Tomato “Thick cheeks” is recommended for growing in open ground and greenhouses. Detailed characteristics and description of the variety will be discussed below. Tomato fruits ripen 110-120 days after the first shoots. The variety is determinate, grows no higher than 70 cm. To make tomatoes ripen faster, it is recommended to trim excess leaves and shoots. Thanks to this procedure, the fruits receive more sunlight. Removing excess shoots helps ensure that beneficial substances are directed to the development of fruits.
Description of fruits and yield
Ripe “Thick Cheeks” tomatoes are flat-round, smooth, deep red, weighing 150-200 grams. They have an excellent taste and are ideal for fresh consumption and canning. They also make good juices, lecho and sauces.
Productivity largely depends on agricultural technology and growing conditions. Proper care of the variety includes timely and regular watering, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, and loosening the root zone. In open ground, the yield can reach 4-5 kg per bush, and in greenhouses - 4-6 kg.
Pros of Tomato “Thick Cheeks”
Among the advantages of the variety, gardeners and breeders note the following features:
- High and stable yield;
- Easy care;
- Disease resistance;
- Long shelf life;
- Good transportability;
- Beautiful appearance of the fruit;
- Relatively unpretentious to weather conditions.
Reviews from gardeners
The “Fat Cheeks” tomato variety is quite widely known among experienced summer residents. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most interesting opinions of gardeners about it.
- Tomato “Thick Cheeks” is a godsend for any gardener. It does not require complex care, and the harvest is very good. In addition, the fruits simply taste excellent - juicy, meaty, and simply melt in your mouth. I recommend this extraordinary variety to everyone. (Alexandra Dmitrievna, Vyatskie Polyany)
- I spent a long time choosing which variety of tomato to plant on my plot. After reading the reviews of experienced gardeners, I chose “Thick Cheeks” and didn’t regret it one bit. These tomatoes turned out to be wonderful both in appearance and taste. In addition, they are ideal for pickling. My whole family just loves Cheeks. (Yulia Alexandrovna, Penza)
- I planted the “Fat Cheeks” tomato for the first time this year. The result exceeded all expectations.A very good harvest, each bush was literally hung with large juicy fruits. They are very good for fresh consumption - suitable for any salad. I think that they won’t let you down even when pickling. (Irina Vyacheslavovna, Yekaterinburg)
- The variety was recommended by a neighbor. Grown in a greenhouse. I really liked the result. Large and tasty tomatoes. (Valentina, Serpukhov)
- I have grown many varieties of tomatoes in my life. This one is not the best, of course, but very worthy. I realized that the main thing in working with him is proper care. It is he who helps to get a rich and friendly harvest. (Vladimir Semenovich, Moscow)
- This is simply a wonderful variety. I couldn’t be happier with the results of my painstaking summer work. The tomatoes taste simply divine, they look shiny and shiny, even if you put them on display. I recommend this variety to all connoisseurs of good tomatoes. (Rosa, Naberezhnye Chelny).
From the reviews of gardeners, we can conclude that the “Thick Cheeks” tomato has fairly good characteristics. Such positive features as productivity and excellent taste are especially noted. We recommend that you plant several bushes in your summer cottage to see for yourself.
