Green tomatoes: characteristics and advantages of the best varieties

Irish liqueur

Photo by Lyudmila Komashko

Photo by Lyudmila Komashko

Photo by Svetlana Mikhnevich

Photo by Svetlana Mikhnevich

Second place goes to the Irish liqueur variety. An indeterminate variety of mid-early ripening, intended for cultivation in greenhouses. You can plant no more than 2-3 bushes per 1 sq.m. It is recommended to grow in 2 stems. Mandatory procedures include pinching, tying to a support, pinching over the 14th or 15th leaf and weekly watering. And don’t forget about complex mineral fertilizers - the tomato will thank you.

The dull green fruits (as they ripen, they change color to yellow-green with small stripes) are distinguished by their fleshy pulp and high sugar content. Their weight can reach 200-250 g.

Reviews from our readers about the Irish liqueur variety

Svetlana Mikhnevich : “I’ve been planting for two years. Fruitful, sweet, salad, bush height up to 1 m. When ripe, it acquires an amber hue. The downside is that it's soft and doesn't lie well. I will always plant one bush. Doesn't fail. It is good because it is not tall and has time to both start and mature. But it seems to me that the Malachite Box tastes a little richer, although it is tall.”

Olga Vybornova : “Sweet, productive, up to 1.8 m in height. We ate all summer. I’ll keep it in the collection!”

The harvest of standard tomatoes can also be harvested in an apartment

Growing tomatoes at home is undertaken either by very passionate vegetable growers, or by housewives interested in obtaining clean produce for the family, or by mothers raising their children to be hardworking and observant. Today, among the variety of tomato varieties, you can also find standard ones, which are recommended to be grown in pots or balcony boxes.

1. Yellow cap. These tomatoes can be grown in open soil throughout the country, but they are also suitable for cultivation as a pot crop. Early tomatoes, yellow in color, are used in salads because they have an excellent taste. Their weight is small - 15–20 grams. Plants are resistant to diseases such as fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus. From a square meter of planting you get 200–300 g of quality tomatoes.
2. Pinocchio. This red-fruited, early-ripening tomato was bred specifically for growing in an apartment or on a balcony. It reaches a height of 35 cm and produces 15–20 gram fruits with good to excellent taste. Each plant will produce 1–1.5 kg of quality tomatoes.
3. Bonsai is an early ripening salad tomato. They grow it in an apartment, on a balcony or loggia. After the seeds sprout, you have to wait a little more than three months for the first red tomatoes, weighing 24–27 grams. They are tasty, and each bush will produce about a kilogram of good quality tomatoes.

Kiwi

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Photo by Natalia Urazmanova

Photo by Amina Vazhenina

Photo by Violetta Vaitekhovich

Photo by Maya Balagurova

The honorable top three is closed by a variety with an unusual name for a tomato – Kiwi. The tomato received this name for a reason: its sweet fruit tastes like tropical fruits, and when cut it looks like kiwi. Tomatoes have a round, slightly flattened shape. The weight of yellow-green fruits can reach 300-350 g.

The variety is indeterminate; in a greenhouse it can grow up to 1.2-1.5 m. In open ground, the bushes are slightly lower and usually do not exceed 1 m. Manufacturers recommend forming the plant into 2-3 stems.

The variety is mid-season, the period from germination to ripening is approximately 120 days. Quite productive - up to 12 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one bush.

Reviews from our readers about the Kiwi variety

Amina Vazhenina : “The yield is high, one of the first green-fruited varieties I planted. Indeterminate; the fruits are large, weighing up to 350 g, fleshy, sweet.”

Maya Balagurova : “The tomato is slightly brownish on the outside, but green on the inside; very sweet".

Description of the Taimyr tomato variety, its characteristics and cultivation features

The tomato has managed to win pride of place in the beds of gardeners around the world. The number of varieties of useful plants increases every year. Today, breeders have managed to develop tomatoes that are available for cultivation in northern regions and places with poor soil. The Taimyr tomato has become a new product of Russian selection. A large agricultural company acted as the originator of an unpretentious variety.

