Characteristics of the tomato "Children's Sweetness" and the rules for growing the variety in open ground

The "Children's Sweetness" tomato is very popular among vegetable growers. This nightshade variety is not a hybrid. It was developed by Russian breeders and is included in the state register.

The Detskaya Sladost variety has excellent characteristics. It boasts good immunity and high yields. Furthermore, this tomato variety can be grown using both seedlings and direct-seeded methods.

While minimal care is required, Detskaya Sladost tomatoes have their own characteristics that are worth knowing about in advance. Characteristics and a description of the variety are provided on the seed packaging. The manufacturer also provides recommendations for cultivating the crop.

What is the Children's Sweetness variety?

This tomato is an early-ripening variety. The first fruits ripen 80-85 days after the shoots emerge.

The bush is determinate, reaching a height of no more than 50-60 cm. Breeders recommend providing additional support and tying up the fruiting branches. The plant also requires partial side-sonning, but can only be trained to the first cluster.

The trunk and branches of the bush are not massive. The foliage is light green and fills the plant well. The "Children's Sweetness" variety is intended for outdoor cultivation. It tolerates temperature fluctuations well and has excellent resistance to various fungi and pests.

The "Children's Sweetness" tomato variety is highly productive. A single plant can yield up to 7 kg of tomatoes per season.

Description of fruits:

1. Tomatoes have an oval, slightly elongated shape.
2. Their skin is smooth, dense, and glossy. Tomatoes are not prone to cracking.
3. The average weight of 1 tomato is about 50-70 g.
4. The color of ripe fruits is red, without any spots or inclusions around the stalk.
5. This variety has excellent flavor. The name itself speaks for itself. The fruits have a good balance of sweetness and acidity. These tomatoes are ideal for fresh salads, tomato juice, pasta, lecho, and ketchup.
6. The harvest can be stored for a long time in a cool place.
7. It tolerates long-distance transportation well without losing its marketable appearance.

The plant is resistant to fusarium wilt, tobacco mosaic, and blossom-end rot. Thanks to its short growing season, the Detskaya Sladost variety is resistant to late blight. However, regular preventative treatments with special solutions are recommended.

Growing rules

There are two methods for growing the Detskaya Sladost variety: using seedlings or planting seeds directly into the garden beds.

Growing seedlings

To grow seedlings, you need to prepare a special container, soil, and plastic film. Soil can be purchased at specialty stores or prepared at home by mixing equal parts peat, sand, and soil.

Before planting, seeds should be soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This is necessary to disinfect the planting material.

Before planting, lightly compact the soil. Then, make shallow holes and place the seeds in them. Cover them with a layer of soil and peat moss.

Water the planting material with warm, settled water. Cover the container with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place for 7-10 days until the first stems appear. Then, move the seedlings to a brighter spot. It's important to keep the room temperature above 22-25°C during this time. Remove the side shoots when the plants develop two true leaves. Transplant the seedlings into small disposable cups or peat pots.

Sowing seeds in open ground

Planting in the beds begins in late May. By this time, the soil has warmed up completely, and there is no longer a risk of night frost.

Before planting, the soil must be fertilized with humus or complex fertilizer. Nightshade plants always respond well to nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. They also require micronutrients such as magnesium, boron, and iron.

Some gardeners recommend planting parsley next to tomato plants. It's believed this will add sweetness to the fruit.

The manufacturer recommends planting no more than six bushes per square meter. The distance between bushes should be 40 cm, and between rows, about 50 cm.

After planting, the holes should be mulched with straw or regular sawdust. After 10 days, the tomato plants should be fertilized with a complex mineral fertilizer. Then, follow the usual care, which consists of regular watering, weeding, and fertilizing. The first harvest is expected 50-55 days after planting the seedlings.

If sowing seeds directly into open ground, the following rules should be taken into account:

1. The soil needs to be well dug up and fertilized.
2. The distance between holes is 40 cm.
3. The seeds should not be soaked before planting; they should be dry.
4. Before planting, pour warm or hot water into the hole. Next, place 3-4 seeds in each hole and sprinkle with compost.
5. The beds should be covered with a thick plastic film until the new shoots emerge. If warm weather hasn't arrived by then, don't rush to remove the film.
6. Young plants need to be fed with minerals and watered regularly.
7. Further care is carried out as usual.

Feedback from farmers who have planted these tomatoes in their plots has been overwhelmingly positive. The Detskaya Sladost tomato variety has a number of advantages: it's easy to care for, has excellent immunity, and produces beautiful and delicious fruits.

Any homemaker who has grown this variety in their garden will appreciate its qualities and versatility. Moreover, even children will love the sweet tomatoes.