What qualities do gardeners and agronomists value most in tomatoes? First of all, this is a good harvest of the variety, versatility of use and taste. The “Sugar Plum” variety combines all this; moreover, it comes in different colors, they differ slightly in characteristics, but their care is almost the same.
Any of the varieties can be grown throughout the Russian Federation, naturally taking into account climatic conditions. In the southern regions it is possible to plant both in open soil and in greenhouses; in the northern regions it is necessary to grow plants only in greenhouse conditions. Probably for this reason, this variety takes pride of place in every third garden.
Sugar plum yellow
Included in the state register of the Russian Federation in 2008, it is suitable for planting in greenhouses and open soil. Belongs to early varieties, the fruits ripen 88-95 days after emergence. The bush is semi-derminant, medium-sized and can grow up to 120-140 centimeters. It is considered productive; from 1 square meter you can harvest up to 9 kg of delicious tomatoes.
The fruits are small, up to 25 grams, elongated, round in shape, and turn yellow at the ripening stage. Tomatoes are rich in carotene, the flesh is sweet in taste, fleshy, has two chambers, and the skin is dense and not susceptible to cracking. The bushes are resistant to tobacco mosaic. Up to 8 plants can be placed on one square meter.
The nuances of seasonal plum care
The plum variety in question is not too demanding to care for.
Seasonal plant care includes a set of activities:
- watering;
- feeding;
- pruning;
- preparation for winter.
Regularity of watering
The first watering is carried out in May-June - 40–50 liters per tree. If there is sufficient precipitation during this period, then additional moisture will not be required.
Subsequently, 4–5 waterings are carried out throughout the summer, depending on weather conditions:
- during the formation of the ovary;
- 3 weeks after the first watering;
- 3 weeks after the 2nd watering at the time of formation of the seed in the fruit;
- during the fruiting period.
The last watering is carried out a week after the fruits are removed. During fruiting, the rate of water application is 4–5 buckets for young plants and 7–8 buckets for adult specimens. Watering can be carried out at the root from a bucket or watering can or using an automatic irrigation system.
Important! Plums are moisture-loving crops. With a lack of moisture in the soil, the formation of small berries with low quality indicators is observed.
Fertilizer application
Plants are fed 3 times throughout the season:
- at the stage of kidney swelling - urea (70 g/10 l of water) or 10 l of liquid mullein, diluted in a 1:1 ratio with water;
- at the stage of ovary formation - wood ash at the rate of 800 g/1 m² of the trunk circle by embedding into the soil or in combination with water for irrigation;
- a week after harvesting - 400 g of superphosphate dissolved in water for irrigation.
Pruning rules
The first plum pruning is carried out in the spring a year after planting. In the first year of life, trees do not yet branch, so at this stage you can determine the height of an adult plant by simply cutting off the main trunk at a height convenient for the farmer. It is optimal to leave the height to 1.5 m. This will facilitate the work of harvesting and further caring for the plant.
In the second year, the plant already has side shoots. Of these, you should select the 3 most developed ones and shorten them to 25–30 cm. The cut should pass along the lower bud so that the branches grow to the sides and not upwards.
Sanitary pruning begins from the third year of the tree’s life.
In the third year they are engaged in the formation of the second tier. Shoots growing in the upper part of the crown are shortened to a length of 30 cm, and lateral annual growths are shortened to a length of 15 cm.
Subsequently, throughout the entire season, starting in March, sanitary pruning is carried out, which involves the removal of branches that thicken the crown, as well as those that are mechanically damaged or killed by frost.
To carry out pruning manipulations, you can use pruning shears. Before carrying out the procedure, the instrument should be well sharpened and disinfected in alcohol. At the end of the procedure, all sections must be treated with garden varnish.
Wintering plum
The Angelina plum tolerates frosty winters well. The main thing is to prepare it correctly. The first stage of preparation begins with watering after harvesting with a one-time application of fertilizing. After a few days, the soil is compacted and mulched with peat (3 cm), then a layer of compost (4 cm) is laid.
To a height of 0.5 m from the soil level, the trunk is whitened with lime. As soon as snow falls, make a mound of it around the trunk to a height of 30 cm.
Until the age of 3 years, the trunks of young plants are wrapped in burlap or agrofibre for the winter.
Important! If a young plum has produced a shoot that is competitive with the main one, it should be cut out
Sugar plum red
The variety was included in the state register of the Russian Federation in 2009. It was bred by breeders in the Altai Territory and can be grown in film shelters and greenhouses, as well as in open soil.
Belongs to determinate mid-early varieties; tomatoes fully ripen in 107-110 days. One bunch can contain from 5 to 7 tomatoes. This variety can be stored and can withstand transportation well; the tomatoes are also resistant to cracking. From 1 m2 you can harvest up to 3.5 kg of tomatoes.
The ripe fruit is red in color and its weight can be from 20 to 25 grams. It has a shape reminiscent of a plum, the skin is dense, and the flesh tastes sweet. Tomatoes of this variety contain a significant concentration of sugar and various vitamins. Suitable for preservation, subject to heat treatment.
