Choosing a tomato variety to plant is not an easy task. It is important to take into account not only the external description, but also the characteristics and features of crop care. The Japanese tomato today is a leader in resistance to various diseases and is a variety with a high yield. However, such tomatoes are quite difficult to find on the shelves of garden stores. Only amateur collectors sell them.
The origin of this variety is unknown. There is an opinion that this variety belongs to the types of tomatoes that were grown in Bogorodsk.
History of variety development
The Japanese tomato is a large-fruited, sweet variety that is liked by many gardeners, which is why it is especially sought after in private collections. It is easy to grow and has excellent genetic material. Fruits are rarely susceptible to infections, and pests practically do not attack them. The harvested crop is stored fresh for up to 2 weeks; the fruits can be transported over long distances without the risk of damage.
It is unknown who developed this variety, but many experts say that the Japanese tomato was bred by breeders, among other varieties, in a company located in Bogorodsk.
Description of the Japanese tomato variety with photo
By type, the tomato is classified as an indeterminate plant; its height reaches a maximum of 2 m. The bush has a vertical build, the branches and leaves are not spreading, and are of medium size. The plant is heat-loving and is traditionally planted in greenhouses. In open ground it is found in the southern regions. The bush is formed from 1 or 2 stems, as the gardener decides.
Features of the variety
When describing the Japanese tomato, one should emphasize its high yield and the ability to bear fruit until late autumn. There is no reliable data on where tomatoes come from, but there is a version that the variety was first grown in the city of Bogorodsk. Why this seemingly family variety, grown in the Nizhny Novgorod region, has such a strange name is also unknown.
Japanese is a hybrid crop, which should have been grown in greenhouse conditions, however, today it is also planted in open ground. The characteristics of the variety are as follows:
- unlimited stem growth (up to 2 m);
- the need for pinching and gartering;
- formation of a plant into 1 or 2 stems;
- recommended for growing in greenhouses;
- can be planted in open ground in the southern regions;
- mid-early tomato (when planting seedlings in May, ripe fruits can already be collected in July);
- the bush is slender, not too spreading, the leaves are dark green, medium-sized;
- simple brush (up to 5 tomatoes);
- the fruits are heart-shaped and have a pointed nose;
- on average, the weight of the fetus is 300–350 g;
- ripe tomatoes are distinguished by their red color with a raspberry tint; they taste sweet as they contain sucrose;
- the thin skin is highly dense, so the fruits are well preserved in salads;
- tomatoes contain many nutrients;
- The variety is suitable for use raw, as well as for making juices, sauces, and soups.
Photo of Japanese tomato variety
Also, the bushes of this tomato require mandatory formation; usually they are grown into one or 2 shoots, and the remaining stepsons are removed as they appear. Most often, the first stepson is left, formed in the lower part of the bush, from which the second shoot will form.
The shoots of this tomato are erect, medium leafy. The foliage is medium in size, elongated, with short narrow tips, dark emerald in color.
Description of fruits
An average of 5 tomatoes grow on a bunch. Japanese tomatoes are large-sized tomatoes, fleshy inside and with a thin but durable skin. A standard fruit weighs from 300 to 500 g. Since the variety is large-fruited, it needs to be tied up and pinched. When the harvest begins to ripen, the plant will tilt toward the ground, which is undesirable, so individual brushes must be fixed. Tomatoes are spherical in shape, with a sharp nose. The color is rich reddish-crimson, the fruit tastes sweet, there is a lot of pulp.
Important! The composition contains a large amount of sugars.
The color of Japanese tomatoes is rich red-crimson.
Taste qualities
The pulp of ripe tomatoes of this variety is tender and meaty.
Interesting!
The taste qualities are high, the fruits of the Japanese tomato are sweet, there is practically no acid in ripe tomatoes.
Inside the pulp there are no more than 2-3 seed chambers, each of which contains a small number of seeds and a little liquid.
Area of application of fruits
Japanese tomatoes are used to create sauces, pastes, and juice. They are meaty and voluminous. It’s convenient to marinate in a barrel, since they simply won’t fit in a jar. Due to its thin skin, it is well suited for salads and is pleasant to eat fresh. Japanese goes well with other vegetables in the form of lecho.
Some interesting facts
The tomato arrived in Japan after a long journey that took it from Central America to Portugal, from Portugal to southeastern China, and finally from China to Japan. The fruit was first mentioned in the country in a 16th-century painting where it was called Togaki, or Indian persimmon.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins C (helps the body's immune system stay healthy), K (maintains strong bones) and A (keeps hair and nails in good condition). When cooked, the large amount of antioxidant lycopene present in tomatoes is easily absorbed by the body.
Where to buy seeds
The Japanese tomato is not produced by any well-known company, but nevertheless it is well known to tomato lovers. Seeds are bought from collectors to grow a harvest of amazingly tasty, beautiful and large fruits.
Tomato seeds of the Japanese variety are found only in amateur collections. Seed companies do not propagate them yet. This circumstance has its pros and cons.
Minuses:
- Not all collectors can buy them;
- The seeds are not cheap; for 5 seeds you will have to pay from 40 to 50 rubles.
Pros:
- the quality of the seeds is high, they have already passed preliminary selection and have high germination;
- caring about their reputation, sellers who are truly passionate about their business do not allow mis-grading, you can be sure that what you bought will grow;
- plants obtained from such seeds are strong and resistant to many tomato diseases, since their parents were grown in compliance with all the rules of agricultural technology.
Paruch
The originator of the Paruch variety is Japanese. The tomato is listed in the State Register. Russian gardeners have been growing it since 2006. Paruch is zoned in the Central region. Any method is suitable for tomatoes, winter and summer greenhouses, open ground, home cultivation:
- cherry tomato bright orange, round;
- weight – 15 g;
- productivity 3.1 kg of marketable berries per bush;
- Hybrid variety, disease resistant.
Tomato is indeterminate. Trellis are prepared for it. The first brush is formed above the 9th leaf. The next flower stalks grow through 2 leaves. Brush length 50 cm.
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