Description of the mid-season Chile tomato and recommendations for growing tomatoes

Chili tomatoes attract gardeners with their unique appearance. Even ripe fruits are emerald green. They are never red. However, their flavor is comparable to other varieties. They have juicy flesh and a pleasant, classic flavor.

What are Chile tomatoes?

Characteristics of the variety:

1. The variety belongs to mid-season tomatoes.
2. Cultivation is possible in greenhouses or open ground in regions with a warm climate.
3. The plant is indeterminate and tall.
4. The bush can reach a height of over 2 m. It is quite large and powerful, and can take up a lot of space in the garden.
5. The bushes have a medium number of leaves. The leaves are normal in size and green.
6. The clusters are complex and branched. One cluster can ripen 6-9 fruits at a time.

Chili tomatoes should be trained into 1-3 stems. Gardeners should leave no more than 6 clusters on each stem. Otherwise, the yield may be lower than expected. It's best to remove side shoots from the bush.

The plant grows very quickly. To ensure the best fruit quality, it's necessary to regularly remove suckers and fertilize the bushes.

Chili tomatoes are oval, slightly elongated, vaguely reminiscent of peppers, hence the name.

The fruits are glossy and emerald in color. The berries are green at both technical and biological ripeness. As the tomatoes begin to ripen, a slight, light golden blush appears.

The flesh is tender, emerald-colored, and sweet. It's darker in the center than at the edges. This is a dessert tomato. The aroma is pleasant and not tart. Each fruit weighs approximately 80-100 g. They are compact. The skin is ribbed. The surface is smooth and firm. They don't crack.

Gardeners harvest their first crop 100 days after the seedlings emerge. The new fruits ripen fairly quickly. Fresh tomatoes can be harvested for the table every few days.
With proper care, one bush can yield 5 to 10 kg of ripe tomatoes. Some gardeners report yields of 13-15 kg per bush. This is possible thanks to regular fertilizing.

The main thing with this variety is not to miss the ripening. The only drawback of Chili is that it is difficult to determine at first glance when a tomato is fully ripe and ready to eat. Experienced gardeners claim that the golden hue that is just beginning to appear indicates ripening.

The harvest can be eaten fresh or in various salads. This variety is suitable for winter preservation, such as pickling or canning whole. The small fruits fit easily into jars and have an attractive appearance. They store well at home and withstand transportation.

How to grow tomatoes?

This variety is cultivated as a seedling tomato. To ensure a good harvest, careful seeding is essential. The seeds are soaked for 10-20 minutes in a potassium permanganate solution. They are then rinsed and dried. The seeds are then germinated in a damp cloth. Planting in soil is carried out as soon as the seeds swell and the first sprouts emerge.

The jars containing soil are covered with plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect. In this environment, sprouts will emerge from the soil in just 5-7 days. The plants require warmth and light. If sunlight is insufficient, gardeners install grow lights over the seedlings. The seedlings require regular watering.

Pricking out occurs when the seedlings have 3-4 strong leaves. Plants will grow faster in separate pots.

As soon as the soil warms up to +14ºС and spring frosts pass, the seedlings can be moved to a permanent location.

The holes are dug in well-fertilized, dug-over soil free of weeds and roots. The distance between them should be approximately 40-50 cm. It is recommended to add a mixture of superphosphate and potassium sulfate to each hole. This fertilizer will help the plants establish themselves more quickly and produce a high-quality harvest.

The plant needs to be tied to a support to encourage growth and vertical growth. The support will help support the clusters on which the fruit ripens.

The bushes are formed into 1-3 stems. There should be no more than 6 clusters. Water sparingly, only during drought. Water once a week. This variety does not like excessive moisture. If it is overwatered, the fruits will absorb water and become too watery. This will cause them to lose their richness.

Bushes need to be pruned, removing side shoots and old yellowed leaves. This will ensure all the nutrients reach the fruit. Gardeners should periodically weed and loosen the soil in their tomato beds.

Advantages of the variety:

1. Fast ripening of fruits.
2. Tomatoes are eaten fresh and are also used for winter preparations.
3. Does not require careful maintenance.
4. Unusual color of ripe fruits.
5. Excellent tomato taste.
6. Elastic skin that does not crack.
7. Keeping quality.

Disadvantages include the need to trim the bush by removing old leaves and new shoots, and the fact that the tomato is not used for commercial cultivation due to its unusual color, which buyers may mistake for unripeness.