Tomato Mongolian dwarf - variety description, photos, reviews, yield and all characteristics in detail

Tomatoes "Mongol dwarf" - origin of the variety

Despite the many advantages of this variety, it is in the category of rare vegetables, and is often difficult to find in large specialized seed stores. Thanks to a large number of positive reviews and the so-called “word of mouth”, “Mongol Dwarf” is spreading well among gardeners and gardeners in Russia.

Most regions of the country have certain characteristics of climate, soil conditions and amount of moisture, so when choosing tomatoes for your garden, you should pay attention to their characteristics. The Mongol Dwarf tomato has established itself as a universal variety. It yields equally well in hot climates as well as in regions with short, cool summers. Due to its short stature, it takes root wonderfully in various types of soil (except for too acidic), adapts well to temperature and is an unpretentious plant. It is sometimes called the "lazy gardener's tomato."

The “Mongol Dwarf” tomato can rightfully be called “Mr. Incognito”. Where did it come from and what is the story of its origin?

According to one version, it owes its spread to gardeners of a certain gardening partnership from Chelyabinsk. The seeds of this tomato were once sold at an exhibition and continue to be actively distributed among gardeners. There is one piece of evidence in favor of this version - reviews of vegetable growers who ordered tomato seeds from their colleagues from Chelyabinsk.

Now the seeds of the “Dwarf Mongol” are quite widespread throughout Russia and even abroad. Most often it is called “Mongolian dwarf”, but you can also hear such names as “Mongolian tomato”, “Lazy favorite” and others, in particular this photo was taken from the website of Croatian vegetable growers croatianseeds-store.com

The main features of the Mongol dwarf tomato and its difference from other varieties

The main feature of the Mongol Dwarf tomatoes is their short stature and active fruiting on the shoots. Rarely does the height of a bush exceed 30 cm, and besides, it does not need to be pinched at all - this makes caring for this tomato much easier. It is also distinguished by its early and abundant harvest.

Most often, after the appearance of the 7th inflorescence, shoot growth stops. As a result, we get tasty, medium-sized fruits already at the beginning of summer (tall varieties are just forming their ovary at this time).

Key Features:

• During the growth process, the stem bends under its own weight, so the actual height of the bush is 20-30 cm.
• It has very dense foliage behind which the fruit is often not visible.
• A powerful root system capable of feeding a fairly voluminous bush, overloaded with fruits.
• Increased growth of stepchildren (as the bush grows, a large, lush “beard” appears).
• Fragile bent stems.
• One plant can occupy up to 0.5 m of land in width and length.
• Ripe fruits are fleshy and quite large for such an early variety - 120-170 grams.
• The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour.

A noticeable feature of the variety
: the main branch in the bush, having reached a length of 20 cm, bends under its own weight.

The main qualities of the fruits of the Mongol dwarf tomato

Tomatoes of this variety are juicy, the flesh is tender with moderate sourness in taste, the skin is loose. They have a characteristic “tomato” taste. The fruits are round and neat in shape with a bright red hue. Excellent for fresh consumption, as well as for canning and processing into tomato juice. As a rule, up to 10 kg of beautiful, tasty fruits can be collected from one bush. The weight of 1 tomato can be about 200 grams, but on average it is 120-170 grams.

Description of the variety

Today, the Mongolian dwarf is considered the shortest early variety of tomatoes - the height of the bushes does not exceed 30 cm. The small height does not negatively affect the yield. The bushes spread along the ground and form a large number of stepchildren. As a result, the width of one bush can reach 1 m.

The leaf blades are narrow and small. The stems are thin and fragile. Despite the fact that the root system is shallow, it perfectly holds the bush with fruits. The weight of tomatoes can reach 200 g. With proper care, late blight does not damage the crop. The taste is standard, the yield is up to 10 kg per bush.

