;
the fruits are large, weighing 300-500 g, flat-round in shape, with well-defined ribbing;
the color of the fruit is yellow-orange with pink stripes and spills;
the pulp is two-colored, lemon yellow with pink splashes, very juicy, with an excellent sweet taste;
fruits are used for salad purposes, but can be used in winter preparations in crushed form;
The yield is average and largely depends on the light regime and care.

The peculiarity of the variety is its responsiveness to heat, timely watering, and high-quality care. The fruits are prone to cracking and do not store very long. But the taste is rated by everyone as a solid five, which is the main characteristic for salad varieties. There are examples of successful cultivation of the Virginia Candy tomato, when the fruits reached almost a kilogram in weight. Sweet salad tomatoes have already been recognized by our gardeners.

Pests and diseases

The tomato variety Sweet Miracle is not too susceptible to disease. Early ripening protects fruits from late blight; proper watering and timely ventilation help prevent root, apical or gray rot.

Plantings may be threatened by insect pests. At the beginning of summer, plants are attacked by spider mites, which insecticides help get rid of. They spray the plantings 2-3 times with an interval of 3 days. You can get rid of aphids using a warm soapy solution.

Sweet Miracle tomatoes are an interesting variety worthy of a place in the greenhouse . Several bushes will provide the gardener with tasty and healthy fruits; seed material for the next seasons can be collected independently, from ripened tomatoes.

Review of other differences between tomatoes from different groups

Plant height and recommended growing regions are not the only differences between indeterminate and determinate tomato varieties, as there are other important characteristics. For ease of understanding, the parameters are placed in a table.

Parameter	Determinant culture	Indeterminate culture
Plant Height Limit	The tomato stem grows to the small height stated by the manufacturer. Growth stops on its own without the need to pinch the top.	Under favorable conditions, the plant is capable of growing a stem of unlimited height. Pinching the top is mandatory, otherwise the bed will overgrow into an impenetrable jungle.
Garter to support	A low-growing plant usually supports itself on its stem. Standard crops are considered particularly resistant.	Without support, a tall plant cannot exist. To grow tomatoes you need to build wire or rope trellises.
Brush characteristics	The plant produces clusters consisting of a small number of fruits. With each subsequent tier, the tomatoes become smaller along the height of the stem.	The plant forms large clusters. On each tier the tomatoes are almost all the same size. There may be slight variations in weight.
Stepchildren	After the bush stops growing, it rapidly grows stepsons that need to be removed.	To form a bush, pinching is necessary. However, the plant forms stepsons in small quantities.
Fruit ripening	A distinctive feature of tomatoes is the uniform ripening of the crop. It's usually early.	The fruits ripen unevenly. The ovary is formed before the onset of frost.
Seeds	The grain size is medium or small, the appearance is normal.	The seeds are large, significantly distinguished by their increased diameter, and differ in appearance from tomato grains of low-growing varieties.
Seedling	After germination, the sprouts appear with short knees. The plants are low on thin stalks.	When the sprouts appear, knees immediately stand out, the length of which reaches 3-5 cm. The seedlings rapidly grow in height and form powerful stems.

After comparing the characteristics from the table, you no longer have to wonder what determinate and indeterminate tomatoes mean. It remains to find out the pros and cons of growing tall crops.

Advantages

Vertical cultivation of tall crops saves space. A gardener gets a large amount of harvest from a small garden bed. The average is 16 kg/1 m2, but it all depends on the variety.
Bushes are more resistant to diseases. The need to remove the lower layers of foliage improves the ventilation of plantings. The likelihood of late blight is reduced.
The long fruiting period allows you to get fresh fruits throughout the warm season.
Simple care is due to the need to form a bush, most often with one stem. The lashes are fixed to the support. The harvest is harvested at full height, rather than crawling around the garden bed on your knees.

Having figured out what an indeterminate plant means and what its advantages are, you shouldn’t rush to get one right away. Such tomatoes have their own disadvantages that need to be taken into account. The downside is the need to build a support. Each stem must be tied to a trellis. Manual labor is hard and takes a lot of time.

When a vegetable grower has a good idea of what an indeterminate tomato variety means with all its pros and cons, it is easier for him to choose the appropriate crop for growing. If there is a greenhouse or weather conditions permit, tall tomatoes will yield more than their low-growing counterparts.

Description and characteristics of the variety

This rare tomato was developed in the USA. The bush is indeterminate, grows up to 2-2.4 m in a greenhouse, and up to one and a half meters in open ground. However, in the middle zone and to the north it is recommended to plant it only in greenhouses. The plant is medium leafy. The first ovaries appear after 9-12 leaves. 3-4 tomatoes develop on one brush.

West Virginia Candy Tomato is mid-season. The harvest begins 90-115 days after planting the seeds. The fruits are large and at ripeness acquire a deep orange color with a red or pink blush. The pulp is also two-colored - yellow-pink, tastes sweet and juicy. One fruit weighs 300-500 g.

Description and characteristics of Virginia Sweets tomato, reviews, photos

The original name of the variety is Virginia Sweets .

