A tomato that looks like a lemon will not leave anyone indifferent: the "Wonder of the World" tomato and the method of its cultivation

Each new season, summer residents and gardeners are lost when choosing a tomato variety that will have excellent taste, high yield rates, while being unpretentious in care. The Wonder of the World tomato is exactly the variety that meets all the requirements and wishes of gardeners. Consider the characteristics of the variety, cultivation features, advantages and disadvantages, reviews of farmers.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The wonder of the world is an amazing and unusual tomato variety, which appeared in 2002 and has already managed to fall in love with many gardeners, gardeners and farmers. Main varietal characteristics: indeterminate, productive and mid-season.

From planting seedlings to the appearance of fruits of varietal maturity, 100-110 days pass. The plant is large, with a strong stem and long branches. The fruits resemble lemons both in color and in shape; they have a sweet taste, although there is a slight sourness.

For reference... The average weight of one fruit is about 70-100 g.

This tomato has a number of distinctive features:

• original fruit color;
• high productivity;
• resistance to a number of diseases;
• drought resistance.

The tomatoes are dense, the flesh is fleshy and also yellow in color.

How to grow seedlings

Since tomatoes of this variety are mid-season varieties, they need to be planted for seedlings in the third decade of March. Before sowing, it is advisable to process the seeds in light pink manganese solution... Good results are shown by additional seed treatment in potassium humate.

Once the seeds have hatched, they must be planted to prevent root overgrowth. Seeds are sown in the traditional way in a suitable container (pots, disposable plastic cups pre-filled with fertile soil).

For reference. Peat pots are the most optimal and convenient solution that will greatly simplify your work.

Humus, garden soil, and sand with the addition of potassium-phosphorus fertilizer are quite suitable for the soil. The main thing in seedling care is light, regular watering as the soil clod dries up and periodically turning the stems. Water for irrigation should be warm and settled. The air temperature is about 18 degrees at night and 22 degrees during the day.

How to grow tomatoes

Tomatoes are planted in early June. So that the seedlings do not fade and in the future do not lag behind in development, it is necessary to plant them in the garden immediately after removing them from the cups or from the greenhouse. The optimal distance between the bushes is 1 m.

For planting, pits are made with a diameter of 50 cm and a depth of at least 40 cm. A mixture of humus and the removed top layer of soil, a little complex fertilizer is added to the pits. Then it is well watered, and the hole itself is sprinkled with dry earth on top. Take care of tying the stem and branches with tassels, as the bush grows powerful and sprawling.

In addition to a high-quality garter of the stems and each brush, regular pinching and removal of leaves after the formation of fruits below the brush is necessary. After planting, the soil around the bushes is mulched with a layer of dried cut grass or straw 10 cm thick.

Mandatory list of measures for the care of tomatoes:

• hilling;
• loosening the soil;
• top dressing and watering;
• bush formation and timely fight against diseases and pests.

The first time they spud tomatoes 9-11 days after planting the seedlings. Next hilling spend 2-3 weeks after the first. Before starting work, be sure to water the plant to improve and accelerate the emergence of new roots.

The soil in rows of tomatoes needs weeding, loosening and removing weeds approximately every 1-2 weeks.

Periodically throughout the summer tomatoes are fed mineral and organic fertilizers.

Important! Fertilization is especially necessary for low flowering bushes.

Tomatoes are fed with nitrogen supplements or a mixture of phosphorus, copper and boron. Be extremely careful with nitrogen, as its excess can destroy the plant.

Tomato Wonder of the World is considered a drought-resistant variety, but one should not forget about timely weekly watering, especially in dry and hot summers. It is better to water tomatoes in the afternoon and with the calculation of 0.7-0.9 liters of warm water per plant. Eliminate abundant watering and excess moisture.

The tomato has strong immunity, so it rarely gets sick. The plant is susceptible to tobacco mosaic viruses and brown spots. It is important to recognize diseases and take the necessary measures in a timely manner. For example, tobacco mosaics are destroyed by removing all infected tomato leaves and treating the sections with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Brown spots are treated with Ekran.

The main tomato pests The Wonder of the World varieties are a bear, a spider mite and a greenhouse whitefly. Treatment with a pepper solution will help to save yourself from the bear. In the spring it is necessary to remove the clutches of eggs, and in the fall to lay out heaps of manure.

Spider mites are removed from the leaves with soapy water. To combat the greenhouse whitefly use the drug "Confidor".

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

When growing tomatoes of this variety, plant care is minimal. However, it is necessary to take into account the impressive height of the plants and tie it up, form a bush and pinch in a timely manner to prevent strong growth and weighting of the fruits.

This type of tomato is better grow in greenhousesbecause he is afraid of the wind. If this is not possible, choose an open ground area that is as protected as possible from wind and draft. In the case of a greenhouse, you can plant tomato seeds at any convenient time. And when planting tomatoes in open ground, you should wait until the soil warms up to 15-18 ° C.

For reference. The wonder of the world does not apply to a hybrid plant species, so the seed can be left for next year.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Harvesting begins about 3 months after germination. As a rule, this time falls on August-September. The fruits should be harvested regularly so as not to create an unnecessary, and so huge, load on the shoots of the plant.

For reference. Harvesting regularly will speed up the ripening of the rest of the tomatoes.

Even if the fruit is still firm, but looks ripe and is completely colored in appearance, you need to remove it. Before the upcoming frosts, tomatoes are picked half-ripe and left at room temperature until fully ripe.

For storage, tomatoes are placed in plastic or wooden boxes in 2-3 layers. Each layer is overlaid with parchment. Tomatoes keep their marketability without refrigeration chambers for 2-3 weeks, provided that the harvest is in a dry, cool and ventilated area.

The yield of this variety breaks all records - up to 12 kg per bush! The photo clearly shows the yield of tomato. Ripe fruits are high in trace elements and vitamins. This variety is good for salads and pickles. It makes an excellent juice.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of the Wonder of the World tomatoes is beautiful and attractive appearance of the plant, excellent taste, marketability of fruits, drought resistance, resistance to most common diseases, high yield, long-term storage.

Among the disadvantages is quite troublesome care that requires certain skills.

Farmers reviews

Tatiana, Rostov-on-Don: “The yield is really very high, I remove more than 50 fruits from one brush. During the flowering of tomatoes, the bushes are entirely yellow with many flowers. The taste is excellent, moderately sugary. "

Anna, Pskov: “I am absolutely delighted with the new variety, this tomato is just a miracle! Advantages: yield, meatiness, sugar taste, not damaged by diseases. Disadvantages: Requires multiple garters during maturation. "

Timofey, Smolensk: “I love medium-sized, fleshy and easy-to-preserve tomatoes. This view fully meets all my requirements and expectations. Tomatoes are very convenient for canning and pickling. Very beautiful fruits. Productivity will delight every gardener! "

Conclusion

Subject to all the recommendations for growing and care, this tomato variety will delight the summer resident and gardener with a rich, healthy, high-quality and delicious harvest. Tomato Wonder of the World will surprise you not only with its appearance, but also with its wonderful taste. This variety looks beautiful in conservation and as a decoration for any festive table.