Fruit
On each bush, the tomatoes ripen gradually. This makes it possible to constantly enjoy vegetables throughout the season. More information about the harvest:
- fleshy tomatoes are medium in size;
- the weight of yellow tomatoes ranges from 15 to 30 g;
- shaped like a plum;
- each vegetable has only 2 chambers.
Sweetish tomatoes are universal varieties, as they are suitable for preparing fresh and canned dishes. The taste is balanced, sour notes offset the sweet ones. Due to their small size, tomatoes are used as decoration. They may not deteriorate over a long period of time when plucked. Can be transported.
Sugar plum raspberry
For some reason, the variety is still not included in the register of the Russian Federation. It was created by domestic breeders. Recommended for planting in a greenhouse, but it can also be grown in open soil. The plant is semi-derminant, the bushes grow up to 1.4 meters. On one square meter there can be from 7 to 9 bushes, which produce a harvest of up to 9 kg.
Yield, universal in use and tolerates transportation well. “Raspberry sugar plum” is classified as an early-ripening variety; the first fruits can be tasted 87-95 days after sprouts appear on the soil surface.
The fruits are red-crimson, elongated, reminiscent of a plum. Their weight is mostly 20-25 grams. The pulp is fleshy, there are few seeds in it, the fruit is equipped with two chambers. The fruits have a large amount of useful vitamins and sugars.
What varieties of tomatoes are the sweetest?
Many gardeners dream of growing sweet tomatoes. They are pleasant to eat fresh, especially in salads, because they have a taste of honey or berries. To harvest such a harvest, you first need to select sweet varieties of tomatoes for cultivation, which we suggest you familiarize yourself with below.
Popular sweet tomatoes
Among the many varieties, there are some that have the most pronounced sweetness and unique aroma.
Pink honey
This is one of the most delicious tomatoes that is grown in many countries. The taste is reminiscent of honey - it has a tart taste without the slightest sourness, even in those places where the seeds are located. Productivity is high even on the lower branches. The weight of tomatoes is 600 g, but some amateurs grow giant tomatoes up to 1.5 kg. In open ground the height reaches up to 80 cm, but in a greenhouse the stems can stretch up to 1.5 meters. Even if the plant has not grown tall, this will not affect the yield.
The downside of the variety is that its representatives are often affected by various fungal diseases.
Koenigsberg gold
This is another one of the best mid-season varieties. Tomatoes have an elongated plum shape and are sweet, fleshy and juicy. They are covered with thick skin, which allows them to be stored for a long time. They grow well in open ground, but in this case the height is not very large, but in a greenhouse they are much higher. The variety is characterized by high productivity - each cluster has 5 ovaries. Tomatoes can weigh up to 300 g.
The Tsar Bell
This variety grows well in open ground and is considered mid-season in terms of crop ripening. It adapts to different climatic conditions. Mainly considered a salad tomato. The fruits grow large - weighing up to 600 g, red, heart-shaped. If you cut a tomato, it resembles sugary watermelon pulp. Over the summer, up to 4 clusters ripen.
Nobleman
This tomato was previously called the “Budenovka” variety. It is valued for its pleasantly sweet taste and high yield. The fruits are raspberry in color and shaped like a heart. In open ground they reach a height of up to 1.3 m, and when grown in a greenhouse they grow up to 1.8 m.
The weight of the fruit varies - on average from 130 to 250 g, but on the first cluster it can weigh up to 600 g. This variety is considered a salad variety, but is also suitable for making tomato paste and juices. The plant is resistant to late blight.
Honey drop
This is the name given to early ripening cherry tomatoes. They are yellow in color, so they really resemble drops of honey. They grow small in size - up to 30 g, but are collected in clusters, and each can contain 15 tomatoes.
Diseases and pests
Despite its excellent characteristics, this variety is not immune to viral diseases. Therefore, plants simply need to prevent diseases. In order to protect bushes from fungal diseases, you need to follow several rules:
- Do not plant plants too densely.
- Provide enough light.
- Avoid oversaturating the soil with fertilizers.
- Provide moderate watering and ventilation.
Important! If signs of disease are noticed on one plant, is it better to isolate it than to expose the rest of the plants to infection?
To prevent late blight, seedlings can be sprinkled with Bordeaux solution.
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Flaws
Despite the many advantages, culture also has disadvantages. The main one is the inability to resist vegetable diseases. The immune system does not fight viruses well. To eliminate the possibility of crop loss, prevention is recommended. The activities are as follows:
- Do not add too much fertilizer to the soil.
- Do not plant bushes close to each other.
- Provide ventilation.
- Moderate but regular watering.
- Sufficient amount of sun.
As for treating plants against fungi, they perform a spraying procedure using Bordeaux solution. This substance helps against late blight. In addition to Bordeaux solution, folk methods of combating diseases are used. As a preventive measure, watering with herbal tinctures is chosen.
To ensure that tomatoes can develop normally, provide regular watering to the plants. The soil should never be too wet. Light moisture is allowed. No watering is needed during the rainy season.