Mid-season, indeterminate, rare variety . In the middle zone, it is recommended to grow this tomato in a greenhouse.

The bush is medium-leaved, up to 2 meters high in a greenhouse , up to 1.5 meters in open ground. Requires tying to the support and pinning. The variety showed the best results when forming a plant with 1 or 2 stems. In the first case, you need to remove all stepsons without exception, in the second - leave 1, which grows under the first flower brush.

Basic qualities of fruits

photo by V. Popenko

The fruits are flat-round, large, orange with red blush at maturity, weighing up to 500 grams , very good harmonious taste, sweet, without sourness. When cut, the tomato is also two-colored, very beautiful. These tomatoes are ideal for fresh consumption, making juice and sauces. Not recumbent.

The disadvantage of this variety is its average yield. The taste is a solid 5, but the yield is a 3.

In some catalogs this variety is called Virginia Candy .

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Features of cultivation

The heat-loving tall variety is grown according to traditional rules. But if you want to collect tomatoes before the onset of frost, which usually begins in the last ten days of August, then you need to plant the plants a little earlier. In addition, in the column on the germination of the variety, the manufacturer indicates a period of 7-14 days.

They begin preparing and sowing seeds 60-65 days before the planned planting in a permanent place. Seedlings dive with the appearance of 2 permanent leaves

It is important to maintain a balance of light and temperature, preventing seedlings from overgrowing. Plants are planted in a permanent location when the danger of return frosts has passed. Planting pattern 60 x 60 cm

The planting density depends on how many trunks you intend to form the variety into. When grown in one stem, it is allowed to plant up to 4 plants per 1 square meter. m. The stem must be tied to a reliable support or to a trellis. This variety allows the formation of 2-3 stems. This is due to the fact that only 3-4 large fruits are laid on one hand. With this option, per 1 sq. m of area no more than 3 plants are placed. In indeterminate varieties, which include the Sweet Virginia tomato, flowering and fruit formation occur more slowly due to the intensive growth of lateral shoots. Each stepson strives to form his own flower bud. This non-stop process takes a lot of energy from the plant. For earlier ripening of the variety, it is important to promptly remove all side shoots and defective ovaries, which slow down the growth of the main stem and the ripening of formed fruits. After laying 4-5 brushes, you should limit the growth point.

Once every 2-3 weeks, fertilizing is carried out, the composition of which is determined by the stage of development and condition of the plant. At the initial stage, you need to provide the bush with the necessary amount of phosphorus. From the moment of flowering and fruit formation, the need for potassium and nitrogen increases. After watering, you should loosen the soil and lightly hill up the base of the stem. Loosening prevents moisture from evaporating from the surface, which means it provides lower humidity in the closed volume of the greenhouse. It is also necessary to remove all leaves to the level of the first flower cluster, which enhances ventilation and air exchange in the lower part of the bush. The variety requires moderate soil moisture; if there is an excess of moisture, the tomatoes will crack. You should not allow tomatoes to overripe, which leads to liquefaction of the pulp and spoilage of the fruit right on the branch.

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Simple and clear techniques for caring for tall tomatoes help the plant form flower clusters in time and allow the fruits to ripen during the growing season.

Planting and care

Seeds take a long time to germinate - within 7-14 days. They are planted 60-65 days before transferring to permanent soil. They dive at the stage of 2 true leaves. You can move seedlings into the ground when the risk of frost has passed. The distance between bushes is 60 cm, between rows is also 60 cm. A garter to the trellis is required.

After the development of 4-5 brushes, the bush is pinched. The soil is loosened, the plants are watered, avoiding excess moisture. They are fed first with nitrogen, then with potassium and phosphorus once every 2-3 weeks.

The Sweet Virginia tomato is a wonderful variety that will add a unique taste to salads and is also suitable for processing into juices and sauces. Its yellow-red fruits will not leave anyone indifferent.

Reviews from those who grew

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Pros and cons of the variety

The best varieties of tomatoes with descriptions

Before you accurately choose a variety or hybrid of tomatoes, you need to decide where exactly they will grow.

For open ground, low-growing varieties that will ripen early are more suitable. Mid-ripening species in good summer weather can produce a fairly good harvest, but they are susceptible to microflora, which can destroy most fruits.

tall varieties and various hybrids in greenhouses . Here you can plant absolutely any tomatoes, even late-ripening ones.

Features of the fruit

Tomatoes of this variety have a flat-round shape. When fully ripe, the skin is bright red and the flesh is dark crimson. The average weight is 0.5-0.7 kg. The fruits are juicy and have a pleasant taste.

Productivity

It is generally accepted that tall tomatoes bear more fruit than short ones. The fact is that tomatoes are formed both on the central stem and on the side branches, and before that numerous flowers are tied. Naturally, gardeners can count on a decent harvest if the plant is properly covered with film and timely fertilizing and pinching are carried out. Then from 1 sq. m. you can collect several kilograms.

Growing rules

Greenhouse tomatoes can be very tall, up to 2 or even 3 m. They grow in industrial farms and private gardeners.

