General characteristics of the Tuz tomato and description of the fruits of the determinate variety

In search of a versatile variety, many gardeners choose the Tuz tomato. This short tomato produces a good harvest. The fruits can be used for any occasion. They grow in a variety of sizes, making them suitable for both salads and whole canning.

Tuz is the product of Gavrish breeders. It was developed over 10 years ago. During this time, this versatile and easy-to-grow tomato has become a favorite among Russian gardeners living in the southern and central parts of the country. Here, the tomato can be grown outdoors, which is precisely what it's designed for.

Characteristics of tomato

Tuz is an inground tomato and is ideal for the southern regions of the country. In central Russia, tomatoes can be grown in a greenhouse. However, the largest yield can be obtained in open beds. Moreover, this will protect the plants from many diseases. Overall, Tuz is considered an easy-to-grow tomato. It is resistant to cladosporiosis and fusarium. However, other diseases, including fungal ones, can affect the bushes. Therefore, high humidity is contraindicated for this variety.

The Tuz tomato is considered mid-early. The first harvest can be collected as early as 100 days after sowing. The fruits ripen gradually, so ripe tomatoes can be harvested over a longer period.

This variety is considered determinate; the plant does not grow more than 80 cm. If the summer is hot and the weather is often windy, the bushes may not exceed 60 cm in height. This means these plants do not require staking. No special training is required for compact bushes, making this plant particularly suitable for beginner gardeners.

Experts recommend planting tomatoes in their permanent location from seedlings. These seedlings must be hardened off to withstand the vagaries of weather that can occur when growing tomatoes outdoors.

For the Tuz variety, choose good, fertile soil. The best predecessors for these tomatoes are zucchini, cabbage, cucumbers, legumes, parsley, and dill. Keep in mind that determinate varieties may not grow very tall in pots. However, they must be robust, as only then can you get a high-quality harvest of tasty and healthy tomatoes.

The yield is influenced not only by the quality of the soil and the amount of fertilizer applied. It's also essential to loosen the soil and weed it. Furthermore, it's important to plant the bushes according to the correct pattern. The Tuz variety, which is considered quite compact, tolerates higher density. Up to six plants can be planted per square meter. This will increase the yield, which will reach a maximum of 5 kg per bush. With proper cultivation techniques, you can harvest up to 13 kg of delicious tomatoes from one square meter.

Description of fruits

The Tuz tomato is known for its abundant harvest. It also has other advantages. Its flavor is similar to that of salad tomatoes. They are plump and sweet. However, unlike most salad tomato varieties, these are versatile. They are suitable for everything, including canning.

It's worth noting that the Tuz variety's fruits vary in size. The majority of the harvest consists of small pink tomatoes weighing around 150 g. Smaller specimens also occur.

They're well suited for whole-fruit pickling and salting. However, the lower branches will produce larger tomatoes. Their weight can reach 350 g. These tomatoes can be left for salads or for juices.

The yield from growing the Tuz tomato variety is sufficient for various types of preserves and vitamin-rich snacks. The fruits store well in a cool place, so they can be harvested and eaten for several months.

As for gardeners' opinions about this variety, the reviews are mostly positive.

Vilena Vasilyevna, Tambov Oblast: "I'm growing these tomatoes for the first time. They're short but very productive. Of all the salad varieties I've ever grown, this one is my favorite!"

Nikolay, Novoshakhtinsk: "I planted this variety for the first time. The tomatoes grew quite small. But there were several large fruits on the lower branches. They tasted very pleasant and sweet."