Varietal characteristics and appearance of tomato

"Mongol dwarf" grows in breadth, thereby forming a creeping bush that can occupy from 0.5 to 1 meter in diameter. The plant is distinguished by a particularly strong root system, which is located close to the surface of the earth, which makes root feeding more effective. On the main stem, after it is planted in the ground, a large number of stepson shoots begin to form, which will later bear 3-4 medium-sized fruits.

Good to know: Stepchildren in this variety play an important role for the further formation of fruits, since they are the branches on which the berries will be located. This is why pinching for Mongol Dwarf tomatoes is extremely unacceptable. Basically, gardeners try to leave all the stepsons on the bush. Those that “clog” the bed too much and spread far beyond its borders are considered superfluous. Such stepsons can be removed.

The bush must not be tied to supports!

Advantages and disadvantages of tomato

The tomato variety is quite attractive for planting in summer cottages, as it has many advantages
:
• 1. Low-growing determinate variety that is easy to care for. During the frost period, it is possible to easily preserve the harvest by covering the bushes.
• 2. Like any other tomatoes, they love watering, but in the event of short-term drought they are able to survive without losing the quality of fruiting.
• 3. “Mongol dwarf” refers to early varieties, but with rather large fruits.
• 4. Long duration of the fruiting period - from early summer to mid-autumn.
• 5. The bush can lie on the ground for a long time without harm to the fruit, provided the climate is moderately humid.
• 6. Tolerance to standard tomato diseases, such as late blight.
• 7. Fruits can retain their marketable appearance for a long time and not crack even when on a branch in a humid climate.
• 8. High yield of the variety - about 10 kg of tomatoes per bush.
• 9. Universal variety - suitable for planting in open ground and for growing in a greenhouse.
• 10. Can be grown right in the house in a large container, such as a bucket or a large flower pot. If you sow in early February, you will be harvesting by the end of May.
• 11. Well suited for fresh consumption, as well as for making tomato juice (the fruit is quite fleshy and juicy).
• 12. The bushes tolerate bad weather conditions well, including strong and sudden gusts of wind.

Disadvantages of the variety
:
• 1. Seed shoots of “Dwarf Mongol” appear a little later than other varieties, often 7-10 days from the day of sowing.
• 2. Does not develop well in acidic and heavy soils.
• 3. Not suitable for whole-fruit canning.
• 4. In very wet weather, fruits may rot while lying on the ground. Mandatory soil mulching is required.

Pros and cons of the variety

Growing methods

Tomatoes "Mongol dwarf" can be grown in 2 ways - without seedlings and seedlings.

The first option is suitable for the southern regions of the country. In this case, 5-6 seeds are sown in one hole and wait until the first seedlings with 2-3 true leaves appear. After this, you need to leave the strongest of them.

In regions that have short and cold summers, it is better to sow “Dwarf Mongolian” seeds first in seedling pots, and then plant hardened and strong seedlings in open ground. The optimal sowing period here is late March - early April.

It’s interesting to know: to get an earlier harvest of tomatoes, the seeds of the “Mongol Dwarf” variety can be sown directly in a greenhouse, having first made a so-called “warm bed” by laying a bedding of manure inside the bed. During the process of rotting, the manure will release some heat, sufficient for the seedlings to grow well. But a prerequisite is the presence of a fairly voluminous surface layer of soil above the layer of manure, the thickness of which should be at least 30 cm.

Description and characteristics of the Mongolian dwarf tomato, reviews, photos

Yes, yes, this is the same Mongol dwarf variety , so widely advertised by the Partner company. And now in more detail about this variety. Well, after the article - reviews from gardeners and gardeners from different regions about this tomato and there - all the pros and cons of the variety.

An early , super-determinate, productive tomato variety for open ground that does not require pinching.

The bush is only 30 cm high , it seems to spread along the ground, producing short stepsons, as a result the width of the bush can be up to a meter. It is almost impossible to tie it to a peg.

