Canary tomato: characteristics and description of a hybrid variety with photos

The Canary tomato was created specifically for the harsh Siberian conditions. It can grow in a greenhouse, even if there is little sunlight, and is tolerant of other unfavorable conditions. Large fruits have excellent taste.

Height	Landing location	Ripening time	Fruit color	Fruit size	Origin	Fruit shape
Tall	Greenhouse, Open ground	Mid-season	Reds	Large	Variety	Flat-round

Growing and caring for plants

You need to plant the seeds in early March.
For seedlings, factory-made peat tablets or wooden boxes filled with fertile soil are taken. Drainage is placed at the bottom of the containers to regulate the humidity level. The soil itself is made from garden soil, peat and organic fertilizers. Before planting, the seeds are soaked in a nutrient solution until they hatch. They are immersed 1 cm in the ground and immediately irrigated with water using a spray bottle. As a rule, shoots appear within a week.

A week before replanting, the plants should be hardened off. Each cycle lasts 2 hours with a gradual decrease in temperature.

Features of caring for tomatoes in the ground

Transplanting seedlings into the ground is carried out according to the following scheme:

Pre-dig planting holes, placing a mixture of peat and ash on the bottom;
planted in a ratio of 3 bushes per 1 m2;
each young bush is carefully transferred to a hole with a lump of earth without damaging the root system;
moisten the soil abundantly;

Proper planting is only half the way to getting a rich harvest. Caring for planted tomatoes is no less important:

after the plant takes root, the central stem needs to be tied;
when shoots appear in the leaf axils, then everything, with the exception of the shoot of the lower leaf, should be removed, not allowing them to grow more than 2.5 cm;
on the main stem the number of brushes should be 6, on the second - 5;
Plant nutrition is administered at least twice a month, alternating organic, mineral and mixed;
the soil is regularly loosened or mulched.

To prevent diseases and pests, the soil around the bush is watered with copper sulfate, and the crown with insecticides.

Tomato Palace

In addition, the tomato will be an excellent addition to the salad, as well as as a separate slice.
In the absence of natural lighting, artificial lighting is used. Proper planting is only half the way to getting a rich harvest.

Caring for planted tomatoes is no less important: Canary tomatoes have strong immunity. Almost all fungal, bacterial and infectious diseases are not dangerous to the plant, including insect pests.

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To prevent diseases and pests, the soil around the bush is watered with copper sulfate, and the crown with insecticides. There are other, no less large and unpretentious varieties, similar in characteristics and descriptions to Canary tomatoes:. Among the disadvantages, vegetable growers note the need for strong supports due to the weight of the fruits, as well as frequent feeding.

Any description stated by the manufacturer does not always correspond to reality. Therefore, for greater confidence in the quality of Canary tomatoes, gardeners turn to reviews from experienced gardeners: Every year the bushes delight with an excellent harvest.

The fruits ripen fleshy, juicy and very large. The maximum weight grown in my garden is g. As a result, after careful selection, I opted for Bull's Heart, Syzran Rose and Canaries. The latter never failed and sprouted like clockwork. Fruiting and ripening occur evenly.

The tomatoes are always selected, juicy and elastic. Most often I make preparations from them for the winter, but the fruits have to be cut, because due to the enormous mass of one piece, they do not fit into the jar entirely. The tomatoes clearly did not reach the weight indicated in the description of the variety in grams, having stopped growing at grams. Perhaps I chose bad seeds, since my neighbor, who bought grains from another company, turned out excellent tomatoes. I have nothing against the taste and quality of the fruits - the vegetables grew juicy.

Next year I'll try again, this time I'll buy another company.

Varieties of two-color tomatoes

Today there is a very wide selection of tomatoes with two-colored flesh and unevenly colored skin. Moreover, you can find both predominantly red varieties, as well as yellow, orange, green, and white. Both completely sweet and slightly sour, with an exotic aftertaste. Here are some of them.

