If a gardener wants to get a decent harvest of tomatoes, then he should pay attention to the mid-season tomato variety - Pepper. The tomato we are considering is suitable for growing both under film and in open ground. As a result of the efforts of the owners, over time, bushes up to one and a half to two meters in height with red, fleshy, elongated, pepper-shaped fruits will certainly appear in the beds. Each tomato with the gentle nickname Pepper reaches a mass of 50 to 100 grams.
Scheme of work with plantings
- Seeds for seedlings are planted in March.
- They are moved into the ground in early May.
- The tomato should be picked in the single leaf phase.
- As the bush grows, it is necessary to tie it to an individual support.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of pepper, gardeners note the following features:
- amazing taste;
- stable immunity to diseases;
- long shelf life;
- increased productivity;
- versatility of application.
The tomato has, perhaps, only one drawback - a love of high air temperatures and, in turn, a fear of cold weather.
Description of the variety
Characteristics and description of a variety usually begin with an evaluation of the fruit. In Tomato-Pepper they grow in a group, sometimes with a dozen tomatoes in each.
The color of an unripe tomato is light green with a darker spot at the stalk; as it ripens, the skin turns red either completely or with yellowish streaks.
- Peppers can be consumed either fresh or canned.
- The leaves of the tomato are large.
- There are a lot of seeds inside.
- The bush sometimes reaches two meters in height, so as it grows it requires pinching and staking.
- The tomato primrose is formed during the appearance of the tenth leaf. Subsequent inflorescences appear earlier - after 2-3 leaves.
Methods for storing Perchik tomatoes
The fruits of tomatoes of this sample are collected both ripened and not fully ripened. Preservation is excellent from both red and green tomatoes. The latter can be brought to ripeness at home on the windowsill.
After collecting the Perchik fruits, you need to sort them: use some slightly bruised tomatoes as early as possible, and leave the stronger ones for further storage.Small, crushed or cracked ones can be processed into tomato juice, but we definitely get rid of those starting to rot.
Then we sort the whole fruits by size - this makes it easier to pickle or pickle them. It is recommended to place some of the tomatoes in the refrigerator and eat them fresh. Experts do not recommend freezing tomatoes of this variety.
Reviews from consumers and gardeners
It is not without reason that the Pepper tomato is popular among summer residents and gardeners. This is confirmed by user reviews on the Internet. Opinions are divided into two groups - with enthusiastic responses and more restrained ones.
The former call the Pepper tomato nothing less than magical, tasty and juicy – you couldn’t ask for anything better. They note that this tomato is a real find for housewives, it is so good in all respects. Others say they expected more from the tomato. They describe disappointment from the modest yield and not the most impressive taste. At the same time, you often come across reviews where pickled tomatoes are praised.
Our advice: approach growing Pepper responsibly, do everything according to the instructions. For good crop yield, timely loosening of the soil and weeding is important. You should also not forget about the application of mineral fertilizers.
