Tomato Northern Queen: description and characteristics of the variety, yield with photo

Tomato Northern Queen belongs to the varieties of northern selection, so the plant has good endurance to difficult growing conditions with a lack of heat. Reviews of gardeners on the forums call the species "Northern Queen", thereby emphasizing the undoubted advantages of the tomato.

Today, the species is included in the state register of the Central Black Earth region, and the characteristics of the variety recommend it for cultivation in open ground on private farms. In the northern regions, tomato is successfully grown on household plots in film structures and shows excellent yields.

The plant belongs to the determinant species with early maturation. When grown outdoors, the plant reaches a height of 45 cm and does not need additional support. In film structures, shoots are able to reach higher growth, so the need for tying work is determined on the spot. From the moment the first shoots appear to the removal of the first fruit, an average of 85-95 days pass.

What fruits does the variety have?

Fruits are characterized by a friendly almost simultaneous ripening period. Unripe fruits have a light green tint with a characteristic dark spot at the articular peduncle. One vegetable nest contains 4 to 6 nests.

Description of mature tomatoes:

• differ in flat-round shape;
• have a smooth, even surface, some fruits may be slightly ribbed;
• distinguished by rich bright red color;
• have a pronounced tomato flavor.

The average weight of one vegetable is 150 grams. With the right growing technique, up to 2.5 kg of tomato crop is removed from one bush. Due to the quality of precocity and simultaneous ripening, the plant is free from the disadvantage of many tomatoes in the form of a tendency to late blight. Vegetables are suitable for use in salads, processing into preparations and for preparing marinades. The fruits are able to maintain the proper taste and appearance with a long shelf life.

Growing Nuances

Agricultural cultivation involves the use of seedling method with planting seeds in pre-prepared soil and subsequent diving. Seedlings are transplanted to a stationary place at the age of 50 to 55 days.

When transplanting seedlings to a permanent place, it is worth adhering to the 40 by 40 scheme. The plants are distinguished by a small branching and a small amount of green mass. Under the condition of growing in open ground, the shoots do not need pinching. In greenhouse conditions, pinching is carried out as extra shoots are formed.

The advantage of the variety is the presence of good immunity to top and root rot, bacterial leaf spot. The plant quickly recovers from stress, is resistant to heat and low temperatures, and is drought-resistant. The ability to maintain the property of setting under adverse conditions is a guarantee of a high yield.

It is recommended to provide regular watering to tomato bushes, periodically loosen the soil, remove extra stepchildren and feed the shoots with complex fertilizers.

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