Tomato "Orange Russian"

“Orange Russian” is one of the most famous varieties of the “Bi-color” group. Included in the State Register. Valued for its early ripening, high yield, and unpretentiousness.

Indeterminate. It reaches a height of 2 m. The fruits are yellow-red, heart-shaped, weighing up to 400 g. Sweet, fleshy, juicy.

Tomato "Heartsak yellow"

“Hartsack Yellow” (Hartsack Yellow, USA) can be found among collectors. Early. Indeterminate. The bushes reach a height of 1.7 m. The fruits are orange with a pink blush, flat-round. Tasty, sweet, aromatic. The first ones weigh 150 g, the subsequent ones up to 350 g. The yield is high.

Tomato "Grendma wines yellow and pink"

Tomato “Grandma Viney's Yellow and Pink” is a collection variety of medium ripening. Indeterminate. Reaches a height of 1.5–1.8 m. The fruits are flat-round. The color of the tomatoes is reflected in the name. Weight from 300 to 400 g. The taste is sweet, in sufficient sun - without sourness. When cut, the color is marbled with yellow-pink tints. If agricultural practices are followed, the variety shows very high yields.

Tomato "Grandma Viney's Yellow and Pink". happygarden

Tomato "Grapefruit"

The Grapefruit tomato (Pampelmuse) actually looks like a grapefruit! The fruits are yellow with a crimson blush. When cut, the flesh has a marbled color with yellow-raspberry shades.

The plant is indeterminate, reaches a height of 1.8–2 m. Ripening period is late. The shape of the fruit is flat-round. The weight of tomatoes is from 200 to 1000 g. Despite the average yield and late ripening, the variety is a favorite among many gardeners who have tried it. Why? Because of the very harmonious taste!

Tomato “Mogech lefte”

“Mortgage”, Mortgage Lifter, “Radiator Charlie” (Mortgage Lifter, USA) - the same origin from the USA as the previous varieties. However, with a very unusual story! He was brought out by a car mechanic, a man without an agronomic education, which allowed him to pay off his huge mortgage at that time!

Mid-season. Indeterminate. Fruitful. In the greenhouse it reaches 2.2 m. The fruits are flat-rounded, yellow-orange with blurry red spots and a red cap. Weighing up to 500 g. Not very juicy, but sweet and aromatic.

Tomato "Pepemint"

Tomato "Mint" (Peppermint) of medium ripening. Indeterminate. In a greenhouse it grows over 2 m. The fruits are flat-round, yellow-orange with a pink blush. In section, yellow-pink. Weighing up to 500 g. They have an exotic taste. The taste improves with ripening. The variety is productive.

Tomato variety "Grapefruit" (Pampelmuse). happygardenTomato “Mogech Lefte” (Mortgage Lifter, USA). miifotosPeppermint tomato. Tarım Siteniz

Tomato "Cherokee Papel"

Cherokee Purple is one of the most amazing black-fruited tomatoes. Mid-season. Indeterminate. Grows up to 1.5–1.8 m. Productive. The fruits are brown-purple, juicy, sweet with a wine taste and smoky aroma. Weighing up to 300 g.

Tomato "Basinda bi-color"

“Basinga” (Basinga Bi-Color) is a very productive variety of medium ripening. Indeterminate. The plant is powerful, tall, in a greenhouse it grows up to 2.3 m. The fruits are flat-round, orange-pink, the flesh is red-pink. Fleshy. Not juicy. Sweet, with a fruity aftertaste. Weighing up to 700 g.

Cherokee Purple tomato. Eden Brothers

Other varieties and hybrids of bi-color tomatoes

In addition to the listed varieties, the “Bi-color” group also includes:

"Mammoth German Gold"
"Hazel mae"
"Oaxacan Jewel"
"Lucky Cross"
"Rustic" (HILBILLY),
"Tuxhorn's Red and Yellow"
"Polish Pastel"
"Captain Lucky"
"Stan Lay"
“Northern lights”,
"Big Rainbow"
"Olympic flame"
"The Mystery of Nature"
"Orange Orangutan"
"Everett's Rusty Oxheart"
"Star of Texas"
"Golden Pineapple"
"Gold medal"
"Bethlehem Fire"
"Huge Lemon Oxheart"
"Pineapple"
"Old german" and many others.

