Description of the hybrid tomato Extremal and characteristics of the fruit

Tomato varieties recommended for cultivation in risky farming zones are considered particularly valuable. One of these is the Extreme tomato. It has one key advantage: rapid ripening. This means the plant will produce fruit even in short summers.

For northern latitudes, this factor plays a key role. However, early-ripening varieties are popular in central and southern Russia. Many gardeners prefer these tomatoes because they are less susceptible to disease. As their name suggests, these tomatoes can withstand a lot, including extreme temperature fluctuations.

Characteristics of tomatoes

One of the key features of the Extremal hybrid is its shortened internode. This means that even on short stems, there will be plenty of fruit. However, these bushes have few leaves. This is also a big advantage, as the excess foliage doesn't interfere with the fruit's ability to receive sunlight, which can be very scarce in some regions.

The variety description and characteristics indicate that Extremal is considered an early variety. It can be planted in its permanent location 50 days after sowing the seeds. The harvest is ready after another 50 days.

The recommended planting location will vary depending on climate conditions. In the north and central regions, greenhouses or raised beds are best for growing Extreme tomatoes. In the south, open ground cultivation is the best option.

To achieve a good yield, proper plant care is essential. The Extreme hybrid doesn't require disease control spraying, as breeders have worked hard to make the tomato as disease-resistant as possible. However, it does require fertilizing, which can be natural or artificial.

It is recommended to apply them before the fruit begins to ripen. Care instructions also include loosening the soil, which is necessary to provide the root system with oxygen. Weeding and weeding are essential. Otherwise, the yield will significantly decrease.

Don't forget about the correct formation of bushes:

• Stepchildren branches should be removed in a timely manner.
• In addition, it is recommended to pinch the growth point immediately after the 4th brush.
• In general, the bushes of the Extremal hybrid grow up to 1.5 meters.
• The best fruitfulness is observed when the plant is formed into a single stem.

Fruit characteristics

If a gardener follows all the agricultural practices for the Extremal variety, he is guaranteed 5 kg of delicious tomatoes from each bush. However, it is not recommended to plant plants too close together, so it is best to place about 4 bushes per 1 m².

The yield is quite large. They are very tasty and juicy, as confirmed by numerous reviews. If you break a ripe tomato, you can see its sugary flesh. Despite being very sweet, juicy, and fleshy, these tomatoes do not crack. The round and red tomatoes have a fairly thick skin, which allows them to store well and withstand long transportation.

The tomatoes are quite large, but this hasn't prevented them from being considered versatile. These tomatoes are recommended for salads and winter preserves, including whole pickling.

In a jar, the fruits hold their shape well and don't crack. The average weight of an Extreme tomato is 250 g. Larger fruits may appear on the lower clusters, and they become smaller towards the top.

Reviews

Reviews regarding the variety are mostly positive.

Nikolay, Yekaterinburg: "I like these tomatoes because they produce high yields even in risky farming zones. They withstand our summers well. Moreover, even after frosts, the bush recovers very quickly. The weather has never affected the fruit yield. I've been growing Extremal for several years now."

Zinaida, Volgograd: "I always try to choose easy-to-grow varieties. I liked the Extremal because it's disease-resistant. It produces a lot of fruit, at least 4 kg per bush!"