In the past few years, such vegetables of the tomato family have been actively gaining popularity that produce small but tasty fruits. The most common type of this category is considered to be a tomato Monisto chocolate. This variety is characterized by the fact that it has multi-colored fruits. Most often, Monisto is pink, chocolate and amber.
- Variety characteristic
- Description of the plant
- Description of the fruit
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Growing rules
- Care <
- Prevention measures
- Conclusion
Description of Monisto tomatoes
Characteristics of the variety
All species of this variety: pink, chocolate and amber Monisto, were bred in Russia. Breeders who created this variety b, they tried to produce not so much fruitful as the tasty type of tomatoes. Fortunately, all their efforts were successful.
This variety is suitable for cultivation in all regions of Russia. If the climatic conditions are moderate or cool, then cultivation should be carried out in a greenhouse. Despite its high taste and quality indicators, it has not yet been included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
Description of the plant
All varieties of this group have indeterminate nature of the bush. The description and characteristics of the variety indicate that the height of the bush varies in the region of 180-200 cm. The bushiness of the bush is moderate. Leaves are presented in small sizes and have a dark shade of green.
There is a slight roughness on the surface of the sheet and small tuberosity may form. The bush is able to independently form in 1 stalk. All fruits are formed by clusters. About one dozen small fruits can form on one cluster.
Description of the fruit
Tomato Amber is characterized by the fact that it has relatively small weight parameters. On average, the weight of an individual ripe fruit is about 30 g. Their taste is mostly sweet, a bit like a plum. Tomato Monisto Pink has a slightly higher weight than amber. The mass is about 50 g. The taste is saturated, with lots of sugar. Due to the fact that the fruits have a rather high concentration of iodine and healthy vitamins, these tomatoes have a positive effect on all processes of the human body.
Emerald tomatoes are characterized not only by an unusual color. The shape of such fruits resembles an oval, and the weight does not exceed 30 g. Quite often, such fruits are consumed fresh or salads are prepared from them. They can also be used to make desserts. In addition, they are often canned for the winter period of time. It is in this form that all the taste qualities of tomatoes are manifested.
Advantages and disadvantages
If we consider the description and characteristics of the variety, we can highlight a number of positive qualities:
- universality in application;
- high yields for this species: about 2-2.5 kg of selected tomatoes are harvested from 1 bush;
- small dimensions, which ideally affects the versatility of use;
- resistance to most diseases.
The main disadvantage is the fact that Monisto is very difficult to withstand sudden changes in climate.
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Each gardener knows the fact that the yield is fully dependent on the efforts made to grow and care for the plant. Therefore, it is very important to know all the rules of landing. First of all, seeds are planted. This should be done several months before the seedlings are placed in the greenhouse. In advance, seeds should be treated with special substances that will help disinfect the seed material. This allows you to improve the immune system.
Containers should be located in a place where there is a lot of light and moderate temperatures. The ideal temperature regime is 22-25 ° C. Planting in the greenhouse is carried out in such a way that no more than 3 plants are located per 1 m2.
Care
Watering should only be done when the soil is already dry. Abundant moisture negatively affects the development of the root system and stem. Feeding should be carried out every 14 days. Ideally, if you use organic matter in the form of humus. As minerals, preference should be given to superphosphates, potassium salts and ammonium nitrate.
Do not forget that 14 days after planting seedlings, each bush is treated with bordeaux solution. Tomatoes such as Monisto need regular garter. It is also very important to form a bush in 1-2 stems. All side shoots should be broken off. In mid-summer, the upper part of the plant should be pinched and only a few leaves left. diseases and parasites. But, such parameters should not allow you to ignore preventive measures.
In the fight against slugs, a solution of lime or salt is regularly used to get rid of aphids or powdery mildew, each The bush is treated with copper-containing preparations. To protect the plant from fungal diseases, the greenhouse should be regularly ventilated.
Conclusion
Gavrish company has created a unique variety of tomatoes that have been popular for many years. Despite the fact that this species has not yet been included in the State Register, agronomists and ordinary farmers are actively resorting to growing Monisto in their plots, because these are not only beautiful fruits that can become a table decoration. These are delicious tomatoes that even children love.
