The mid-late tomato “Honeydew” will appeal to many. It is unpretentious and easily tolerates unstable climatic conditions.
What is the variety
A detailed description of the variety gives any summer resident the opportunity to properly grow the plant and get the maximum yield from it.
Plant:
- Bush: determinate.
- Height: 1.5 m.
- Ripening time: 115–125 days.
Fetus:
- Weight: 300–450 g.
- Shape: round.
- Color: orange or creamy yellow.
- Density: high
- Taste: sweetish, slightly honey.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: up to 1.5 months.
Planting and care
They should be grown in the same way as most varieties of tomatoes, using the seedling method. 2 months before the intended planting in the ground, plant the seeds in the prepared soil mixture. Preheated at room temperature. Planting depth is 1.5–2 cm; the seeds can be treated with a growth stimulator. This will increase the germination percentage.
This ensures regular watering and good lighting. Be sure to harden young plants. To do this, take it out into the fresh air 2 weeks in advance, gradually increasing the time. Start at 20 min.
When planting 1 m in the ground2 Plant no more than 3 plants.
Stepchildren must be removed. Those who have planted tomatoes on their plots recommend forming the bush into one stem. The main methods of caring for them are loosening, watering, weeding, fertilizing.
Harvest volume and application
With proper agricultural technology, as the characteristics show, up to 3 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one plant. From 1 m2 about 15 kg.
Tomatoes are used for making sauces, juices and whole-fruit canning. When fresh, it is suitable for salads, garnishes and soups. Those who have planted tomatoes on their plots praise it for its unique taste in winter preparations.
Disease susceptibility
The plant is cold-resistant and resists many known diseases of the family. It is important to properly care for and feed the plant on time. By fulfilling all the requirements, you can get a healthy plant that will give maximum yield.
Positive and negative aspects of the variety
They only say good things about Honeydew tomatoes. This creates an excellent reputation and influences the choice of summer residents.
Pros:
- Unpretentiousness.
- Productivity.
- Ability to bear fruit in any climatic conditions. If the summer is cold, the tomatoes will still produce a harvest.
- Excellent transportability and long shelf life.
- Undemanding.
Minuses:
- Mandatory bush formation.
Opinions of summer residents regarding “Honeydew” tomatoes
More useful information can be obtained by studying reviews in which everyone who grew plants on the site shares their experience.
- Valentina Karlovna. I grew tomatoes especially for my child. I really liked their sweet taste. Tomatoes are unpretentious, just don’t plant them too close to each other. The fruits last a long time and are eaten fresh until November. They tolerate long-distance transportation well.
- Ekaterina Maslyakova. I wanted to make some beautiful recipes for preparations for the winter. The characteristics of “Honeydew” tomatoes turned out to be more suitable for this purpose. Grown in a greenhouse. I liked everything, the preparations were made, the fruits came just right. Next year we plan to plant in open ground.
The versatility of the Honey Dew variety and the unusual color of the fruits have made it very popular among summer residents.
