Fans of experiments will definitely like the Emerald Apple tomato. This variety is considered unusual. The main advantage is the unusual color of the fruit, green. Ripe tomatoes have incredible flavor and are loaded with nutrients.
Description of tomato
The plant of this variety belongs to mid-season crops. The main advantage for which apples are loved is their good yield. One fully developed plant can produce about 10 kg of harvest per season. To achieve such results, the growing process must begin in July. The last fruits of the crop are produced in early autumn, in September.After this, the bush can be removed from the garden bed.
At its peak, the crop can reach about 1.5 m in length. The bush is very powerful, and this fact affects the development of the fruit. The entire tomato bush is covered with beautiful green leaves. Excess shoots and shoots must be removed in time so that they do not cause a poor harvest.
The tomato produces large fruits that can weigh 250 g. Inside, the fruit is divided into several chambers. The shape is slightly rounded, flattened on the sides. There is some ribbing.
Taste and color
The description of the variety must begin with the color of the fruit. The main color is green. Its shade can vary from soft lemon to bronze. The fruits look incredible.
When it comes to taste, there is something to take into account. The taste is both rich and refined. Sweetness and slight sourness are felt most of all. There is no wateriness that is often present in most varieties.
The Emerald Apple tomato is often recommended for use in dietary nutrition. Suitable for children. This indicates that tomato not only tastes good, but is also healthy.
Landing
Good seedlings with strong stems depend on many factors. First of all, you need to pay attention to planting seeds in the ground. Anyone who has planted this variety knows that the most suitable period for this is the end of March and the beginning of April.
When planting seeds, the following conditions must be taken into account:
- Cultivation should begin exclusively in light and nutritious soil. The composition should be neutral in acidity.
- This variety prefers a mixture of humus and turf soil. The proportions are exactly the same.
- A small amount of sand from the river will help diversify the soil. In some cases it is replaced with vermiculite.
- The seeds are soaked in a special substance before planting. A growth stimulator is used for this. Just 1 to 2 days is enough.
- Plant seeds to a depth of 1.5 - 2 cm.
- Watering should be done from a spray bottle. This will allow the soil to be evenly moistened and the seeds will not be washed out of the soil.
- The prepared container with the planted crop must be covered with glass or any film. The cover must be transparent.
The next stage is waiting for the sprouts to appear. While the seeds are sprouting, it is necessary to address another, no less important issue - to study the nuances of caring for the plant.
Proper care
Once the tomato is planted, this is already a good start for growing. The crop does not require much energy from the gardener to care for. To ensure that the tomato receives all the necessary conditions for normal growth, you should adhere to the following points:
- As soon as the Emerald tomato variety has produced its first shoots, the container with seedlings is placed in direct sunlight.
- If it is not possible to place it in a good sunny place, you can add light using an electric lamp.
- Temperature plays an important role. The indicator should always be within 16 degrees.
- As soon as the apple tomato has produced the first leaves on the sprouts, they are dived into separate containers.
- Not every crop can tolerate transplantation. To prevent a change of location from causing the death of the plant, it is necessary to use fertilizers. Top dressing should contain a maximum of useful and nutritious substances.
- The plant is planted in open ground only after the soil has warmed up well and the threat of frost can be completely eliminated.
- When planting each crop, it is recommended to adhere to the permissible distances between the stems.
Transplanting and fertilizing are important components, without which it is impossible to grow tomatoes.
It is necessary to pay attention to one more component - proper watering. The apple variety needs good moisture. Do not forget about the intervals between waterings themselves.
It is recommended to use only warm water for irrigation. This suggests that the plant itself does not tolerate cold weather.
As soon as the Green Apple is planted in open ground, the bush is secured to a support that is installed in advance. If individual leaves are located too low, then it is better to remove them. The same rule applies to excess shoots. Ultimately, only a couple or three strong and developed stems should remain.
How to deal with pests and diseases
The characteristics of the variety have another important point - pest and disease control. Amateur and professional gardeners prefer this variety due to the fact that the tomato is resistant to many diseases and is practically not affected by pests. Despite this, tomatoes require regular preventive maintenance. This event has a beneficial effect on the future harvest.
In order for the plant to develop well and produce maximum yield, special preventive measures must be taken before planting. What you need to do for this:
- before planting seeds in the soil, it is better to calcine them in the oven;
- The soil in a greenhouse must be watered with a solution of potassium permanganate; the temperature must be high.
Apple tomato can be affected by pests. This occurs for various reasons.Improper care, non-compliance with temperature conditions and lack of timely watering can destroy the crop. As a result, the variety is attacked by fungus or gray rot. To prevent the occurrence of such phenomena, it is imperative to use non-toxic biological products.
It's unpleasant when a tomato becomes covered in spots. This indicates the presence of late blight. To successfully combat it, it is necessary to use medications that contain copper. You can find a similar medicine for the plant in special stores.
To combat pests, a whole series of insecticides has been developed that effectively destroy insects, protecting the crop from imminent death. Methods of using the medicine may vary. The leaves and stems of the plant are sprayed with the composition, and the soil can be watered with it.
In addition to purchased medications, you can prepare your own medicine. An emerald-colored tomato needs to be treated with natural herbs. To prepare the solution, you need to brew plants such as chamomile and celandine. You can take yarrow and many others.
Conclusion
Even a novice gardener can grow an emerald apple. The variety is not demanding to care for. Following simple rules when planting, watering and fertilizing allows a person to reap a rich harvest of vegetables, avoiding the appearance of rot and various pests. The taste of tomatoes is worth planting this variety in greenhouses and open ground.
