Tomato "Lisichka" is an excellent variety for residents of the central part of the Russian Federation. This description of the variety is given by many sellers. It is a mid-early and determinate tomato variety. The main feature of this variety is its high resistance to temperature changes. This is an extremely useful quality for gardeners from regions where the weather is not always favorable for crops. The yield of the variety is quite high, although compared to others it does not stand out so much. But this is not the main feature of the variety.
Chanterelle tomatoes have very good taste.They do not have a strong tomato taste, but the sweetness of the berries differs greatly. Many note that the fruits have a very pleasant taste and are perfect for raw consumption, as well as as part of complete dishes. Tomato is a treasure trove for people who lead a healthy lifestyle. “Chantelle”, like many other tomatoes, contains a large amount of B vitamins. This variety is also rich in magnesium and vitamins A, C, E. The calorie content of the fruit is extremely low, which allows you to not worry about extra calories at all.
The performance among farmers is as good as among ordinary garden owners. They note the extreme viability of this variety, as well as ease of storage and transportation, which is very important for business owners.
Appearance
The bush is small in size, from eighty to ninety centimeters in height. The leaves are small and dark green in color. The fruits themselves have an elongated shape, which in many ways resembles a plum. They come in yellow or orange, but red tomatoes are also available. The fruits are small in size. Each individually weighs approximately 100-150 grams. The pulp of the fruit is fleshy and dense, containing an average number of seeds. The stems are quite thin.
How to grow
Growing the “Lisichka” tomato variety is not particularly difficult. The main feature of the variety is its painless experience of temperature changes, which are not a rare occurrence in the central zone of the Russian Federation. But despite this stability, in order to minimize losses, “Little Chanterelle” should be grown in greenhouse conditions. If you grow tomatoes in the south, you can do this outdoors.
The procedure for sowing seeds should begin two months before the intended seedlings.
When planting, it is necessary to tie up the stems of the bush, as they are quite weak and will not support the weight of the ripening fruits. It is recommended to form the plant into two or three stems (for greater yield, three stems are recommended). It is also necessary to remove side shoots, also known as stepchildren. Otherwise, the bush may not grow or produce a weak harvest.
A month after the fruit-bearing bushes have been planted, it is necessary to tear off the lower leaves. This must be done with maximum tenderness and accuracy, as thin stems may break off. It is recommended to tear one leaf at a time. The bushes need to be thoroughly watered and fed. This is necessary to avoid various diseases. The most common disease of chanterelles is late blight.
Reviews
Feedback from people is the best characteristic possible.
Among the comments on various resources, the following reviews can be highlighted:
- One woman planted these tomatoes and was extremely surprised that they were able to survive in open ground conditions. She grew them, but did not hope for a harvest from her planting, but despite everything, the bushes produced a fairly large number of fruits;
A farmer who was experiencing not the most successful of all his seasons said that he planted “Chanterelle” tomatoes out of despair, hoping for the veracity of reviews on the Internet. He notes that “Little Chanterelles” fully met his expectations. Thanks to the presence of greenhouses, tomatoes could grow in comfortable conditions, which resulted in a very rich harvest. For him, this was the salvation of his business, and he highly recommended this variety to everyone else.
