Fine grade of a tomato of Mikado: description of favorite tomatoes of summer residents

In spring, summer residents and gardeners have a lot of trouble on the site. And many of them think about what sort of tomatoes to choose for planting this season? That there was a big harvest and the plant had good immunity.

Which one is better for greenhouses or open ground? In this article we will tell you about a good hybrid of tomato "Mikado" that has been tested over the years.

Read the full description of the variety, get acquainted with its characteristics and characteristics of cultivation.

Mikado Tomatoes: variety description

"Mikado" is a beautiful, medium-ripening variety tested by many gardeners. From disembarking to harvesting the first harvest takes 120-130 days. This is a semi-determinant plant, a distinctive feature: the leaves are a bit like potato leaves. Standard plant, up to 1 meter tall, needs garter. It grows well both in greenhouses and in open beds.

On the bushes, as a rule, they form in one or two stems. Before the appearance of the first fruits, a large number of stepsons are formed, which must be removed when they reach 3-4 cm. In the phase of active growth, the lower leaves must be cut so that they do not take away nourishment from the fruits that are being formed. This method significantly increases the yield.

Fleshy fruits with high sugar content, mostly pink. But in some varieties of tomatoes, "Mikado" is red, yellow and even brown-black in color, and darker varieties are sweeter in taste. Their weight can reach 250-300 g. The skin is quite thin, not hard. The shape of ripe tomatoes is round, flat and ribbed, slightly pointed at the bottom. The number of chambers is 3-4, the dry matter content is 4-5%.

Mikado variety - the tomatoes described in this article will interest you and please you with the simplicity of cultivation. If you are interested in this species, then we suggest to get acquainted with such as Mikado Black tomato, Mikado Red tomatoes, as well as Mikado Pink tomato variety.

And you can compare the weight of the fruits of a variety with other varieties in the table below:

Specifications

Many sources argue about the origin of this tomato. Some argue that the progenitor of the true "Mikado" is the Shah Mikado variety, which appeared in America in the 19th century. Some encyclopedias claim that the variety appeared in the USSR on Sakhalin in 1974. This variety is suitable for all regions, with the exception of the regions of the far north and Siberia. In cold climates, tomatoes are grown in greenhouses, in the south - in open ground.

The best harvest is obtained in the Astrakhan region and in the Kuban, as well as in the Voronezh, Belgorod regions and in the Crimea. When grown in northern areas, the yield is usually significantly reduced.

"Mikado" is a classic salad variety that is best consumed fresh. Also from ripe tomatoes it turns out great tomato juice and thick pasta. Some varieties are great to use in salted or pickled form. A large amount of sugars and beneficial microelements make this hybrid one of the most delicious and healthy.

The yield of the Mikado tomato variety is rather low and this is a significant drawback. With one square. a meter with good care is able to collect 6-7 kg of ripe fruit. To increase the yield, the plant needs regular fertilizing with complex fertilizers.

And you can compare the yield of a variety with other varieties in the table below:

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Advantages and disadvantages

This hybrid has many significant advantages.:

• pronounced taste of ripe fruit;
• high sugar content;
• beautiful presentation;
• long storage of the crop;
• good immunity to various diseases.

The disadvantages of this class:

• requires mandatory pinching;
• low yield;
• demanding fertilizer and irrigation.

See also: how to plant tomatoes in the greenhouse?

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Features of growing

Seedlings are planted at 2-3 per 1 square meter, regular watering, 1-2 times a week, depending on weather conditions. It requires good soil loosening and active fertilization in the phase of active growth.

You can find a lot of useful information about fertilizers for tomatoes in our articles.:

• Organic, mineral, phosphoric, complex and ready-made fertilizers for seedlings and TOP best.
• Yeast, iodine, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, ash, boric acid.
• What is foliar feeding and when picking, how to conduct them.

Diseases and pests

The plant has a good immunity, but it also undergoes a number of diseases. The most common is late blight, which mainly affects the plant in greenhouses. To get rid of it, you need to monitor the level of humidity and to produce regular airing. Against the invasion of Medvedka drug "Dwarf" helps well. The plant can often cause dry blotch. To get rid of this disease, use drugs "Antrakol", "Consento" and "Tattu".

"Mikado" - a wonderful variety, proven over the years by many gardeners. It is quite easy to care and can be recommended to both experienced farmers and novice tomato lovers. With a minimum of effort, you will get a good harvest of Mikado variety tomatoes. Have a great season!

Tomatoes Mikado relate to high-yielding varieties, you can clearly see by watching our video.

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