Tomato Summer Cider is a mid-season, semi-determinate, high-yielding variety recommended for cultivation in open ground or film shelters.
Characteristics of the variety and cultivation characteristics
The variety is medium-sized. Plant height ranges from 1.5 to 1.7 m. Potato-type leaves. Requires garters to the support and removal of stepsons. To achieve greater productivity, it is recommended to form a bush with 2 or 3 stems.
Tomato seedlings are sown 50–60 days before planting in a permanent place. For 1 sq.per meter of plot, usually no more than three plants are placed, and when formed into 1 stem - no more than four.
Experts classify Summer cider as a rare variety.
Description of fruits
The fruits are large, smooth, flat-round. They are distinguished by a rich yellow-orange color. Fruit weight is from 400 to 800 g. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, sweet, of medium density. These tomatoes are perfect for both fresh consumption and all types of tomato processing: pickling, making juices, lecho, sauces.
Tomato care
Care measures include timely watering, removing weeds, loosening the soil, and preventive treatment with mineral fertilizers based on potassium and phosphorus.
Pros and cons of the variety
Among the advantages of the Summer Cider tomato, gardeners note the following features:
- Large fruit size.
- Good taste.
- Resistance to major tomato diseases.
- Suitability for children's and dietary nutrition.
The disadvantages of the variety include relatively low yield.
Gardeners' ratings
Despite the fact that Summer Cider, as already noted, is a rare variety, it is in great demand among experienced summer residents. We suggest you read some reviews about it.
Valeria Vladimirovna, Nizhny Novgorod region, Dzerzhinsk:
“I grew this tomato for the first time today. I really liked it. The taste is excellent - sweet with a slight sourness. The fruits are soft, fleshy, melting in your mouth. Showed itself well in pickling. The only negative is that the harvest was small.”
Valentina Ivanovna, Moscow region, Zheleznodorozhny:
“Great tomatoes! Large, bright sunny color. They are stored for a long time and transported well. The variety is unpretentious to growing conditions. I recommend Summer Cider to anyone looking for a good tomato.”
Arina Ruslanovna, Novosibirsk region:
“The bush is indeterminate, but not powerful. The fruits are medium-sized (I didn’t grow large ones due to the climate). Very juicy, sweet, despite the lack of heat during cultivation. They are suitable for pickling and pickling, but they taste best in fresh salads.”
Margarita Stanislavovna, Udmurt Republic, Votkinsk:
“I grew the variety indoors, it has unlimited stem growth, and in August there was a real forest in the greenhouse. It was not easy for me to care for the “forest,” but it was worth it because the taste of the tomatoes exceeded all expectations. Family and friends rave about the sweet and juicy tomatoes. I will definitely plant this variety next year. I think I’ve found my favorite tomato.”
So, the characteristics of Summer cider and reviews about it allow us to conclude that this variety is distinguished by its ease of cultivation, versatility of use and excellent taste. What else do you need for a good tomato?
