Many homemakers love to grow small-fruited tomatoes in their gardens, such as the Chocolate Monisto tomato and other varieties. These tomatoes are distinguished by their long clusters, each bearing neat, small tomatoes.
They are ideal for whole-fruit canning and vegetable salads, where they can be added whole or halved. Small varieties that produce long clusters are often highly productive. Therefore, they are a favorite among gardeners who don't have a large area to plant less productive varieties.
The Monisto variety has several varieties, producing pink, yellow, chocolate, and even emerald-colored fruit. The yield is always high. The only difference between these subvarieties is that the fruit may be slightly larger or smaller in weight. Otherwise, the requirements, including plant care during cultivation, are the same.
Is this variety worth planting?
Most gardeners are accustomed to the standard red, medium-sized tomatoes growing in their gardens. They're perfect for canning, and many, thanks to their pleasant taste, are also used in salads. However, increasingly, Russian gardeners are seeing tomatoes of unusual colors, including yellow, orange, purple, and even green. These tomatoes have many positive qualities.
While regular red and pink tomatoes help treat heart disease, actively combat osteoporosis, dementia, and even cancer, yellow and orange tomatoes have additional benefits. In particular, they are hypoallergenic.
They are even suitable for babies prone to allergies. Yellow tomatoes contain a large amount of lycopene, which quickly cleanses the blood of toxins and waste.
Among the varieties of this variety is the Emerald Monisto tomato. These tomatoes remain green when ripe. These fruits also have their own benefits. They can quickly restore strength, relieve fatigue, and even strengthen bones, reducing the risk of fractures.
One of the most original varieties of the Monisto tomato, as evidenced by numerous reviews, is the chocolate one. These tomatoes are especially recommended for people with weakened immune systems and those at risk of developing cancer.
Characteristics of Monisto
Although the fruits can come in a variety of colors, the care requirements and characteristics of this variety are the same. This tomato is classified as indeterminate, meaning it grows indefinitely. The bush grows to at least 2 meters and always produces long clusters with numerous small fruits. The plant has a very unique appearance, and until the harvest is complete, each bush will be a true gem in the garden.
The plant grows lush and quite tall. It will inevitably produce side shoots. These must be removed, otherwise a good yield will not be achieved. Furthermore, properly trained bushes receive more nutrients and sun, which can significantly speed up the ripening process. On average, the fruit begins to be harvested 60 days after transplanting the seedlings to their permanent location, either in a greenhouse or in the ground. Monisto tomatoes are considered mid-season. The crop ripens gradually.
Description of fruits
The variety's description indicates that each plant produces numerous small tomatoes. They can come in a variety of colors, depending on the gardener's choice. The average weight is about 20-50 g. The color chosen influences the size of the tomatoes.
Gardeners often choose the Monisto Yantarnoye tomato. These small tomatoes weigh no more than 30 g. Their appearance can be confused with plums or cherry plums. They are distinguished by their extremely pleasant aroma and high sugar content.
The Pink Monisto tomato has the largest fruits of this variety. Its bushes can yield tomatoes weighing up to 50 grams. They are very tasty and high in sugar. Experts recommend them for people with kidney disease. Pink Monisto contains a large number of beneficial substances and vitamins, and also helps the body absorb calcium faster.
Emerald Monisto tomatoes are oval-shaped and remain greenish when ripe. Some fruits develop a brownish tint over time. Each tomato averages 30 g in weight. They are sweet in taste and have thin skin.
The chocolate variety itself is considered a relatively new variety. This variety produces small, delicious tomatoes. Experts classify the Chocolate Monisto as a dessert variety.
Despite the fact that this variety produces very small fruits, it consistently produces high yields. The tomatoes are small, but there are a lot of them. A single cluster produces about 30 tomatoes. The average yield per bush is 4 kg.
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The Emerald Monisto is a very beautiful plant. Its flowers are a rich, vibrant yellow. The fruit tastes simply magnificent – firm, sweet caramels! Unfortunately, my yield was small… although the branches of other tomatoes were breaking under the weight of the fruit. I'll grow it again next year, as the tomatoes are amazingly delicious.