Lovers of conservation, as well as digging in the ground, experimenting with varieties of tomatoes, further information may be of interest. After all, we will talk about one of the hybrid varieties of Cio-Cio-San. Which has not a single positive trait. Tomato is known for its unique antioxidant properties, below we will talk about other advantages and give a characteristic and description of the variety.
Characteristics and description of the variety of tomato Cio-Cio-San
The Cio-Cio-San tomato was produced back in 1998, and a year later it became popular in the post-Soviet countries.
The variety of this type of tomato - indeterminate culture, to put it simply, is constantly growing. The bushes are tall, the length of which can be 2 and 2.5 m, so when growing them it is worth using supports.
In addition, supports are necessary due to the fact that the variety very fertile (about 50 tomatoes from one bush). The ripening period is 100-120 days.
Description of the fruit:
- plum;
- dense;
- weight up to 40 g;
- bright pink color.
This variety is very fertile both in the soil and in greenhouses, but it should be noted that a large harvest can be achieved in the second case. With the right approach, one bush brings 6 kilograms of sweet tomatoes.
Advantages and disadvantages
This variety has more positive qualities, such as:
- high yield
- taste
- tolerance to many diseases
There is also a minus, since this species grows very much, it is followed by regular care, control growth, tie bushes.
Tomatoes are useful for those suffering from diabetes.
Growing and care
You can plant Chio-Chio-San at the end of the frost, this will be in May or June depends on the region.
But before planting it, seedlings are being prepared. And it all starts with the fact that it is necessary to soak the seeds in salt water, disinfect with a solution of potassium permanganate, and then rinse with clean water. Note also that all these processes begin well before planting, around March month.
The seeds should be placed in prepared, moist soil, some use special soil. You need to place the seeds at a depth of 2 cm, and within a week sprouts will begin to appear. When 2 or 4 leaves appear, they should be planted so that the roots do not grow together, but rather increase.
When the last frosts are gone, you should prepare for planting seedlings, before that it is advisable to accustom her to fresh air, as well as to the sun's rays.
It is better to plant the plants at such a distance from each other, so that with further growth and the formation of bushes, not in one stem, but in two, or even three, they do not interfere with each other.
The optimal, though not economical distance 60 cm... It is also worth thinking in advance about the supports, to which you will have to tie the branches of the bushes in the future.
The Cio-Cio-San tomato is cheerful, and survives in various conditions, in particular, it tolerates heat. However, it should be remembered that as soon as the ground begins to dry out, the plants watered with warm water.
Depending on the fertility, it is worth thinking about feeding, which is carried out as soon as the fruits begin to form. How often to do this, everyone determines for himself, namely, according to the level of soil nutrition. Top dressing is carried out after watering, after about ten days.
Don't forget to weed and remove weeds. Also, the plant will benefit from various fertilizers: compost, chicken droppings, mullein.
That the greenhouse or vegetable garden has not turned into impassable thickets, it should also pinch tomatoes. Moreover, the lack of such care can lead to fungal diseases. All stepchildren who are below the most developed are removed without fail.
However, it is also not worth it, and overdo it, so that instead of the growth of fruits, greens do not grow.
Diseases and pests
Although it was mentioned earlier that it is not subject to diseases from which other species suffer. For example, he is not so afraid of the dangerous disease late blight. But he also has weak points, these are pests such as:
- whiteflies (feed on plant juices, cause great harm to it)
- spider mite (appears in very dry air, sucks out cell sap)
- nematodes (the most dangerous pest that can harm not only a plant, but also human and animal health).
To avoid problems associated with the above pests, you should carry out prevention:
- airing
- normal humidity level
- soil disinfection
Tomatoes are less susceptible to attacks by these pests in the garden than in the greenhouse.
Harvesting and storage
Whether the harvest will be maximum depends on how carefully it treats the plants. Only with careful care, a garter and all of the above conditions can you achieve what you want. Indeed, due to its fertility and resistance to any weather conditions, this species is often used for commercial purposes.
Harvesting must be done on time. The fruits can ripen after harvesting, but if the tomato is not removed in time, it will simply burst.
Further use of the fruits of this variety at the discretion and taste. This variety is perfect both for salads and for preservation, pickles. It will not spoil, on the contrary, it will add great taste to sauces and juices. Any dish with the addition of tomato juice, even in a cold winter, will be able to remind you of summer.
Due to their small size, they can be compactly placed in a jar, the appearance will also be pleasing to the eye. Moreover, when pickled, they will retain their original appearance and will not crack.
Such tomatoes will be able to decorate any table and no holiday will be complete without them. But do not use them when fermenting.
Regardless of the purpose for which to grow Tomato Chio-Chio-San, commercial or just for yourself. It is unlikely that this variety will cause negative reviews, except for a beautiful vegetable garden, which will be decorated with bright, elegant bushes, on which tomatoes hang like garlands. Moreover, adhering to the basic rules of growing seedlings, caring for this species, you can achieve the maximum yield.
To understand whether you like this variety, you need to try it at least once, and only then decide whether to choose it as your favorite or refuse once and for all.