Due to its early ripening, the variety is not susceptible to late blight.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are round, red in color at maturity, weighing 100-200 grams , which is unusual for such a low bush. The taste is ordinary, tomato, very good for such an early variety. These tomatoes are universal in purpose - suitable for both fresh consumption and pickling.

The variety shows consistently high yields in any summer, therefore it is suitable for cultivation in OG in Siberia, the Urals and other areas of “risky” agriculture.

Mongolian dwarf seedlings in the photo by Svetlana Vodyakova

The Mongolian dwarf tomato variety is not included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in the Russian Federation. The seeds of this tomato can be purchased from private collectors.

In 2022, the Mongol dwarf variety was included in the State Register. The originator is V.I. Blokin-Mechtalin.

Main stages of cultivation

1. Preliminary preparation of seeds

To get a high percentage of germination, protect plants from diseases, and later reap a good harvest, you should prepare them a little before sowing the seeds. A good option would be to treat them with 1% potassium permanganate or aloe juice. Aloe juice is a powerful growth stimulator. You can also pre-germinate the seeds. When purchasing tomato seeds, pay attention to the harvest year indicated on the package. The shelf life of tomato seeds without loss of germination is up to 5 years, but subject to the rules for storing seeds. The percentage of germination will directly depend on this. Expired seeds may germinate only 50%, or may not germinate at all. The average period from sowing with dry seeds to the appearance of the first shoots is 7-10 days.

Good to know: The optimal sowing depth should not exceed 1 cm.

2. Planting seedlings

Seeds are sown in a light nutrient substrate with a soil acidity of 5.5 - 6.0 pH. We recommend preparing the soil with the following composition: high-moor deoxidized peat or coconut substrate - 2 parts, vermicompost or other well-ripened organic matter - 1 part, perlite or vermiculite 0.3 - 0.5 parts. It is advisable to spill the soil mixture with a solution of biofungicides 1-2 days before planting in order to protect tender seedlings from diseases, the causative agents of which may be in the soil. The most common and destructive to seedlings is blackleg. After the soil has been prepared, you can begin sowing seeds for seedlings. "Mongol dwarf", like other tomatoes, tolerates transplantation well, so it is permissible to sow it in a common container. Or, if space allows, you can provide each plant with a separate seedling pot with an optimal volume of 0.4 liters. Seeds should germinate in warmth and darkness. They are sown to a depth of 0.7-1 cm. It should be remembered that before sowing the soil should be compacted so that the seeds do not move down along with the loose soil. Lightly compact the soil over the entire surface even after sowing. This is necessary so that during germination the seed pod can be easily removed, freeing the seedling. We place the containers with the sown seeds in a warm place where the temperature should not be approximately 28 degrees. It is worth remembering that the lower the temperature, the slower the seeds germinate. If it is below 15 degrees, then you may not get seedlings. Until the first loops appear, the container can be kept in the dark, but as soon as germination begins, it must immediately be moved to bright light, at least 6 thousand lux. The air temperature is desirable at 22-25°C. If the temperature is higher, especially when there is insufficient light, the sprouts will begin to stretch too quickly, which is extremely undesirable.

Seedlings need to be watered at the roots as needed. It is important to maintain a balance here. The earthen ball should not dry out and should not be too wet. For the health and strength of seedlings, they can be fed with fertilizers with a predominant nitrogen content (once per 10 days is enough). It is worth adding a full range of microelements to each fertilizing, if they are not in the fertilizer used.

If a common container was used for sowing seeds, then the seedlings should be planted in separate pots. Picking tomatoes is permissible at different stages of seedling development. Tomatoes easily tolerate this procedure. You can determine that tomatoes need picking based on the condition of the plants. Once the seedlings begin to shade each other, it is time to transplant them. If the seeds are sown rarely, you can do without picking. It is important here that the plants do not compete with each other and that everyone equally has enough food and light.

