Southern tan tomatoes are loved by gardeners for their original appearance and amazing taste. They resemble an exotic fruit or a large orange plum. The high yield of the variety and the rapid ripening of the fruits make the variety optimal for growing in garden plots.
general characteristics
Southern tan belongs to the category of tall, mid-season tomato varieties. It is optimal for growing in closed greenhouses or under temporary shelters. In the southern regions it is planted in open ridges. The size of the bush reaches 1.7 meters or more.The plant is compact and does not take up much space. The volume of foliage is average. The leaf blade is large, lowered down.
When forming fruits, the brushes are distributed evenly throughout the bush with an interval of 3 leaves. The number of brushes varies from 4 to 6. The yield of the variety is high. With proper agricultural technology, up to 8 kilograms can be harvested from a bush.
Southern tan is propagated using the seedling method. Sowing of seeds is carried out 2 months before the intended planting in the ground. Fruiting begins in mid-July and lasts until the end of August.
The fruits have an original orange color. There are red or burgundy spots on the sides. The description of the appearance of tomatoes may differ from one manufacturer to another. The shape of the fruit is elongated, reminiscent of a pepper or a large plum. The weight of an average tomato varies from 200 to 350 grams. The pulp is dense, fleshy. The peel is smooth, medium density. Number of seed pods up to 4. Tomatoes have been highly praised for their excellent taste and aroma.
Considering the characteristics of the species and low acidity, the variety is recommended for use in baby and dietary nutrition. It is rightly called one of the most delicious and is recommended for cultivation even when obtaining a low or medium yield.
Tomatoes are consumed fresh, in salads, pickles and preserves. Southern tan showed high taste when preparing juice. The finished product has a bright orange color and a delicate sweet taste.
Useful properties and advantages of the variety
Tomato Southern Tan belongs to the category of dietary and baby food. It has been praised for its content of beneficial vitamins and minerals. The fruits contain fiber, pectin, and organic acids.
Eating tomatoes helps normalize metabolic processes and improve the functioning of the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. When eaten fresh, it has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps increase appetite.
The fruits of Southern Tan tomatoes are recommended for use in cases of obesity, anemia, and anemia. They have proven themselves well on the children's menu.
The popularity of the variety led not only to its undoubted benefits, but also to high ratings from gardeners.
The benefits of Southern tanning include:
- attractive appearance;
- unusual fruit color;
- excellent taste;
- high productivity;
- high content of vitamins;
- large mass of fruits.
Among the shortcomings, gardeners note that the variety is somewhat capricious in care. In case of unfavorable conditions, it produces a low yield.
Features of cultivation
Tomatoes are grown using the seedling method. Seed material is purchased at a specialized store or obtained by collecting from ripe fruits of the previous year. The variety is not a hybrid.
Sowing of the Southern Tan variety begins in the first ten days of March. In terms of timing, no later than 50 days before planting in open ground. For germination, use individual containers with light nutrient soil. Seeds require preliminary testing for germination and treatment with a manganese solution.
The seeds are buried no more than 1 centimeter and sprinkled with earth. Keep the containers at a temperature of 23 to 25 degrees under film. After the first shoots appear, the film is removed. Seedlings peak at the 3 adult leaf stage.
Tomatoes are planted in the ground at the end of May, after the last frost. The bushes are distributed in a checkerboard pattern, with no more than 3 bushes per square meter. Plants require staking or installation of trellises as they grow.
To obtain a high yield, a number of rules are followed.
- Watering. Southern tan is a moisture-loving variety. Watering is carried out daily, but check that there is no stagnation of moisture in the soil.
- The soil. To obtain maximum yield, choose fertile areas with light soil.
- Feeding. Fertilizers are applied 2-3 times per season. The best results are shown by the use of complex mineral compositions.
- Stepsonning. Plants require removal of side shoots. The bush is formed into 2-3 stems.
- Diseases and pests. The variety is resistant to major types of pests and diseases.
Numerous positive reviews make Southern Tan a real find. Even with a small harvest, the variety will delight gardeners with its excellent taste and amazing appearance of the fruit.
