Low-growing variety for novice summer residents - tomato "Mongolian dwarf": a description of the variety and reviews of its cultivation
What associations does the name of the tomato Mongolian dwarf bring to you? Surely, a stunted, stocky bush appears before your eyes, firmly sitting in the ground. The name accurately characterizes this tomato variety. He is strong, and is not at all afraid of changeable weather. Consider the features of the variety, and find out what tomato growers think of it.
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Characteristics and description of the variety
Tomato variety Mongolian dwarf was bred by breeders from Novosibirsk... These are ultra-low-growing plants - their height does not exceed 30 cm. The early variety - 90-100 days pass from germination to first fruits.
Plants are distinguished by a special bush shape: as soon as the stem grows to a height of 25-30 cm, its top begins to curl downward, and stepchildren form in the axils of the stem, which also grow downward. The stepsons, like the tentacles of an octopus, crawl to the sides. As a result, the bush grows up to 0.7-100 cm wide. In this case, the foliage becomes thicker. Fruits grow among the dense layer of green leaves. Look at the photo, how many of them grow on the bush.
Plants are cold-resistant, grow well in short summers and temperature fluctuations... If the seeds are sown in early February, the first fruits are harvested in June. Under normal sowing dates (March), tomato bushes bear fruit from July to September.
Fruit and yield
Fruits on the bush grow weighty - up to 150-200 g (the first tomatoes can reach 300 g)... Round in shape, angularly ribbed, fleshy. There are legends about the yield of this variety, because tomatoes grow on all shoots, in each leaf axil. Those who raised the Mongolian dwarf say that they removed up to 10 kg of tomatoes from the bush.
Because of tomatoes grow inside a dense layer of leaves, they are less susceptible to pests... The fruit has a dense skin, so they are well transported.
There are few taste features of this variety.... Standard tomato flavor. But this is a positive characteristic for tomatoes with early onset of fruiting, since usually early tomatoes are often tasteless. If the summer is warm, sweetness prevails in the fruits, if it is cold, sourness prevails.
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How to grow seedlings
Let's consider all the stages of growing in order seedlings.
Sowing seeds
Tomato seeds Mongolian dwarf are not sold in gardening storeswhere there are products of famous manufacturers. There is no variety in the State Register either. Seeds can only be purchased from online stores and from private sellers. The cost starts from 80 rubles for 8 seeds.
It is better to buy soil in a specialized store.... This reduces the risk of infection with diseases and pests. If it is not possible to buy land, and planting is planned in the garden land, it is recommended to carry out disinfection. For example, heat the soil on a baking sheet in the oven at 95 degrees for 30 minutes.
Note! There is an opinion that when the earth is calcined, beneficial bacteria are destroyed along with diseases and pests.
Any available containers are suitable for planting: plastic cups, peat pots, wooden boxes, etc. The depth of seeding is 1-1.5 cm. It is better to cover the container with foil and put it in a warm, dark place.When shoots appear, the film is removed, and the container is transferred to the windowsill, towards the light.
According to reviews of those who have already planted tomatoes of this variety, seed germination is close to 50%, and occurs within 7-10 days from the day of sowing (this is longer than usual).
Seedling care
Watering young sprouts with settled water at room temperature... Do this as the soil dries up.
Young shoots of this variety have a peculiarity: they grow very slowly... As a general rule, seedlings of other tomato varieties are recommended to dive in the 2-3 leaf phase. In relation to the Mongolian dwarf, the general approach is not used: if the sprouts are up to 10 cm in height, but do not touch each other with leaves (and by this time they will grow from 6 to 8 pieces), it is not necessary to plant the sprouts in separate containers.
Two weeks before planting in the main place, the seedlings begin to harden... First, leave under an open window for 1-2 hours. A few days later, they are taken out to the loggia for several hours. A few days later, they are left there all day (they are brought into the room at night). After 1-2 days, habituation begins to be taken out into the open air.
Landing in a permanent place
Mongolian dwarf is best grown outdoors... Those who were involved in the cultivation of this variety in a greenhouse noted that the tomato “burns” from high temperatures and sheds flowers.
It is recommended to choose a sunny place for the Mongolian dwarf... For planting, holes are made at a distance of 50 cm between plants in a row and 50 cm between rows. When planting, add 2 tablespoons of ash to each hole. After planting seedlings, the plants are watered at the rate of 1 liter under the bush.
About other varieties of tomatoes:
Care features
Mongolian dwarf tomato is easy to care for... Plants do not need to be tied to supports and pinned - each process from the stem forms new clusters on which fruits grow. A garter is not only unnecessary, but also undesirable. After all, a creeping bush feels well at the soil level.
There is no need to form a bush either.... It does not grow upward, like medium-sized and tall tomatoes, but to the sides. The stem of the plant is strong, capable of supporting the weight of growing fruits. Due to their short stature, the plants are resistant even in strong gusts of wind.
