Description of the Kuum tomato: planting rules, care, and yield

The Kuum tomato produces fairly large fruits. It can be transported over medium distances, as the fruits have a shelf life of 14-20 days. When grown correctly, this variety produces a fairly high yield. 1 m² can yield 4 to 9 kg of fruit. Kuum tomatoes are used in salads, sauces, tomato juice, and paste. Consumers note the tomato's excellent taste and attractive appearance.

Some information about the plant

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

1. The tomato bush grows to a height of 180–200 cm. To prevent damage to the branches as they ripen, they must be tied to strong supports.
2. The plant begins to bear fruit 95-104 days after planting the seedlings in the ground.
3. Each cluster produces 5-7 fruits. Most tomatoes weigh 0.3-0.7 kg. However, some gardeners have managed to grow specimens weighing up to 1,000 g.
4. The fruit is slightly flattened and rounded, and the color is red. These tomatoes are dense and dense. This type of tomato has many chambers, but few seeds.

The Kuum tomato variety can be propagated outdoors in southern Russia. Gardeners living in central Russia are advised to plant it in an unheated plastic greenhouse. In the Far North and Siberian regions, the plants should be grown in heated greenhouses.

Photos of this tomato can be found in agricultural catalogs. Gardeners' reviews of this variety suggest that most farmers achieve consistent yields, with fruits weighing at least 0.5 kg per bush.

These tomatoes are eagerly sought after by companies that produce various tomato products. Gardeners who grow this variety in their gardens note that the fruits do not crack despite their large size. Seeds can be collected and then used for subsequent plantings.

Planting and caring for tomatoes

Growing large tomatoes differs from cultivating tomatoes with smaller fruits. Due to the large size of each fruit, Kuum bushes must be tied to sturdy supports and side shoots must be removed.

It is recommended to select a rope or cord made of elastic material for tying up stems. Using other types of garters may damage the branches of the bush.

The seedlings of this plant require additional lighting during growth and high-quality fertilizer applied to the leaves and roots of the stems. Young seedlings should be fed regularly, but avoid overfeeding, as this can cause the plant to die.

It's recommended to sow seeds for seedlings 50-60 days before planting them in the permanent open ground. Pricking out is done when the sprouts have 1-2 true leaves. This ensures strong stems that can withstand temperature fluctuations.

Hardening off seedlings occurs 7-14 days before planting them in the ground. The seedling room is maintained at 15°C, and to harden them off, they are taken outside for 1-2 hours.

Two to three plants are planted per 1 m² bed, and they should be watered generously and fed with complex fertilizer. The bush is trained into a single stem. Farmers who cultivate this variety recommend leaving only three or four ovaries per cluster. Once five or six clusters have formed, the growing point should be removed.

When growing the Kuum variety in a greenhouse, there's no need to restrict the growth of the bushes. This variety differs from other tomatoes in that all the ovaries bear fruit almost simultaneously.

Protection against various diseases is carried out using the same method for all tomatoes. Various chemicals and solutions are used for this purpose. Appropriate products are used against harmful garden insects.