Canary tomato

Canary tomato variety was bred in Novosibirsk. Originators of the Research Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Agros Agricultural Technology Company. In 2007, the Canary tomatoes included in the State Sort Register of the Russian Federation with a permit for cultivation on the basis of private farms in all regions of Russia, both in open ground and under film.

Variety advantages: fruitful, large-fruited, tolerates low light well, adapted to the Siberian climate, resistant to diseases and pests.

Characteristics of the variety

Plant indeterminate. In open ground it grows up to 1.5 m., in a greenhouse – up to 2 meters or more. The bush requires a garter and formation in two stems. The foliage is dark green, medium-sized. Inflorescence intermediate. Peduncle – with articulation.

Fruits flat-round or round-heart-shaped, large – average fruit weight 160-200 grams, maximum – 600 gr. Tomato peel – smooth, dense. Pulp – meaty, juicy, tasty. Fruit color – red, with a raspberry tint. The number of seed nests is 6-10. Purpose of the variety: salad. Suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of cold appetizers, first and second courses, tomato sauce, ketchup, juice, lecho, etc.

Productivity high – up to 10 kg of marketable fruits are harvested from one square meter. Tomatoes  "Canaries" belong to varieties of medium ripening. The first ripe tomatoes appear on the branches 116-120 days after germination.

Immunity. The plant is practically not infected with fungal diseases and pests.

Growing conditions

Large-fruited variety "Canaries" – a godsend for gardeners in any region of Russia, especially northern latitudes. The yield of tomatoes is practically not affected by cool and cloudy summers, lack of lighting.

The variety is not demanding in care:

• Seedlings are planted in open ground when the earth warms up to at least + 12 ° C, and night temperatures are set at + 15 ° C and above. If there is a threat of return frosts, young bushes are covered with agrofiber or film.
• Scheme of planting 3 bushes per 1 m². Plants are tied to supports, to increase productivity they are formed into 2 stems.
• All stepchildren, with the exception of the lower leaf formed in the axil, are removed as they appear, not allowing them to grow more than 2.5 cm. 6 brushes are left on the main stem, on which fruits will form, on the second stem – 4-5.
• To watering «Canary» not demanding. In open ground, plants are watered depending on weather conditions, focusing on the condition of the soil. In the greenhouse – once a week.
• Mineral and organic fertilizers are applied once every 2-3 weeks.

Seedling selection

Before you buy seedlings of "Canary" tomatoes, carefully inspect them.

A quality healthy seedling:

• Shrubs – no more than 30 cm high, branched. The stem is strong, but not thick (the diameter of a regular pencil).
• Leaves – few (6-7 pieces), whole, elastic, raised up. No wrinkling, yellowing, brown or black spots.
• Roots – shaped, moist, undamaged.
• The color of the seedlings is rich green. Pale, weak stems and leaves indicate a lack of light when growing seedlings.
• Age for landing at a permanent place – 60-65 days.

Beware of fakes and diseased planting material! Buy tomato seedlings «Canary» in nurseries and specialized stores.

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