Description of the Peto 86 tomato variety, its advantages and cultivation techniques

The Peto 86 tomato is an early variety with a high yield. It is popular among vegetable growers due to its excellent taste, versatility, and suitability for outdoor cultivation.

Advantages of the variety

Low-growing bush The Peto 86 tomato variety is a Dutch selectionThis early, high-yielding variety is suitable for cultivation in open ground and plastic greenhouses. It takes 105-110 days from seedling emergence to technical fruiting.

During the growth process, medium-sized bushes are formed.

Description of tomatoes:

• The fruits are round, elongated, and resemble plums in appearance.
• Ripe tomatoes are bright red.
• The pulp of the fruit is dense, with a high dry matter content.

The bush produces clusters of 7-9 fruits, the weight of the tomatoes is 95-105 g. The plant yield reaches 8 kg.

The variety's characteristics indicate resistance to fusarium wilt and gray leaf spot. Large, juicy fruits form on the bushes regardless of weather conditions.

Tomatoes travel well over long distances. In cooking, tomatoes are used for whole-fruit canning, pickling, juicing, and fresh consumption.

Cultivation techniques

The Peto 86 tomato variety is grown from seedlings, which involves treating the seeds with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate. The seeds are placed in containers with prepared soil at a depth of 1.5–2 cm, moistened with warm water using a spray bottle, and covered with plastic wrap.

When two true leaves have formed, transplant the seedlings into individual pots. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location after the end of spring frosts.

Another method for growing vegetables involves planting the seeds directly into the open ground. To ensure uniform seed depth, you can use peat pots filled with potting mix, place the seeds at a depth of 1-5 cm, and plant them in the holes.

The plant reaches a height of 70 cm during the growing season, so stem shaping is not required during growth. The best precursors for the Peto 86 tomato variety are zucchini, carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, parsley, and dill.

Caring for the crop includes timely watering, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, and weeding. It is recommended to loosen the soil around the root system to ensure the balance of air and moisture necessary for normal growth.

To minimize weed control, you can mulch the soil with grass or special non-woven black fiber.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

Gardeners' reviews point to the excellent taste of the Peto 86 tomato, the transportability of the fruit, and its versatility in cooking.

Vladislav Semenov, 61 years old, Stavropol:

"I've been growing tomatoes for many years, so I often plant new varieties. The Peto tomato caught my eye with its beautiful fruit, high yield, and compact bush, which reached a height of 65 cm throughout the growing season. I appreciated its tolerance to temperature fluctuations. The fruits are calibrated, nearly uniform in size, and a rich red color. They don't crack on the bush and retain their shape well when canned. The key is to harvest the fruit promptly to prevent the stems from becoming deformed under the weight of the fruit."

Evgeniya Kruglova, 51 years old, Volgograd:

"When choosing tomatoes for open ground, I was drawn to the description of the Peto 86 variety, as it's resistant to diseases and temperature fluctuations. I planted the prepared seedlings in holes filled with compost. I monitored the soil throughout the growing season, ensuring it didn't dry out. The fruits are compact, brightly colored, and have a rich tomato flavor. I used them fresh and in pasta. The tomatoes retain their flavor well for a long time after harvest."