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The Chanterelle tomato is one of the most popular hybrids of this crop among vegetable growers and farmers in central Russia. It was bred specifically for cultivation in conditions of sudden temperature changes and entered into the State Register of the Russian Federation as a variety recommended for cultivation under a film cover or in open ground in private household plots.
Characteristics and description of the Chanterelle tomato
Chanterelle tomato belongs to the determinant (undersized) varieties. The growth of the bush stops after the appearance of 4–5 brushes. In the open field, the plant height is about 60 cm, in greenhouses it reaches 110 cm.
The bush is distinguished by a thin stem with medium-sized leaves of a rich green color, has a spreading structure. The raceme is simple, with small yellow flowers, the stalk is articulated. There are 4–6 berries in a bunch.
In the description of the Chanterelle tomatoes, it is indicated that this is a variety with an early ripening period and a long fruiting period. Harvesting continues from mid-July to late August.
Detailed description of the fruits
The fruit is smooth, glossy, with a thin skin, not prone to cracking, elongated-oval (plum), dense. It has 2–3 chambers in the section with an average number of seeds. In technical maturity, the Chanterelle tomato is usually bright orange in color, but yellow and red fruits are found. The taste is sweet, the flesh is thick. According to consumer reviews, Chanterelle tomatoes have a mild tomato flavor.
Fruit length 4-5 cm, weight 100-130 g.
The presence of vitamins A, B, C, E, beta-carotene and magnesium, combined with an extremely low calorie content, make this vegetable attractive for use in a healthy diet.
This variety is versatile: Chanterelle tomatoes can be eaten both fresh in salads and vegetable side dishes, or preserved with whole fruits. In reviews with a photo about Chanterelle tomatoes, you can see a variety of cooking options for this vegetable.
These tomatoes are well stored and tolerate transportation without losing their presentation, so the variety has found application in farms.
Fruiting time, yield
The declared yield of tomatoes of the Chanterelle variety is 9.1 kg per 1 sq. M. Interestingly, this indicator depends little on where they are grown - in a greenhouse or in the open field. On an area of 1 sq. m planted 3-4 bushes. From the emergence of seedlings to the first harvest, it takes from 100 to 110 days, that is, when sowing seeds for seedlings in the third decade of March, the first fruits are removed from the second half of July. Tomatoes of the Chanterelle variety bear fruit until the end of summer.
To increase yields, experienced vegetable growers give the following recommendations:
- selection and pre-sowing treatment of seeds must be carried out without fail;
- the formation of a bush in 2 - 3 stems;
- tying and pinching;
- regular feeding with organic and mineral fertilizers;
- disease prevention;
- regular watering;
- mulching;
- periodic loosening and removal weeds.
Sustainability
A distinctive feature of the Chanterelle tomato variety is its resistance to adverse weather conditions. This means that temperature changes do not have a detrimental effect even on young plants.
The variety has immunity to many diseases of tomatoes, however, like other nightshade crops, the plant is prone to late blight.
To prevent this common disease, you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- when planting, maintain a distance between plants of at least 30 cm;
- timely pinch and remove the lower leaves;
- mulch the ground;
- water the plant at the root;
- avoid waterlogging of the soil and high humidity in a greenhouse or greenhouse;
- destroy (burn) plants affected by late blight;
- spray the bushes with antifungal drugs.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Chanterelle tomato variety quickly found fans among farmers and amateur vegetable growers, who appreciated it for the following characteristics:
- resistance to temperature extremes, which makes it possible to grow crops in the middle lane and even in the northern regions of the country;
- high productivity, both in greenhouses and in the open field;
- the duration of the fruiting period;
- relative unpretentiousness;
- excellent taste and appearance of the fruit;
- versatility of use;
- high keeping quality, good transport tolerance;
- resistance to diseases and pests.
Like other varieties of tomatoes, Chanterelle has its drawbacks:
- the need to pinch and tie up plants;
- sensitivity to late blight.
Growing rules
Growing a chanterelle tomato does not need any special efforts on the part of the gardener. However, despite the relative unpretentiousness, he, like other representatives of this culture, requires careful attention and careful care. A tomato of the Chanterelle variety is grown in 3 stages: forcing seedlings, transplanting into open ground or a greenhouse, subsequent care (regular watering, top dressing, mulching, pinching, etc.).
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Sowing seeds of this variety for seedlings begins in the third decade of March, about 2 months before planting crops in open ground or a greenhouse. Light soils are used as a substrate, which include sand, peat and earth. To disinfect the soil, it is spilled with boiling water in advance. You can drive out seedlings both in common boxes and in individual containers (cups, peat pots). In this case, it will be possible to do without picking the seedlings.
The selected planting material is treated with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate, and then immersed in a growth stimulator. When sowing, the seeds are buried 1 cm, watered well with a drop method, covered with a film and left at room temperature in the light. As a rule, before the first shoots appear, the soil no longer needs watering.
If the seeds were sown in a common container, then after the appearance of the second true leaf, the seedlings dive.
The resistance of the variety to temperature extremes allows you to do without hardening young plants before transplanting to a permanent place.
Transplanting seedlings
Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or in open ground in late spring - early summer, when warm nights are established. Compost and mineral fertilizers are added to each hole, poured with water, and only then the seedlings are carefully planted in them.
The transplanted seedlings should be immediately tied to the pegs.
For 1 sq. m, no more than 4 plants are planted, observing the scheme of 30x40 or 40x40 cm.
Follow-up care
Tomatoes are sensitive to moisture, so the soil should not be allowed to dry out. They carefully approach watering plants - it must be carried out regularly, while using warm water. It is important to prevent moisture from getting on the leaves and to ensure that there is no stagnation of water. This will prevent late blight.
To prevent this disease, an obligatory part of caring for tomato bushes is periodic treatment with antifungal drugs.
Weeding and loosening are carried out as necessary.
Mulching will help to maintain the optimal level of moisture, protect the soil from weeds and improve the quality of the soil. For this, sawdust, leaves, hay and other organic materials are used.
The chanterelle tomato bush is formed into 2-3 stalks and must be pinned.
A month after planting in a permanent place, the lower leaves are removed. To improve the quality of the fruits, 7 brushes are left on the stems, on which 4-6 ovaries are formed.
Plants are fed 3-4 times per season with mineral complexes or organic matter. It is especially important to fertilize tomatoes during flowering and fruit setting.
Conclusion
Chanterelle tomato is an attractive and promising variety that can surprise with a high yield even when grown in conditions of sudden temperature changes. The ability to adapt to adverse weather conditions, high yield and excellent consumer qualities of the Chanterelle tomatoes have earned recognition from many farmers and amateur vegetable growers.
