Tomato Duckling received its name due to the fact that the plant of this variety loves moisture very much. This is a wonderful tomato, which is characterized by low vegetation and tasty juicy fruits.
The variety was bred by Russian breeders and has a healing effect on the body. The vegetable is used in children's and dietary nutrition; there is also information that tomato fights cancer. The value of the product lies in the beta-carotene content in its fruits, which is 3%, which is certainly beneficial for the body.
Plant characteristics
The bushes of the plant have a standard shape, are of a low-growing type and grow in height up to 55-70 cm.If the crop was grown in a greenhouse, then under more acceptable temperature conditions the crop can reach a height of 1 meter. There are not many leaves on the plant, and they are dark green in color. Thanks to this, the bush does not need to be tied up or pinched. The culture is characterized by simple inflorescences.
In addition, the plant is not picky about temperature, and grows well in areas with a cool climate.. Tomato can be planted both in an open area and in a greenhouse. The advantage is resistance to late blight. Culture belongs to the determinant type. To grow the plant, you must choose highly fertile soil.
The tomato has good immunity and is rarely exposed to various diseases.
Description of the fruit
Tomatoes have the following description. The fruit is round in shape and has a spout at the end. When viewed from a distance, the shape resembles a heart. The average weight of this tomato is 60-85 grams. The fruits are convenient to use both fresh for salads and for canning. The unique yellow color of the tomato will decorate your table.
In addition, they are not picky about transportation and can be transported over long distances. In this case, the fruit will not be wrinkled and will have its original appearance. Therefore, the fruits of this variety are characterized by good keeping quality. On average, a tomato can last more than 1 month without losing its taste and presentation.
When preserved, the fruits do not crack and look attractive in the jar.
Pros and cons of the variety
After repeatedly planting the crop, gardeners identified the following advantages of tomato:
- compactness of the bush - Duckling does not take up much space, but at the same time gives a good harvest;
- friendly return of the harvest;
- the properties of tomato are used for medicinal purposes, in particular for cancer;
- the variety has good immunity and is resistant to rotting of the lower and upper parts of the plant;
- Apart from frequent watering, a tomato does not require constant care, so it will not be difficult to grow a healthy plant.
The crop has practically no disadvantages, the only negative feature is that the tomato does not produce a very large harvest from one bush.
How is sowing done?
The seeds are sown in early April. Before planting a plant, it is necessary to prepare special soil saturated with essential nutrients; for this purpose, fertilizers are added to the soil. Seeds are planted at a depth of 1.5-2 cm in depth. After this, the box must be covered with a thick film and left until the seeds begin to hatch.
When the seedling has two or three leaves, it is necessary to pick it so that the plant gets stronger and gains strength.
Tomatoes are planted in the ground in mid-June. Care consists of abundant watering, weeding, removal of weeds and parasites. The seedling has a good immune system, but for prevention it is better to treat the soil and leaves with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This variety loves abundant watering more than other tomatoes. If the plant is eaten by slugs or cabbage weeds, they must be removed manually.
The variety is considered an early ripening tomato and produces the first harvest on the 107th day after planting the seeds.
It is necessary to observe watering when the tomato is flowering. Lack of watering can lead to a drop in yield.
Possible problems
Although the characteristics of the plant describe a good immune system, some difficulties may still arise when growing tomatoes. This is due to the fact that each gardener plants plants in his own way, and the soil structure is different everywhere. Based on their experience, gardeners decided to share problems and preventive measures to eliminate the causes.
Shedding of the color and ovaries of tomatoes can be caused by a lack of nutrition and moisture. If a tomato grows in a greenhouse, the cause may be a lack of ventilation and fruit rot. In order to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to carry out systematic watering with water at room temperature. It is imperative to adjust the amount of watering depending on weather conditions.
If shedding of flowers and ovaries is noticed due to the occurrence of rot on the upper part of the plant, then it is necessary to control the ventilation of the greenhouse and systematic watering.
Conclusion
The following can be said about the Duckling tomato; it is a wonderful variety that has proven itself well, received good reviews and has gained unprecedented popularity among gardeners. Children really like this variety of tomato, and in winter, thanks to its yellow color and excellent taste, you can surprise guests and neighbors with beautiful preserves.
