Description of the hybrid tomato Peterhof and characteristics of the fruits

The Peterhof tomato, developed by breeders at Russky Ogorod, is especially valuable for those planning to grow this crop in conditions considered risky for farming. This hybrid is characterized by high yields and low maintenance, which is always appreciated in tomatoes.

Description of the hybrid

This tomato's characteristics make it suitable even for areas where summers are unfavorable for growing tomatoes. Its undemanding nature has helped this hybrid gain immense popularity among gardeners in the northwest of the country. Summers there are characterized by high humidity, many cloudy days, and cool temperatures. The Peterhof variety withstands all these challenges.

The manufacturer states that this tomato variety is ideal for growing in areas with short, cool summers. However, this doesn't mean the tomatoes don't need additional protection from cold. If the summer is expected to be very cold, it's best to plant them permanently in a greenhouse.

The Peterhof variety is also suitable for the southern and central parts of the country. Here, tomatoes can be safely planted outdoors.

The variety description indicates that this hybrid is ultra-early. Therefore, tomatoes can be harvested as early as 85 days after sowing the seeds for seedlings. In a good summer with plenty of sunny days, ripening can be expected even earlier. Therefore, when growing tomatoes outdoors in the south, you can harvest delicious tomatoes as early as June.

The Peterhof variety is ideal for tomato growing novices. It's an easy-to-grow and very convenient tomato. The bushes grow to only 40 cm, so they don't require staking or training. However, for a higher yield, it's still recommended to remove side shoots.

The plants are very compact, so they can be planted close together without affecting the quality or quantity of fruit. The bushes have medium foliage, so the branches won't block the sun from reaching the fruit.

The standard planting pattern for the Peterhof variety is 6 plants per 1 m² of fertilized soil. Considering that each plant can yield 2 kg of delicious tomatoes, a total of about 12 kg of fruit can be harvested from one square meter.

A major advantage of this variety is its cold tolerance and resistance to most diseases that can affect nightshades. Some diseases are not susceptible to this tomato, as they simply don't have time to affect the rapidly ripening fruit.

Other problems are excluded, since increased resistance to them was built into the hybrid during its development. But it is important to remember that all the positive qualities will only be available to those gardeners who purchase original seeds. When grown from seeds collected in your own garden, a hybrid will lose many of its properties.

Characteristics of fruits

This variety's yield isn't particularly high. But for a low-growing determinate tomato, that's quite normal. While the tomatoes aren't abundant, they are of very high quality and delicious.

If all the proper growing practices are followed, each bush can yield up to 2 kg of red tomatoes with firm skin and a very pleasant flavor. These tomatoes are easy to transport, even over long distances, and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Peterhof tomatoes are quite small, weighing an average of 40g. This size is ideal for whole canning. Because these tomatoes are not prone to cracking, they tolerate hot water and brine very well.

The taste of these tomatoes is simply amazing, as evidenced by gardeners' reviews. These small red tomatoes are completely devoid of acidity and have a fairly high sugar content. Their sweet flavor makes them ideal not only for canning but also for summer salads.