Description of the medicinal tomato variety 'Duckling', growing the plant in open ground and in greenhouses

The Utenok tomato is considered a medicinal variety. It is recommended by the Russian State Register for planting in open ground and under plastic covers. This variety is used for dietary nutrition and for cancer prevention. These tomatoes have a sweet taste.

What is the Duckling tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The plant is distinguished by its early ripening of fruits.
2. From the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the harvest, it takes about 102-107 days.
3. Plants of this variety are standard, determinate type.
4. Tomato bushes of the Duckling variety grow up to 55-70 cm in an open bed.
5. In greenhouses the plant reaches a height of 90-100 cm.
6. Tomatoes have an average number of leaves.
7. The leaves are dark green.
8. The tomato is resistant to various diseases and root rot.
9. Even with sudden temperature changes and in bad weather, the plant forms clusters with ovaries.
10. The Utenok variety does not require tying the bush to supports or pinching out side shoots.

Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of the variety.

The advantages are as follows:

• the bushes are small in size,
• the harvest ripens at the same time,
• the fruits are used for the prevention of cancer,
• excellent taste of fruits,
• disease resistance,
• ease of care,
• resistance to temperature changes.

The only drawback is that the yield is not very high.

Utenok tomatoes are round in shape with a distinctive beak. The fruit color ranges from yellow to orange. They weigh 60-80 g. Every homemaker who has planted this variety notes its versatility.

Many people write: I grow tomatoes to make salads, juices, sauces, gravies, and side dishes for hot meat dishes and cold appetizers. The fruits can also be pickled and marinated.

The yield of this variety is relatively low. 1 m² yields 2 to 2.4 kg of fruit. These tomatoes have excellent marketability and are easy to transport. Thanks to their dense skin, they can be stored for long periods in boxes in a cool, dry place. They do not crack during long-term storage.

How to grow tomatoes?

Let's look at how to grow a bountiful tomato harvest. This variety should be grown from seedlings, with the shoots transplanted into individual containers. Seeds for seedlings should be sown in late March or early April. After the first leaves appear, transplant the seedlings into individual containers, such as peat pots.

Planting of the Duckling in open ground begins in early June. After planting, fertilize the bushes twice during further cultivation. To increase fruit production, treat the tomatoes with a growth stimulant. While growing, water regularly, weed, and loosen the soil regularly.

In some cases, tomato buds drop in greenhouses. This can be caused by insufficient humidity, poor plant nutrition, disease, or poor air circulation. The greenhouse should be regularly ventilated. During bud formation and fruit ripening, pay special attention to watering. Watering should be regular, at the same time each day, using warm water.

When watering, apply approximately 15 liters of water per square meter. The amount of water should be adjusted depending on the weather. If the plants' flowers fall off during warmer weather, this indicates a phosphorus and nitrogen deficiency. In this case, the plants should be fertilized with fertilizers containing these nutrients.

If ovaries fall off before harvest, this indicates blossom-end rot. This variety is resistant to this disease. However, as a preventative measure, plants should be treated with boric acid.

If there is not enough air in the greenhouse or it is poorly ventilated, then the humidity in the room increases. Under such conditions, flowers are poorly pollinated, causing the plant to drop these ovaries. In this case, it's necessary to adjust the greenhouse's ventilation system.

Gardeners' reviews of the Utenok tomato are generally positive. These tomatoes are eaten fresh and used in various dishes; canned tomatoes have a beautiful orange color and excellent flavor.