The Puzata Khata tomato is suitable for those who like to grow unusually shaped vegetables in their beds. Original, ribbed fruits will add variety to the garden. Their taste will also surprise you – 100% sweetness, not a hint of sourness.
Photos and description of the main characteristics
An early variety of tomato, belonging to the indeterminate group of tomatoes according to its growth type. The plant itself will not stop growing throughout the season. It can only be stopped by pinching the top of the bush.
The group of early-ripening tomatoes includes all varieties and hybrids in which the ripening period of the first fruit falls on the period from 90 to 95 days.
The growth force of the Puzata Khata tomato is great. The bushes in the greenhouse grow up to 2 m, in the ground - 1.5 m. The plant requires a garter. During the ripening period, fruits can break branches if they are not tied to a support in a timely manner.
The bushes have little foliage, but to prevent diseases and obtain large-sized fruits, they need to regularly remove the shoots. The characteristics and description of the variety assume the formation of a bush with 1 stem in the following cases:
- when planting in rows, the distance between two bushes is 40 cm or less;
- more than 4 tomato roots are planted per 1 m²;
- desire to get large fruits.
Remove the stubs by hand, leaving a stump of 1.5-2 cm. The length of the stepson that needs to be removed is 5-7 cm.
It is recommended to plant 3-4 roots per 1 m² for large-fruited tomato varieties. For each plant, when planting seedlings, a stake with a height of 1.5 to 2 m is installed. The higher the stake, the better.
Fruits and yield
Description of the variety is not relevant without the main characteristics of the fruit:
- colors;
- size;
- forms.
The fruits are large if properly cared for. Their average weight does not fall below 250 g. It is difficult to imagine the shape: the ribbing of the fruits and their large-fruited size are clearly visible. The shape of tomatoes resembles a pear or a large berry. Ovaries are formed in clusters of 3 to 5 pieces.
The durable skin is muted red in color and does not crack in ripe fruits. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, with an excellent sweet taste - without sourness. There are few seeds. Thanks to their beneficial properties, Puzata Khata tomatoes can be used in dietary and baby food.
Those who planted this variety speak positively about the taste of the pulp preparations. Large tomatoes suitable for cooking:
- juice;
- sauce;
- ketchup;
- tomato paste.
The productivity of Puzata Khata tomatoes is average even when using fertilizers. From a square meter of bed, if you follow the planting scheme recommended by the manufacturer, you can get about 10 kg of tomatoes.
Table of advantages and disadvantages:
| Advantages | Flaws |
| Decent, sweet taste of pulp | The bush requires formation |
| Nutritional value of fruits | You need to keep an eye on the stepchildren all summer and remove them |
| Possibility of long-term storage of crops | Need light, fertile soil |
| No mechanical damage during long-term transportation | Be sure to use fertilizers |
Summer residents about the Puzata Khata variety
It is useful to find out different reviews about the Puzata Khata tomato, which will help when choosing. The opinions of gardeners make it possible to find out whether there are any peculiarities of care, and to assess the external parameters of the fruit and tomato bush.
Alina M., Moscow region:
“We grew 5 Puzata Khata tomato bushes in the ground. I pinched off the tops when the bushes were about 1.2 m tall. The fruits of this variety are interesting - they are folded. The pulp is almost seedless, sweet. There are small voids in it, but they do not affect the overall positive assessment of the variety.”
Lyudmila R., Vladimir:
“I decided to experiment with timing and plant the seeds late. As a result, they started singing only in September. The tomatoes in the garden grew large - there were specimens weighing up to 800 g. The seeds in the bag were viable, I will plant them next season.”
Leonid S., Zhitomir:
“The summer was cool, we grew Puzata Khata in the OG. The taste didn't convince me, but maybe it was because of the weather. In all other respects, the description of the variety from the manufacturer coincided with reality. The fruits are large and ribbed. The bushes are powerful and tall.”
Natalya O., Moscow region:
“In August, we harvested the entire harvest of Puzata Khata tomatoes and ripened them in boxes. The fruits are large, the taste is satisfactory. We ate salads until December.”
About the features of care and planting
Having purchased seeds for growing seedlings, decide on the timing. If you grow tomatoes in the ground, take into account the weather conditions of the climate zone.
Seedlings can be transplanted into greenhouses in early May. Accordingly, seeds can be sown from early March to mid-April. The main thing is to remember that the seedlings are ready for transplanting after 50-60 days from germination.
The soil
Prepare the soil in the fall if you want large fruits and a large harvest. The variety loves nutritious soil, with a lot of humus. It wouldn’t hurt to add humus to the ridge. One bucket per square meter will be enough. The ash won't hurt. It can be added when planting in holes or when digging.
Planting scheme
For indents, the standard scheme is 3, maximum 4 plants per 1 m². It is better to comply with this condition, the following advantages:
- makes caring for bushes easier;
- the illumination of the bush improves, the tomato is well ventilated, which contributes to better fruit set;
- the bush receives sufficient nutrition to form large fruits.
Watering
Grow tomatoes in the ground, watch the weather and the condition of the top soil layer. Frequent rains can solve the problem of watering if the top layer and the layer of soil at a depth of 25-30 cm are constantly moist.
In greenhouses, you cannot do without watering in any weather, but their frequency increases in hot weather and decreases in the rainy season. When it's sunny and hot, you can water it 2 times a week. On cloudy days, once every 7 days is enough.
Fertilizers
Fertilizers for the Puzata Khata variety are important. Without them, it is unlikely that you will be surprised by the size of the fruit.All large-fruited tomatoes love nutritious feeding, and Puzata Khata is no exception.
Granules of superphosphate and potassium nitrate can be added to the holes during planting. The main thing is to mix them well with the soil in the hole, otherwise the roots may get burned.
Urea or ammonium nitrate can be used until mid-July. Phases of plant growth when fertilizing containing nitrogen is needed:
- The tomato bush begins to actively grow, 2 weeks have passed since transplantation.
- Flower buds begin to form.
- The first ovaries begin to appear.
From the second half of summer, use only fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium.
Bush formation
Form a bush into 1 stem - remove all stepsons from the axils along the entire length of the central trunk. We decided to grow a tomato with 2 stems - leave the shoot under the first flower cluster, pluck out the rest.
Conclusion
Puzata Khata is your variety if you are an extraordinary gardener and love everything unusual. Evaluate the appearance of the fruits and buy seeds of this variety for the new season. The pleasure of growing original fruits is guaranteed.