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Growing and care
Seeds are sown in mid-March, having previously been disinfected in manganese. Soil from the garden is not suitable for seedlings, you can either purchase it in a store or make it yourself, for this you will need sand, peat, a small amount of ash, turf soil and soil, all of this, except the ash, take in equal quantities and mix. It is recommended to moisten the soil before planting. The room where the container with the plants is located should be sufficiently warm and light; it is advisable to place the seedlings on the windowsill.
After the plants produce two leaves, they can be transplanted into separate containers. For its proper development, fertilizing and regular watering with warm water are necessary. Towards mid-May, 6-7 leaves already appear on young plants, which means that they are ready to be transplanted into the greenhouse.
Interesting! Suitable for growing even on the balcony.
“Sugar plum” can be transferred to open soil only in June. 7 days before this, it is recommended to harden the seedlings by taking them out into the fresh air for a short time. The best predecessors for tomatoes are: carrots, cucumbers, herbs and zucchini. Before planting, the soil must be fertilized using any organic fertilizer.
Bushes need to be tied to stakes or a trellis, about 2-3 times per season. The stem is formed into 2 or 3 stems, leaving 1-2 stepsons in reserve. The variety is distinguished by compact bushes; up to nine pieces can fit on one square meter. It is necessary to water at least twice a week and do not allow the soil to dry out.
Characteristics
Advantages:
- Has a wonderful aroma.
- It has an unusual tomato color.
- The taste is very sweet, sugary. Reminds me of honey.
- In diets it can serve as the main ingredient of dishes.
Flaws:
- Requires mandatory stepsoning.
- It is necessary to shape the stem.
- The bushes are tied to supports.
- Requires a lot of space. For 1 sq. m. no more than three bushes are planted.
Company-. The variety can be cultivated in Siberia, Magadan, Khabarovsk, and Irkutsk regions. The subspecies is also common in Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
Can grow in any climatic conditions. It is grown in open ground and film greenhouses. The subspecies is resistant to pests and diseases.
The Honey Sugar tomato variety has delicious sweet fruits. Suitable for dietary nutrition. Intended for fresh consumption. Requires a lot of space when growing. Responds well to feeding.
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- Organic, mineral, phosphorus, complex and ready-made fertilizers for seedlings and the TOP best.
- Yeast, iodine, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, ash, boric acid.
- What is foliar feeding and when picking, how to carry it out.
In the table below you will find useful links about tomato varieties with different ripening periods:
| Mid-late | Mid-early | Super early |
| Volgogradsky 5 95 | Pink Bush F1 | Labrador |
| Krasnobay F1 | Flamingo | Leopold |
| Honey fireworks | Mystery of nature | Shchelkovsky early |
| De Barao Red | New Koenigsberg | President 2 |
| De Barao Orange | King of the Giants | Lyana pink |
| De Barao Black | Openwork | Locomotive |
| Miracle of the market | Chio chio san | Sanka |
Advantages and disadvantages, use in cooking
You can evaluate the combination of multi-colored Sugar Plum tomatoes from the photo. Assorted whole fruits in a jar - beautiful and tasty. Breeders also recommend harvesting red fruits in their own juice. All varieties in the series are also suitable for fresh salads.
List of other positive qualities of tomato:
- Great taste. Summer residents describe it as sweet and pleasant, especially in the yellow variety.
- Good indicators of crop safety. It does not crack on the branches during ripening, is normally stored in a shaded room in a ripe state, and is transported without damage. This applies to a greater extent to yellow-fruited “cream”.
- Decent fruit quality. The share of commercial harvest tends to 100%.
- Increased benefit. The fruits contain a lot of vitamins and sugars.
- Evenness and synchronous ripening of the crop on one plant.
Disadvantages of tomato:
- mediocre yield per 1 sq. m;
- the need for regular cleaning from stepchildren;
- need for support.
Advantages of varieties
Both varieties are suitable for canning tomatoes for the winter. Thanks to the different colors, you can make an interesting assortment for the winter. Among the advantages of both types are:
- long distance transportation (for sale);
- storage in plucked form for 2 months;
- beautiful appearance;
- sweetish taste with sour notes;
- versatility of use.
The plant begins to bear fruit early, so fresh tomatoes will delight your family and friends. Can be added to food fresh. Suitable for preparing salads and sauces. The aroma saturates the dish with lightness and piquancy at the same time.
Reviews
Over my long life in my house, I have tried many varieties, but the yellow “Sugar Plum” simply won my heart. Firstly, I really love yellow varieties of tomatoes, they are much healthier than red tomatoes and contain more nutrients. Secondly, the harvest is high and the taste is excellent. Well suited for canning for the winter, they do not crack when treated with boiling water. It’s easy to care for, the bushes are compact, and the harvest is early.
I grew this variety at the dacha, 18 bushes of each color. True, I planted seedlings in my apartment, they turned out excellent, strong. I planted them in the ground in June, despite the fact that I only came to the dacha on weekends, the plants seemed to have enough of everything, I watered them on Friday evening and Monday morning, that is, upon arrival and before leaving. I liked the taste of everything, the tomatoes were sweet. I marinated it as an assortment for the winter and it looked great on the table. This year I will plant more.