General information about the variety

The Taimyr tomato is declared by the originator as a variety for open ground. The plant shows high resistance to low temperatures and is available for cultivation in regions with a cool and short summer season. Tomato Taimyr general characteristics and description of the variety:

• Ultra early ripening.
• Standard.
• Determinant.
• Compact bush.
• The foliage is average.
• Strong, thick stems.
• Well developed root system.
• Medium sized green foliage.
• Short, does not exceed 30 centimeters.
• Up to five clusters if grown in open ground.
• The number of fruits in a cluster is 6–7 pieces.
• The yield of the bush is up to 1.5 kilograms of berries.
• Cold-resistant, increased resistance to low temperatures.
• Late blight is resistant to the disease.
• Easy to care for.
• Long-term storage possible.
• Transportation over long distances is acceptable.

The characteristics of the variety made it possible to cultivate the Taimyr tomato in the coldest regions of the country. External data and technical characteristics of the fruit:

• Round shape.
• High density.
• Small size, with an average weight of up to 80 grams.
• The taste combines sweetness and sourness.
• Friendly maturation.
• Dark red color.
• Juicy.
• Not watery.

The salad variety is suitable for fresh consumption. The berry makes a valuable vitamin ingredient for salad or pizza. It is permissible to dry the fruits and use them as a preparation.

Recommendations for cultivation

The preferred planting method is seedlings. It is recommended to start growing work in April. To obtain strong seedlings you should:

• Select a box or separate containers - pots or glasses, fill with fertile soil.
• Pre-moisten the soil.
• The seeds are immersed 1 centimeter deep.
• Re-moistening the soil with a spray bottle.
• Create a greenhouse effect by covering the planting with film.
• Maintaining room temperature from 21 degrees.
• Place the seedlings in a well-lit place when the first shoots appear.
• Gradually lowering the air temperature to 15–16 degrees for hardening.

Compact plants are placed densely, up to 15 seedlings per square meter. After transplanting the seedlings, it is necessary to organize the first watering after 7–10 days. Subsequent watering is recommended to be carried out no more than once a week, provided there is no rain. Care activities include:

• Feed up to 6 times during the summer.
• Loosening and cleaning weeds.

IMPORTANT! It is recommended to tie a low-growing plant to obtain a better harvest.

Gardeners' opinion

Good afternoon! I recommend Taimyr variety tomatoes to residents of the North-West. The plant tolerates short, cool summers without a decrease in yield.

Kirill Petrov, 55 years old

Good day! I discovered Taimyr. Ultra-early ripening variety, resistant to weather changes and low air temperatures. Unpretentious and easy to care for. I didn’t find any cons for myself.

Anna Gundareva, 43 years old

Swamp

Photo by Dina Petrova

Photo by Dina Petrova

Photo by Masha Bulatova

Photo by Olga Yanitskaya

In 4th place is a variety with a not entirely appetizing name - Swamp. However, the name did not in any way affect the taste: the fruits are fleshy, sweet, juicy, and very tasty. The average weight of a tomato is 200-250 g, but some specimens reach 400 g and even more. It is intended for fresh consumption because it has a very thin skin.

The variety is indeterminate and can grow up to 1.5 m in height. For this reason, mandatory garter of bushes is required. They should be formed into 1 stem. In protected ground, it is not recommended to plant more than 2 bushes per 1 sq.m.

Early ripening variety. From germination to harvest, only 90-100 days pass.

Reviews from our readers about the Boloto variety

Dina Petrova : “So tasty that only a little salt is acceptable, in my opinion. And you need to eat with a spoon, otherwise it will slip away! I sowed it in mid-March. Planted in a greenhouse in early May. The variety is early, lettuce, semi-determinate.”

Masha Bulatova : “We love it, we’ve been growing it for years. A tomato that has no sour taste at all.”

Arina Erdman : “Harvest variety, salad, tasty. There is only one drawback - it is very difficult. You need to eat or process quickly. I made caviar out of it. I won’t plant any more.”

Suitable varieties of standard tomatoes for open ground

Most summer residents give them their priority when choosing a tomato variety to plant in their garden. Standard ones have a compact root system, which allows you to place and grow a large amount of this vegetable crop in a small bed. A distinctive feature of such tomatoes is their erect, tall stem, which absolutely does not require any garter. You can get a good harvest of standard tomatoes much earlier than regular ones, without putting much effort into it.

