What do gardeners, agronomists and farmers value most in vegetables? Reviews that people leave indicate productivity, taste, ease of care and versatility of use. Tomato has these qualities. Juicy and aromatic fruits can have different colors. All varieties have different characteristics, but the cultivation and care procedures are the same.
Sugar plum variety
The Sugar Yellow Plum tomato is a worthy representative of the vegetable crop. Suitable for growing in open and closed soils. It was bred by Russian breeders. A semi-determinant culture requires the formation of a bush and requires garter.
Yellow plum is an early ripening variety. Characterized by high commercial qualities. Valued for its characteristic tomato taste and affordable growing technology. The fruit contains a large amount of carotene.
For 1 sq. m it is recommended to plant no more than 8 bushes. The height of the crop reaches from 1 to 1.5 m. Abundant fruiting is observed during the season. From the moment of planting until the fruits fully ripen, it takes from 90 to 95 days.
Fruit
On each bush, the tomatoes ripen gradually. This makes it possible to constantly enjoy vegetables throughout the season. More information about the harvest:
- fleshy tomatoes are medium in size;
- the weight of yellow tomatoes ranges from 15 to 30 g;
- shaped like a plum;
- each vegetable has only 2 chambers.
Sweetish tomatoes are universal varieties, as they are suitable for preparing fresh and canned dishes. The taste is balanced, sour notes offset the sweet ones. Due to their small size, tomatoes are used as decoration. They may not deteriorate over a long period of time when plucked. Can be transported.
red plum
In addition to yellow, there is also a Red Sugar Plum tomato - the result of selection by Altai agronomists. Fruits well in greenhouses and open soils. The determinate type of plant requires pinching and staking. There can be from 6 to 8 fruits on one brush. Medium-early variety in terms of ripening - lasts from 100 to 115 days.
Ripe tomatoes do not crack. Like the red counterpart, they can be stored for a long time and can withstand long distances. However, the yield is much lower - from 1 sq. m only 4 kg.
Fruit characteristics
Similar to Yellow Sugar Plum.Contains the following information:
- the size of a ripe tomato is smaller than average;
- inside there are 2 nests with seeds;
- plum shape;
- sweetish taste.
Tomatoes contain vitamins and sugar, which are good for the body. Fruits of the same size are used for whole-fruit canning. They look beautiful in a jar and do not crack. They have thin skin.
Advantages of varieties
Both varieties are suitable for canning tomatoes for the winter. Thanks to the different colors, you can make an interesting assortment for the winter. Among the advantages of both types are:
- long distance transportation (for sale);
- storage in plucked form for 2 months;
- beautiful appearance;
- sweetish taste with sour notes;
- versatility of use.
The plant begins to bear fruit early, so fresh tomatoes will delight your family and friends. Can be added to food fresh. Suitable for preparing salads and sauces. The aroma saturates the dish with lightness and piquancy at the same time.
Flaws
Despite the many advantages, culture also has disadvantages. The main one is the inability to resist vegetable diseases. The immune system does not fight viruses well. To eliminate the possibility of crop loss, prevention is recommended. The activities are as follows:
- Do not add too much fertilizer to the soil.
- Do not plant bushes close to each other.
- Provide ventilation.
- Moderate but regular watering.
- Sufficient amount of sun.
As for treating plants against fungi, they perform a spraying procedure using Bordeaux solution. This substance helps against late blight. In addition to Bordeaux solution, folk methods of combating diseases are used. As a preventive measure, watering with herbal tinctures is chosen.
To ensure that tomatoes can develop normally, provide regular watering to the plants. The soil should never be too wet. Light moisture is allowed. No watering is needed during the rainy season.
Conclusion
Fans of early varieties will like Yellow and Red Sugar Plum. Many people note the presence of a sweet taste in tomatoes, which is quite unusual. The fruits ripen at the end of June. Fruiting continues until mid-autumn. Throughout the summer and fall months, gardeners enjoy fresh food. The amount of harvest will also be enough for canning.
