Characteristics of the tomato variety Easter egg
Gardeners most often choose high-yielding crops that are resistant to certain climatic conditions for planting on the site. These include the Easter Egg tomato, suitable for growing both outdoors and in a greenhouse.
Characteristics of the tomato variety Easter egg
The peculiarity of this tomato is the color of the fruit. On the bright red skin there are thin stripes of golden color, giving the tomato a similarity to an Easter egg.
Characteristic
The Easter egg is an indeterminate mid-early hybrid with a high yield. When grown in a greenhouse, up to 6 kg of fruits are obtained from one bush. The best indicators of fruiting are observed when a bush is formed into 2 stems. The description of the variety is worth special attention.
Description of the bush
Tomato bush Easter egg is a vigorous one. When grown outdoors, it is capable of reaching 1.7 m in height. In the greenhouse, there are also two-meter specimens. Such parameters indicate the need for tying and pinching a tomato.
Fruits ripen in clusters of 6 pieces. The hybrid bears fruit until the frost.
Description of fruits
The fruits of the tomato variety Easter egg are classified as cocktail types. This is partly due to their small size and taste.
- fruits grow in clusters of 5-6 pieces;
- fruit weight - 70-90 g;
- the color is bright red with golden stripes;
- ovoid shape;
- sweet and sour taste;
- the pulp is juicy, with a large number of seed chambers.
The use of fruits of the Easter egg variety depends on the preferences of the gardener himself. Tomatoes are perfect both for fresh consumption and for preparing various dishes. Preservation of such vegetables is especially popular.
The thick skin of the fruit does not lend itself to cracking, and therefore they perfectly tolerate transportation and are stored for a long time.
Growing features
Unnecessary shoots must be removed
The Easter egg hybrid belongs to the medium early. After sowing the seeds, the harvest is expected from 90 to 110 days. Growing seedlings is not difficult. The seeds are sown in small pots or trays with fertile soil. Before the emergence of shoots, the containers are covered with polyethylene and removed to a warm place. With the emergence of seedlings, the seedlings are placed in the sun.
Transfer to the greenhouse is carried out in May, and to open ground - not earlier than the first decade of June. The earth, like the air, must be well warmed up: sudden cold snaps can destroy plants.
- For planting, use light types of soil with preliminary drainage.
- Seedlings are planted in pre-disinfected soil. To do this, use a solution of potassium permanganate.
- The bushes are grown in formed beds, which are 80 cm wide and 30 cm high.
The bushes are dug in parallel or staggered. For growing a culture, this feature does not matter. Since the bushes are vigorous, at the same time as planting, the installation of supports under the garter is carried out. Later, it is not recommended to do this, since this work can lead to a violation of the root system of tomatoes.
In addition to tying, pruning is carried out. Removing leaves and unnecessary shoots will allow the plant to focus on growing fruit.
Seedling care deserves special attention. Watering should be moderate: excess moisture leads to root rot.
The first procedure is performed 30 days after planting. Only warm, settled water is used, therefore, before planting, care should be taken to install an open container for storing water near the planned growing area.
Regular weeding and fertilization will lead to better yields. Top dressing is often done with complex mineral compositions, although this variety of tomatoes is not picky about the type of fertilizer. The main thing is not to apply nitrogen fertilizing during the flowering period.
Gardeners reviews
The Easter egg variety is one of the best for cultivation in the southern regions. In the middle climatic zone, in order to obtain a good harvest, the hybrid must be grown in a greenhouse.
People familiar with such a culture talk about changes in the shape of the fruits and their taste in different periods of the growing season. The first tomatoes are larger. They are juicy, moderately sweet. Such fruits are perfect for fresh consumption. The late harvest, harvested in early autumn, is smaller and sweeter. These tomatoes are suitable for preserving and juicing.
Conclusion
The main advantage of the tomato Easter egg is its fruit. They are small in size and have a delicate sweet taste. The golden stripes on the skin of the tomato give it a sophisticated look.
Growing a variety is easy. It is great for both the experienced and the novice gardener. The main thing is to take into account all the features of care.