The Button tomato will appeal to gardeners who prefer to grow ornamental tomatoes with small fruits on their plot. The variety can be cultivated even at home thanks to its compact bush.
Description of Tomato Button
Among the decorative tomatoes, the Knopka variety stands out. The plant is an early ripening plant. The fruit ripening period ranges from 45 to 55 days after planting the seeds and the appearance of sprouts. Seedlings are planted in open ground 55–70 days after germination, when there are no night frosts.
Decorative bush, compact.Branching is moderate. The plant is determinate, grows 55–65 cm in height. Pinching and tying to a support are optional. Growing plants does not take much time. Productivity is high, tomatoes ripen en masse. The bushes are completely covered with small tomatoes.
The button is ideal for baby food and preservation in general for the winter. The main features are small fruits and their shape. They are often used as decoration for various dishes.
Characteristics of tomato fruits
Ripe tomatoes are versatile in use.
Characteristics and description of the variety and fruits:
- The tomato is plum-shaped.
- Fruit weight is from 30 to 45 g.
- The skin and flesh are red in color.
- The skin is dense.
- After picking, tomatoes are stored for a long time.
- The pulp is sweet and juicy.
- Vegetables have a pronounced tomato aroma.
- The taste is high.
Thanks to its small size and sweet taste, children will love this variety.
The best crop predecessors for the Knopka tomato are:
- Cabbage.
- Carrot.
- Onion.
- Legumes.
- Cucumbers.
To increase productivity, it is recommended to plant seedlings on light and fertile soils. Before planting, you need to add manure or bird droppings.
Advantages and disadvantages of tomato Button
Before purchasing seeds for seedlings, you need to study all the pros and cons of the chosen variety.
Advantages of Tomato Button:
- High and stable yield.
- Possibility of growing crops at home.
- Early ripening.
- Easy to care for.
- Suitable for whole salting.
- High taste qualities of vegetables.
- There is no need to tie up bushes or trim side shoots.
Among the disadvantages, many note that the fruits are thick-skinned and not sweet. The bushes grow tall, even if you grow them at home on the balcony.No other deficiencies were found in the variety.
Reviews from gardeners
Reviews about the variety from summer residents who grew it on their property.
Karina, 34 years old:
“I didn’t plant the variety myself, but my sister did. The manufacturer claims that the bushes are compact. This is far from true. Maybe it was different for someone, but my sister’s bush grew up to 1.5 m. Since it grew in her house, she then had to transplant it outside. There was not enough space for his plant on the balcony. We weren't thrilled with the tomatoes either. You can find a better cherry variety than Knopka. I do not advise".
Matvey, 56 years old:
“Good tomatoes, the fruits ripen quickly. After collection, they lay for a long time and were stored in a cool room. I wouldn’t recommend it for food, but they’re great for pickling. The skin is thick, so the tomatoes did not crack in the jar and remained intact. I planted bushes at home, they take up little space, a loggia was enough. It is worth noting that tomatoes practically do not get sick, and if you notice something wrong in time, you can quickly cure the disease. Productivity is high. We spent the entire fall picking tomatoes and canning them.”
