Chile Verde Tomatoes: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation and care with photo

Chile Verde Tomato will appeal to those gardeners who like to plant unusual varieties of tomatoes. It differs from most traditional varieties by the color of ripe fruits.

Characteristics of the Chile Verde variety

Chili Verde tomato variety belongs to tall indeterminate rare tomatoes. The bush reaches a height of up to 2 m. The plant grows rapidly after planting in a permanent place and takes up a lot of space on the site.

Chile tomatoes begin to ripen 100-105 days after germination. The brush of the plant is of a complex type, branched. On each cyst, 7-10 fruits ripen. Medium leaf plant.

Tomatoes are suitable for growing in a greenhouse and in open areas. Features of cultivation in a greenhouse is that the tomato is formed into 1-2 stems. And on each leave no more than 5 brushes with fruits. Requires removal of side shoots and garter to a vertical support.

Description of tomatoes

Growing tomatoes of this variety is different in that as it ripens, the fruits acquire a yellow-green hue. This is what distinguishes Chile Verde from traditional red-fruited tomato varieties. Near the stalk, the skin is green, which gradually turns into golden.

The shape of the fruit is plum-shaped. The mass of one tomato is 85-120 gr. The pulp is juicy, tender. The skin is dense, smooth, without ribbing. During maturation and s alting does not crack. Tomatoes are ideal for canning whole. Productivity is high, up to 5 kg of crop is harvested from one bush.

Advantages and disadvantages of cultivation

Planting Chili Verde tomatoes has its advantages and disadvantages. Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the need to constantly remove old leaves from the bush. If this is not done, then the yield will be lower.

Variety Benefits:

• Fruits ripen quickly.
• Dense skin, suitable for whole s alting.
• Multipurpose in cooking.
• Unpretentious care.
• Tomatoes are sweet and juicy.

Due to the unusual shade of ripe fruits, many gardeners prefer traditional red varieties. But the Chili Verde variety is just as good as other tomatoes.

Features of growing Chile Verde variety

Growing Chili Verde tomatoes is easy if you pay more attention to planting seedlings and caring for adult bushes. To increase the percentage of germination, the seeds are pre-selected and germinated. It is easy to separate high-quality planting material from low-quality planting material. For this, 1 tsp. s alt diluted in one glass of water. Pour the seeds into a glass. Those seeds that remained at the bottom are suitable for growing. Planting material that has surfaced is thrown away.

You need to germinate seeds as follows:

• Seeds are pre-soaked for 15 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate, then dried.
• Dip gauze in water and place seeds in it, cover with another part of gauze.
• Put the gauze in a saucer and put it in a warm place.
• Periodically, the seeds are sprayed with a spray bottle.
• In 2-3 days the first sprouts should appear, after that the seeds are planted in the soil.

When the seedlings grow up and the weather is warm outside, they are planted in a permanent place. Before planting, 40 g of superphosphate mixed with potassium sulfate is added to each well. The first weeks after planting the seedlings in a new place, they cover it with a warm cloth for the night.

During the formation of fruits, the bushes are fed with magnesium sulfate. Attention must be paid to watering. Tomatoes do not like excessive moisture. If you water the plants often, the fruits will be watery. Water the beds, if there is a strong heat outside, you need once a week. With frequent rains, you can do without watering at all. Periodically, the beds are inspected for the presence of diseases and insects.

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