3. Transplanting into the ground

At the time of transplanting seedlings into the ground, the plants should form several true leaves, preferably at least 5 pieces. The preferred age of seedlings at the time of planting is 50 - 55 days from the moment the cotyledons fully open. Planting can be done when the soil warms up above 15 degrees to a depth of at least 20 cm. But here it is still important to take into account the possibility of return frosts in your region. And plant after this danger has passed, or provide for the possibility of sheltering plants from the cold. This is either planting in a greenhouse or constructing a temporary greenhouse covered with spunbond. In regions with unstable and cold summers or unstable weather conditions, if necessary, this covering layer can be left for the entire period of growing the plant.

Good to know: The distance between bushes when planting seedlings in the ground should not be less than 60 cm (preferably 80 cm), since the bush can grow in width from 0.5 to 1 meter. The close proximity of bushes can lead to insufficient lighting and ventilation.

Tips for planting seedlings:
• It is best to plant seedlings while maintaining a distance of 60-80cm between plants. If planting is done in 2 rows, then it is better to plant the plants in a checkerboard pattern. There must be at least 50 cm of free space between the rows.
• Strong, stocky seedlings can be planted without deepening. If the plants are stretched out, then you can plant tomatoes with depth. They produce lateral roots well, which will serve to provide additional nutrition.
• Before and after planting tomatoes, the holes must be watered with warm water. After 3 days, you can repeat watering.
• To maintain moisture in the soil, it is advisable to mulch the beds with hay or straw.

4. Bush care

"Mongol Dwarf" is a universal, unpretentious variety of tomatoes that shows stable results in various climatic conditions. It can be confidently called unpretentious and unpretentious in care, for which it received another name “Lazy Favorite”. However, like any other plant, it requires little, but still, care. For good growth of the bush, and subsequently fruiting, it is necessary:

• remove weeds;
• water occasionally;
• if necessary, protect from pests and diseases;
• feed;
• mulch the soil.

Tips for growing the Mongol dwarf tomato variety

In order to reap a fairly good harvest, experienced gardeners recommend adhering to certain rules:

1. In the fall, you need to dig up or plow the area where you plan to grow tomatoes.
2. In early spring, for each square meter of land it is required to add 50 g of superphosphate, 25 g of potassium salt, 20 g of ammonium sulfate.
3. Be sure to treat the seeds before planting.
4. Planting of seedlings and cultivation is carried out according to the recommendations.

Attention! In the southern regions, it is permissible to grow tomatoes using the seedless method.

When to sow Mongol dwarf tomatoes for seedlings

According to the characteristics, a feature of Mongol dwarf tomatoes is retardation in growth. Therefore, in order to get the harvest early, seeds for seedlings begin to be sown in late February or early March.

Before planting, seeds must undergo a disinfection stage. To do this, prepare a humate solution and soak the planting material in it. Small containers are ideal for sowing; each container should contain 5 seeds. Purchased soil is best suited for sowing, as it is quite loose.

How many days does it take for Mongol dwarf tomato seeds to germinate?

After sowing, the first shoots begin to appear within 72 hours. If high quality seeds were purchased and the soil is sufficiently loose and light, then germination will be at a high level.

If the weather is cloudy outside, additional lighting is required. In addition to the fact that the sprouts germinate faster and actively grow, it is recommended to cover the containers with seeds with film, which will allow you to achieve a suitable microclimate.

Attention! When the first shoots appear, the film is immediately removed.

When and at what distance to plant Mongol dwarf tomatoes in the ground - the distance between the bushes

You can plant Mongolian dwarf tomatoes as soon as the outside temperature remains stable at +15 degrees and the threat of frost has passed. According to the description of the variety and characteristics, tomatoes can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground.

It is imperative to adhere to a certain planting pattern. The distance between the bushes must be 50 cm, but considering how wide the bushes can be, it is better to make it 100 cm. The width of the beds is 100-130 cm. Planting in one row.

