Gardeners in problem regions dream of growing tomatoes in open ground. The Cornet tomato provides an opportunity to obtain baskets of aromatic fruits in areas with cool, short summers.
Hybrid appeal
The plant is unpretentious. Takes up little space. Those who have planted know: the density of plantings does not affect the formation of ovaries. The harvest is guaranteed.
Hybrid characteristics:
- designed for cultivation in open ground or under low shelters;
- ultra-early ripening period (from seedlings to ripening of the first tomato 90 days);
- determinate bush (height 50 cm);
- each cluster contains 5 fruits;
- the plant does not require gartering or pinching.
Gardeners are pleased with Cornet’s adaptability to adverse weather conditions.
What berries are summer residents proud of?
Agrosemtoms breeders are developing tomato varieties and hybrids for problem regions. Their products combine undemanding plants with excellent taste.
Fruits ripened in street gardens have an advantage over greenhouse fruits. Summer residents simply need to observe crop turnover. The plantings are easy to cover if necessary. The berries have a rich taste and bright aroma.
Description of fruits:
- regular spherical shape;
- color – bright red;
- weight 110 g;
- tomatoes are smooth to the touch;
- the pulp is dense, juicy;
- 5 seed chambers;
- the skin is dense;
- the taste is sour.
The fruits are transportable and have the ability to ripen. Maturation is friendly. This allows you to “escape” late blight.
Gardeners use the berries in salads, eat them whole, and process them into juices and pastes.
How to get what you want
Gardeners often argue: “I grow tomatoes from a well-known manufacturer, but what I get is not at all what they promise!” The reason is simple: non-compliance with agronomy rules. Breeders guarantee the number of fruits of a certain size and taste, subject to recommendations.
Tips for getting the desired harvest:
- you should start growing seedlings 1.5-2 months before planting in the ground (different regions have different times);
- in regions with an early, friendly spring, seedlings are grown in unheated greenhouses;
- picking young tomatoes into separate pots is mandatory;
- harden and ventilate seedlings;
- beds need to be prepared in advance (observe crop rotation, apply fertilizer);
- Shade young plants from the sun for 3-4 days after planting;
- the soil should be mulched;
- Place 3-4 plants per 1 square meter;
- tomatoes are responsive to fertilizing with a complete mineral complex (nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus);
- water moderately.
The cornet should be placed according to the following scheme: 40 cm X 60 cm. In wet weather, it is recommended to cover the plantings with film (leaving the ends free) or white lutrasil.
What gardeners say
Reviews about the hybrid are positive. Gardeners like the ripening period, productivity, and transportability.
A summer resident from the Leningrad region says: “I planted Cornet in open ground last summer. I placed them on the beds at the end of May: for us this is very early. First I covered it with film and removed it on June 15th. I didn’t indulge in anything special. I was pleased with the ease of care and productivity. The taste is average, sour. But you can excuse the ultra-early ripening: store-bought tomatoes are much worse. Until we got tired of it, we cut it into salads. I marinated the rest. I’ll plant more!”
