Characteristics of tomatoes of the variety Thick cheeks
When choosing the best variety of tomatoes, the gardener should focus not only on the yield of individual varieties of nightshade, but also on the complexity of caring for them. One of the best options for these varieties is the Thick Cheeks tomato.
Characteristics of a tomato variety Tolstye Chechki
This crop has many growing advantages. Up to 5 kg of delicious sweet tomatoes are obtained from one small bush.
Tomato characteristic
Tomato Thick cheeks determinant. It can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. The fruits ripen in 103-110 days from the moment of sowing the seeds to harvesting. The characteristic of this variety is surprising. With its short stature, the tomato belongs to the high-yielding varieties. In addition, it has immunity resistant to diseases and pests.
Description of the tomato bush
Tomatoes Thick cheeks are easy to grow not only in the greenhouse, but also outdoors. In addition, the compactness of the bushes (up to 70 cm in height) is combined with the power of the stems, which can support the weight of fruits up to 5 kg. Still, you cannot do without tying. All the necessary supports are installed immediately after planting the seedlings in the ground.
The foliage of such a bush is medium in size, dense, dark green. For the full ripening of the fruit, it is important to obtain a sunny color, therefore, dense foliage is often cut off, like stepchildren. Such measures contribute to the normalization of the energy distribution of the root system. So the bush will concentrate its strength on the ripening of the fruit.
Description of fruits
From one tomato bush Thick cheeks when grown in the open field can get up to 4 kg of tomatoes.
In the greenhouse, the yield is higher. Domestic gardeners are confident that with proper care it is possible to achieve even higher rates.
The qualities of the tomatoes themselves are no less important. Like most tomatoes, they are red in color. Their weight is small - up to 220 g, the shape is flat-round. According to the characteristics, fruits are characterized by the following:
- juicy pulp with a small amount of seeds;
- lack of tendency to cracking the skin;
- good presentation of fruits;
- good transport tolerance and long-term storage.
Growing features
Seedlings are susceptible to cold weather
Tomatoes are best grown from seeds, sowing them in early spring. The process of growing seedlings itself is simple:
- Seeds are planted in fertile soil. You can buy a ready-made substrate or make it yourself by mixing garden soil with humus.
- After sowing, the pots are covered with polyethylene and removed to a warm place.
- With the emergence of seedlings, the film is removed, and containers with sprouts are placed in a sunny place.
- The pick is carried out with the appearance of the second leaf.
Seedlings are prepared for transplanting to the street or to a greenhouse only when the ground warms up to 18 ° C. Any cold snap can destroy young plants, so in the northern regions it is better to plant them in a greenhouse. The seating scheme is dense: 1 sq. m dig in up to 5 bushes.
Tomatoes bear better fruit in places where zucchini and cauliflower were previously grown.These plants leave behind a large amount of trace elements useful for tomatoes.
Tomatoes need root feeding for better growth.
Seedling care also has its own characteristics. Watering is best done with warm, settled water. The frequency is determined by the condition of the soil, which should be loosened regularly. Fertilization is also important. In total, they are held no more than 3 times per season. It is best to use complex mineral formulations.
Diseases and pests
According to the description, the variety has disease-resistant immunity. He is not afraid of fusarium and verticellosis. If the tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, regular ventilation and moderate watering are important. Excessive moisture and excessive soil moisture can cause top and root rot.
The plant also needs preventive treatment. It is best to spray with specialized preparations. You can also use copper formulations.
Conclusion
Tomatoes Thick cheeks have all the necessary characteristics to become ideal for growing in domestic conditions. High yields, disease resistance and ease of maintenance allow growing the variety even for those who have only recently shown interest in nightshades.
A good harvest can be achieved only by fulfilling all the conditions of agricultural technology. Moderate watering, timely spraying and feeding is only a tenth of caring for tomatoes.