Description of the Dear Guest tomato, growing rules, and gardener reviews

One of the varieties developed by breeders at Semena Altaya for the northern and more challenging regions of the country is the Dear Guest tomato, which has received only positive reviews.

These tomatoes produce excellent yields even in less favorable summer conditions. The producer claims they are suitable for both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. Outdoor cultivation is recommended only in regions where there are no significant temperature fluctuations or early summer frosts.

Plant characteristics and requirements for growing tomatoes

According to the description and characteristics, this variety is indeterminate. This means these tomatoes can grow very large. When planted outdoors, the tomatoes will reach approximately 0.5 m in height. In greenhouse conditions, this variety can reach over 2 m in height.

This plant has a well-developed root system. If tomatoes are grown outdoors in a windy area, tying the plant to a sturdy support is essential.

Caring for the Dear Guest tomato variety is extremely simple. They don't require side shoots, shaping, or pinching. These tomatoes require moderate watering and basic mineral fertilizers, applied before the fruit begins to ripen. With proper care, you can get a good harvest from each plant.

Dear Guest tomatoes are early-ripening, so they ripen quickly even during the short summer season. They appeal to gardeners due to their low maintenance and low disease susceptibility. Breeders have created a variety that is resistant to most diseases that affect tomatoes. Moreover, the fruits ripen quickly, so many diseases simply don't have time to develop and affect the crop.

It's recommended to plant Dear Guest exclusively from seedlings. To do this, sow the seeds in March, mulch them, and place them in a warm place to germinate. Water the seedlings with warm water through a strainer. The germination rate of this variety's seeds is very high.

Strong seedlings should be planted in a permanent location (60 days after sowing). You should not plant bushes too close together, as this may negatively affect the yield. With proper care, you can harvest 4-5 kg ​​of tomatoes from each bush.

Description of fruits

The Dear Guest variety of tomatoes can be classified as salad tomatoes. They are large, round, and flat. A ripe tomato should be bright red. Larger tomatoes, weighing approximately 500 g, appear closer to the ground. Smaller tomatoes, weighing less than 200 g, appear at the top.

Dear Guest tomatoes are very tender, soft, and juicy. They have a sweet flavor, making them perfect for summer vitamin-rich salads and fresh eating.

Winter preserves made from these tomatoes aren't very good—whole tomatoes don't preserve well due to their softness. But the Dear Guest tomato is excellent for juice or sauce.

Reviews

Yulia Maksimovna, Vologda: "This variety is easy to care for and highly productive. I grow Dear Guest tomatoes mainly in a greenhouse. I really like that they're disease-resistant and don't require any shaping, which doesn't affect the yield."

Vladislava, Kalach-on-Don: "Sweet and very tender tomatoes. Perfect for salad!"