Tomato Strawberry Tree

An unusual tomato of Siberian selection called the Strawberry Tree is a desirable variety for many gardeners. Among its obvious advantages, it is customary to highlight not only the versatility of application, but also the original type of fruit. The variety was created by the Siberian Garden agricultural company, widely known for its high-yielding tomatoes.

The strawberry tree looks exactly like its name. This variety is characterized by the formation of tall bushes up to 200 cm tall, with powerful strong shoots. The foliage is strong, may require thinning. Up to 6 fruiting brushes are formed on the main stem. The internodes on the bush are shortened.

Tomatoes of this variety are very large, 200-250 g each. The unusual shape resembles the outline of a garden strawberry. Fruits are collected in bunches of 5-7 pieces. The flesh under the skin is dense, juicy. The color of the fruit is bright red.

The taste is good, balanced, tomato, with a noticeable sourness. The fruits ripen well after being removed from the bush.

The variety is medium early, from the moment of emergence to ripening 112-115 days pass. The harvest ripens in July, it is harvested until August.

The variety gives a fairly high number of fruits. Average collection rates are up to 12 kg / m2.

Sowing is not done too early, from the 3rd decade of March to April, depending on the climatic zone of cultivation. Transfer to the ground is possible 55-60 days after germination. This usually happens in May-June. At the time of germination of seeds, you need to maintain a room temperature of about + 23-25 ​​degrees Celsius. Tomatoes dive at the stage of appearance of 1 true leaf.

It is recommended to place no more than 3 plants per 1 m2. This planting density is considered optimal.

A tomato bush for maximum yield is carried out in 1-2 stems. Tall shoots require a mandatory garter, you can use trellises or individual racks. Cultivation is possible in film and polycarbonate greenhouses, in open ground, giving preference to neutral, moisture-permeable soils. The preparation of the holes is carried out, maintaining a distance in the row spacing of about 50 cm.

The strawberry tree is a tomato that requires a careful approach to agricultural activities.Plants need watering every 2-3 days; in large greenhouses, it will be advisable to install a drip irrigation system. In a greenhouse, the frequency of moisture application may be higher. Usually, watering is performed every other day, but avoiding increased dampness. With an excess of water in the soil, tomatoes become watery, lose their taste.

When maintaining a bush with 1 central stem, it is necessary to remove all stepchildren under the flower brush. In 2 shoots, the formation is done differently. The second stem is prepared from a stepson with 1 flower cluster.

Top dressing is a prerequisite for a good harvest. Tomatoes of this variety respond well to both the introduction of organic matter and mineral complex fertilizers. They are used first after 2 weeks from the moment of transplantation, then with the beginning of the formation of buds and ovaries. At the stage of fruit pouring, exclusively organic additives are used so that ripe tomatoes are not saturated with nitrates.

The Strawberry tree variety has no immune resistance to the main diseases of tomatoes. Late blight and Alternaria require prophylactic treatment. The plant does not suffer from other diseases too often. For prophylaxis, foliar spraying with the use of the drug "Ordan" or its analogs is indicated for the plant. Treatments begin from the moment 4-6 leaves appear and stop 3 weeks before harvesting, carried out at a frequency of 1 time in 10 days.

And also the variety requires protection from the brown spot virus. As a preventive measure, spraying with garlic infusion can be used. If infected shoots are found, drastic measures will have to be taken. Suitable solution of fungicide "Barrier", which is sprayed with shoots.

Among pests, only whitefly butterflies and spider mites are dangerous. In the absence of ventilation, the risks of injury in the greenhouse are significantly higher than in the open field. Periodically, it is worth carrying out insecticidal treatment, as well as paying attention to the humidity level in the shelter. Preventive treatment with liquid soap and water can also be helpful.

Tomato Strawberry tree tolerates even significant temperature changes. Fruit set is not affected by a small amount of sunlight or particular weather conditions. Drought resistance is low. With a lack of moisture, the bushes can shed fruits.

The inhabitants of Siberia were the first to start cultivating the strawberry tree variety. According to their reviews, the tomato should be planted in the greenhouse earlier than recommended - 2-3 weeks can be safely subtracted from the time of transfer to open ground, otherwise the plants will stretch out strongly. Amicable flowering pleases absolutely all summer residents, but the appearance of ovaries is delayed - this moment is indicated as a clear drawback. Taste properties are also assessed ambiguously - they are too sweet for the pickling variety, but the tomato juice is excellent.

Tomato bears fruit in a greenhouse until frost. You can easily harvest a rich harvest or supply seven fresh tomatoes for a salad. Summer residents note that in cold regions it is better to lead a bush in 1 stem to add mass to the fruits. For conservation, the option with 2 main shoots is more suitable, in which the tomatoes are smaller.