Characteristics and planting varieties of tomato "Malachite Box"

Modern growers love to experiment with new varieties that have a non-standard taste and appearance. One of these vegetables was the new variety of tomatoes "Malachite Box", officially registered in the State Register in 2006. In this article, we will look at the characteristics of the species, its pros and cons, describe the rules for planting and caring for the plant, and also make a small review of reviews from experienced growers.

The variety was first grown by breeders from Novosibirsk. Despite the recent appearance on the market, the Malachite Box has already managed to gain popularity and demand among the population of the whole of Russia. One of the main reasons for this spread is a guaranteed rich harvest, even in case of bad weather conditions. This phenomenon is due to the cold resistance of the variety.

Tomato "Malachite Box" is a tall variety: its height can sometimes be 1.5 meters. The variety of medium ripeness gives the first fruits after 100 days after planting. Dense vegetation saturated greenish color will occupy a worthy place in any greenhouse. The inflorescences are on a simple brush, the joints are clearly visible on the stem. Fruits grow on the entire stem area, which ensures a 100 percent stitchiness.

Tomatoes varieties have a rounded shape, smooth and shiny skin. Usually the fruits growing in the lower part of the plant are larger, their weight can reach 300 grams. You can often find the "Malachite Box" weighing more than 500 grams. Before ripening, tomatoes have a light green tint with a small amount of yellow stains. Already mature vegetables have a beautiful malachite color, combining olive and green colors.

Juicy, sweet, unusual taste of tomatoes will not leave anyone indifferent. Unusual pulp with divorces has a fruity flavor. One he reminds kiwi, others - a melon. Four seed chambers of the fruit do not have a large number of seeds. One of the features of the "Malachite Box" is a very thin and delicate skin that does not allow the transport of tomatoes. That is why this variety is rarely found in the store or on the market.

Tomatoes of this variety can be eaten only fresh. The large dimensions of the fruit and thin peel, bursting during processing, make preservation impossible. But the process of cleansing is very fast, as the skin is easily removed.

Judging by the reviews of seasoned vegetable growers who grow these tomatoes for several years in a row, the variety is very fruitful and bears fruit every year. With proper planting and constant care, you can get up to 10 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter, and in the greenhouse this figure can rise to 14 kilograms.

As a rule, gardeners who like to experiment with extraordinary varieties of vegetables are engaged in growing the "Malachite Box". This variety has both its pros and cons. Consider the one and the other in more detail.

One of the advantages of the variety is the constant yield, which is increasing every year. Picking tomatoes begins even before the first cold weather. A 100% fruit set provides a rich collection. Among the large number of bushes up to one and a half meters there is only a couple of barren flowers, and that is not always the case.

The wide scope of application of the “malachite casket” is also a big plus, because, in addition to a large number of sauces, preserves and added to vegetable salads, the exotic taste of plants resembling kiwi, allows you to mix tomato slices with other types of fruits. This appetizer has an unusually fresh and juicy taste.

In addition to high taste, this variety has a huge amount of vitamins. "Malachite Box" is a hypoallergenic vegetable, so children and nursing mothers can eat it. Purity of the variety allows the seeds to retain their original properties. Shrubs can be grown in both open and protected ground. Tomatoes do not crack, even if they are overripe. Plants have increased disease resistance, which prevents the likelihood of infection.

Compared with the advantages of the shortcomings of the variety is not so much, but they should also be called. "Malachite box" is not very easy to clean, so before buying it is recommended to thoroughly study all the characteristics and methods of growing the variety. Thin and delicate skin does not allow to transport or keep tomatoes fresh for a long time, which indicates the disadvantage of growing them for sale.

Unusual malachite color of already ripe fruits often confuses inexperienced gardeners or those who grow this vegetable for the first time, and ripened tomatoes are completely unappetizing. Therefore, you have to make a few mistakes before learning how to correctly determine the ripeness of a vegetable.

Specialists of the Russian State Register confirmed the suitability of the "Malachite Box" for sowing in any region of our vast country. However, the climatic features of each region should be taken into account Despite the fact that the plant produces ripened fruits after a hundred days after sowing, experienced growers recommend using seedlings. On the back of the package indicated the estimated time, it is better to do it for a couple of months before the direct landing in the ground soil.

