Tomato Boy with a finger - description and characteristics of the variety

Many gardeners prefer undersized varieties of tomatoes. With a lack of sufficient space in the summer cottage, or for growing a house - this is ideal. Such plants are grown on open ground, in greenhouses, and also used to decorate balconies and loggias.

The variety is considered to be ripe, so already in the middle of summer fresh, healthy and tasty tomatoes may appear on the table. Due to its compact appearance, the bushes do not need to be tied up and torn off by stepsons, which greatly facilitates the physical work of caring for tomatoes.

Grade description

Low bushes of the plant barely reach 40 cm in length. The leaves of the plants are small and frequent. If the leaves are too thick, part of the leaves must be removed so that they do not pick up nutrients. The first inflorescence begins to form over 5-6 leaves, repeated every 2-3 leaves.

Small fruits have an average weight of about 60 grams. The color of tomatoes when fully ripened takes on a red tint. The skin is smooth and strong. Due to this, tomatoes can be stored and transported for long distances. From one bush you can get from 1.5 to 2.5 fruits.

The variety has a stable immunity to diseases and pests, is not affected by late blight.

Culture cultivation

Sowing seeds should be carried out at the end of March. After the appearance of the first shoots and before planting in a greenhouse or soil, 40-45 days should pass. Seeds can be treated with a growth accelerator for faster germination. The earth must be mixed with peat and humus, and also disinfect it by spilling boiling water or calcining in the oven. Seeds purchased at the store do not need to be disinfected.

After sowing the seeds, the container is covered with a film to create a greenhouse effect. Containers with seeds should be placed in a warm sunny place. In a week, the first shoots will appear. 40–45 days must elapse before you charge to a permanent place.

Care Features

If the Boy and finger tomatoes are grown in greenhouses, then regular ventilation should be ensured.

1. Watering should be carried out in the evening no more than once a week. Tomatoes do not like drought, so you need to monitor the condition of the soil.
2. The lower leaves of the bushes should be cut off, so you can protect the plants from pests, and the fruits will be larger.
3. For irrigation, warm, settled water is used.
4. Feeding should be administered monthly, alternating organic and mineral complex additives.
5. We must not forget to carry out the loosening of the soil and the removal of weeds.

Grade Benefits

Early ripening tomatoes are appreciated by gardeners and summer residents. Variety Boy with a finger has the following advantages:

1. By the time of the development of various infections to which nightshade crops are susceptible, tomatoes are already strong and fairly stable. Fresh fruits can be tasted from the end of spring.
2. Easy to grow, no need to tie and periodically pinch. For busy gardeners, this is a definite plus.
3. Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, for the preparation of many dishes and for all types of canning.
4. Strong peel allows you to transport tomatoes over distances and provides long-term storage.
5. Possibility of growing on the loggia and balcony as a decorative decoration. In addition to the attractive appearance of the plant, you can eat tasty and healthy fruits.
6. Tomatoes are almost not susceptible to fungal diseases and pests, however, for preventive purposes, spraying with special preparations should be carried out.

Reviews gardeners

1. Galina Dmitrievna, 59 years old: As soon as I retired I began to grow vegetables in the country. I love tomatoes since childhood, so I devote a lot of time to them. I like the Boy with a finger variety for its unpretentious care and small fruits, which are ideal for canning whole. Early ripening is also of great importance. Already at the beginning of summer, my family eats fresh and tasty bright red tomatoes.
2. Grigory Fedorovich, 61 years old: Small tomatoes are always grown for cooking. Variety Boy with a finger really liked for compactness in the greenhouse and early maturation. I always try to fertilize and water the bushes correctly. Harvest for undersized tomato is quite decent.

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