French tomato bunch - description and characteristics of the variety

A wide variety of tomatoes makes it possible for any agrarian to choose the best culture for growing in its climatic conditions. It is important to choose a tomato that tolerates both heat and cold, is resistant to many common diseases, has optimal bush growth, fruit weight. But today, in addition to the usual round, ribbed or slightly elongated tomatoes, there is one that resembles pepper or even zucchini in shape. Such vegetables have become in great demand among gardeners amateurs. The unusual form can impress the attention of not only relatives, but also friends, acquaintances, and even participants in farm competitions. We will tell you about the features of this interesting French grapevine variety in this article.

Description

The fruits are located on the bush in the form of huge clusters resembling large grapes. Hence the name “grape cluster”. Unfortunately, tomato has nothing to do with the French appearance. Perhaps this name appeared when the appearance of tomatoes and placement on the bush began to be compared with the vine. Therefore, for the beauty of the image, the word "French" was used in the name.

The hybrid was bred by Russian breeders from Siberia. Due to the recent receipt of tomato, it has not yet been included in the state registry. Therefore, there is no official confirmation yet.

However, getting acquainted with the descriptions provided by breeders, one can consider the variety as new and unique in its kind. It is already planted by many agronomists both in the industrial sector and in private household plots. This is evidenced by the huge number of articles and reviews on the Internet.

Characteristics

1. The variety has a high yield. The color of the fruit is bright red. The shape is very elongated with a rounded or pointed nose.
2. The bushes have a fairly thick and durable stem. The variety goes as determinant. In open ground, its maximum size is one meter. But in a greenhouse, he can grow much more - up to almost two meters in height. The plant must be tied to an additional support in the form of high pegs or sticks.
3. The variety is mid-season. The first fruits appear after 4 months from the moment of sizing seeds. However, this species can bear fruit in greenhouse conditions until the end of summer, before the onset of cold nights.
4. On average, up to 4 kilograms of vegetables can be obtained from the bush. However, in good and warm regions, you can collect from one bush up to 10 kilograms of juicy and ripe fruits per season. And sometimes more - with good heat, sun and bushiness of the plant.
5. "French bunch" is very resistant to all diseases that affect most tomatoes. Even insects and slugs do not do much harm to him. But it should be remembered that timely treatment for diseases and parasites will still not be superfluous.

Stepson

For abundant fruiting, this type of tomato often does not remove stepsons. Thus, the bush becomes more magnificent, new pedicels, ovaries and fruits appear. Thanks to its strong and strong trunk, the "French bunch" will be able to withstand a large number of fruits on its bush.

However, it should be remembered that plants with stepsons require more careful care. They need to be fed more often with granular fertilizers containing nitrogen and potassium, to make ash and manure. It is necessary to place such bushes at a great distance from each other so that sunlight falls on the whole plant.

However, in the northern regions, it is better to remove the stepsons. This is due to temperature differences, the lack of a stable amount of warm and sunny days. If the bushes are excessively fluffy, then perhaps part of the culture will be permanently deprived of the sun, which means that the ovaries will not turn into fruits, and even more so into ripe vegetables.

Thus, each agronomist himself must be guided by the climatic features of the region, the place of cultivation of tomatoes, lighting of bushes. Based on these factors, he must decide how many shoots he should leave to get a good harvest.

Fruit

Tomatoes have a bright red or bright orange color. The shape is long. In appearance it resembles pepper, eggplant or zucchini. It has a great tomato flavor. Do not crack. One vegetable weighs an average of 85 to 100 grams.

On the bush is located from 3 to 4 clusters, each of which can be from 8 to 14 fruits. Sometimes up to 20 pieces. All tomatoes have a dense thick skin. Perfect for salting. Especially original will be combined with small zucchini. When opening the can and serving it, you will not immediately realize who is who.

Such tomatoes are usually not added to salads due to the dense consistency of the fruit. However, this is not for everybody. In the modern world, tomatoes in stores are often dense, and everyone buys them not only for adding to hot dishes, but also for fresh use.

Long stored, well tolerate long transport. It is possible to use for sale in grocery stores, vegetable bases and food markets.

Landing

1. Before sowing, the seeds must be kept in a weak solution of manganese for 10 to 15 minutes. It is important to prepare trays or boxes with special soil for vegetable crops in advance. You can make the earth yourself. It is necessary to mix the soil from the beds, add humus and ash to it. Put the resulting mixture into containers.
2. Next, you need to make grooves or grooves, which should be shed with warm water.
3. After all the seeds are distributed in the holes at a distance of 2 to 3 centimeters from each other. The seeds are buried in the soil at a distance of about one and a half centimeters. After sprinkled with dry earth.
4. All containers are covered with polyethylene until biting occurs.
5. After a while, they are rearranged on the windowsill, and additional illumination with fluorescent lights is turned on.
6. When a second leaf appears, all seedlings are dived. Move each sprout into a separate pot.
7. In mid-May, tomatoes are transferred to the open protected ground in the form of a greenhouse or greenhouse.

Features

This variety has a high yield. In some regions it does not require pinching. It has original and tasty fruits. Great for canning. It does not require constant feeding and excessive care. It is stored for a long time. Excellent road tolerance.

The features of this type of tomato indicate that it is an excellent choice for many agronomists. Thanks to its positive characteristics, it is one of the few that is suitable for everyone who wants and loves to plant tomatoes in their personal plots, both in open ground and in professional greenhouses - regardless of external factors.

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