When choosing seeds for planting in the new season, pay attention to Gulliver tomatoes, selected by Myazina L.A. They are distinguished by early ripening, good adaptability to temperature changes and a fruit shape reminiscent of pepper. The variety was tested in the Central Black Earth region and registered in the register of vegetable crops in 2009.
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We must immediately warn you that there are tomato seeds on sale: Gulliver's Heart and the hybrid Gulliver F1, which are fundamentally different from the officially registered variety. In order not to be mistaken, let's take a closer look at the next work of the famous breeder.
What does the real Gulliver look like?
Let us turn to the description of the variety and characteristics of the Gulliver tomato, located in the vegetable growing register.
- The variety is mid-season with a growing season of 100 days, recommended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground in the central regions of Russia.
- The plant is determinate, reaches a height of 120 cm, has medium foliage, and does not require the removal of shoots.
- The leaf is ordinary, smooth, medium size. The plant forms a simple inflorescence with 5-6 fruits.
- The fruits are two-chambered, with a small number of seeds, and have a cylindrical pepper shape. The thickness of the fruit is 4-5 cm and the length is 10-12 cm. The fruits are equal in size and have a mass of 94-116 g. The yield is average, 3.5-4 kg per plant.
- The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet tomato taste with a lot of sugar and pectin. The skin is thin, smooth, red.
- Universal tomatoes. Ideal for assorted preparations due to the unusual shape of the fruit and dense, fleshy pulp. Suitable for all types of salads and preparation of semi-finished products: purees, juices, pastes, ketchups.
- This tomato variety has good commercial characteristics, according to which it can be stored for up to 4 weeks without losing its attractive appearance, and tolerates transportation well.
- The undoubted advantages of Gulliver tomatoes include resistance to root and blossom end rot and late blight.
This is what the main characteristics of the Gulliver tomato variety look like. It remains to get acquainted with the agrotechnical features of its cultivation.
Recommendations for cultivation
The Gulliver variety has a number of advantages associated with good tolerance of high and low temperatures. These qualities are important if it is decided to grow plants outside and plant them early in open ground.Bushes that do not require the formation and removal of stepsons also cause less trouble.
We are recommended:
- start sowing seeds 50-55 days before transplanting into the ground. Seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5-2 cm without any preparation;
- dive with the appearance of 1-2 permanent leaves. After a couple of weeks, the seedlings are fed;
- 7-10 days before the planned transplantation into the ground, seedlings begin to be hardened for prevention;
- light, highly fertile soils prepared in the fall are suitable for cultivation;
- Plants are transplanted into open ground in early June, if there is a film cover - in the last ten days of May. Planting pattern 40 x 70 cm;
- It should be borne in mind that under favorable conditions the plant grows up to 1.5 meters high. For reliability, the stem must be tied to a reliable support;
- caring for Gulliver tomatoes is quite traditional: watering, weeding, loosening the soil. During the growing season, 3-4 selective feedings are carried out, in accordance with the condition of the bush.
From a small number of reviews, certain conclusions can be drawn. The Gulliver variety has its advantages and disadvantages. Some were expecting a higher harvest and were somewhat disappointed. A woman gardener shares her experience, noting that she planted the variety outside and in a greenhouse, but harvested almost the same number of tomatoes.
These tomatoes can be grown outdoors, according to the principle of planting them and never thinking about them again. This is facilitated by resistance to diseases and short-term temperature changes. Early ripening saves tomatoes from late blight. Gardeners also note the decorative attractiveness of the bush. He decorates the site with his appearance. Red tomato icicles against a green foliage background look very impressive.
The quality and taste of Gulliver tomatoes, which make excellent winter preparations, received positive marks. They look beautiful in whole fruit pickles and marinades together with cucumbers, and have a pleasant sweet taste in sauces and juices.
