Tomatoes grown in open ground are more aromatic and richer in taste than greenhouse tomatoes. Reviews of the Zhorik-obzhorik tomato speak of an early harvest of multi-purpose fruits. Calibrated tomatoes are cut into salads and canned whole.
Why did the tomato gain popularity?
The plant is resistant to temperature fluctuations. Forms ovaries in hot and cool weather. The beds are compact. Some gardeners use it to compact tall tomato plantings.
Characteristics of Zhorik the Glutton:
- It is recommended to plant in open ground;
- determinate bush (grows up to 0.45 m);
- early ripening (from loops to first sample 95 days);
- no shaping, tying or pinching is required.
The seedlings do not stretch. Zhorik the glutton “runs away” from late blight. Gardeners note the resistance of tomatoes to root and blossom end rot. Actively forms ovaries in hot weather. Tolerates lack of moisture in the soil.
What makes a tomato happy?
Aelita breeders specialize in creating plants for regions with unstable weather. Zhorik-obzhorik is a representative of the variety for open ground.
The height of the tomatoes allows them to cover the plantings during heavy rainfall or sudden cold snaps. Gardeners can follow the rules of crop rotation on the beds. These measures ensure a good harvest.
Description of tomatoes:
- slight ribbing at the stalk;
- the berry is spherical, flattened at the top;
- the fruit is smooth, shiny, light red in color;
- weight up to 150 g;
- the skin is dense;
- the taste is rich, sour;
- the pulp is dense, juicy;
- seeds are small;
- the skin is dense;
- yield 5 kg/m².
Zhorik the glutton clings tightly to the bushes. The fruits do not crack when canned. Ripens in one or two waves. Green tomatoes ripen in the dark. Tomatoes retain marketability during transportation.
Gardeners eat the first berries fresh. The remains are processed: they produce juice, paste, ketchup, salt, and marinate whole.
How to get a good harvest?
Proper choice of variety is part of success. To obtain the desired harvest, it is recommended to follow the growing rules.
Agronomists advise:
- check your own seeds for germination and disinfect;
- material from reputable manufacturers has passed soil control (ready for sowing);
- you should start growing seedlings 40–60 days before planting in a permanent place (the time varies in different regions);
- until germination, maintain a temperature of 23–25 degrees;
- after the loops appear, reduce to 18 degrees;
- harden and ventilate seedlings;
- water moderately;
- nitrogen fertilizers must be applied to the beds in the fall;
- lay the mineral complex in the spring;
- bury the seedlings when planting;
- The bushes require shading for the first 3–4 days;
- It is recommended to mulch the soil;
- plant densely: 5–6 bushes/m²;
- loosen the soil regularly;
- water in the morning.
Zhorik-glutton tolerates shading. Gardeners plant it among indeterminate tomatoes for compaction. When placed separately, layout: 40 cm x 40 cm.
To attract pollinating insects, annual honey plants (herbs) should be sown along the perimeter of the ridges.
What do gardeners say?
Gardeners on forums talk about the Zhorik-glutton tomato. The variety attracts with its ripening period and unpretentiousness. The height of the bushes and the density of plantings make care easier. A good harvest is easy to obtain.
But the taste is inferior to salad tomatoes. Canned tomatoes remain tough and bland. The value of Zhorik the Glutton is to provide summer residents with early fruits.
