For lovers of rare exotic tomatoes, breeders have developed another original variety of tomatoes - Drova. This name was given to it because of its peculiar shape, reminiscent of a log. On a bush, the bunch looks like an armful of firewood. Thanks to the possibility of growing on the balcony or at home, it receives numerous positive reviews from grateful gardeners.
Characteristics
An ornamental bush with a height of 30-40 centimeters is suitable for growing in a greenhouse, open ground, on a balcony and at home. Early ripening, low-growing, oblong-shaped fruits with a fork at the end. The description is similar to Eros and Auria tomatoes. It grows up to 15 centimeters in length.The weight of a ripe tomato reaches 80 grams, the flesh is loose, soft, not watery. When ripe, the stalk does not have a green spot. Ripens within 90-100 days. The bush bears fruit together and the tomatoes ripen almost simultaneously. The variety's yield is high; up to 1.5 kilograms of vegetables are harvested from one bush. Due to its low growth and small number of leaves, it is unpretentious in care and processing.
The fruits are bright red in color with dense, fleshy pulp inside. It contains few seeds, thanks to these qualities it is used for whole-fruit canning and retains its shape in pickled salads. Sauces and ketchups made from this variety are thick and rich.
The taste characteristics of the vegetable are positive; thanks to the rich tomato smell and taste, it will arouse the appetite of a fastidious tomato gourmet. Sweet, fresh, without sour taste, will appeal to both adults and children.
Growing
To grow high-quality tomatoes, a summer resident needs to perform simple manipulations.
- Sow seedlings.
- Dive - plant in separate glasses.
- Plant in the ground.
- Care.
- Harvest the crop.
Seedlings are sown in late February early March, picking is done when the plant grows 10-15 centimeters into separate containers. For resistance to temperature changes, experts recommend hardening the seedlings using temperature changes. Planting in open ground is carried out at a stable air temperature within 15-20 degrees.
After planting, the plant does not need to be pinched. Care consists of fertilizing with fertilizers, watering and loosening the soil around the stem to absorb moisture. Due to the characteristics of the variety, it is recommended to tie up tomatoes. The bush will break off under the weight of the fruit and the harvest will be lost.
The fruits ripen at the same time, so Firewood tomatoes are harvested in July-August, depending on the weather conditions of the region.
Reviews
Thanks to its high qualities, this vegetable receives numerous reviews from gardeners and gardeners. Here are some of them:
Galina Grigorievna: I planted these tomatoes last year and was very pleased with the result. I rolled up a lot of jars of whole fruits and made a bunch of salads.
Evgeniy: I have been gardening for a long time, but this is the first time I have grown this variety, the bush is low, easy to process, thanks to the small number of leaves, the vegetables ripen at the same time. Plants produce high yields.
Although this variety appeared on the market relatively recently, it has already attracted the attention of lovers of fleshy pulp and rich tomato taste. The even shape allows you to cut vegetables into neat circles or slices.
