Reviews from people who grow vegetable crops talk about looking for tomatoes that can withstand sudden changes in weather conditions. For residents of cold regions, the Apples on the Snow tomato variety is suitable. They are not only grown in harsh climatic zones, but also have stable immunity to tomato diseases. Apples in the snow is an original variety that was bred by breeders from Russia.
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The characteristics and description of the tomato variety Apples on the Snow are simple and do not contain information that would be incomprehensible to a gardener.Universal vegetables are suitable for growing in open ground and in greenhouses. Those who like to eat fresh tomatoes in early spring plant them in pots and take them out onto balconies or loggias. Low-growing bushes do not cause much trouble, as they are characterized by compactness.
Apples in the snow are an early-ripening variety characterized by productivity. The bush has a minimum number of leaves. The height of the determinate plant varies between 65 cm. The small leaves are rich green in color, and the stem is several tones lighter.
Fruits and harvest
To increase the yield of the crop, pinching is carried out, thereby forming a bush. Simultaneous ripening of fruits occurs on one bunch. There can be from 4 to 8 pieces on a branch. At the time of fruiting, the plant looks beautiful. 50 pieces are collected from one bush, with most of them being selected - from 30 to 37 pieces.
The weight of the fruit does not exceed 70 g. They are small, they have a round shape, slightly flattened in the area of the stalk. There are no spots or excessive ribbing near the stem. The skin covering the pulp is thin. At the same time, it has good density and prevents tomatoes from cracking from excessive moisture in the form of precipitation.
When tomatoes ripen, they have rich red flesh. It is dense, but remains juicy. Despite its small size, there are many chambers inside the tomato. Sweetish, light and pleasant taste has subtle sour notes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomatoes stand out from other varieties with the following number of advantages:
- fruits the size of a walnut will appeal to gourmets, and will also delight children with their size;
- They are distinguished by early ripening of the harvest; they enjoy fresh vegetables already in mid-June;
- immunity remains stable due to its protective properties;
- one bush brings 50–75 ripe tomatoes;
- are not susceptible to parasitism by pests.
In contrast to its advantages, the variety has only one drawback - in rare cases it can avoid late blight. Apart from this point, there are no other negative aspects with culture.
Snow apples can be eaten in any form - fresh, as one of the ingredients in a salad, or preserved for the winter. It will be an excellent side dish for fish or meat dishes. The bright color of the tomato will help you create assorted vegetables in a jar. Fresh tomatoes are stored for a long time. Therefore, they can delight the whole family until autumn.