Ripening period

Mongolian dwarf is one of the early varieties of tomatoes; the ripening period is 80-9 days. One of the features is extended fruiting. Despite the fact that the ovaries of all bushes form at the same time, the ripening process occurs gradually. It is for this reason that gardeners begin harvesting from the beginning of summer until late autumn.

Advice! It is permissible to pick brown tomatoes from the bushes, and then send them for further ripening in a warm and bright place.

Watering

Since the crop does not like high levels of humidity and frequent watering, it is recommended to irrigate the soil approximately once every 5-7 days. Despite the fact that the crop can survive without moisture for a long period of time, it is not recommended to abuse it. During the flowering period, watering should be quite good.

It is best if the water used for irrigation sits for several days. For these purposes, gardeners often have barrels on their plots that are filled with water in advance.

What and when to feed

Fertilizing of Mongolian dwarf tomatoes should be done by the root; it is not recommended to wet the leaf blades. Before applying fertilizers, the crop needs to be watered.

You also need to adhere to the following schedule:

1. Fertilizers are applied for the first time two weeks after the seedlings are planted in their permanent place of growth.
2. The second time feeding is required before the tomatoes appear.
3. The third and final feeding is 14 days after the second.

All types of fertilizers are diluted in 10 liters of water, only the dosage differs: 20 g of ammonium nitrate, 80 g of fertilizers containing phosphorus, 50 g of fertilizers containing potassium.

Advice! To increase productivity, tomato bushes are watered with an infusion made from manure.

Is it necessary to pick Mongol dwarf tomatoes - to form a bush

If the seedlings remain small for a long period of time and do not grow, then do not panic - this is a specificity of Mongolian dwarf tomatoes. 3-4 weeks after planting the seeds, the seedlings need to be transplanted into separate containers. Usually this work is done in the last days of March. Thanks to this solution, the growing seedlings will not shade each other.

Seedlings grown in separate containers take root much better in their permanent place of growth and are practically not susceptible to diseases.

Diseases and pests

There, since the Mongolian dwarf is an early variety of tomato, many diseases bypass it. However, if yellow leaves begin to appear on the bushes, it is recommended to remove them immediately, since these leaf causes are sources of late blight.

You can protect plants from pests not only with chemicals; it is enough to plant calendula or marigolds in the immediate vicinity. You can also use a garlic-based tincture - add 200 g of garlic to 3 liters of water and leave for 6 hours, then spray the bushes.

Types of fertilizers and their composition

A variety of fertilizing is a good solution, which undoubtedly affects the health of the plants and, as a result, the amount of harvest. The Mongol dwarf is no exception. Just like for other tomatoes, it can be treated with both root and foliar feeding.

Tip: Before each fertilizing procedure, tomato plantings should be watered generously. It is advisable to do this a day before feeding so that the foliage of the plant has good turgor.

Tomatoes respond well to both organic and mineral fertilizers. It is advisable to carry out at least three feedings during the season. As a rule, the first feeding of tomatoes is carried out 10-14 days after planting the seedlings. The second is immediately before the fruit appears. The third - 10-14 days after the second. But the important thing is that the composition of fertilizers should change depending on the stage of plant development. The first - with a predominant nitrogen content, the second - with a predominant phosphorus content and the third - with a predominant potassium content.

Here is an example of mineral root dressings:
• The first - ammonium nitrate - is taken at the rate of 15-20 grams per 10 liters of water;
• The second is superphosphate - 60-80 grams per 10 liters;
• Third - potassium salt - 40-50 g. on a bucket of water.

But one thing remains unchanged.
This means that with any feeding it is necessary to give the plant a full range of microelements. To apply leaf feeding, the concentration of the solution should be less.

