Tomatoes are justifiably loved among Russian gardeners. Useful properties combined with good taste allowed the plant to take pride of place in the garden beds. Tomato Hedgehog was the work of Russian originators.
General information about the variety
For Hedgehog variety tomatoes, different planting conditions are acceptable depending on the specific climatic conditions.
General characteristics and appearance of tomatoes:
- mid-season, period before harvest up to 115 days;
- determinant;
- consistently high yield, up to 15 kilograms of berries;
- low-growing, plant height up to 1 meter;
- compact bush with medium foliage;
- differs in decorativeness;
- increased resistance to disease;
- ease of care;
- stress resistance;
- respond well to temperature changes;
- fruits are suitable for transportation;
- Long-term storage is possible, up to 1.5 months.
The plant from the agricultural company Sedek is often grown in small areas, at home - on balconies and loggias.
Description of the fruit of the variety:
- elongated elongated shape;
- small size;
- weight up to 80 grams;
- bright red color;
- sweet with sourness;
- aromatic;
- dense.
Reviews from vegetable growers indicate the suitability of the fruit for pickling and rolling in its entirety, as an ingredient for tartlets and for decorating dishes. The berries are added to vegetable salads.
Recommendations for cultivation
Hedgehogs are among the unpretentious varieties of tomatoes. Preparing seedlings begins in early spring. To obtain healthy sprouts, seeds are planted in fertile soil to a depth of two centimeters.
IMPORTANT! Provide the planting with a comfortable temperature - not lower than 21 degrees and a sufficient amount of sunlight.
A small tomato allows you to place up to six seedling bushes on 1 square meter of land. If you follow the recommendations of the originator, the variety shows decent yield all year round. Rules of agricultural technology:
- watering;
- feeding;
- cleaning the soil from weeds;
- weeding.
Gardeners' opinions
Good day! This summer, on the advice of a friend, I tried to plant a Hedgehog tomato. Growing the plant is not particularly difficult. The bush is very modest in size, compact. You can easily place 5-6 bushes on one square meter of land. Tomato loves feeding and responds positively to abundant watering. The fruits are small, weighing about 70 grams. For whole canning - an excellent option. I recommend!
Valentina Petrovna, 56 years old.
I advise lovers of decorative tomatoes to try the Hedgehog variety! I have been growing them on my balcony for several years now. The yields are stable and very decent. A compact bush with a height of only 0.5 meters decorates the house and brings benefits. I tried to plant a determinate plant in my summer cottage. The tomato bears fruit well in greenhouse conditions and tolerates temperature changes. The berries taste sweet, with a slight sourness.
Ekaterina Petrova, 45 years old.
I recommend that all lovers of decorative tomatoes try the Hedgehog variety. A very nice plant that produces a decent harvest at home and in garden beds. It has excellent taste; the fruits can be canned and eaten fresh. Easy to care for, even a novice gardener can handle it. I use the berry to decorate the table, make tartlets and vellum.
Anastasia Ukainova, 61 years old.
