A mid-early variety, the Fitous tomato, is intended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. It is popular with many summer residents for its positive qualities. Released in 1997.
What is the species
Tomatoes of this variety are quite popular. The description shows that they are unpretentious and resistant to diseases.
Plant:
- Bush: determinate.
- Height: 50 cm.
- Stem: powerful.
- Inflorescence: simple.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: from 4 to 6 pcs.
- Ripening time: 95-110 days (from seed germination).
Fruit:
- Color: red.
- Shape: oval.
- Weight: 50-70 g.
- Number of cameras: 2-3 pcs.
- Density: high.
- Peel: not hard, but does not allow cracking.
- Taste: excellent.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: long time.
Planting and care
"Fitous" tomatoes grown by seedlings. They begin to sow seeds at the end of March or beginning of April (depending on the region). The seed planting depth is 1 cm.
Does not require pinching or gartering.
Planted in the ground at a distance of 50 cm between plants. Thus, at 1m2 place no more than 3 bushes. The soil should be well moist and slightly acidic. You can add superphosphate (10 grams per hole).
It is best to water tomatoes after sunset, and the water should be warm. To obtain a high yield, you should feed the tomatoes. The first time, 2 weeks after landing in a permanent place. The second time before flowering, the third time before the active ripening of fruits.
Do not forget about standard agricultural practices, weeding and loosening. Timely implementation of which will significantly increase the yield of the bush.
Disease susceptibility
"Fitous" tomatoes that are blight-resistant. In addition, it is not susceptible to other common diseases.
In case of pest attack, it should be immediately treated with special preparations. But only if the plant does not bear fruit. During the period of fruit ripening, it is better to treat with folk remedies, this will prevent chemical elements from getting on the vegetables.
Harvest volume and application
The productivity of the Fitous variety is high. With proper agricultural technology and compliance with all necessary requirements, a small plant grows, strewn with vegetables.
Retains excellent taste regardless of the cooking method.
The application is very diverse, depending on who has the imagination. All favorite winter preparations are prepared with their participation. The taste of tomatoes is excellent; with whole-fruit canning, the appearance and integrity of the structure are preserved. Perfect for preparing salads and eating fresh.
Positive and negative aspects of the species
Many gardeners pay attention to the characteristics of good and bad in a plant. Making your final choice on this basis.
Pros:
- High yield.
- Disease resistance.
- Unpretentiousness and undemandingness.
- The fruits do not crack, last a long time and tolerate transportation well, maintaining their presentation.
- Does not require plant formation.
No disadvantages of the variety have been identified.
Opinions of summer residents regarding the Fitous tomato
Reviews from summer residents will help a novice gardener understand how to grow tomatoes, whether they should be fertilized or not, whether formation is necessary and much other useful information.
- Lyudmila Ponomoreva. They live in Siberia. He writes: “I grow it in open ground. Even the smallest tomatoes ripen. Excellent for preservation. Very good variety."
- Alexander. I planted “Fitous” on my plot. Several bushes produced a variety of other tomatoes. Definitely going to grow more.
- Margarita. He has been growing tomatoes on the plot for 3 years. Satisfied with the characteristics of the variety. The yield is very high, it formed into 2 trunks. The tomatoes turned out larger than in the description. After forming 6 brushes, the growth point was removed. I was satisfied with everything. The taste of pickled tomatoes is amazing.
Many summer residents choose this variety because it is resistant to late blight, is unpretentious and produces a lot of yield. Thanks to these qualities, it became a favorite for many of them.
