When we talk about tomatoes, we stereotypically describe the red, round-shaped vegetable. The characteristics of the Kiwi tomato variety destroy this stereotype. In fact, tomatoes come in different shapes and sizes, as well as different colors. In 1493, Christopher Columbus brought tomatoes to Europe, and in the 18th century they appeared in Russia. Since then, breeders have constantly created new, sometimes surprising, varieties of tomatoes.
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There are several types of green tomatoes that do not turn red when ripe, but remain in their original emerald color. Among the most famous are “Emerald”, “Cherokee Green”, “Malachite Box”, “Green Apple”, “Kiwi”. "Kiwi" is one of the least known and most interesting species. Let's look at the description of this variety.
The tomato variety “Kiwi” received its name because of its similarity to this fruit when cut. Reviews from exotic lovers indicate that these tomatoes not only resemble fruit in appearance, but are also similar in taste to tropical fruits. According to the characteristics, the taste is sweet with a slight sourness. The aroma is very unusual - Kiwi smells like the special smell of ordinary tomatoes, but fruity shades are added to the sillage. Therefore, connoisseurs of vegetable crops chose this name for the tomato.
Description of the plant
This type of tomato is called semi-determinate. What does this mean? The characteristic of termination is the height of the plant. Low-growing bushes are scientifically called determinant. Tall ones are accordingly called indeterminate. Bushes that have an average height are semi-determinant.
The height of the Kiwi variety bush reaches 80-100 cm. When grown in a greenhouse using garter material, the plant rises to a height of up to 1.5 meters. And during the growing season in open ground - most often 80-90 cm.
Gardening experts recommend planting two stems together. The number of bushes per square meter should not exceed 3 pieces. If the density is higher, it will negatively affect the yield.
Fruits and harvest
“Kiwi” ripens early - it is an early and mid-ripening variety of tomatoes. The fruits are round, slightly elongated, with moderate internal fleshy veins and many seed chambers. The weight of the fruit is 100-150 g. Fruit ripening depends on temperature. In hot summers, the tomato has yellowish flesh. When overripe, redness appears. This is an already overripe tomato. If the summer is cool, the color will be emerald green. From 1 square meter they get a yield of up to 6-7 kg.
The fruits are very fragile and soft.Once collected they are not stored for long. When picking, it is necessary to carefully pick the fruits, as dents remain on them. This reduces the shelf life of vegetables. It is best to pick the fruits when they are not yet fully ripe.
The fruits of the Kiwi variety are very rich in fiber and vitamins. They are usually consumed fresh, in salads and sauces. It is not customary to preserve ripe tomatoes of this variety. Preservation of unripe fruits is possible. The growing season ends in mid-August. If planting is done late, the last harvest is harvested in September.
“Kiwi” is an interesting, exotic, and most importantly tasty type of tomato. Experiment with varieties on your site and surprise your family and friends with exotic varieties.
