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

Most gardeners are sure that pinching is a mandatory procedure that must be carried out when growing Snowdrop tomatoes. There are exceptions to this rule - the Snowdrop tomato, which can be grown without removing the lateral processes. Refers to a hybrid low-growing species of varieties with excellent yields.

Variety description

Breeders bred Snowdrop tomatoes as an early maturing variety with frost resistance. You can grow these tomatoes in most regions of the Russian Federation. Even poor soils will not become an obstacle to the cultivation of the Snowdrop.It should be noted that, being bred specifically for growing in regions with a cool climate, Snowdrop does not grow well in areas characterized by predominantly hot weather and mild winters.

If the tomato is grown outdoors, it must be grown using three stems. On each bush, it will be possible to notice the formation of three fruit clusters, on which up to 5 fruits can be placed. Thus, it is not difficult to calculate that up to 45 tomatoes can grow on one bush at the same time. The sizes of Snowdrop fruits can be very different, the lowest brush will give tomatoes much larger than those grown on the top branch.

The tomato owes its name to the ability to endure temperature fluctuations. For the conditions of the regions of Russia, located in the west of the country, this variety fits perfectly. Tomatoes will also grow well in Karelia. Snowdrop bushes bloom very amicably, as they set fruits.Each bush is capable of producing up to 1.6 kilograms of tomatoes - the yield is at a fairly high level.

The tomato was bred in 2000 by Russian breeders, and the variety passed the state registration in 2001. Amateurs and professionals immediately began to leave positive feedback about the representatives of the Snowdrop variety.

Vegetable growers, whose territorial location is Karelia, the Leningrad Region, the Urals, especially expressed their disposition. Even in the regions of the Far North, it was possible to grow a Snowdrop, in a heated greenhouse and with additional illumination.

Fruit characteristics

Snowdrop tomatoes are smooth, rounded. When mature, they have a rich red color. The weight of tomatoes is small, at best, the fruit can reach 150 grams. The average weight is 90 grams. The pulp of tomatoes is very soft and sweet, perfect for making fresh salads, as well as for pickling and pickling.It is possible to preserve the Snowdrop as part of an assortment of vegetables. Very beautiful small red tomatoes in one jar with cucumbers, carrots and herbs.

The number of fruits collected from one plant is large. From one square meter you can get up to 6 kilograms of tomatoes. Considering that the weight of each fruit is small, we can assume how many tomatoes the vegetable grower collects from one bush. Such a characteristic and description of the Snowdrop variety tomatoes attract the attention of many vegetable growers.

Pros and cons

Professional agronomists, farmers and amateur gardeners appreciate the Snowdrop tomato variety for its undeniable advantages:

low temperature resistant;
ability to tolerate prolonged lack of watering;
bearing abundantly;
resistance to pests and diseases;
preserving the integrity of the fruit for a long time;
great taste;
successful cultivation under film in temperate and cool climates;
ability to handle transportation well.

Disadvantages were also noted by vegetable growers. There are few of them, but it is important that the plant is demanding on the quality and quantity of top dressing, especially at the stage of growth and formation of the ovary. Anyone who has ever planted tomatoes at least once understands that great care must be taken with fertilizers.

How to grow

Snowdrop Tomatoes can be planted in seedlings in early April. Transplanting to a greenhouse that is not heated is justified in early June. Cultivation in a greenhouse is possible, the soil in which is manured.

An excess of humus is undesirable for the plant, because rapid growth will lead to the formation of a small number of ovaries.

In order for the bushes that are planted in the greenhouse to grow faster, they must be sprayed with a solution of superphosphate. The leaves, as a result of this procedure, become darker, which leads to an acceleration of photosynthesis and fruit ripening. If you plant the seeds directly in the greenhouse, bypassing the seedling stage, the plants will become more hardened and will not outgrow.

Snowdrop care requires traditional care, but to get a richer harvest, you need to know some subtleties:

seeds before planting must be treated in a solution of potassium permanganate;
it is desirable to disinfect the soil;
before planting seedlings in the ground or in a greenhouse, the substrate should be scalded with boiling water;
the best option for forming a bush is 3 stems;
recommended to tie up, because under the heavy weight of the fruit, the plants may break;

watering should be moderate;
the soil should not be "overfed" with fertilizers and organics, but the lack of top dressing will adversely affect the yield - it is important to observe the measure;
fertilization should correspond to the growth phase: in the process of growing, the bush needs potassium and phosphorus, in the process of ripening - nitrogen.

Staging the plant is not required. With this technique, summer residents usually accelerate the development and growth of the plant. In the case of Snowdrop, there is no need for additional stimulation.

The main rule to follow in order to get a good harvest is diligence and a competent approach. In this case, the tomatoes will be responsive and he althy.