The Tsarsky Podar tomato is a determinate variety and belongs to large-fruited crops. The variety gained popularity thanks to its fruits with a rich, delicate taste and an imperial appearance. Invented by Russian breeders and recommended for cultivation in open ground. The plant is unpretentious and does not require special care.
Plant characteristics
The royal gift is characterized by a good harvest. The bush is determinate and not very fluffy; it requires pinching and tying to a support. The bush grows on average up to one meter. The leaves are medium in size and dark green in color.The variety has a simple inflorescence. Among the advantages of the variety is its high yield.
Description of fruits
The royal gift has quite large fruits. The average weight is 200-250 grams. With special care, a fruit weighing up to 500 grams is obtained. The fruits have a beautiful rounded barrel shape, with pronounced ribbing on the sides. The color of ripe fruits is bright red with a pearl tint.
The skin is quite dense and protects the tomato from cracking. If tomatoes are stored in a cool place, they have good shelf life. The fruits of this variety are characterized by their versatility and are well suited for both fresh consumption and canning. The vegetables produce delicious tomato juice with a beautiful color.
Pros and cons of the variety
Tomato has many positive aspects and few negative ones:
Advantages of the variety:
- wonderful taste of tomatoes;
- high productivity;
- the versatility of fruits; vegetables are perfect for both fresh use and canning;
- good plant immunity. Easy to care for.
The only drawback is that the bush grows quite tall and requires staking and pinching.
How is sowing and care performed?
Before planting, it is recommended to treat the seeds with a weak solution of manganese. It is necessary to prepare special soil that is useful for feeding the future plant. An admixture of humus or peat is suitable for these purposes. Young shoots require diving. When the plant is two months old, it is planted in open ground.
Before planting, it is recommended to harden the plants and take them outside for a couple of hours. In order for the plants to feel comfortable, seedlings are planted at a distance of 70 cm from each other.Care consists of regular watering, loosening the soil and periodically feeding the plant.
Plants are watered moderately, preferably with warm water. Foliar feeding is recommended.
When the bushes have grown and become stronger, the tomatoes are formed into one stem, all other side shoots are removed.
Reviews
Alina, 33 years old
I saw the Tsar’s Gift tomato on the Internet, I was interested in its characteristics and description, and I decided to order it. I planted it last year and am pleased with the results. The variety showed good productivity. The variety is average in terms of ripening, but the fruits are tasty, straight sugar, without sourness. The taste is balanced. The fruits turned out just like in the picture.
