Tomato Chibis is a tomato variety about which you can hear a lot of positive reviews lately. This variety is mid-early and harvesting occurs in approximately 100 days. In some sources, this variety has a different name - “Kibits”. It differs from Chibis in its country of origin (Kibits is from Poland, and Chibis is from the Russian Federation). It has a sweet taste with a slight sourness.
Description of appearance
Externally, the fruits themselves look oval-oblong (some call this shape a “finger”) and have a bright red color. The tomatoes are quite dense and meaty.The skin is smooth, durable, and has a shine. The weight of one fruit can reach 90-100 grams. The fruits on the bush are located close to each other (they grow in clusters of 5-10 fruits on each branch).
Bush 70-80 centimeters high. The leaves are small in size, dark green in color. The stems and stalk are quite thick.
How to grow Chibis tomato
Growing and caring for Lapwing does not require specific knowledge and skills. The unpretentiousness of this variety allows it to be grown in any climatic conditions, except the far north. Can grow on any soil. The only actions that are necessary for high-quality and rapid growth are loosened soil, periodic watering and weeding.
It is also advisable to pick off the lower leaves in the first few days after the bush has sprouted. Chibis does not need additional support, which also makes life easier for the farmer.
The planting pattern without pinching is 60 by 60, with pinching – 60 by 40.
Important! If you want to get a larger harvest, it is recommended that you fertilize the soil with mineral fertilizers 2 weeks after planting. Other fertilizers are also suitable if you haven’t stocked up on mineral ones, but the effect will be less noticeable.
To avoid late blight, you can water the bush once a month with a solution of potassium permanganate.
For greater yield, you should start picking the fruits at the moment when they turn brown (at this moment they are not yet ripe). This will greatly contribute to the amount of crop you will harvest in one season. The picked fruits should ripen in a warm room.
Pros and cons of the Chibis variety
This variety has many advantages over others.
Its main advantage is its very high yield.One planting, on average, allows you to collect up to 3 kilograms of fruit, which is a very good result.
Another important advantage of this variety is its rich taste and smell, which are obtained due to the fact that they can simply grow in an open-air garden. Temperature changes between day and night also contribute to this.
This variety is characterized by unpretentiousness. Thick stems and low growth of the bush allow it to survive many adversities, and you can grow it outside of greenhouse conditions.
Transporting ripe fruits will also not cause any problems. Due to their thick skin and generally high density, tomatoes will not be deformed or damaged during transportation. Also important is the fact that Chibis can be stored for quite a long time and is perfect for various types of canning.
Lapwing is rich in many useful and nutritional elements: potassium, manganese, magnesium, as well as a whole range of B vitamins.
This variety is resistant to most diseases, but statistics tell us that Chibis is prone to late blight.
Reviews
Many garden owners have already become fully convinced of the qualities for which Chibis is famous. You can find reviews from many people on the Internet. For example, one woman who lives near Lugansk said that she grew Chibis tomatoes on her plot, and they turned out to be the only ones that were able to grow during the war. According to her, she did not monitor the seedlings at all. And this is not surprising.
There are also reviews from farmers who are owners of large farms.One of them said that throughout the history of his activity he had planted many different varieties, but only Chibis had such good yield indicators. They also mentioned the fact that these tomatoes are picked the fastest, which very clearly speaks about their taste.
This characteristic from people who have had experience growing seedlings of this variety is a positive indicator that you should pay attention to.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that the Chibis tomato variety is an excellent option for those who do not want to spend a lot of time on planting and caring, but still grow a good harvest. Despite the fact that the seeds of this variety appeared on the market relatively recently, it has managed to gain recognition among thousands of gardeners throughout Russia and all CIS countries. Its unpretentiousness, as well as taste, will not leave anyone indifferent.
When planting Chibis in your garden bed, you can be absolutely sure of a large harvest.