Similar varieties

There are other, no less large and unpretentious varieties, similar in characteristics and descriptions to Canary tomatoes:

Belmonte. Mid-season, indeterminate variety. The fruits are flat-round, fleshy, with a small number of seeds, weighing 0.5-1 kg. Color – pink or red. The average height of the bush is 200 cm. Suitable for open ground and greenhouses. Used for salads.
Bulgarian miracle. The ripening period is average. Indeterminate. The fruits are large, flat-round, juicy, fleshy, weighing 500-700 g with a pink tint. The height of the bush is up to 200 cm. In the middle zone it is grown in greenhouses, in the south - in open ground. Suitable for salads, juices, sauces.
Your Honor. Long-term yielding variety. Fruits up to 1 kg, large, elastic, pink, flat-round. The bush reaches 150-200 cm. Planting is possible in greenhouses and in garden beds. Used for pickles and salads.
Pink giant. The medium-sized bush is suitable for planting in shelters in the southern regions. Height – up to 170 cm. Tomatoes – large, juicy, pink-red. Weight – 0.4-1.2 kg. The disadvantages are that the skin often cracks and has poor shelf life.
Sprint timer. Determinate subspecies. Tomatoes with an average weight of 700 g, large, heart-shaped, red, sweet. Height up to 1.5 m. Support required. Suitable for salads and juices.
Syzran rose. Indeterminate. The weight of tomatoes reaches 400-600 g. The fruits are aromatic, large, irregularly rounded, red, with sugar on the cut. The skin is thin and often bursts. The taste is excellent with a slight sourness. The length of the plant is 180 cm. It has a salad purpose.
Shuntuk giant. The species is mid-ripening, indeterminate. Tomatoes up to 1500 g, flattened, ribbed, red with a strong aroma and pleasant taste. The height in greenhouses is about 200 cm. They have strong immunity.
Tomatoes Japanese crab. Large-fruited mid-season subspecies. The fruit is flattened, ribbed, red or pinkish in color with juicy pulp and thin skin. Fruit weight – up to 800 g. Stem length 180 cm.

Tomato care

Tomato Blagovest needs standard care, which includes watering and fertilizing. As the tomatoes grow, they are tied to supports.

Watering

Tomatoes of the Blagovest variety require moderate watering. Soil humidity must be maintained at 90%. Excess moisture negatively affects plants: fruits begin to crack and diseases spread. If there is a lack of moisture, the tops sag and curl, and the inflorescences fall off.

After transferring the tomatoes to a permanent place, they are given time to adapt to the new conditions. Regular watering begins a week after the procedure. Twice a week, add 3 liters of water to each tomato.

Advice! One bush requires no more than 5 liters of water.

The water must first settle and warm up. Watering with cold water from a hose is unacceptable. Moisture is applied strictly at the root, preventing it from getting on the tops and stems. For watering, it is better to choose the morning or evening period, when there is no exposure to the sun.

Top dressing

The first feeding of the Blagovest variety is carried out 2 weeks after transplanting tomatoes. Nitrogen fertilizers provoke the development of green mass, so they are used in limited quantities.

Advice! It is best to feed the plants with phosphorus and potassium.

Superphosphate is applied in the form of granules, which are embedded in the soil. For one square meter, 20 g of the substance is enough. A solution is prepared based on potassium sulfate (40 g per 10 liters of water), which is used to water or spray the tomatoes.

During flowering, tomatoes need boron to stimulate the formation of ovaries. For spraying, prepare a solution of boric acid. For 1 liter of water, 1 g of this substance is required. The treatment is carried out per sheet in cloudy weather.

Tying tomatoes

Blagovest tomatoes are tall, so as they grow, the bushes need to be tied to supports. The plant is tied at the top.