Due to its unpretentiousness and undemanding care, this variety is often chosen by novice summer residentswho want to get a tomato harvest with minimal effort. But facilitated care does not mean that it is absent. Tomatoes of the Mongolian dwarf variety need to be watered and fed, and the soil under the plants should be mulched. For both open field and greenhouse cultivation, the care recommendations are similar.
Soil mulching
Tomatoes are very undersized and the growing fruits are close to the surface of the earth... So that pests (for example, slugs) cannot feast on fruits, the soil after planting seedlings in the main place must be mulched. Suitable for these purposes:
- hay;
- straw;
- sawdust;
- coniferous branches;
- crumpled newspapers;
- egg cartons;
- boards;
- dense spunbond or other covering material.
It is advisable to loosen the soil around the plant root under mulch once a week.... This is necessary in order to supply additional oxygen to the roots.
Mulching is the only difficulty that tomato growers face when growing a Mongolian dwarf. The rest of the variety does not cause much trouble.
Watering
In order for the plants to give a decent harvest, the bushes need to be watered 1-2 times a week., depending on the weather. Water consumption - 3-5 liters per bush. In wet weather, watering is reduced to 1 time in 5-7 days.
Top dressing
Mongolian dwarf responds well to boron-ash-iodine feeding on the sheet and at the root.
To prepare top dressing, 10 g of boric acid is diluted in a glass of hot (from 70 degrees) water... Then the contents of the glass are mixed with 10 liters of water and 1 liter of ash. After stirring, add 15-20 drops of iodine alcohol tincture. The resulting solution is sprayed on the leaves or watered under the root at the rate of 0.5 liters of top dressing under the bush.
Attention! Feeding is carried out either in dry, cloudy weather, or late in the evening, after sunset. This is to prevent the plants from getting sunburn.
Diseases and pests
If the leaves start to turn yellow, it is better to cut them off.... After all, such leaves are a source of late blight. Most summer residents completely cut off the leaves on the plants to protect them from this disease.
The photo shows what a bush looks like without foliage.
Other diseases rarely affect the variety due to the early ripening of the fruit.
To protect against pests, experienced gardeners advise planting calendula and marigolds next to tomato bushes... Their bright smell scares away unwanted insects. Protect from pests and garlic sprays. The tincture is prepared from 200 g of garlic and 2-3 liters of water. The mixture is infused for 5-6 hours, and then sprayed onto the leaves from a spray bottle.
Recommendations for harvesting and using fruits
During the period of pouring the fruits, it is advisable to reduce watering in order to avoid cracking of the tomatoes.... The fruits are harvested when they turn red. Picking brown tomatoes is allowed. Then they are placed in a warm, bright place, where they reach full ripeness.
Tomatoes are fleshy, they are eaten fresh (especially considering their early maturity). The fruits are also suitable for processing for the winter - they are suitable for lecho, juices, pastes and ketchups. Many housewives freeze tomatoes into slices or mugs, and then use them in meat dishes or pizza.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Among the advantages of the Mongolian dwarf variety:
- undemanding care (no need to tie, form a bush and pinch);
- resistance to temperature extremes without reducing yield;
- plants of this variety rarely develop late blight;
- long fruiting period (until autumn frosts).
Wherein gardeners also note the disadvantages of the variety:
- the fruits are cracking;
- requires soil mulching under the plants.
Reviews
Gardeners speak controversially about the Mongolian dwarf variety... Someone is satisfied with the results of its cultivation, someone expected more.
Valentina Anatolyevna, 58 years old: “In the spring of 2018, I planted the seeds of a Mongolian dwarf in open ground. He did not impress me by taste. In addition, you need to put something under the fruits, otherwise they lie on the ground and deteriorate. But the neighbors asked for a couple of overripe tomatoes to remove the seeds, they liked the variety ".
Grigory Vyazmensky, 50 years old: “I have never received such a harvest from any dwarf variety. It was not for nothing that I bought these exotic seeds on the market, after hearing enough positive reviews. I planted two bushes per square meter of land. From each I took off an eight-liter bucket of tomatoes. I advise everyone! ".
Antonina Petrovna, 49 years old: “If you are going to buy seeds, do not postpone this event until February, as I did, otherwise you risk being left without a purchase. Seeds are rare, they are quickly sold out. I just managed to order it from a private owner by mail. But my experience turned out to be unsuccessful: out of eight seeds, only two sprouts emerged. Tomatoes grew in the open field, they did not like the taste - they are sour. I will not plant them again ".
Let's sum up
Tomato variety Mongolian dwarf is resistant to low temperatures, unpretentious in care (it does not need to be tied up, pinned and formed a bush). The yield is pleasing: some gardeners boast that more buckets of tomatoes are removed from the bush.
Best of all, the Mongolian dwarf bears fruit in the open field. Ideal for growing in short summer conditions in the Urals and Siberia. Inexperienced summer residents will also easily master the care of this tomato - it is minimal.
When growing tomatoes of this variety, it is important to follow 3 rules: grow in open ground, do not tie, do not pinch. If you follow them, you can get 8-10 kg of harvest from one bush.