Tomato Viking: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation and care with photo

Tomato Viking is known as a salad variety, is mid-season. The plant is determinant. It was included in the State Register for cultivation on open ground in personal subsidiary plots. The leaves of the plant are medium in size, and the fruits are large in size and have a good taste.

Description of the plant

The variety is recognized by the state as one of the main varieties for growing on personal subsidiary plots of the population in the Central Black Earth region.

Features of the variety:

• The fruit has high palatability.
• Perfect for making salads.
• Not afraid of the cold.
• Grows well in high temperatures.

Description of the bush

• The main stem reaches a height of 70 cm.
• Multi-leaved plant.

Plant 7-9 plants per square meter.

Fruit

Appreciated in cooking for its high palatability. Ideal for salads or sandwiches.

Description:

• Weight from 80 to 170 grams.
• The taste is sweet, pronounced.
• The color of the unripe fruit is green with a black spot at the base.
• Mature color is orange.
• The ripening period from the beginning of germination is up to 120 days.
• The shape is rounded, convex.
• Slightly ribbing, softness is typical.
• No cracking tendency.

Ripe fruit size fluctuates a lot.

Maturation and results

Fruits ripen approximately 110-120 days after germination. The indicator is average. Based on their characteristics, the Viking variety is intended for cultivation in open ground. From 4 to 6 tomatoes ripen on a branch. Yield figures:

• 136-354 centners per hectare.
• The maximum known yield is 712 centners per hectare.

These figures are higher than the standard for the Tambov region. Fruits differ in resistance to cracking, therefore, are well stored. Reviews indicate that the marketable yield of fruits is up to 87%.

Growing Tips

Breeders offer a variety of Viking tomatoes to grow in the black earth zone, in private farms. The variety is ideal for use in salads, not only by weight, but also by taste.

Due to its resistance to cold, it can grow outdoors without any problems. This is true for the cold nights of early and late summer in the climate of the Chernozem region. Yields vary greatly and depend on the following factors:

• Disembarkation dates.
• Climatic features when grown outdoors outside the Chernozem region.
• Planting densities.
• Timely weeding and treatment from pests, diseases.
• Water.
• Light mode.

Despite drought tolerance, requires balanced watering so that tomatoes do not vary greatly in size. In industrial cultivation, this will require fewer sorting operations.

Ground planting pattern:

• 50 by 40 centimeters.
• Density: 7-9 tomatoes per 1 square meter.

It is better to land after the following predecessors:

• Cucumbers.
• Zucchini.
• Carrots.
• Cauliflower.
• Parsley.
• Dill.

However, no one cancels the quality of care. Only by following the rules can you grow a successful crop with high productivity. The more variable the climate of the growing area, the more difficult it is to grow Viking tomatoes, the greater the spread in fruit size.This should be taken into account when choosing these seeds.

Northern regions are suitable for growing only in greenhouses and only with additional lighting. Otherwise, the harvest will be poor. Otherwise, the tomatoes will have to be left to ripen indoors.

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