- Authors: Gavrish S.F., Morev V.V., Amcheslavskaya E.V., Volok O.A., Nesterovich A.N.
- Year of approval: 2004
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for pickling and preserving
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 106-113
- Growing conditions: for film greenhouses
- Transportability: high
- Bush size: vigorous
The Mandarin tomato can become a faithful companion for many gardeners in various regions. But in order to achieve success, you should definitely study as much information about him as possible. And it's worth starting with a description of how this culture appeared.
Breeding history
This variety was developed by the breeding company "Gavrish". The Institute of Vegetable Breeding provided considerable assistance during the project. The direct curators of the program are breeders Gavrish, Amcheslavskaya, Morev, Volok, Nesterovich. The culture was entered into the state register of vegetable plants in 2004.
Description of the variety
The mandarin duck will develop according to an indeterminate pattern. It is mainly grown in film greenhouses. The bushes will grow strongly. They may well reach a height of 2 m. Moderately long, light green foliage develops on the branches.
The main qualities of the fruit
The use of Mandarin berries is possible both fresh and for home canning. When unripe, they are light green in color. Having reached maturity, they acquire an orange color. Other important properties:
usual weight from 100 to 110 g;
formation of up to 10 tomatoes on each brush;
laying on simple inflorescences;
creating the first berry above 9 leaves;
the formation of subsequent fruits every 3 leaves.
Taste characteristics
The reviews note the dessert nature of the taste. It is distinguished by good balance (harmony). The pulp is extremely fleshy.
Ripening and fruiting
By the time it reaches maturity, Mandarin is an early group of varieties. Under normal conditions for this plant, you will have to wait for the receipt of fruits from 106 to 113 days. The countdown starts from the moment the first green shoots hatch. Harvesting will take place in July and August.
Yield
Each bush develops 4.5-5 kg of tomatoes. The yield per 1 m2 will be from 8.6 to 9.8 kg. Of course, such results can be ensured only with strict adherence to agricultural standards. Nevertheless, the fertility of such a plant is quite palpable to please even the most demanding gardeners.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
You need to spread the seeds inside the seed container at the beginning of March. With the normal development of seedlings, it will be possible to get a good result by May. Specific terms are determined individually. Both the condition of the plants and the weather conditions are taken into account.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener can harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
It is necessary to arrange the prepared seedling bushes according to the 40x60 cm scheme. This rule is mandatory for both outdoor cultivation and greenhouse culture. It makes little sense to experiment with other options.
Growing and care
You will have to clean up the stepsons in any case. And also a mandatory requirement will be the use of supports. Special shaping will be an indispensable action. Mandarin bushes are strictly 1 stem. Cladosporium and Fusarium wilting hardly affect this culture.
However, if an infection does occur, the usual guidelines will need to be followed. The variety tolerates almost any weather conditions. The reduction in productivity and quality of the crop is very insignificant. It should be noted that the data from the state register of varieties does not confirm the declared particularly high resistance to any plant ailments. But in practice, the statements of the suppliers of planting material in this regard are fully confirmed.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Review overview
In appearance, the fruits of this variety really look like tangerines. They have been cultivated for many years without any problems. The taste is quite on the level. The likelihood of illness is very low. And also in the descriptions of farmers, it is invariably emphasized that all official information about this plant is completely reliable.