To get the best result, you should first competently make seedlings that have a large number of nuances. The process is divided into several stages.

• Preparation of boxes and soil. Some growers prepare the soil mixture with their own hands. The main condition for sowing is fertile land, allowing the necessary amount of oxygen to pass through. For those who are not confident in their abilities, sold in specialty stores. Before sowing, it is necessary to decontaminate both the tanks and the ground itself. As a rule, this is done with boiling water and several crystals of potassium permanganate. Professionals in this field advise you to cover the container with a film so that the process of disinfecting the box and the ground goes more efficiently.
• Seed preparation. This stage is one of the most important in the process of growing tomatoes. If seeds are purchased from reputable manufacturers, they have already been pre-screened. If you use your own seeds, you will need to conduct a thorough analysis. To do this, put them in a five percent saline solution. Seeds that are unsuitable for seedlings will rise to the surface within a few minutes, they are collected and discarded, the remaining ones on the bottom are thoroughly washed in water. Next, the seeds are kept in a solution of potassium permanganate, aloe juice or special biostimulants. In the first case, the process takes about 3 hours, in the second - 20 hours, and in the third - the time depends on the instructions for use.

• Sowing. Selected seeds are placed in special grooves at a distance of 2 centimeters. Between the grooves should be at least 3 centimeters. After that, the boxes with the ground should be covered with foil and put on a sunny place. After 4 days, when the first shoots appear, the film can be removed, and the temperature can be reduced to 15 degrees. In case of lack of sunlight, it is recommended to install a lamp next to it or to foil containers.At this stage, it is necessary to water the seedlings from time to time, but they should not be poured with a large amount of water, as the seeds will be spoiled.
• Picking Tomatoes favorably tolerate a picking. Seedlings can be transferred to containers after the appearance of 3-5 leaves. This stage is useful, as the plant enters the new land, more fertile, and the root system begins to grow stronger and grow freely. It should be periodically irrigated so that the top layer is not dried out. It is recommended to fertilize the variety with mineral fertilizers, which provide for obtaining stronger and juicy tomatoes. During the pick, organic fertilizers can also be used. For this purpose, an extract of wood ash due to the content of a large number of minerals to enhance the root system and the appearance of green leaves. In addition, this fertilizer prevents black leg disease.

• Hardening Immediately before planting, this variety of tomatoes needs to be hardened. Containers with soil are carried out to fresh air, each day increasing the time spent on the street. This stage lasts about 10 days, the tomatoes gradually adapt to outdoor conditions. If the cultivation takes place in the city, then you can take out the plants on the balcony.
• Transfer. Transplant "Malachite box" in the greenhouse or open ground occurs either at the very end of spring, or in mid-June. Beforehand it is necessary to prepare the soil, however, as is known, the soil for vegetables begins to be prepared from the very autumn. Periodically, the beds are fertilized, dug up and watered with warm water. When the soil is already warm enough, you can transplant tomato bushes. Immediately before disembarking, for the prevention of certain diseases, dimples in the ground are shed with very hot water with several crystals of potassium permanganate. In order for the seedlings to rise by the morning hours, transplantation should be done in the evening. Only 2 plants can be planted per square meter.

• Aftercare. After the plant has reached its maximum height and bore fruit, you can relax a little. However, it is necessary to do a regular inspection of the tomatoes and clean up the emerging stepchildren on the fruit. Be sure to pick leaves before the first flower brush and after the start of the ovary. Brushes should also be tied up so that they do not break off from the severity. You need to carefully inspect the land to prevent the emergence of weeds and eliminate them.

Reviews of tomatoes "Malachite Box" mostly positive. Experienced gardeners are delighted with the rich and stable harvest they produce. Tomatoes are large, good-quality, sometimes one vegetable is enough for a large portion of lettuce. Juicy pulp gives any snack an original taste. It is pleasant to show off an exotic vegetable to your colleagues, because not everyone is able to grow such beauty. From the "Malachite Box" it turns out a great jam, which pleases the whole family all year round. Some admit that they did not even expect a similar taste.

One hundred percent of the ovary of each bush is also noted. Perhaps the only disadvantage vegetable growers recognize the problems of transporting tomatoes, as their skin quickly cracks.

You can find out more about this tomato variety from the video below.