The Paradise Apple tomato is distinguished by its large fruits with strong skin, excellent taste, high yield, and resistance to diseases and adverse conditions.
Advantages of the variety
Paradise Apple tomatoes are a mid-early tomato variety. From germination to ripening, the fruit takes 115-125 days. This medium-sized, indeterminate tomato (with unlimited growth) is suitable for cultivation in open ground and under plastic shelters.
Compact, medium-length inflorescences form on the bush.
Description of fruits:
- The tomatoes are large, flat-round in shape with slight ribbing near the stem.
- The unripe fruit is green in color, and when ripe it turns pink.
- The tomatoes are fleshy, with dense pulp and strong skin, which allows them to withstand transportation and storage well.
- When cut horizontally, 3-4 seed chambers are observed.
- The fruit weight reaches 180-240 g.
This variety is characterized by high yields, resistance to a range of nightshade diseases, and resistance to adverse growing conditions. The tomatoes are used fresh in cooking.
Another variety is the Paradise Apple tomato, an early-ripening semi-determinate variety. The first inflorescence on the bush appears at the ninth leaf, with subsequent flower stalks forming at intervals of three leaves. Fruits of this variety weigh up to 70-80 g. These sweet-tasting tomatoes are recommended for whole canning and fresh eating.
Agricultural technology of cultivation
Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of March. To do this, place the seeds in containers with prepared soil at a depth of 2 cm. It is recommended to treat the seeds with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate and a growth stimulant.
After planting, water the seeds with warm water using a spray bottle and cover the container with film until the seeds sprout.
After two true leaves have formed, transplant the plants into separate containers. Peat pots are best for this purpose, and these are used when transferring the planting material to its permanent location.
It is recommended to feed the seedlings with complex fertilizers. Seven to 10 days before planting in their permanent location, harden them off in the fresh air. The seedlings are transferred to heated greenhouses in April and under plastic covers in mid-May.
The planting density is 3-4 plants per square meter. To increase yield per bush, tomatoes are grown in 1-2 stems. The second stem is formed from the stepson located above the first brush.
The remaining shoots are removed to prevent them from becoming overgrown. The bushes require tying to a support or trellis. Throughout the growing season, ensure timely watering and application of complex fertilizers according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Highly fertile soils are suitable for growing tomatoes. Good precursor crops include cucumbers, cabbage, legumes, onions, and carrots.
Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers
Reviews from gardeners cultivating the Paradise Apple variety indicate the excellent taste of the fruit and its ability to be transported over long distances. The fruit retains its flavor and aroma during storage.
Ekaterina Solovieva, 49 years old, Volokolamsk:
"I heard positive reviews about the Paradise Apple variety from my neighbors and decided to plant it in the greenhouse last season. I ordered seeds by mail and grew them from seedlings. I transplanted the formed seedlings into holes filled with compost. The bushes quickly adapted to the new conditions. I trained the plants into two stems. This resulted in calibrated fruits weighing 220 g each. The tomatoes have a sweet flavor and are excellent for salads."
Efim Aleksandrov, 65 years old, Nizhny Novgorod:
"I've been growing tomatoes for many years, spending all my free time. This hobby allows me to cultivate new varieties in both the open field and the greenhouse. Last season, for comparison, I planted the Paradise Apple and Paradise Apple tomatoes. These varieties differ in fruit shape and size, flavor, and cultivation methods. As a result, I was able to harvest a bountiful crop for canning and fresh salads."
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This year, I grew the Paradise Apple tomato variety in a greenhouse and under plastic (in the spring). I was pleasantly surprised by the yield, even outdoors. The variety resisted late blight. And the shelf life was surprising: I picked the green ones and they ripened until December without spoiling.