One of the main advantages of any cultivated plant is its resistance to unfavorable climatic conditions. Siberian breeders developed the Honey dew or Honey dew tomato. It bears fruit successfully even in cold summers.
General description of the variety
The plant is suitable for growing in greenhouse conditions and open ground. The choice depends on the climatic conditions of the region. Appearance and description of the variety:
- mid-ripening, fruit ripening time up to 115 days;
- medium-sized, maximum height of bushes 1.5 m;
- high yield, maximum weight of berries from one bush is 3 kg;
- the maximum number of brushes on one plant is 7 pieces;
- suitable for transportation and storage;
- determinate bushes;
- resistant to most pests and diseases;
- requires careful care.
Reviews from gardeners indicate the successful cultivation of the plant in different parts of the country. Good results were recorded even in the coldest regions: Siberia, Khabarovsk, Irkutsk, Magadan region. The popularity of the Honey Sugar variety of tomatoes is due not only to its endurance, but also to the taste of the fruit. Characteristics of ripe berries:
- round shape;
- color creamy yellow when ripe;
- smooth;
- medium size, maximum weight 300 grams;
- sweet, honey taste.
Tomatoes of the Honeydew variety are often included in children's and diet menus. To successfully grow tomatoes, you must first prepare them - grow seedlings.
Preparing seedlings and planting
To get a good harvest, it is better to plant tomatoes in seedlings. If you follow the recommendations, there will be no difficulties with the plant:
- preparatory work begins two months before the expected landing date;
- Seeds should be planted at a depth of 1.5-2 cm;
- Separate peat pots are suitable for seedlings;
- it is necessary to maintain the room temperature at least 23 degrees;
- to improve germination, it is recommended to use a growth stimulator;
- love abundant watering;
- growth requires a constant source of light.
It is recommended to harden off the seedlings a week before planting. Place the plants in fresh air, start the hardening time at 20 minutes and increase to at least 2 hours.
Important! When planting in the ground or greenhouse, do not place the seedlings close to each other. For 1 sq. m should not be more than three bushes.
The plant requires mandatory pinching. For best results, the bush should be formed into one stem.
Features of tomato care
Tomatoes require moderate attention. The rules of care include:
- watering with warm water at least once every five days;
- weeding, it is necessary to remove weeds;
- loosening;
- Feed the plant with mineral or complex fertilizer at least 4 times from the moment of planting.
Gardeners' opinion about the variety
I really liked the sweet tomatoes of the Honeydew variety. I grew it especially for a child, on the recommendations of a friend. My daughter eats it with pleasure - she has no allergies, I prepare salads and wrap them. The variety turned out to be not very whimsical in cultivation. The main thing is not to plant seedlings too close. Tomatoes love space and good feeding. Over the summer I fertilized the bushes five times. In warm summers I harvest a good harvest, 4 kg per bush. A ripe tomato of a very beautiful honey color, regular shape, smooth. They withstand transportation well and can be stored for a long time. We eat our fresh tomatoes until the end of November. I'm happy with the variety, I recommend it!
Valentina Karlovna, 35 years old.
I planned to make some beautiful preparations for winter. It took me a long time to choose the right tomatoes. According to the description, I liked the Honey Sugar tomatoes, the color and size are suitable for twists. The first harvest was harvested in August. The ripe berries lived up to expectations. All of the correct shape, smooth, neat, the color is very beautiful - honey. Ripe tomatoes taste sweet with a slight sourness. I grew the variety in a greenhouse, there were no particular difficulties. One of the features is mandatory stepsoning.
The bushes turned out to be tall, I tied them up. Everything else is the same as with other varieties - watering, loosening, feeding. The twists were a success; in the winter we will treat ourselves to pickles.Next year I plan to try planting the variety in open ground if the summer is warm. I will definitely share my impressions.
Ekaterina Maslyakova, 47 years old.