Another option is to install trellises, which are placed at a distance of 0.5 m from each other. A wire is stretched horizontally between the trellises every 45 cm.

Tied tomatoes have a straight stem that does not break or bend under the weight of the fruit

It is especially important to tie up plants planted in open ground, as they are susceptible to wind and rain.

Disease Control

The Blagovest variety is resistant to the main tomato diseases: late blight, cladosporiosis, mosaic. Plants are rarely attacked by pests.

The disadvantage of the variety is its susceptibility to leaf curl, which causes a change in the color of the bush. The tops become lighter, and the top becomes curly. The disease is viral in nature and cannot be treated.

If curling is detected, the tomatoes are removed and the soil is disinfected with solutions based on copper-containing preparations (Oxychom, Bordeaux mixture).

Tie-dye tomatoes: marbled beauties

During their work, breeders try to pay attention to the appearance of the fruit. This can be seen in the example of tie dye tomatoes.

Among them you can find samples of different sizes and colors. The peel has specks, stripes and other “prints”. When choosing a variety, modern summer residents want to get not only a large harvest with excellent taste, but also beautiful tomato fruits.

How to Choose a Specific Variety of Tie Dye Tomatoes

When choosing seeds, you need to focus on:

ripening time;
place of cultivation;
taste;
type of fruit;
climatic living conditions;
pure or hybrids.

Based on the time of ripening, tomatoes are divided into several groups.
Ultra-early - the ripening period of such tomato crops is approximately 60-75 days. Their main advantage is that they are pleased with the harvest earlier than others. The fruits are used only for salads. However, they have a number of negative qualities:

small fruits;
low yield;
short stature;
sour taste.

Therefore, when planting such tomatoes, you should not plant them in large quantities.

Early - ripening occurs in 70-90 days. They are used mainly for salads, but sometimes for preservation.

Main qualities: short stature, small fruits, average taste.

Mid-season varieties are more often used for cultivation. The period from planting to harvest is about 90-105 days. They love to grow them for a lot of advantages:

large dimensions of fruits;
good yield percentage;
good taste and juicy, fleshy pulp;
suitable for preparing canned food.

Late-ripening is a variety of tomatoes that will ripen in 110-115 days. Such fruits are mainly suitable for storage.

The most interesting varieties of tie-dye tomatoes

The variety of varieties suggests not only different characteristics that are valued among gardeners. The appearance of a culture is often completely unpredictable.

Breeders are working to develop varieties and hybrids of tomatoes that are less susceptible to disease, have good yields and an unusual appearance.

Berkeley

Berkeley is a mid-season variety.
Grows up to two meters. For the middle zone, it is better to grow such tomatoes in a greenhouse. At the final stage of ripeness, the color of the fruit is red-brown with greenish stripes, weighing up to 400 grams. Berkeley has a wonderful taste, it is eaten fresh, prepared in tomato juices and sauces.

With optimal care, you can harvest up to three kg of tomatoes from one bush. Seeds for seedlings are sown 60-65 days before the planned planting in a permanent place. There are no more than 4 seedlings per 1 square meter.

Amur tiger

The Amur Tiger tomato is suitable for growing throughout Russia. It grows well both in a greenhouse and in open ground. In terms of ripening, it is classified as mid-season. It grows up to 200 cm in height. The bushes are quite powerful with a large number of leaves. The tomatoes are round and slightly ribbed. At maturity, the fruits weigh about 200 grams and have an excellent taste.

The Amur tiger is eaten fresh, prepared into salads, juice and canned. Not used for storage.

Sherkhan

Sherkhan tomatoes are early ripening, as the crop ripens in 90-105 days. The bush is very small - from 50-60 cm. It can be cultivated in central and southern Russia. In cool climates, it is advisable to plant in greenhouses. Tomatoes are used to make salads, eaten fresh, and also canned.

Has good yield. This tomato variety stops growing after the appearance of 4 or 6 clusters. If desired, it can be tied up.

have an unusual elongated shape;
slightly ribbed;
reddish in color with golden stripes.