Hybrids

Today, markets and stores offer a wide selection of varieties of this type of tomato, each of them differing in its taste and ripening time. For inexperienced gardeners who have not previously encountered growing such tomatoes, proven hybrids of these vegetables are suitable for growing in their summer cottage. These include such standard varieties as Melodiya F1, Marfa F1, Shakira F1.

Simple

The red-fruited selection of tomatoes has proven itself well, which is preferred by many summer residents when choosing tomato seedlings for their plot. This includes such varieties as Stambovy large-fruited, Demidov, Gigolo

and Diez.

New items

For those who like to experiment and master new varieties of vegetable crops, the new standard tomatoes are suitable. From this selection, varieties such as Venezia F1, Almaz Yakutii, Torero F1 and Igido F1 are selling well.

emerald apple

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Photo by Sergei Denisenkov

Photo by Natalia Safonina

5th place went to the Emerald Apple variety. The bushes are low - they grow no more than 70 cm. Some gardeners do not tie up the plants, but grow them in a spread. You can also do without pinching: the variety will still please you with its high yield. Another significant advantage of the Emerald Apple is its resistance to disease and cracking.

The fruits are large, weighing up to 400 g. When ripe, they are green in color, which is why they got their name. The taste is very sweet and juicy. Tomatoes are intended for fresh consumption.

Reviews from our readers about the Emerald Apple variety

Natalya Safonina : “Large, sweet, fruitful. The bush is stocky. This summer, not a very good one, bore fruit abundantly and did not suffer from any illness.”

Marina Shekh.

Nadiya Kisil : “The tomatoes were juicy, sweet, did not crack, but did not sit for a long time.”

Evgenia Pshenitsyna : “I liked it, no one else! As my husband said, there is no pronounced tomato taste. Didn't crack. But not bedridden ones.”

Tamara Vorobyova : “Children love these tomatoes. Sweet, large, salad."

How to cook

Recipes for green tomatoes can be confusing for some. After all, not many people can put on the table a snack consisting of green tomatoes, but they don’t even know how tasty it is.

In some parts of Russia, especially in the north, green tomatoes often do not have time to ripen and have to be picked green.

There is no way to correct nature and why suffer and resort to stupid methods to make the tomatoes ripen, such as putting them in felt boots, it is better to cook them green.

To prepare for 25 people you will need: green tomatoes (3 kg), garlic (1 pc.), parsley (1 gr.), dill (1 gr.), cherry leaves (5 pcs.), black currants (6 pcs. ), peppercorns (1 gr.).

1. In order to pickle tomatoes, you will first need to cut them into halves.
2. Place garlic and hot pepper (to taste) into the resulting cut.
3. Place the tomatoes in jars, add herbs, add bay leaves and peppercorns.
4. For the brine you will need a liter of water; for 1 liter we take 1 tablespoon of table salt.
5. Fill the tomatoes with brine and close. Bon appetit.

Many people are repulsed by their appearance. We are accustomed to the fact that red varieties mean juicy and tasty, but without trying one of these fruits, you are unlikely to understand how juicy an “unripe” tomato can be.

Emerald pear

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Photo by Slava Stepanov

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Photo by Zoya Prikhodko

Another variety with emerald-colored fruits is in 6th place on the list - this is the Emerald Pear. Its fruits, like those of the previous participant in the list, remain green even after full ripening - the only difference is in shape. The variety got its name due to the resemblance of the fruit to a pear. They are small, maximum weight - 100-170 g. At the maturity stage they become darker than at the ripening stage. This is one of the signs by which you can determine whether a tomato is ripe. Another one is softness: at the end of the growing season, the fruits become softer. They are juicy, sweet, with a light fruity taste. Unlike many green-fruited fellows, the Emerald Pear stores well.

The variety is indeterminate, the bushes reach 2 m in height, so it is more convenient to grow them in a greenhouse. They need support and regular garters. It should be formed into 2 stems. Tomatoes of this variety are little susceptible to diseases.

Reviews from our readers about the Emerald Pear variety

Slava Stepanov : “This variety has completely replaced the Malachite Box from the greenhouse. Although the fruits are smaller than hers, there are more of them, and the taste is sweeter and richer.”

