At first glance, it seems, why can green tomatoes be attractive, since they are all initially green? But no, green varieties, such as the “Frog Princess” tomato, are a real miracle of selection. These amazing tomatoes are in no way inferior to their brightly colored counterparts, and in some ways even surpass their qualities.
The green color of tomatoes is due to the high content of chlorophyll, which has a beneficial effect on the human body: it saturates the blood with oxygen, strengthens the immune system, accelerates the healing process of wounds, removes harmful substances from the body, and has a positive effect on other functions.
Peculiarities
"Frog Princess" - representative green-fruited tomato varieties mid-early yield.The first fruits can be harvested after 110-115 days from germination.
Description of the plant:
- A powerful plant with abundant succulent foliage.
- The bushes reach one and a half meters in height.
The characteristics of the variety make it possible to grow tomatoes both in a greenhouse and in open ground, but when planting it is worth taking into account the capriciousness of “Frog” to weather conditions. She loves warmth, so it will grow and bear fruit much better in greenhouse conditions.
- It is characterized by high productivity, under favorable development conditions, from 1 sq. m. it is possible to harvest up to 6.5 kg of tomatoes.
- Tomato is quite resistant to many diseases.
Description of fruits:
- Medium size, flat-round shape, with slight ribbing.
- On average, tomatoes weigh 150-250 grams.
- The color of the ripe fruit is green with a bronze tint.
- The skin is thin and tender.
- Rich fruity tomato aroma.
- The pulp is juicy, multi-chambered, natural green in color.
- The taste is exquisite, extremely pleasant and very sweet.
Numerous reviews from those who have already planted and grown the “Frog Princess” make it clear that not all of its characteristics are beautiful; this variety also has its disadvantages.
Flaws
- It is quite difficult to determine the ripeness of a tomato and to remove it from the bush in time.
- An unripe fruit has a sour taste, but an overripe one turns the pulp inside into mush and can even fall apart right on the hand.
- It is also important that tomatoes of this variety are completely unsuitable for storage and are very difficult to transport, easily wrinkle and spoil.
- They should not be grown for the purpose of subsequent preservation; “Frog” is only suitable for fresh consumption.
But tomatoes with a protective green color will not attract those who like to make money at someone else’s expense.
Agricultural technology
Growing tomatoes and harvesting them is actually not that difficult if you know how to do it correctly. Tomatoes of the “Frog Princess” variety do not require special agrotechnical methods or extensive experience.
- Seedlings should be sown 60-65 days before the intended planting, to a depth of no more than 2 cm.
- The seeds must be soaked in advance for 2-3 days.
- As soon as the first 2-3 truly tomato leaves appear, it’s time to plant the seedlings.
- It is recommended to plant in greenhouses and film shelters from the end of April to the beginning of May, in open ground no earlier than the beginning of June, when the threat of frost has passed.
- It should be planted according to a 40 x 60 cm pattern.
- It is better to form bushes in one stem, but it is possible in two.
- A tall, heavily leafy plant needs tying and pinching as it grows.
- It is very important not to miss the full ripening of the fruits and to pick them on time.
The beneficial properties of green tomatoes are not known to everyone. However, “unripe” tomatoes are gradually gaining more and more popularity among connoisseurs of tomato culture. For its amazing taste and aroma, the Frog Princess is forgiven for its unattractive green color.
