Summer residents grow crops for benefit, but some are fans of non-standard species. The Shaggy Kate tomato is one of those. The shade of its fruits, at the ripe stage, reaches blue.
Variety criteria
To create a complete picture, the summer resident is looking for a description of the tomato. This helps to grow the crop correctly and avoid mistakes when planning.
Plant:
- Determinant.
- Height from 0.7 cm to 1 m.
- 4-7 tomatoes in 1 brush.
- Ripens within 115-125 days.
The peculiarity of the variety is that the fruits are pubescent, the leaves and stem are also fluffy.
Tomato:
- Round shape.
- Weight up to 80 g.
- The color is red. Gradually, the shoulders darken, coloring almost the entire fruit.
- The taste is sweetish.
- Contains a large amount of anthocyanin.
- It stores well and withstands transportation.
There is a second variety with the same name. It is distinguished by yellow fruits, a bush height of 70 cm, and the fact that it does not require shaping or staking. The characteristics of the yellow Shaggy Keith show that the variety is late.
How to grow crops correctly?
It is not enough to simply put the seeds in the holes; painstaking work is required to care for the plant. It is recommended to grow in seedlings. This way the plant bears fruit earlier.
Planting material is sown 2 months before transferring to the ground. Each person calculates the deadline individually. Since the climate in each region is different.
It is necessary to care for seedlings, because the future harvest depends on it:
- Seedlings need light 14 hours a day.
- Humidity and air temperature should also be optimal for the growth of seedlings.
- Water as needed, without drying out or waterlogging the soil.
- Feeding with growth stimulants and complex fertilizers.
4 plants per 1 m are placed in the ground2. Requires tying to supports and forming into 3 stems. Further care consists of timely watering, it is advisable to organize drip watering.
Loosening and hilling will provide oxygen access to the roots. Mulching will help retain moisture and prevent weeds and pests.
Application and yield volume
The uses of tomatoes have a wide range.The fruits are used for any purpose, canning, pickling, drying, making fresh and winter salads, and much more. Housewives decorate the festive table with the fruits of the Shaggy Keith.
The yield is high, following the manufacturer’s recommendations for plant formation, excellent results are achieved.
Plant immunity
The best protection is proper prevention. Plants treated in time will give a good harvest. Before the flowers appear, they are treated with chemicals, after which they use folk remedies. The furry cat requires preventative treatment for diseases.
What makes the view attractive?
The fluffy bush on the site attracts a lot of attention, and its unusual fruits are the subject of controversy. Summer residents, wanting to decorate their gardens and tables, grow such varieties to surprise friends and family.
In addition, the plant is useful, very productive and has the ability to retain the marketable appearance of the fruit after long-term transportation and storage. The versatility of using fruits is also not overlooked.
The opinion of summer residents regarding the Shaggy Keith
After reading the detailed characteristics, the gardener looks for reviews from those who have already grown the variety on their site. They contain comments, personal opinions, advice and recommendations.
Asel: “I liked everything, the taste, the yield and the exotic appearance. Looks like a peach."
Vladimir: “I’ve been growing it since 2015, it’s very fluffy. There are two varieties - yellow and red. I like both, the second one tastes better. I will grow it in the future.”
Elena: “The yield is average, the bush is small. But it’s worth growing for the appearance.”
The exoticism on the site attracts the attention of others. And if it is also useful, then its value increases significantly.