Tomato Wonder of Walford

The Miracle of Walford is an American hybrid variety. It was bred by the farmer Max Walford, after whom the subspecies was named. In the American breeding register, the plant goes under the names Wolford`s Wonder or Wolford Wonder. The hybrid is intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions.

The miracle of Walford is quite rare in gardening stores, mostly it has to be ordered via the Internet. The bushes are tall, but rather brittle, so a garter will be a must. The average height of the bush is 2 meters, there is practically no foliage on it. The leaf plates do not differ in size, have the usual dark green tomato color.

Ovaries begin to form after 6 or 7 leaves. Clusters with tomatoes are very heavy, on the main trunk there can be from 8 to 9. The number of fruits in each is 6-8.

The Miracle of Walford produces heart-shaped fruits with moderate ribbing. Pink-raspberry berries grow large - from 270 to 600 grams by weight. The inner content is fleshy, the flesh is very juicy and pleasant to the taste. The seed chambers are small, and there are relatively few grains in them. Tomatoes are covered with a thin, but rather dense skin.

The berries of the described variety, when grown in the sun, have a unique sweet taste. If cultivated in the shade, sourness will necessarily be mixed with the sweetness. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins, so they are recommended for fresh consumption. As for the blanks, ketchup or pasta is most often made from the Miracle of Walford. It is impractical to preserve the variety due to its large size.

This subspecies reaches maturity 115-118 days after disembarkation. This means that the variety is mid-season. Fruit picking starts in July, but the fruits ripen unevenly, and the bushes form new ovaries all the time. This is why fruiting can last until early or even mid-October.

Farmers appreciate the yield of the Miracle of Walford. The variety consistently gives 12-16 kilograms per 1 square meter of planting. And these are indicators for open ground. But in the greenhouse it will be possible to collect over 20 kg.

The correct sowing of seedlings is the key to successful cultivation and high yields of the Miracle of Walford. That is why this point should be taken into account especially carefully.

Containers for planting are prepared in advance: they are washed, treated with boiling water and disinfected with manganese. The land is taken either purchased or from one's own garden. If the first option is chosen, then a sod substrate is suitable. In addition, coarse sand, peat, and a little humus are added to it. Superphosphate will also be useful. The land is watered with a manganese solution even before planting.

Seeds must be planted at the very end of February, in the northern regions this procedure is carried out at the beginning of March. It would be most correct to plant the variety in peat tablets, which will avoid picking. The temperature should not be very high, otherwise the seedlings will grow strongly and then they will not adapt well. Before germination, the indicators should be 21 degrees, a week after the emergence of shoots - about 18, and another week - 23-25.

The transfer of plants into the ground is carried out when the seedlings grow up to 30 cm.If everything was done correctly, then by this time they should already be 60-70 days old. The end of May is the most favorable time for disembarkation.

It is recommended to plant the shoots of the Miracle of Walford together with an earthen clod. This way the plant will survive much less stress. Nitrogen is added to each planting hole in advance so that the bush grows leaves faster. At the same time, the holes are placed, following the scheme 50x50 cm. After planting, the bushes are watered, tamped and mulched.

The culture is quite demanding in its care. Watering in greenhouses is carried out every 2-3 days, and if tomatoes are grown in the open field, they look at the weather conditions. It is forbidden to flood the plants, as they may suffer from late blight. Each adult shrub will require up to 7 liters of liquid.

At the beginning of the growing season, it is recommended to use organic fertilizers. Poultry droppings, mullein, and herbal infusions give good results. At the time of fruit formation, preference is given to mineral complexes. Fertilizers are applied in liquid form, strictly under the root of the bush.

After about two weeks, you can start ridding the plants of stepchildren. Instances longer than 6 centimeters are subject to mandatory removal, otherwise you will not wait for rich harvests. In addition to pinching, the bushes are tied up.

The bush is guided in 2 trunks. The leaves under the pouring bunches are removed so that the lower part of the bush receives light. In order for the harvest to be plentiful, it is better to partially remove the inflorescences. The fewer there are, the larger the berries will be. In the last month of summer, pinching of the upper part of the bush is carried out. After this procedure, it is also worth removing all the leaves, except for the very top ones.