Description of the tomato Tsar Peter, characteristics of the variety

The Tsar Peter tomato has excellent flavor and is versatile. Its disease resistance and low maintenance make it one of the best low-growing varieties. Below, we present the characteristics and description of the Tsar Peter variety.

Description of the tomato variety Tsar Peter

Characteristics of the Tsar Peter variety:

1. The tomato is intended for growing in open ground or film greenhouses.
2. The plant has a medium ripening period. The harvest ripens 100-110 days after the first shoots appear.
3. Tomatoes are very productive. A single plant can yield up to 2.5 kg of fruit.
4. The plant is determinate. The bush height is approximately 50 cm.
5. The ovary is simple, with the initial inflorescence forming above the fourth leaflet. The peduncle has no joints.
6. The tomatoes are oval-shaped. The flesh is juicy and firm. The skin is smooth and uncracked. The fruit is bright red. There are few seeds. A cross-section of the fruit contains up to three lobes.
7. The weight of 1 fruit is 130 g.

Tomatoes have a sweet, slightly tart flavor. They are eaten fresh, but they can also be pickled, salted, processed into sauces, juices, gravies, seasonings, and used in a variety of dishes.

How are Tsar Peter tomatoes grown?

Tsar Peter tomatoes can be grown in Primorye, the Urals, and Siberian regions. This variety was created by Russian breeder L. Myazina. Unripe tomatoes ripen easily without losing their flavor. Harvested tomatoes should be stored in wooden crates. The tomatoes should be placed in two to three layers in containers. Place a few ripe ones among the green ones to speed up ripening.

The fruits can be stored in the dark at temperatures between 5 and 8°C for up to 2 months. Tsar Peter tomatoes are grown in fertile soils previously grown with other crops such as cabbage, cucumbers, radishes, celery, and carrots.

Tomato seedlings are grown first. Then they are transplanted into open ground. The seeds do not require any special treatment.

The seedling soil is made from humus, turf, wood ash, and peat. The seeds are sown at a depth of 2-3 cm. After sprouts emerge, 2-3 weeks later, when three leaves have formed, the seedlings are planted 12 cm apart in containers.

The plant needs to be watered rarely, but with plenty of water. Ten days before transplanting the seedlings into open ground, they need to be hardened off. To do this, place them outside for 2-3 days. Seedlings can be transplanted into a greenhouse in mid-May and outdoors in early June. To ensure good growth, seedlings should be planted on a sloping surface. This will allow them to receive better sun exposure. Fertilize 2-3 times during the growing season. Weeding and hilling of the plants are also done regularly.

This variety's advantage is its resistance to adverse weather conditions. Flowers form even in rainy weather. These tomatoes are resistant to various diseases. They don't require shaping or tying to supports. If you collect seeds from ripe tomatoes, they can be sown the following year.

Reviews from gardeners

Reviews from gardeners who have grown Tsar Peter tomatoes are positive. People note the tomatoes' ease of cultivation and excellent taste. The descriptions of this variety by vegetable growers have attracted the attention of many farmers and gardeners who want to grow this wonderful tomato.