Canary Tomato

When choosing a tomato variety for planting, summer residents and farmers are guided primarily by yield indicators, ease of agricultural technology and the versatility of the species. These types of tomatoes include the mid-season Canary variety, which grows well both in the garden and in the greenhouse.

This culture was created by a group of Novosibirsk breeders (Kamanin, Gubko) in 2005. The main task of the scientists was to breed a variety that bears fruit equally well in the open field and in the greenhouse, regardless of the illumination. The species was entered into the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia in 2007. In the same year, the variety was allowed to grow in different regions of the Russian Federation.

The Canary tomato variety is a tall, indeterminate bush, reaching a height of 110 to 180 cm. The bushes have medium thick foliage of a dark green color, strong and flexible stems, a powerful and well-developed root system, as well as complex inflorescences. Due to the weak foliage of the top, it is not necessary to thin out the bush, since the tomatoes already receive enough light. On each bush, up to 5-6 brushes with 4-5 ovaries are formed. Experts recommend the formation of a bush in 1-2 stems, regular removal of new stepchildren and a garter to trellises or free-standing supports, otherwise the stem will deform or break under the weight of tomatoes. This variety of tomatoes belongs to the category of universal ones - it is eaten fresh, canned, processed into sauces, mashed potatoes, dressings, and salted. The variety is not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to the weight of the tomatoes.

The Canary tomato is a representative of large-fruited varieties, the average weight of which is 163-182 grams, however, berries often grow up to 500-600 g. The vegetable is characterized by a regular rounded shape with an ideal smooth surface. Sometimes the fruit can be heart-shaped. When fully ripe, the fruit has a bright red color. In an unripe form, the tomato is light green in color. The peel of tomatoes is dense, practically not felt, with a pronounced shine. It is the skin that forms a protective barrier, thanks to which the vegetable does not crack and is stored for a long time (about 2-3 months under the right conditions). Tomatoes tolerate transportation well.

The Canary tomato is characterized by excellent taste. Its pulp, endowed with a light scarlet color, is sweet, without the slightest hint of sourness, sugary, very juicy, with a small number of seeds. There is no wateriness in the taste. The aroma of tomatoes is pronounced - spicy.

Belongs to the class of mid-season. From the appearance of full shoots to the first ripe berries, it takes about 4 months (116-120 days). Ripening of fruits occurs amicably, which allows you to collect the entire crop with whole brushes. When ripe, the tomatoes do not crumble. Subject to the rules of care, the first ripe tomatoes appear in the first decade of July.

The Canary variety is characterized by a high yield, which is one of its advantages. Observing all the rules of agrotechnical care, 10 kg of berries can be harvested from 1 m2 per season.

You can sow seeds for seedlings in March-April - 65-70 days before transferring to a permanent place. Seedlings germinate in 6-8 days. Healthy growth requires maintaining the room temperature (+ 20 ... 22) and good lighting (10-12 hours a day). At the stage of the appearance of several leaves, a dive is carried out in separate containers. 8-12 days before planting, the bushes need to be tempered by exposing them to fresh air, which will facilitate the adaptation of the plant to new conditions.

Landing in the ground is carried out in April-May (sometimes in early June). At the time of planting on the garden bed, the bush should have 6-7 leaves and one flower cluster.

In order for the plant to grow comfortably, and for the summer resident to easily take care of it, the planting density must be observed. In this case, it is recommended to place no more than 3 bushes per 1 m2. The optimal layout for planting is 30x50 cm.

The plant is grown by seedling method. The soil should be loose, breathable, moderately moist and fertilized. Crop care includes: watering with warm water, fertilizing, loosening and mulching the soil, shaping and tying a bush, removing unnecessary stepchildren, as well as preventing disease.

The immune system of tomato is high, therefore the variety is practically not susceptible to viral and fungal diseases.

The culture has a high resistance to sharp drops in temperature, as well as to a lack of lighting, which is important if tomatoes grow in shaded areas.

The Canary variety can grow and give high yields in any climatic zone of Russia, Ukraine or Moldova.