A mid-early variety, the Accordion tomato, is grown both in greenhouses and open ground. Summer residents choose it because of its high yield.
What is the variety
Characteristics and description are a kind of excursion through the species. This information will help beginners and experienced gardeners to grow tomatoes correctly.
Plant:
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Height: 1.8 m.
- Number of tomatoes per brush: 2–3 pcs.
- Ripening time: 105–110 days.
Fetus:
- Color: pink-red.
- Shape: pear-shaped.
- Weight: from 100 to 400 g.
- Taste: excellent.
- Density: high.
- Number of cameras: many.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: long time.
Care and planting
It is recommended to grow by seedlings. Two months before planting in soil filled with a nutritious soil mixture, the seeds are planted in prepared containers. At the stage of the 2nd true leaf, tomatoes dive. To achieve better results, it is recommended to harden the seedlings before planting in open ground. Place it in the sun for a short time, first for 2–3 hours, then for a day.
Formation of the plant is mandatory. It's best to have two stems.
At 1 m2 there are 3 plants. Further care for “Accordion” tomatoes is no different from other varieties. Fertilizing with complex fertilizers is carried out 2 times, during the flowering period and before the start of fruiting.
Be sure to tie it to supports.
Application and yield volume
The range of uses of tomatoes in cooking is extensive, the only thing is that they are not suitable for canning as a whole. But they are excellently used in the preparation of juices, sauces, tomato paste and other various winter preparations.
Some housewives cut tomatoes into slices and preserve them in this form. Excellent for preparing fresh salads.
The productivity is very high. One plant, with proper agricultural technology, produces 5 kg. Therefore, from 1 m2 you can collect more than 15 kg of tomatoes.
Positive and negative sides
A description of the variety, containing a detailed distinction between the good and bad properties of tomatoes, helps the summer resident choose one type or another.
Pros:
- High yield.
- Excellent transportability.
- You can collect the seeds yourself.
Minuses:
- Susceptible to diseases.
- Demanding about bush formation.
- The fruits are cracking.
- Depends on weather conditions.
Disease susceptibility
When growing, a summer resident is faced with the problem of developing plant diseases. This variety has no immunity and is susceptible to all major diseases. For prevention purposes, it is recommended to carry out timely treatment.
Opinions of summer residents regarding “Accordion” tomatoes
When a summer resident doubts whether to plant a particular variety of tomato, he looks for reviews. In them, experienced and novice gardeners share their impressions of the strengths and weaknesses of the tomato.
- Allah. I liked the tomatoes for their taste and high yield. But there is one significant disadvantage: with a large amount of rain, the fruits crack. Next year he will try to grow it in a greenhouse.
- Olga. The first experience was positive, I especially liked the shape of the tomatoes and the high yield. Will definitely grow more, I have collected my own seeds.
High-yielding varieties have always been popular among experienced summer residents. The “Accordion” tomato also belongs to this category.
