Everett's Rusty Heart tomato is a mid-season, indeterminate, high-yielding tomato variety bred by American breeders. Designed for cultivation in open ground and greenhouse conditions.
Features of cultivation
Before sowing seeds for seedlings, they are placed in a solution of potassium permanganate for 15 minutes, then washed with warm water. Seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 1 cm. Diving is carried out in the phase of 2–3 true leaves. Then the plants are planted at a great distance from each other (preferably in separate containers). When planting seedlings in the ground for 1 sq.It is recommended to place no more than 4 plants per meter.
Description of fruits
The tomato has an unusual color: rusty-green-burgundy. Fruit weight - 260–400 g. Shape - heart-shaped, close to round. Tomatoes have a delicate sweet taste and rich fruity aroma. The pulp is juicy and fleshy. Suitable for fresh consumption and all types of tomato processing.
Features of care
Caring for the variety includes the following mandatory activities:
- Timely watering with warm water (better after sunset).
- Weed removal.
- Periodic loosening of the soil.
- Treatment with high-quality mineral fertilizers.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the Everett Rusty Heart variety, the following characteristics stand out:
- Simple growing technology.
- Resistant to blossom end rot and fusarium wilt.
- Great taste and aroma.
- Versatility of use.
The disadvantages of tomato include:
- Extremely short shelf life.
- Impossibility of transportation over long distances.
Some experts cite too thick skin among the disadvantages of tomatoes.
Gardeners' ratings
Many Russian summer residents have already tried to grow Everett's Rusted Heart tomatoes on their plots. We invite you to read some of their reviews.
Tamara Semyonovna, Ruzaevka, Republic of Mordovia: “At first the frail bushes of this variety upset me, but then they surprised me, because they gave a big harvest. I grew it in two stems. The fruits are delicious, they just melt in your mouth, but they are not shelf-stable at all. After just a couple of days they begin to “blur”. But if you don’t think for a long time and process the tomato right away, everything will be fine. And it’s simply ideal for recycling.”
Alexandra Sergeevna,Novozybkov, Bryansk region: “Everett’s rusty heart is a sweet and juicy tomato. Moreover, it is productive. About 8 kg of tomatoes per bush. Tricolor coloring. Suitable for juices, for rolling into jars whole or in slices. I recommend this variety to all lovers of unusual tomatoes.”
Maria Alexandrovna, Maloyaroslavets, Kaluga region: “This tomato is a miracle of selection. These are perhaps the most delicious tomatoes I have ever tasted. Sweet, juicy, meaty. But here’s the paradox: with a fairly thick skin, Everett’s Rusted Heart is completely unstorable. And if you pick the fruits from the bush ahead of time, the taste will not be so outstanding. Despite this drawback, this variety is still worth growing in your garden.”
Characteristics of the Everett Rusted Heart tomato and reviews about it show that this unusual variety is, without a doubt, worthy of taking its place in your summer cottage.
