The Chile Verde tomato will appeal to those gardeners who like to plant unusual varieties of tomatoes. It is distinguished from most traditional varieties by the color of ripe fruits.
Characteristics of the Chile Verde variety
The Chile Verde tomato variety is a tall, indeterminate, rare tomato. The bush reaches a height of up to 2 m. The plant grows quickly after planting in a permanent place and takes up a lot of space on the site.
Chile tomatoes begin to ripen 100–105 days after germination. The plant's brush is a complex type, branched.7–10 fruits ripen on each cyst. The plant is medium leafy.
Tomatoes are suitable for growing in greenhouses and open areas. The peculiarity of cultivation in a greenhouse is that the tomato is formed into 1–2 stems. And on each one they leave no more than 5 bunches of fruit. Requires removal of side shoots and tying to a vertical support.
Description of tomatoes
Growing tomatoes of this variety is different in that as the fruits ripen they acquire a yellow-green hue. This is what distinguishes Chile Verde from traditional red-fruited tomato varieties. Near the stalk the skin is green, which gradually turns golden.
The shape of the fruit is plum-shaped. The weight of one tomato is 85–120 g. The pulp is juicy and tender. The skin is dense, smooth, without ribbing. It does not crack during ripening and salting. Tomatoes are ideal for canning in their entirety. Productivity is high, up to 5 kg of crop is harvested from one bush.
Advantages and disadvantages of growing
Planting Chile Verde tomatoes has its advantages and disadvantages. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the need to constantly remove old leaves from the bush. If this is not done, the yield will be lower.
Advantages of the variety:
- The fruits ripen quickly.
- Thick skin, suitable for whole pickling.
- Universal use in cooking.
- Unpretentious in care.
- The tomatoes are sweet and juicy.
Due to the unusual shade of ripe fruits, many gardeners prefer traditional red varieties. But the Chile Verde variety is no worse than other tomatoes.
Features of growing the Chile Verde variety
Growing Chile Verde tomatoes is easy if you pay more attention to planting seedlings and caring for mature bushes.To increase the percentage of germination, the seeds are pre-selected and germinated. It is easy to separate high-quality planting material from low-quality ones. For this, 1 tsp. Dissolve table salt in one glass of water. Pour the seeds into a glass. Those seeds that remain at the bottom are suitable for growing. Planting material that floats is thrown away.
You need to germinate the seeds as follows:
- The seeds are pre-soaked for 15 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate, then dried.
- Soak the gauze in water and place the seeds in it, cover with another part of the gauze.
- Place the gauze in a saucer and place it in a warm place.
- Periodically, the seeds are sprayed with a spray bottle.
- After 2–3 days, the first sprouts should appear, after which the seeds are planted in the soil.
When the seedlings grow up and the weather is warm outside, they are planted in a permanent place. Before planting, add 40 g of superphosphate mixed with potassium sulfate to each well. The first weeks after planting seedlings in a new place, they are covered with a warm cloth at night.
During fruit formation, the bushes are fed with magnesium sulfate. Attention needs to be paid to watering. Tomatoes do not like excessive humidity. If you water the plants frequently, the fruits will be watery. If it is very hot outside, you need to water the beds once a week. With frequent rains, you can do without watering at all. Periodically, the beds are inspected for the presence of diseases and insects.
