Description and characteristics of the tomato "Merry Gnome"

Modern gardeners have a wide selection of seeds for growing both common and exotic plants. Of particular interest is the tomato "Vesyoly Gnome," which has been officially included in the list of high-yielding varieties. It can be grown outdoors, in pots, and in flowerbeds. The variety's characteristics and description will help you achieve a good harvest.

Features of the variety

A determinate, early-ripening plant, 40-50 cm tall. The Veselyi Gnom variety has a small, neat, and decorative bush. The trunk is strong and holds the crown firmly, but requires staking. The average yield per bush is 1-2 kg. In most cases, no special pre-sowing treatment is required.

Fruit characteristics:

• The fruits are elongated, smooth, cylindrical, 15 cm long, firm to the touch, and have a strong skin.
• The color of tomatoes changes depending on the stage of ripeness. At the initial stage, the fruits are pale yellow or pale pink. At maturity, tomatoes are bright red, do not crack, and hold their shape.
• Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
• Large, juicy fruits have no seeds; tomatoes can be used to make paste, ketchup, and puree.
• They are also stored frozen.

Veseliy Gnome tomato seeds are resistant to major diseases. They are resistant to late blight because they ripen quickly. However, be aware of any weeds that appear and remove them promptly. It's important to get rid of pests promptly to prevent them from spreading throughout the plant and destroying the future harvest.

This very easy-to-grow plant produces a bountiful harvest and is virtually unaffected by temperature fluctuations. It can be grown in your own greenhouse or in small pots on a windowsill. The key is to maintain favorable conditions for the fruit to ripen.

Agrotechnical recommendations

Sowing should be done 60 days before the expected transplanting date. The best time is March-April. The shoots should be hardened off a week before planting, but it's important to wait until frost has passed. In greenhouses, it's recommended to begin treating the seedlings in April, and when using plastic covers, in May.

Tomatoes should be planted every 30 cm. No more than 6 plants per square meter should be placed. For "Vesely Gnome" tomatoes, which are planned for pots, it is necessary to maintain high humidity at all times. This can be achieved by wrapping the plants in plastic and placing them near a nearby heating system. When the first shoots appear, the pots containing the plants should be moved to a bright location.

The seedlings require careful care: it is necessary to constantly water the bushes with warm water and loosen the soil. At the initial stage, the plant should be ventilated to ensure it dries completely. If mold does appear on the leaves, it should be carefully removed from the bush and the shoot treated with potassium permanganate.

It is not recommended to water the tomato variety "Veseliy Gnome" from a watering can using the sprinkler method; it is better to use the drip irrigation method.

It's recommended to feed tomatoes with liquid fertilizers, starting with phosphorus. During flowering, the plant requires nitrogen, and during ripening, potassium.