The article presents Chinese tomatoes: varieties with descriptions, photos. A complete growing guide.
There are more than one or two varieties of Chinese tomatoes on the tomato seed market. The gardener has a wide variety of species to choose from. The gardener can only choose from this variety of species. The main thing you need to look at when choosing a variety is the characteristics that are required by a particular gardener. It is important to know that growing Chinese tomatoes is no different from growing ordinary ones.
Chinese tomatoes: varieties, growing places
Chinese tomatoes: varieties
The planting area for Chinese tomatoes is not limited to any one region. They can thrive in different climates and therefore in different areas. It is only important to pay attention to the variety itself and its characteristics. Depending on the region, the most suitable varieties may vary. In general, tomatoes of this type are excellent for the Central season of our country, as well as for the southern and colder northern regions. If you properly care for tomatoes, you will have a lot of harvest.
Reviews from gardeners
- Nikolai from Nizhny Novgorod. Last season I planted a Chinese souvenir in my own temporary greenhouse. At the end of June I tried my first tomato. The flesh is a little dense for my taste. I'm happy with the harvest. I collected more than I expected, although the summer was cold.
- Natalia from the Moscow region. I have been growing tomatoes in my garden for a long time. The pink varieties are my favorite. On the advice of a neighbor, I planted the described tomato in a greenhouse. In mid-summer I removed 2 buckets from several bushes. The hybrid has a rich taste and a strong aroma. Most of it was eaten fresh. The rest was used for juice.
- Dmitry from Voronezh. I have been growing tomatoes for sale for 4 years. I give preference to early, productive varieties and hybrids, which I plant in a permanent greenhouse with a polycarbonate coating. I liked the presented tomato. It forms an ovary well under any conditions and has a marketable appearance.
A Chinese souvenir from those varieties that can be recommended for growing in private household plots and on farm plots. In any weather, the hybrid will not let you down and will generously give you a harvest.
Chinese tomatoes: varieties most popular among gardeners
The popularity of a particular variety speaks primarily about its qualities. The survival rate and care requirements of each variety determine whether a specific place and time will be suitable for its cultivation. Speaking about Chinese tomatoes in general, it is important to emphasize that they tolerate adverse weather conditions well, are resistant to diseases, and also quickly begin to bear fruit.
Let's look at the most famous Chinese varieties.
Early
Chinese tomatoes: varieties
Main characteristics: 1. Good health 2. Small height, no need to tie up 3. Tomatoes grow large and red, round shape, weight up to 200 grams 4. Tomatoes have a long shelf life 5. Tomatoes have a good taste 6. The shell of tomatoes is quite dense, you can transport them and not worry about their safety 7. This variety is well suited for preparing tomato juice, including in industrial quantities
Care tips: It is best to form a bush from two trunks. This affects harvest volumes. This tomato variety prefers warmth, so night cold can be dangerous for it. For this reason, it is grown only indoors. The exception is warm regions. The bushes do not reach great heights, but it is still recommended to tie them up so that the fruits do not tear off the branches due to their large weight.
Chinese souvenir F1
Characteristics of the variety: 1. Ripening occurs within about 3 months 2. The shape of the fruits is round 3. The tomatoes are large, up to 250 grams 4. They have good health, are resistant to diseases 5. Adapt well to unfavorable conditions 6. All fruits ripen together, maximum 7 tomatoes on one branch It is best to form a bush with two stems, like the early variety. The remaining shoots are cut off. This variety adapts well to unfavorable natural conditions. In particular, to cold climates. Therefore, it is well suited for northern regions and open ground.
Chinese princess
Characteristics of the variety: 1. The fruits of this variety ripen 4 months after the seeds are planted 2. The fruits differ in color from the usual red hue and have a brown color with a greenish tint 3. Under good care conditions, the fruits reach a weight of 500 grams 4. Moderately static fruit weight is 250 grams 5. Reaches great heights, up to 1.7 meters
Bushes should form two or three stems. When the seventh or eighth branch is formed, the growth point is removed. This variety feels best in hot climates. It survives heat and drought well. Therefore, it is best to grow Chinese princess in the southern regions.
Chinese pear
Characteristics of the variety: 1. Very tall variety, the bushes reach two meters in height 2. The fruits are small, up to 30 grams 3. The color of ripe tomatoes is yellow 4. The name of the variety speaks for itself: the fruits are pear-shaped 5. They are highly resistant to diseases
This variety requires a garter. Due to their unusual shape, they are great for decorating tables and dishes. Chinese pears are used in salads and canned food. It is considered a dietary product, therefore suitable for those who are watching their figure, as well as for children. If you take good and proper care of this variety of tomatoes, the harvest will be rich.
Black Pearl
Characteristics of the variety: 1. The fruits are small, up to 40 grams 2. The color is very unusual, from brown to black 3. They have a sweet taste 4. The bushes are small in height
Thanks to the shade of the fruit, “Black Pearl” bushes can be grown not only for eating tomatoes, but also for decorating the garden. Tomatoes are used for canning and making salads. The bushes form into one or two stems.
Chinese disease resistant
Characteristics of the variety: 1. Small bushes, up to 70 cm 2. Large tomatoes, up to 200 grams As is clear from the name, the variety is famous for its immunity to all sorts of diseases. That is why he won the hearts of summer residents. The variety does not require any processing at all. Excellent for open ground.
