Tomatoes - this is one of the most common crops among the population. Not everyone has the desire to buy fruit, it is not clear how grown, and therefore many people prefer to do it on their own, all the more so it does not require much effort.
But before you start planting, it is necessary to choose varieties based on whether they go for preservation or for eating raw.
If it is decided to plant tomatoes for salads - pay attention to the variety - “Gypsy”. These are not only attractive-looking, but also sweetish, palatable fruits. They are a bit dry, but rich in nutrients.
Tomato "Gypsy": description of the variety
This variety belongs to the free Russian selection and is sold by many companies. Tomatoes variety "Gypsy" - a plant with the possibility of growing not only in the greenhouse, but also in open ground. Some experts prefer the film shelters.
The plants are not large, the bushes are determinant, only 85-110 cm tall. They grow tall only in greenhouse conditions. This variety does not need a garter. The fruits are small, however, the Gypsy is distinguished by a very high yield and germination of seeds.
Tomatoes are middle ripe. From the moment of sowing seeds for seedlings to ripe fruits and harvest, it takes about 95 - 110 days. Plus minus a week, depends on the weather in the growing season.
Fruit characteristics:
- The shape is rounded.
- Fruits have an original color - the stem is completely dark, and the tomato itself is brown.
- The weight of one fruit is no more than 180 grams, on average 100-120 grams.
- The flesh is sweet with a slight sourness, dense.
- The skin is not hard.
- With one bush you can get more than 5 fruits.
- In addition to all this, the Gypsy is well kept and transported, but it is not grown commercially.
Diseases and pests
With proper care and timely treatments for preventive purposes, the plant will not get sick. It is worth remembering that the gardener himself often causes illnesses, pouring tomatoes, as a result of which they suffer from a black leg and die. Resistance, like many hybrids, the Gypsy variety does not have, which means it is worth following it. Of the pests, the Colorado potato beetle is dangerous to seedlings; as soon as it was noticed, the insect should be immediately destroyed; it will not harm the adult plants anymore.
A little care for “Gypsy” tomatoes - and the harvest will not take long to wait!
