Tomatoes are a valuable source of vitamins and minerals. The beneficial qualities of the plant have made it popular among gardeners. The Parodist tomato was cultivated by Russian breeders and received recognition outside its native land.
General information about the plant
The variety is included in the State Register and is characterized by a high rate of berry ripening. Description of the variety and external qualities:
- Early ripening, berries are harvested already in 80–85 days.
- Determinant.
- Low growing, up to 0.5 meters.
- Compact.
- Powerful root system.
- Regular sheet type.
- Simple inflorescence.
- The number of inflorescences per stem is 3–4.
- Up to 6 fruits are tied on one brush.
- Good fruit set in unfavorable conditions.
- Friendly return of the harvest.
- Average yield, per bush up to 3.5 kilograms.
- Resistance to late blight and cladosporiosis.
- Short-term storage possible.
- Does not tolerate transportation well.
- Salad purpose.
Reviews from Ukrainian, Moldavian and Russian gardeners confirm the positive taste of the fruit. Characteristics and appearance of berries:
- Flat-round shape.
- Pronounced ribbing.
- Bright red color.
- Average weight no more than 160 grams.
- Thin, durable skin.
- Not prone to cracking.
- Dense.
- Good taste.
- Juicy.
- Not watery.
Tomatoes are classified as salad type. The berries are suitable for fresh consumption, stuffing, and as an ingredient for vegetable salads. The variety is chosen for drying and preparing preparations.
Recommendations for cultivation
Tomatoes are grown in different regions of Russia. The plant's resistance to stress and the ripening of fruits under cool summer conditions have expanded the boundaries of cultivation of the variety. The method of cultivation depends on the climatic characteristics of the region, preferably a protected place - a greenhouse or greenhouse. Planting method: seedlings.
The production of healthy seedlings is facilitated by:
- Plant seeds 1–2 centimeters deep.
- Timely watering.
- Setting the temperature in the room.
- Place the seedlings in a well-lit place.
- The duration of daylight is at least 16 hours.
- Pre-hardening, a week before planting.
The variety is not whimsical. It can be planted densely; up to nine bushes feel comfortable on one square meter. The planting pattern recommended by the originator is 50 x 40 cm.For successful growth, it is enough to follow the established rules of agricultural technology for low-growing tomatoes: water, feed, loosen and weed.
IMPORTANT! The variety does not require shaping or pinching.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day to all! Last summer, a neighbor at his dacha grew a Parodist tomato variety. After his successful experience, I decided to plant the variety myself. Given the cool summer, I was pleased with the harvest. I cultivated it in a greenhouse and planted the tomatoes tightly. A compact, low-growing plant allows you to place up to 9 bushes per square meter. The unpretentious tomato needs watering; over the summer I fed it 6 times, loosened it and removed weeds. There were no difficulties; I grew sweet berries. I recommend!
Ekaterina Varvavaikina, 55 years old
Good afternoon! This summer I planted a new tomato variety, Parodist. The tomato is stress-resistant to adverse weather conditions. Does not require additional care measures. An early ripening variety does not need to be tied up or supported. Loves feeding and abundant watering. Seedlings can be planted densely; the tomato is very compact. The fruits turned out to be quite large, each weighing about 150 grams. Suitable for salads and fresh consumption, I tried drying it. I didn’t find any cons for myself!
Alexander Domodedov, 55 years old
