In the spring, most people go out to vegetable gardens and plant seedlings or crop seeds. Their main task is to grow vegetables not only for raw consumption, but also for canning for the winter period. For this reason, breeders have developed a special type of tomato, suitable specifically for rolling into jars. This type was the tomato Salting miracle.
Description of tomato Pickling Miracle
Characteristics of the variety
The pickling miracle tomatoes were bred on the territory of the Russian Federation. Despite the large number of positive qualities, this variety has not yet been included in the National Register.
According to the description and characteristics, the Salted Miracle tomatoes are ideal for growing in all regions of the country. Only how the cultivation takes place depends on the climatic conditions: in a greenhouse or in the open field.
Description of the plant
This type of tomato ripens quite quickly: within 80 days after the first shoots. The bush is carpal and has determinant characteristics. Due to its compactness and small size, 1 sq. m you can grow about 5 bushes.
According to the description, the bush has no spreading. Its height does not exceed 70 cm. The bush does not have to be pinned, although some gardeners believe that removing the stepsons will speed up the ripening of the fruit.
Description of the fruit
The fruit has an oval shape, somewhat reminiscent of a plum. Its surface is flat and smooth. The rind is dense and has a bright red hue when ripe. The weight of an individual fruit is about 100 g. Productivity is high. It is possible to collect about 7 kg of ideal high quality fruits from 1 bush. The taste is juicy and the flesh is not watery. The rind is so dense that it does not crack when ripe.
The taste of the fruit is pleasant, but not as sweet as other varieties of tomatoes. This is ideal for whole canning. Also tomatoes of the Salted Miracle variety are used for eating raw or preparing salads. They are sometimes used to make tomato or tomato paste.
Advantages and disadvantages
Reviews indicate the absence of flaws in this variety.
If you study the description of the characteristics of these tomatoes, you can pay attention to the following positive qualities:
- pleasant taste;
- versatility in application;
- high yield rates;
- transportation over long distances;
- when stored fresh do not lose their appearance;
- resistant to most common diseases.
If you believe in the reviews, this type of tomato has no drawbacks.
Growing rules
To get seedlings, you need to plant the seeds several months before planting in open ground. To make them rise faster, you should regularly ventilate the room and thoroughly feed the soil. Organic matter is best suited for these purposes: the regular use of droppings or wood ash will allow the seedlings to rise faster.
Seedlings should be planted in heated soil. Its temperature should not be less than 15 ° C. For 1 sq. m it is permissible to arrange about 5 bushes. Planting is carried out in such a way that there is a distance of 70 cm between the rows. Between the holes should not exceed 35 cm.
Care
Care for these plants is standard. It consists in regular watering, feeding and loosening the soil. Watering should be done in the evening. Top dressing should include not only organic substances, but also mineral fertilizers. Substances containing potassium and phosphorus combinations are best suited.
It is necessary to loosen the soil so that the root system receives the necessary oxygen. It is also necessary to weed the beds and remove all weeds. The garter of the plant is optional, since the bushes have a compact and low appearance.
Diseases and pests
This tomato variety is quite resistant to most common diseases. Due to the fact that there are alkaloids inside its stem, most parasites and pests cannot harm the bush. The only problem with this species is the presence of the Colorado potato beetle.
How to grow tomatoes, "Salted Miracle" variety
Tomato seeds Salting miracle - Tomato
Tomato Pickling Miracle. Altai seeds
Any insecticide is used to combat the beetle. Spraying should be carried out several days before the installation of irrigation, so that all toxic substances can penetrate into the structure and kill all existing parasites.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that tomatoes were bred several years ago and could not enter the register, all gardeners know them, because everyone dreams of growing exactly the type of vegetables that is ideal for pickling and preserving for the winter season.