Characteristics of the Snow White tomato variety, cultivation and care of bushes

The Snow White tomato tolerates both heat and cold well. It can be grown in cold climates in open areas. It's easy to care for, making it suitable for any beginning farmer. It can be used in salads and for canning vegetables for the winter.

Characteristics and description of the plant

For the Snow White tomato, the variety description and its characteristics are as follows:

1. The plant is an early-ripening hybrid. The growing season, from the emergence of the first seedlings to the production of full-sized fruits, lasts no more than 90 days.
2. Snow White bushes range in height from 0.4 to 0.5 m. The plant tolerates temperature fluctuations and is immune to many nightshade diseases. The stems bear relatively few leaves. Staking is not necessary due to their short stature.
3. Ripe fruits of this variety resemble slightly flattened spheres. Their skin is denser and red in color. Their weight ranges from 40 to 90 grams.
4. Fresh fruits do not crack under mechanical stress, so they can be transported over long distances.
5. Snow White is a drought-resistant variety, but the tomato often dies during prolonged night frosts.

Reviews from gardeners growing this variety show that, when all expert recommendations are followed, the yield reaches 2-3 kg of fruit per bush.

In Russia, Snow White can be grown without the use of heated greenhouses, but in the central and northern regions of the country, it is better to grow the tomato under cover or in hothouses.

Growing seedlings in a private garden

The seeds are treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. They are then planted in individual containers at a depth of 10-20 mm. Water the seedlings with warm water. The first sprouts appear within a week. They are fed with peat or manure. You can also give the seedlings a complex mixture containing nitrogen and potassium. Water the young sprouts with a watering can. When two or three leaves appear, the plants are pricked out.

You can plant treated seeds in the beds, but their germination rate will be 10-15% lower than with seedlings. The soil must be warmed to a temperature suitable for the variety, and the beds must be well ventilated.

Seedlings are transplanted into the ground only when they are 50 days old. This usually occurs in mid- to late March, after the night frosts have passed. If frost persists at night, young seedlings should be covered with a warm sheet. Before transplanting, mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen and potassium are added to the soil in the beds.

The planting format for the bushes is 0.4 × 0.4 m. Until the seedlings grow to 40-50 cm, they need to be fed every 10-15 days with organic fertilizers (manure, peat).

Caring for tomatoes before harvest

The bushes should be watered with warm water that has been left to stand in the sun. This procedure is repeated 2-3 times every 6-7 days. It is recommended to strictly control the amount of water used; overwatering the bushes is prohibited. It is best to water early in the morning, before sunrise.

There is no need to remove side shoots from tomatoes, as this can reduce the yield of the plants. The soil in the beds should be loosened every 2-3 days. At the same time, mineral fertilizer (1 tablespoon) should be added to the soil. This will increase Snow White's immunity to fungal and bacterial infections. This variety is not susceptible to late blight due to the early ripening of its fruit.

Weed the beds regularly (once a week). After weeding, it's recommended to add ground ash to the soil. This will kill pests that live on plant roots. The ash will also repel slugs if they appear in the garden.

Gardeners should be aware that Snow White requires additional feeding. Suitable fertilizers include complex mineral fertilizers, compost, manure, poultry litter, yeast infusions, and compost. Experts recommend using natural mixtures if the farmer wants to produce organic produce.

To eliminate the risk of fungal or bacterial infections, preventative measures should be taken. Plant breeders recommend spraying young bushes with Fitosporin or copper sulfate.

This variety is susceptible to various garden pests, such as Colorado potato beetles, various types of mites, aphids, and other insects. These pests are controlled using industrially produced chemical pesticides.

If these aren't available, folk remedies are used to kill pests, such as spraying tomato plants with copper sulfate or a soap solution. In some cases, these measures don't help, so diseased or insect-damaged plants are removed from the plot and destroyed.