Many people now prefer organic farming and avoid the use of mineral fertilizers. This is very good. But in this case, it is important to know the composition of the organic fertilizer used. For example, if you fertilize the entire season with fermented nettle, rich in nitrogen, this can lead to undesirable consequences. During the period of filling and ripening of fruits, plants will experience starvation due to a lack of phosphorus and potassium, but nitrates will accumulate in the fruits due to excess nitrogen. Therefore, organic, as well as mineral, fertilizers must be alternated depending on the stage of plant development.

Below are approximate compositions of fertilizers made from natural raw materials that you can make yourself
:
• 0.5 liters of infusion from chicken manure or cow manure must be mixed with 10 liters of water;
• a solution of wood ash, or better yet straw or sunflower ash, which is richer in composition (200 grams per 10 liters of water must be infused for 2 days). It is advisable to use this solution no more than once every 2 weeks. It is rich in various nutrients, in particular phosphorus, calcium and potassium;
• green manure. You need to take any green grass, 1 kg of wood ash, 0.5 kg of chicken droppings, 2 liters of whey and 100 grams of baker's yeast (composition based on 200 liters of water). This “potion” needs to be infused for about 2 weeks, and it is important to stir it every day. The grass can be used as mulch, and 0.5 liters of liquid can be added to each bush.

It would not be amiss to recall that now for lovers of organic farming there is a huge selection of ready-made preparations based on vermicompost, algae, etc., which contain, in addition to the main macroelements in the required quantities, also microelements, as well as beneficial microorganisms. Therefore, feeding with such preparations is very convenient and most effective.

Good to know: It is advisable to carry out the procedure for feeding tomatoes in the morning or evening.

Features of cultivation - planting and care

Growing tomatoes begins with sowing seeds for seedlings. The best period for this is March 20 - April 5. You can successfully sort the seeds in a solution of table salt. You can throw away any planting material that floats to the top within 5 minutes - it will not produce high-quality seedlings.

The seeds that have sunk to the bottom are washed and prepared for planting. To get rid of pathogens, soak the material for sowing in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes, after soaking, rinse again and lightly dry. Now you can start planting. It is permissible to use a purchased substrate as soil, or make it yourself from turf soil and humus.

1. The planting box is filled with earth, its surface is leveled and moistened.
2. Every 4-5 cm, grooves 1 cm deep are cut with a suitable tool.
3. The seeds are placed at a distance of 1 cm from each other and sprinkled with soil.
4. A film shelter is built on top and the boxes are moved to a warm place with a temperature of about 25°C.
5. As soon as the shoots appear, the film is removed and the boxes with seedlings are moved to the brightest possible place.
6. Seedlings are picked after the appearance of 2-3 true leaves. Each plant is carefully moved into a pot with a diameter of 9-12 cm.

On a note! Seedlings of this variety will not grow large; this is a feature of the “Mongolian Dwarf”. Lack of growth should not be taken as a lack of nutrients.

Planting in open ground occurs as soon as the threat of frost has passed. As a rule, this occurs at the end of May or beginning of June. This can be done a little earlier if the plantings are under film cover. For normal growth, these plants need a lot of space, so holes are made at a distance of 60-80 cm. Due to the stepsons, the bush grows greatly in breadth.

Before planting, 10 g of superphosphate and a small amount of humus are laid out in the holes. The ground is watered abundantly and seedlings are planted. This must be done at an angle. After planting, the roots and lower part of the stem are sprinkled with soil and watered again. Planted plants can be left without watering for a week. During this period, their rooting will occur.

During the growth process, the Mongolian Dwarf bushes are watered as needed, avoiding sudden changes in soil moisture, which can adversely affect the quality of the fruit. After watering, the soil needs to be loosened so that a hard crust does not form. To increase the amount of harvest, do not forget to apply fertilizing. The plants are fertilized for the first time 2-3 weeks after planting in the ground. The next two feedings will need to be done during the period of fruit ripening.

Helpful advice! Experts recommend using an infusion of freshly cut grass and wood ash as fertilizer for these tomatoes.

