Description of the tomato variety Mongolian dwarf
The Mongolian dwarf tomato is popular with novice gardeners due to its characteristics and versatility.
Description of the tomato variety Mongolian dwarf
They worked on the selection of the Mongolian dwarf tomato variety in Siberia, so tomatoes of this variety are the best suited for a harsh climate with short summers and temperature fluctuations. The main advantages of the Mongolian dwarf are frost resistance, unpretentious care and high yield.
Characteristics of tomatoes
The variety is early maturing, its height is 50 cm. The Mongolian dwarf bush has a bizarre shape. As soon as the trunk reaches 20 cm, it begins to bend down abruptly, then new stepsons are formed on it, which later also bend. As a result, the bush grows lush and creeping.
Mongolian dwarf tomatoes are large. The weight of one fruit reaches 200 g. It is deep red in color, fleshy, and has a pleasant taste.
According to the description, the variety does not need pinching and garter.
The variety perfectly tolerates temperature fluctuations
Landing rules
Before planting, the seeds are sorted out and disinfected. The optimal time for planting seeds is February. The date of planting is calculated so that sprouts beginning to bloom are planted in the ground in May.
When transplanting into the ground, the distance between the bushes is observed, taking into account their shape. It should be at least 60 cm. The calculation of the planting is carried out as follows: 0.5 square meters are allocated for each bush. m of land.
The variety begins to bear fruit early and, with proper care, is able to hold out until the first frost. During the season, about 10 kg are harvested from one bush.
Care rules
To prevent the branches of the bush from reaching the ground, they raise the beds. If the soil is scarce in nutrients, top dressing is regularly applied. The variety tolerates dry soil well, but a long drought affects its yield.
Before planting plants, the land is mulched: this will protect the fruits from the attack of slugs.
When growing tomatoes, you need to develop a fertilization schedule based on the quality of the soil for planting seedlings.
If the Mongolian dwarf is grown in a greenhouse, ventilation must be provided, otherwise the yield will be low.
Benefits of the variety
The first fruits can be removed at the end of May
The Mongolian dwarf variety can be safely called "a tomato for lazy gardeners", because, according to its characteristics, it has a lot of advantages:
- Fast aging. The first crop is harvested at the end of May.
- Extended harvest period: May to October.
- Tomatoes do not need support. The miniature growth of the plant and the spreading, creeping shape of the bush do not need additional support and a garter.
- No need for pinning.
- Drought resistance.
- Resistance to negative weather conditions.
- The ability to grow both in the open field and in the greenhouse.
- Ripening of fruits on the ground. Thanks to this, the variety is not subject to rotting and freezing.
- The density of the foliage protects the fruit from pests.
- A strong and spreading root system, which gives the plant the opportunity to receive all the nutrients in the right amount.
Conclusion
A high-quality harvest of Mongolian dwarf tomatoes can only be harvested if the plant is properly fed and the growing technique is followed.
The yield of Mongolian tomatoes is improved when grown in open soils, but in greenhouses the fruits themselves are larger.