Their weight is small - about 55-80 grams. The fruits have a sweet and sour taste.

Siberian malachite

The Siberian malachite tomato is unpretentious to grow. Late ripening variety. This variety of tomato is suitable for those vegetable growers who need a late harvest. Due to the fact that the tomato takes a long time to ripen, it has a wonderful taste and is stored for quite a long time.

Siberian malachite bushes grow about two meters in height. The size depends on the planting method - if grown in a greenhouse, it will stretch in height, if in open ground, it will be slightly lower.

With optimal care they have good yields. In order to reap a good harvest, you need to form a bush in time and remove excess leaves. It is necessary to leave only those branches that have an ovary. Each cluster produces 5-7 fruits. It is recommended to take a responsible approach to the formation of the stem, since the bush grows very tall, there is no need to leave a lot of stems. 2 or 3 will be sufficient.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Culture

The main value of the culture is its taste. When fully ripe, tomatoes become redder, the flesh acquires a jelly-like structure and characteristic fruity notes of taste. In good conditions and with the right agricultural technology, you can grow tomatoes weighing up to 700-800 g. On average, they are also not small - 150-300 g. The fruits on one bush are even in size.

Attention! In the greenhouse, the tomato showed better yield compared to an open bed in the garden: 9-10 clusters of 5-6 fruits versus 8 clusters with 5 tomatoes each. Flaws:

Flaws:

Extended unfriendly maturation.
The difficulty of cultivating tomatoes in regions with cool climates and short seasons. The ripening period for Canada varies between 110-120 days.
Not the best keeping quality. The not very dense pulp does not allow tomatoes to be stored for a long time and transported over long distances.
The bush requires correct formation and regular removal of stepsons. Without a garter, a tomato will also not be able to bear fruit normally.
A small amount of seeds. It is difficult to collect 2-3 seeds from one bush, and only from a late harvest.

How to form an indeterminate bush?

When planting in a greenhouse or garden bed, a twine is tied at the base of the main stem, along which the entire bush will curl. As the stem grows, twine is wrapped around the plant. Additional shoots will begin to grow in the axils of the leaves - these are stepsons. The stepson is left in the axil of the lower leaf - a second stem should be formed from it, and the remaining stepsons are removed as they grow, not allowing their size to exceed 2.5 cm.

For the Canary variety, no more than 6 clusters are left on the main stem, and they should contain an average of 5 fruits weighing at least 160 g. On the second stem, it is enough to leave 4–5 clusters.

The Canary tomato is extremely popular among gardeners in northern latitudes and areas with limited daylight or a consistently rainy climate. A special feature of the variety is its ability to grow and bear fruit in conditions of insufficient natural light. The hybrid was grown in Novosibirsk and intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions. In warm climates it can also be planted in open beds.

Tomato Mona Lisa - description and characteristics of the variety

Variety reference

Breeders have created this hybrid variety, which can be fed in open beds or under film covers. It is also possible to grow in unheated greenhouses, but in this case the bushes become elongated and the tomatoes succumb to blossom end rot.

Hybrid variety of early ripeness (time from germination to harvest is 95 days).
The seedlings are semi-determinate, reach a height of up to 130 centimeters, in greenhouse conditions they can reach up to 180 centimeters and higher.
It gives a consistently high yield - up to 20 kilograms of ripe tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter.
The number of leaves is average.
The coloring of the stems and plates is pale green.

Recommendations from experienced vegetable growers

The Canary variety has several varieties. According to the rules, the tomato variety most suitable for the description in the register is from. It is distinguished by powerful, strong bushes and stems. The fruit sets irresistibly. The plant has good immunity: it is not affected by pests or diseases.
In order to obtain the best results in growing the Canary variety, it is recommended to apply organic and mineral fertilizers every 2 weeks.
To obtain large-sized fruits (up to 600 grams), you should purchase tomatoes from the Siberian Garden. Form burning bush into 2 stems.
It is recommended to place 3 bushes on 1 square meter.

