The Korean long-fruited tomato is a tomato whose beauty cannot be compared with any other tomato variety. Each bush is strewn with a large number of raspberry fruits. Sweet in taste, they have an incredible shape. They are resistant to cracking and look original in a jar during preparation for preservation for the winter. Pink fruits contain a large amount of lycopene, a component responsible for the source of life and longevity.
Characteristics of the variety
The tomato belongs to the group of mid-season varieties. The indeterminate vegetable is distinguished by its yield. The tomato variety is intended for greenhouse cultivation.It can also be planted in open ground using a support with a garter.
The bush reaches a height of 2 m. The foliage is poorly expressed. Optimal conditions for good plant development are the formation of 2–3 stems. The leaves have a rich green tint.
Fruit
The ripe vegetable has a pepper-shaped shape. The elongated cylindrical fruit has a spout at the end that is curved to the side. The crimson-colored fruits weigh on average from 150 to 250 g, occasionally there are giants weighing more than 300 g. The Korean long-fruited fruit is not susceptible to parasitism by pests.
Vegetables are suitable for preparing fresh salads. Tomatoes are used to make sauces and juices that are preserved for the winter. When cut open, the seed chambers are practically invisible; the fleshy pulp is juicy and of the same pink color. Sweet fruits do not have sourness.
Growing
Culture loves warmth. It is grown by seedlings or direct sowing in open soil. To obtain strong bushes, seeds are sown in pots with nutrients from March 1 to March 12. Seedling development occurs within 2 months before transplanting into open soil for further growth. As a rule, planting in open ground occurs in the second half of May.
When planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to follow the planting pattern. For 1 sq. m there are no more than 4 bushes.
Numerous online reviews from gardeners who have tried to grow Korean long-fruited tomatoes contain positive information. To get an early harvest, tomatoes planted in beds are covered with transparent film. This will protect them from sudden changes in weather conditions. The cover is removed as soon as it gets warm.It is recommended to plant after growing pumpkins and legumes; undesirable predecessors are eggplants, peppers and potatoes.
Requirements of Korean long-fruited:
- Place with direct sunlight.
- Complete absence of cold winds.
- Loamy soil with the addition of organic fertilizers.
The description of the tomato also includes watering requirements. Warm water is used. It is preferable to water in the evening, after sunset. Vegetables are watered once a day.
Benefits of culture
The variety stands out among other vegetables with a number of advantages:
- high level of productivity;
- long fruiting period;
- dense and juicy fruits;
- sweetish tomato taste.
The Korean long-fruited bush produces large and medium-sized fruits. Can be transported over long distances. Due to its presentation, it is quickly sold in the markets. Korean long-fruited plant deserves the attention of both amateur gardeners and professionals.