Zoya Prikhodko : “Strong bush, well established, beautiful clusters, sweet juicy fruits.”

Lyudmila Komashko : “In my opinion, or rather, the taste, the best is Emerald Pear. A variety with small pear-shaped fruits, but not for canning, but for salad purposes, and, as a rule, they also don’t live up to salad... They are eaten straight from the bush.”

Plant care

Further care of the plantings consists of:

• in weeding and loosening the soil;
• in timely watering;
• in stepsoning;
• in a garter;
• in pest control.

Watering should be done in the evening and only with warm water; the root system of seedlings suffers from cold water. To combat pests, you can use folk methods and remedies, or you can purchase chemicals and, following the instructions, treat the plantings.

Watering the described plant is carried out once a week. It is not recommended to increase the frequency of watering, since due to increased soil moisture, the bushes may develop a fungal infection. The operation is carried out with warm water standing in the sun before sunrise or after sunset.

Plants are fertilized with several types of fertilizers. Initially, as the bushes grow and gain green mass, mixtures containing nitrogen are used. To do this, use organic fertilizers or ammonium nitrate. During tomato flowering, potassium fertilizers are added to nitrogen solutions to feed it. During the development of ovaries and during the formation of fruits, mixtures containing phosphorus and potassium are used.

To protect bushes from various diseases, preventive measures are carried out. Plants are treated with drugs 3 times, and after each use of these drugs a break of 8-10 days is taken. If the disease has spread, then all diseased plants and fruits are destroyed, and the remaining bushes are treated with medicines, copper sulfate or infusions.

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If dangerous garden pests (aphids, mites, Colorado potato beetles and other insects) appear on the site, it is recommended to destroy them with chemicals. If a gardener wants to get an environmentally friendly harvest, then folk remedies are used to kill insects. The bushes are treated with copper sulfate, soap solution or plant decoctions.

When all the instructions are followed and the plants feel care and attention, they grow quickly, form flower clusters, set fruits and bring the desired harvest to their owners. After the first tomatoes ripen, they should be immediately harvested, processed, or eaten in fresh salads.

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It doesn’t matter so much whether you grew a crop or bought finished products, you need to start processing in order to diversify your homemade dishes in winter

Michael Pollan

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Photo by Vasara Vasara and Olga Musina

So we have reached the last place in our TOP. However, we would like to say right away that the latter does not mean bad, because they chose the best of the best! So, 7th place went to a variety with a foreign name - Michael Pollan (original name Michael Pollan). What are these tomatoes good for?

The variety is indeterminate, but, in comparison with other similar varieties, it is not very tall - up to 1.2 m. However, you cannot do without a garter. The fruits are collected in clusters, each of which can contain 30 or more tomatoes. For this reason, a mandatory garter is required not only for the stem, but also for the brushes. They need to be secured in several places so that they do not break under their own weight.

The fruits are beautiful pear-shaped. They are green in color (green-yellow when ripe) with green stripes. The tomatoes are small: the weight of each does not exceed 80-100 g. The taste is unusual, with fruity notes. Tomatoes of this variety are suitable for salads and canning.

Reviews from our readers about the variety Michael Pollan

Olga Musina : “The fruits are tight, juicy, sweet.”

Ekaterina Golovinova : “I like it because it grows in clusters of up to 100 pieces. Compared to large fruits, it’s so-so in salads, but absolutely incomparable when pickled. It has a thin skin that does not separate; you can say you don’t feel it. It absorbs what you wanted to give it with the marinade without overpowering it with its taste. I marinate in honey and apple cider vinegar. Sometimes without vinegar, in apple juice. It’s just a masterpiece, really!”

Not all tomato lovers know that a green tomato does not always mean unripe. We hope that after the feedback from our readers, you will also be interested in unusual green-fruited tomatoes, and our TOP 7 will help you decide on the choice of the best variety.

The best standard varieties

Among standard tomatoes, not only domestic varieties are popular, but also foreign ones. Each of them has its own characteristics of agricultural technology, and is also endowed with all the advantages listed above.

Tomato varieties for open ground or greenhouses should be selected based on an analysis of the desired results, as well as the climatic conditions of the area

It is also necessary to pay attention to the resistance of the plant crop to various tomato pathologies.

