Description of the unusually colored tomato Viagra and cultivation techniques

Seed producers call the Viagra tomato a plant that can prolong youth. Thanks to its rich array of micronutrients and vitamins, as well as the beneficial lycopene found in its fruits, tomatoes truly help strengthen and rejuvenate the body. Growing Viagra in your garden is easy, provided you follow basic care guidelines.

General characteristics of the plant

The characteristics and descriptions of the Viagra variety in catalogs classify the tomato as indeterminate. This means the plant has unlimited stem growth and reaches a height of over 2 meters. This vine requires staking and shaping, as numerous side shoots develop from the leaf axils. Growers remove all side shoots, leaving only 1-2 shoots to maximize yield.

The Viagra tomato variety was developed for greenhouse cultivation. In the southern regions of the country, it can also be planted outdoors. This heat-loving plant is not suitable for temperate climates in central Russia.

Tomatoes produce fruit throughout the summer. Anyone who has planted Viagra notes that during the widespread spread of late blight in the second half of summer, they can be affected by fungus. Fungicides are used to combat the disease. Alternaria tomato It is quite resistant and is not affected by blossom-end rot.

This variety has a high yield. Up to 7 kg of marketable fruit can be harvested from a single bush when grown in 2-3 stems. It is recommended to limit stem growth after 8-9 clusters have formed, as the remaining fruits will not have time to fill out and ripen in an unheated greenhouse. Pinch the tops of the shoots approximately one month before the end of the season in your area.

Fruit characteristics

Tomatoes grow on simple clusters of 6-8 tomatoes per branch. Each tomato rarely weighs more than 110 g, and the berries are uniform in size and ripen simultaneously. The first harvest can be expected 90-110 days after sowing. The fruits are round, slightly flattened, and have smooth ribbing near the stalk.

The skin of the Viagra fruit is very strong and thick. The tomatoes do not crack during filling and ripening, and they withstand heat treatment during canning. The ripe fruit is chocolate brown. At technical maturity, the tomatoes are dark green and uniformly colored.

The flesh is quite dense and firm, but without crunch. The inside of the tomato is the same shade of chocolate, but the areas in the middle and between the seed chambers may be slightly lighter. There are usually two seed chambers. Many gardeners have noted the excellent taste of this variety.

The tomato contains a lot of sugar, is sweet with a slight tartness. The aroma has a hint of prune and is well-defined.

The tomato's unusual color makes it a sought-after vegetable for festive platters or gourmet appetizers. The Viagra variety looks beautiful in vegetable salads, adding a touch of variety to the familiar color palette. Slices are used for canapés and sandwiches.

Tomatoes can be used as a regular red vegetable: in soup dressings and vegetable caviar. However, keep in mind that tomatoes won't impart a distinctive color to dishes.

Any homemaker who has planted tomatoes will preserve them for the winter. Small, calibrated Viagra berries are perfect for whole-fruit canning. They retain the distinctive color of their skin and flesh, adding variety to vegetable platters. Tomatoes can be used to make tomato juice: it will have the flavor of weak coffee with milk, making this a very pleasant drink, thanks to the fruits' sweet, fruity flavor.

The dense consistency of the pulp and its sweetness make Viagra suitable for drying. This process removes excess moisture from the fruit, increasing the concentration of nutrients. Dried products made from dark tomatoes will have a unique appearance, and their taste will rival that of an Italian delicacy.

Agricultural technology of the variety

To ensure a good harvest, vegetable growers need to take care of their seedlings well in advance. Sowing begins two months before planting in the greenhouse. A mixture of sand, fertile soil, and humus is used as a substrate. The soil is placed in boxes and soaked in a hot solution of potassium permanganate (dark pink). Sowing can begin after the soil has cooled to room temperature.

Before sowing, soak the seeds in a solution of Fitosporin-M or a pink solution of potassium permanganate for 30-40 minutes. Dry the seeds and spread them over the surface of the prepared soil. Sprinkle them with dry sand or soil. To retain moisture, cover the trays with plastic film with holes for air circulation and place the seeds at 25°C to germinate. Remove the film after germination.

The seedlings are transplanted when they have 2-3 true tomato leaves. They can be transplanted into a common container, leaving 7-10 cm between them, or planted in individual pots with a capacity of about 0.5 liters. The seedlings require regular watering; no additional feeding is necessary.

Early-ripening tomato varieties can become very leggy when grown indoors. It's best to plant these seedlings horizontally in shallow (up to 20 cm) trenches. Place the tops of the plants northward. Cover the tomatoes in the trenches with soil, leaving only 3-4 pairs of leaves above the surface. The distance between plants above the ground should be 35-40 cm. Leave 70 cm between rows of tomatoes.

To form a bush, wait until the first flower cluster appears. Before this happens, remove all side shoots growing in the leaf axils from the central stem. Once the cluster with flowers has formed, one shoot can be left above it. Continue removing the remaining shoots. If you want to form three branches, one more shoot can be left just above the second flower cluster on the main stem. Remove any remaining side shoots along the entire stem before the end of the season.