Some advice from experts

• To fully ripen tomato fruits in cold summer conditions, it is recommended to cut off all the leaves on the bushes in August, leaving only bare shoots.
• You should not water the Mongol dwarf bushes too often (no more than once every 5-7 days), since excessive watering can lead to acidification of the soil and rotting of the fruits.
• Despite the variety’s resistance to late blight, it is advisable to prevent the disease using biological or chemical means of your choice. This is especially important in unfavorable weather conditions with frequent rain, fog and low temperatures.

• To avoid rotting of the fruits, you should prevent their contact with the soil by mulching the bed. You can additionally place wooden planks or something similar under the fruits.
• As an option, for the “Mongol Dwarf” tomato, you can build a non-standard high bed so that the tomato shoots with fruits, scattering to the sides, hang down without touching the ground.

Effective methods of tomato pest control or how to protect your crop

The Mongol Dwarf tomato has a fairly strong “immunity” to various diseases, but it is worth protecting it from pests. And to do this you need to know some ways to deal with them.

The main pests of Mongol dwarf tomatoes are:
1. Slugs. General characteristics
: These are close relatives of snails. In one favorable year, slugs can produce up to 5 new generations. How to recognize them? They move using what is called a leg and leave behind a trail of mucus. After their “lunch,” a noticeable hole may remain in the tomatoes, and as a result, the fruit will be spoiled.

Fighting methods:
• mechanical methods - lay out small pieces of boards, dark oilcloth or cardboard. Slugs use these things for shelter. They can be easily collected and destroyed the next day after installing such “traps”;
• traditional methods - use a mixture of pepper, kitchen salt and ordinary ash (in equal quantities) and scatter this mixture over the beds with tomatoes;
• Chemicals – “Slug Eater” or “Meta” granules. This method will be effective even during heavy rains (the drug will not be washed off from the soil surface).

2. Aphids General characteristics
: a very common sucking pest due to which the leaves of the plant curl and deteriorate. Found in large quantities on the inside of the leaf.

Fighting methods:
• the simplest folk method is to use a solution of ordinary laundry soap to spray the bushes affected by aphids;
• chemicals - “Biotlin”, “Aktara”, “Oberon” and others.

3. Spider mite General characteristics
: especially active during the dry season. The presence of spider mites can be detected by the characteristic webs on the plant. The pest itself is very small. But upon careful examination of the leaf plate, especially from the underside, even with the naked eye you can see tiny moving black dots.

Fighting methods:
• chemical - they use special acaricide preparations, for example, Fitoverm, Oberon, Sunmite and others. Affected bushes must be treated according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Harvesting the fruits of the "Mongol dwarf" and its storage

The fruits of this variety can be harvested from early June to mid-September.

Maximum fruiting occurs in August. To speed up the ripening process of all the tomatoes on the bush, it is advisable not to keep the fruits on the plant, but to collect them as they ripen. The fruits are not stored for long, so it is advisable to eat them immediately after harvesting or use them for harvesting.

Reviews

1. I grew this variety in a greenhouse for 3 years and took the risk of planting it in open ground. The effect was wonderful! I reaped a rich harvest; the only difference between the greenhouse fruits and those grown in the garden was that the former were a little larger.

2. This year I planted the Mongolian Dwarf tomato for the first time. There were no special troubles with growing and caring for them. I received the first fruits already in mid-June.

3. I have been planting this tomato variety in my garden for several years now. The taste of the fruit most often depends on the weather in the summer, but considering that this is an early variety, which is characterized by sourness in taste, everything suits me.

4. “Mongolian Dwarf” has become an annual guest in my garden. Most often, it is characterized by high yield - about 1 bucket of tomatoes from one bush. The maximum harvest occurs in July-August. At the same time, I rarely use various fertilizers.

5. I live in the Leningrad region, where there are often rainy and cold summers. That is why I plant the Mongol Dwarf tomato variety. He has never let me down! There are always beautiful and tasty fruits on the bushes.

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