Far North

Of the standard tomatoes for open ground, the Far North variety has proven itself best. This tomato variety has the following characteristics:

• the fruits are round in shape, red in color, with an average weight of 70 grams;
• the height of the bush does not exceed 60 centimeters;
• 7 bushes can be planted on 1 square meter;
• early ripeness: the first harvest can be harvested 100 days after sowing;
• Almost all fruits ripen at the same time.

The description of this variety states that it is resistant to root and blossom end rot, as well as late blight. Of all the standard tomatoes, the Far North variety has a record yield: 2.5 kilograms of tomatoes are harvested from 1 plant. However, such indicators can be achieved provided that all planting care rules are followed. You can study them by watching a video about Far North tomatoes.

Another name for this tomato is Fighter. Plants of this variety are divided into two groups: those that bear red tomatoes and yellow ones. This plant has the following characteristics:

• height characteristics of the bush: no higher than 45 centimeters;
• the first harvest can be obtained 95 days after sowing;
• in the area of ​​the stalk there is a greenish spot, which decreases as the fruit matures;
• the possibility of growing 7-9 plants per 1 square meter in greenhouse structures or in open beds;
• from 1 square meter you can harvest 3-5 kilograms of crop;
• the fruits are characterized by a shape similar to a cylinder;
• this standard variety is resistant to diseases caused by bacteria;
• On average, 1 ripe tomato weighs 75 grams.

These standard tomatoes are suitable for growing in the north-west of Russia, in its southern and central zone.

Shuttle

What low-growing varieties can be grown in open ground? Shuttle is suitable for these purposes. It has the following distinctive characteristics:

• ripe fruits are distinguished by their red color, fleshiness, elastic skin, which protects the vegetable from cracking;
• mid-early ripening period: the harvest can be obtained 85-120 days after sowing;
• the shape of the fruit is oval, and their average weight is 60 grams;
• altitude qualities of the plant: do not exceed 45 centimeters;
• 8-10 bushes can be located on 1 square meter;
• From 1 bush you can harvest 1 kilogram of vegetables.

The plant culture Shuttle is resistant to late blight.

Alpha

The best standard varieties, distinguished by their sweet taste and aroma, are Alpha tomatoes. Moreover, in addition to taste, these plant crops have the following features:

Tomato “Apple Spas”: description of the variety

This variety was bred by Russian breeders in the 21st century.
The “Apple Spas” tomato is not a hybrid variety. The height of its determinate bushes, which are not standard, ranges from 50 to 80 centimeters. Apple Spas tomatoes are usually classified as mid-season varieties. They exhibit remarkable disease resistance and are designed for growing in unprotected soil; they are not usually grown in greenhouses. These plants produce a stable, good harvest of wonderful fruits. The main feature of tomatoes of this variety is their long period of fruiting.

Tomatoes “Apple Spas” have the following positive qualities:

• Resistance to diseases.
• They can easily tolerate heat.
• High commercial characteristics of fruits.
• Versatility in the use of fruits.
• Good yield.

When developing this variety, the breeders made sure that the Yablochny Spas tomatoes did not have any shortcomings.

You can compare the yield of this variety with others in the table:

Fruit characteristics

Vegetable growers value this variety of tomatoes for their extraordinary taste, juiciness, and meatiness. Judging by the description of the variety, the fruits of the “pink cheeks” tomato have certain characteristics:

1. Tomatoes have a traditional flat, round shape with mild ribbing.
2. Once a tomato reaches maturity, the color of the fruit begins to change from dark green to bright pink, and sometimes even crimson.
3. Tomatoes have dense, but at the same time fleshy, juicy pulp, medium-thick skin, and the number of seed chambers should not be less than four.
4. A distinctive feature is that the fruits are equal in size, they are quite large, the average weight of one is about 300 g.
5. The “pink cheeks” tomato is distinguished by high taste characteristics, however, it should be noted that growing in unfavorable conditions can affect both the appearance of the tomatoes and their taste.
6. The purpose of this variety is universal: they are salted, used in salads, and made into excellent tomato juice and paste. For pickling, it is best to use various containers in the form of pans, barrels, buckets, since due to their large size the fruits do not fit in a jar.