The Canary tomato variety is worthy of attention. For those who prefer large, fleshy fruits, this is an excellent option. The category is unpretentious in care and produces a good harvest.

Growing seedlings of their seeds

Seeds are placed in ready-made or home-made boxes with soil for tomatoes, in holes to a depth of 3-5 mm. It is recommended to pre-treat the entire seed fund with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. This will improve the immunity of future seedlings and disinfect the seedlings from fungal or bacterial infections.

Then the planted seeds are covered with thick paper sprayed with water from a spray bottle. After the bushes germinate, they need to be watered with warm water and fed with microfertilizers. When 2-3 leaves appear on the sprouts, the plants dive. The seedlings are planted on permanent soil after 50-60 days. Before this, it is recommended to harden the seedlings for a week.

The bushes are planted in the ground, where nitrogen and organic fertilizers are added. The planting pattern is standard - 0.5x0.5 m. To get an early harvest, the farmer can remove the shoots. This operation allows you to increase the weight of fruits when growing them in a greenhouse. For open ground it is not necessary.

The stems are tied to supports or trellises, otherwise, when large fruits develop, the tomato branches may break off.

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Recommendations from experienced vegetable growers

Below are some tips and clarifications from experienced vegetable growers that may be useful to those who are growing vegetables for the first time and this variety in particular.

The Canary variety has several varieties. The tomato variety most closely matching the description in the registry is from. It is distinguished by powerful, strong bushes and stems. The fruit sets beautifully. The plant has good immunity: it is not affected by pests or diseases.
To get the best results in growing the Canary variety, it is recommended to apply organic and mineral fertilizers every 2 weeks.
To obtain large-sized fruits (up to 600 grams), you should purchase tomatoes from the Siberian Garden. Form the bush into 2 stems.
It is recommended to place 3 bushes per 1 square meter.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantage of Canary tomatoes is that they tolerate low temperatures well, which are not uncommon in Siberia and the Urals even in summer.

Main characteristics of the variety

Tomatoes have an average ripening period. Depending on the climate zone, it lasts 110-120 days. Plants are limited in growth, which is 200 cm in greenhouses and 160 cm in open beds. Therefore, for the variety it is necessary to arrange individual supports or trellises.

The trunk is strong and flexible. The root system is well developed, wide and deep. The crown is sparse, the foliage is medium-sized, dark green. Thinning is not required, since the fruits are well lit.

Characteristics of Canary tomato fruits:

shape – regular, spherical;
average weight – 600 g, some specimens reach 800 g;
color – red, uniform;
peel – dense, shiny;
pulp – fleshy, sugary;
taste – rich, without sour aftertaste;
keeping quality – average.

Reviews from gardeners indicate that the yield of the variety deserves all praise. With a competent approach to growing and caring for the bush, you can harvest up to 10 kg per season.

In cooking, the fruits are used to make juice, adjika, ketchup and lecho. Served fresh, sliced or in salads. Tomatoes are not suitable for canning in jars due to their gigantic size. However, they are well preserved in barrels when salted.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The ripening period for Canary tomatoes depends on the growing region: in the southern and central regions it will take 16.5 weeks, and in the more northern regions - 17.
In greenhouse conditions, the plant grows up to 200 cm; in open ground - about 150 cm. It should not be forgotten that the vegetable is indeterminate, so the tomato requires support.

External characteristics of the bush:

trunk – elastic;
rhizomes – powerful, strong, well developed;
there are up to 5-6 clusters on the stem;
The foliage is dark green, sparse at the top, so there is no need to thin out the greenery.

With proper planting and proper care, the fruits are large, with elastic, smooth, shiny, rich red or pink skin (see photo).

The pulp of tomatoes is fleshy, sweet with 5-10 seed chambers. The shelf life of ripe fruits is about 3 months.

Canaries are ideal for preparing sauces, juices, and cut-up preparations. In addition, the tomato will be an excellent addition to the salad, as well as as a separate slice.