Chinese pink
Characteristics of the variety: 1. Tall bushes, up to 2 meters 2. Large fruits, average weight up to 250 grams 3. Maximum weight under especially good conditions - 70 grams 4. Has a sweetish taste 5. Tolerates hot and dry weather well 6. Good immunity 7 .Resistant to temperature changes
Chinese round
Characteristics of the variety: 1. The shape of the fruit is round 2. The color of the tomatoes is red. Both the peel and the pulp itself have a red tint 3. The tomatoes are sweet, have a slight sourness 4. The bushes are small, up to 130 cm The bushes are formed into two stems. Tomatoes of this variety boast resistance to any adverse conditions. They have good immunity and are resistant to heat and cold.
Chinese cold-resistant
Characteristics of the variety: 1. Average fruit weight reaches 120 grams 2. Maximum weight under good conditions reaches up to 170 grams 3. Fruit shape is round 4. Fruit color is pinkish
Growing these tomatoes is very simple. There are no special rules for forming a bush. Can be grown in any soil: open and in greenhouses. There is no need to tie or cut off the stepsons. In addition to being eaten in its pure form, these tomatoes are great for cooking. Can be used for preparing canned food, for squeezing juice and for making tomato paste.
Chinese surprise
They have strong immunity. The fruits are large in size and are good for eating and making salads. The color of the tomatoes is pinkish. The taste is very ordinary. Formation occurs in one or two stems. Care is standard for all types of tomatoes.
Black China
A good variety of black tomatoes. The fruits are large in size. The bushes are very tall, up to 2.5 meters. Two or three stems are needed. If cultivation occurs in open ground, then the growing point is removed. Tomatoes from one bush yield up to 4 kg.
Chinese tomatoes photo, growing tomatoes in Chinese
Chinese tomatoes photo
This method is very popular. Its main advantage is that it is very simple. Even an inexperienced gardener can easily plant tomatoes using this method.
Advantages of the method Tomatoes grown using this method bear more fruit. In addition, they become larger. The bushes themselves become stronger and less tall.
Seed treatment Before planting seeds in the ground, you need to carry out several procedures. 1. Take half a liter of freshly boiled water. Pour it into some container. After this, place one tablespoon of wood ash there. Leave for 24 hours. After all this has been left for a day, leave the seeds in the container. The seeds need to be soaked for two hours. 2. After this, the seeds need to be soaked again. This time we take potassium permanganate. The seeds are soaked for half an hour. After this, they are thoroughly washed and dried. 3. Soak for half an hour in a growth stimulator and then dry again. 4. After all these procedures, the seeds should be left in the freezer for a day.
Sowing Sowing is done on the waxing moon in the sign of Scorpio. According to the Chinese method, seeds are planted 30 days earlier than usual. Thanks to this, the bushes grow taller.
Growing seedlings A month after planting, seedlings are cut to ground level. After that, each of them is seated. During this period, the growth of tomatoes slows down. This is due to the fact that the roots are strengthened and a strong stem is formed. During this period, it is important to maintain proper watering. Tomatoes should not dry out or receive excessive amounts of water. Needs to be fed. Fertilizing can be done with fertilizers or organic matter. If possible, the soil should be loosened.
Formation of a bush After the sprouts have been transplanted into the ground, you need to begin to form a bush. Formation occurs in two stems. The remaining stepsons are removed and the tomatoes are gartered. Experts also recommend removing all branches that are located above the sixth branch. Forming a bush and growing according to the Chinese method allows you to get a healthier and stronger plant and larger fruits.
Details and features of agricultural technology, reviews from summer residents
Sowing seedlings is carried out in March-April. The procedure is standard. You can pick a sprout if there are 1-2 leaves. It will be ready for transplantation to a permanent place in the phase of 6 leaves plus one flower cluster and at the age of 60-65 days. Plant no more than 2 bushes per 1 square meter. m, while forming them into 2-3 stems.
There are many reviews about tomatoes on the Internet. The grade's ratings are average. Gardeners note the mediocrity of its taste and lack of a characteristic tomato aroma. There are also opposing points of view.
Nadezhda from Volgograd praised both the taste and quality of the harvest. Only her tomatoes turned out to have green shoulders. Summer resident Marina shared the same misfortune. In the cross-sectional photo of her tomatoes, a white dense area near the stalk is clearly visible.
This tomato is of interest to domestic gardeners. It has many advantages, but there are disadvantages and “blind spots” in selection and genetic traits.
In order to get a decent harvest, follow a few simple rules. Seeds are sown in nutrient soil in early March. After 2 carved leaves appear, a pick is made.
With the arrival of stable heat, the tomato is transplanted into the ground to a permanent place. 4-5 roots are placed per 1 m². This will give tall plants enough space to feed. Simultaneously with the transplantation, trellises or other types of supports are installed. As the tomato grows, tie it up. Form tomatoes into 2 stems. Remove shoots and old leaves regularly.
Caring for Chinese tomatoes
Proper care of seedlings guarantees a larger harvest. Following the rules of agricultural technology also helps to reduce diseases among plants.
Watering Chinese tomatoes do not have any special watering requirements. They need to be watered in the same quantities as regular tomatoes. Water only when necessary. Do not overdry tomatoes or allow moisture to stagnate. One bush should use no more than three liters of water per week. When the tomatoes themselves are forming and ripening, you need to water more abundantly.
Fertilizing Tomatoes respond well to fertilizing. It is best to consume minerals and organic matter, and alternate them. It is most important to feed during the flowering, setting and fruiting periods.
Garter Only tall varieties need to be tied.
Diseases and harmful insects Most of all Chinese varieties have good immunity to diseases. But it’s best to play it safe and carry out processing from time to time. This is especially important if tomatoes are grown indoors. Before flowering begins, chemical fertilizers must be used. When flowering is over, you need to use traditional methods.