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Among the features of tomatoes, it can be noted that, despite their large size, they are easily transported and stored well. For this reason, they can be recommended for cultivation by farmers.

The distinctive features of the tomato are its extraordinary taste, sugary and grainy pulp. The hybrid’s resistance to adverse weather conditions is striking. Even long periods of bad weather and low temperatures do not prevent the plant from bearing fruit. This “Red red F1” compares favorably with conventional varieties. In addition, tomato is resistant to many diseases. From 1 sq. m you can collect up to 25 kg of wonderful tomatoes.

Growing standard tomatoes, varieties for open ground

In recent years, in the gardens of summer residents, one can increasingly find low-growing varieties of tomatoes - standard ones, because they bear fruit well in any conditions and do not require special care. Standard tomatoes (tomatoes) allow you to harvest a good harvest of vegetables even when growing tomatoes in open ground.

Standard tomatoes are unpretentious to growing conditions and have good survival rate, which is why they are very popular among many summer residents. Due to the fact that their seedlings grow small in size and do not bend under the weight of leaves, they can be successfully grown even at home and on balconies in ordinary flower pots. By the time of transplantation into the ground, young vegetable seedlings stand out for their powerful root system and good strong stem.

Characteristics of tomatoes variety Thick cheeks

When choosing the best variety of tomatoes, a gardener should focus not only on the yield of individual varieties of nightshades, but also on the difficulty of caring for them. One of the best options for such varieties is the Thick Cheeks tomato.

Characteristics of tomato variety Thick Cheeks

This crop has many advantages in cultivation. From one small bush you can get up to 5 kg of delicious sweet tomatoes.

Characteristics of tomato

Tomato Thick cheeks determinate. It can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. The fruits ripen in 103-110 days from the moment of sowing the seeds to harvesting. The characteristics of this variety are surprising. Despite its short stature, the tomato is a high-yielding variety. In addition, it has immunity to diseases and pests.

Description of the tomato bush

Thick cheek tomatoes are easy to grow not only in a greenhouse, but also outside. In addition, the compactness of the bushes (up to 70 cm in height) is combined with the power of the stems, which can support a weight of fruit up to 5 kg. You still can’t do without tying. All necessary supports are installed immediately after planting the seedlings in the ground.

The foliage of this bush is medium-sized, dense, dark green.

For the fruit to fully ripen, it is important to obtain a sunny color, so dense foliage is often pruned, as are the stepsons. Such measures help normalize the distribution of energy by the root system

This way the bush will concentrate its energy on ripening the fruits.

Description of fruits

In a greenhouse, the yield is higher. Domestic gardeners are confident that with proper care it is possible to achieve higher results.

The quality of the tomatoes themselves is no less important. Like most tomatoes, they are red in color. Their weight is small - up to 220 g, and their shape is flat-round. According to the characteristics, the fruits are characterized by the following:

• juicy pulp with a small amount of seeds;
• no tendency to crack the skin;
• good presentation of the fruit;
• good transport tolerance and long-term storage.

Features of cultivation

Seedlings are susceptible to cold

Tomatoes are best grown from seeds, sown in early spring. The process of growing seedlings is simple:

• The seeds are planted in fertile soil. You can buy a ready-made substrate or make it yourself by mixing garden soil with humus.
• After sowing, the pots are covered with polyethylene and put in a warm place.
• When the shoots appear, the film is removed and the containers with the sprouts are placed in a sunny place.
• Picking is carried out with the appearance of the second leaf.

Seedlings are prepared for transplanting outside or into a greenhouse only after warming the ground to 18°C. Any cold snap can destroy young plants, so in the northern regions it is better to plant them in a greenhouse. The seating scheme is dense: per 1 sq. m dig up to 5 bushes.

Tomatoes bear fruit better in areas where zucchini and cauliflower were previously grown. These plants leave behind a large amount of microelements useful for tomatoes.

For better growth, tomatoes need root feeding.

Caring for seedlings also has its own characteristics. It is better to water with warm, settled water. The frequency is determined by the condition of the soil, which should be loosened regularly

It is also important to fertilize. In total, they are carried out no more than 3 times during the season.

It is best to use complex mineral formulations.