The Brazilian giant is a hybrid variety, which is a plus. After all, these tomatoes are not sensitive to temperature fluctuations and diseases.

The indents to which the variety belongs are ideal for greenhouses. They take root easily, form fruit early, and produce several harvests.

What should those who do not have very tall greenhouses do? The growth of bushes can be artificially inhibited. To do this, the stem is pinched under the ceiling of the greenhouse.

It is best to plant tomatoes this way: early ripening ones with those that bear fruit before the cold weather, low ones with tall ones.

Placing tall tomatoes in open ground depends on whether short ones are nearby. For 1 sq. m. there should be approximately 3 long bushes. The minimum row spacing is 50-55 cm.

Feeding and garter

Mineral and organic fertilizers are useful for the plant. Nitrogen compounds are used 2 weeks after planting, phosphorus compounds are used during the flowering period, and potassium compounds are used during fruit formation. Organics are used once every 2 months. You can fertilize tomatoes with fermented weeds.

The bush is tied to a trellis and pulled up as it grows. Large-fruited tomatoes need increased support.

Sweet Virginia Tomato

Description of the Virginia Sweets tomato variety, reviews, photos

The original name of the tomato is Virginia Sweets .

Mid-season, indeterminate, rare variety. In the middle zone, it is recommended to grow this tomato in a greenhouse.

The bush is medium-leaved, up to 2 meters high in a greenhouse, up to 1.5 meters in open ground. Requires tying to the support and pinning. The variety showed the best results when forming a plant with 1 or 2 stems. In the first case, you need to remove all stepsons without exception, in the second - leave 1, which grows under the first flower brush.

Fruit characteristics

photo by V. Popenko

The fruits are flat-round, large, orange with red blush when ripe, weighing up to 500 grams, very good harmonious taste, sweet, without sourness. When cut, the tomato is also two-colored, very beautiful. These tomatoes are ideal for fresh consumption, making juice and sauces. Not recumbent.

The disadvantage of this variety is its average yield. The taste is a solid 5, but the yield is a 3.

In some catalogs this variety is called Virginia Candy .

Features of cultivation, planting and care

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out 60-65 days before the intended planting in the ground. Picking - at the stage of 2 true leaves. When transplanting seedlings to a permanent place, 1 sq. m it is recommended to place up to 3 plants, when forming into 1 trunk - up to 4.

Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, weed removal, fertilizing, pinching and preventive measures to protect the crop from diseases and pests.

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If you have grown Sweet Virginia tomatoes, please let me know if you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this tomato? If possible, attach to your review a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew. Thank you!

This will help many gardeners evaluate the variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Virginia Candy tomato - description and characteristics of the variety

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An exotic variety with a growing season of 100-110 days, which allows it to be classified as a mid-season variety. Plants are indeterminate, medium leafy, up to 2 m. The first raceme is formed after the appearance of the 9th leaf. The bushes require garters to supports and trellises.

Description of the variety

The tomatoes are large, weighing 300-500 g. The fruits are ribbed, yellow-orange. The pulp is very sweet and juicy, with a high sugar content. Virginia candy tomatoes are used for salad purposes and can also be used in preparations.

How to grow early tomato seedlings

In this case, you need to start growing seedlings in mid-late February and sow the seeds first in a small pot or box; after 20-25 days, plant the seedlings into pots with a diameter of 7-10 cm and a height of 10-12 cm.

In such a pot, plants feel good until the age of 30-35 days.

Then they can be transplanted into containers with a diameter of up to 15 cm and at the end of April you will get tomato plants, for example, with flowers, or even with an ovary on the first cluster.

Seedlings can be planted under temporary film shelters or in greenhouses and you will have fresh tomatoes in early July. But no more than 30-40 such plants can be grown in a room.
Seeds for seedlings should be sown at the end of March. You can fill the seedling cells with soil in advance, even in the fall, but keep them in a dry place. Sow the seeds in the middle of the cell, making a hole in it with a match or a thin twig. After sowing, the cassettes are placed on stands - preferably on bricks, but on which slats are laid. The installed cassettes are immediately watered with warm water.
It should be noted that at the location of the containers with the sown seeds, the air temperature, and therefore the entire system, including the soil, must meet the requirements for growing tomato seedlings. For tomato sprouting, the temperature must be at least 25 degrees.
Peat, garden soil and humus are used to prepare the soil mixture. Complex mineral fertilizers are added to the soil for planting. Urea and potassium sulfate are added to tomato seedlings.

Sprouted seeds are planted in cups. Before planting, they are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and the drug Thiram, which suppresses the development of fungal diseases.

Seeds are germinated in damp tissue until a root sprout appears. It is impossible to overexpose germinating seeds.

Cups with seeds are placed in boxes. Water the seedlings with warm water. When the seedlings reach a height of 7 cm, they are fed with fertilizers.

If there is a threat of spring frosts, unplanted seedlings can be kept in a cool greenhouse at a temperature of +15-18 degrees for no more than 1 week with scanty watering and without fertilizing.

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