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Tomatoes are one of the most common crops in our gardens. Many people want to grow tasty, environmentally friendly tomatoes on their own beds. And to do this is not so difficult as it might seem at first glance.
But before you start planting, you need to choose varieties based on whether they will go for conservation or for fresh food.
If you decide to plant tomatoes for salads - pay attention to the variety - "Gypsy". These are not only attractive in appearance, but also sweetish, very pleasant to the taste fruits. To some, they will seem a little dry, but, on the other hand, the fruits are rich in useful substances.
Tomato "Gypsy": variety description
| Variety name | Gypsy |
| general description | Mid-season determinant variety |
| Originator | Russia |
| Ripening period | 95-110 days |
| The form | Rounded |
| Color | Dark |
| Average weight of tomatoes | 100-180 grams |
| Application | Fresh |
| Variety yield | 2 kg per bush |
| Growing features | Standard agricultural technology |
| Disease resistance | Need prevention |
This variety belongs to free Russian selection and is sold by many companies. Tomatoes of the "Gypsy" variety are plants that can be grown not only in a greenhouse, but also in the open field. Some experts prefer film shelters.
Plants are not large, the bushes are determinate, only 85-110 cm high. They grow tall only in greenhouse conditions. This variety does not need a garter. The fruits are small, however, the Gypsy is distinguished by a very high yield and seed germination.
Tomatoes are mid-season. From the moment of sowing seeds for seedlings to ripe fruits and harvesting, it takes about 95 - 110 days. Plus or minus a week, depending on the weather in the growing season.
Fruit characteristics:
- The shape is round.
- The fruits have an original color - the stalks are completely dark, and the tomato itself is brown.
- The weight of one fruit is not more than 180 grams, on average 100-120 grams.
- The pulp is sweet with a slight sourness, dense.
- The skin is not tough.
- More than 5 fruits can be obtained from one bush.
- In addition to all this, Roma is well stored and transported, however, it is not grown on an industrial scale.
You can compare the weight of the variety with others in the table:
| Variety name | Fruit weight |
| Gypsy | 100-180 grams |
| Morozko | 50-200 grams |
| Octopus f1 | 150 grams |
| Red cheeks | 100g |
| Pink fleshy | 350 grams |
| Red dome | 150-200 grams |
| Honey cream | 60-70 grams |
| Siberian early maturing | 60-110 grams |
| Domes of Russia | 500 gram |
| Sugar cream | 20-25 grams |
Diseases and pests
With proper care and timely preventive treatments, the plant will not get sick. It is worth remembering that the gardener himself often causes ailments, pouring tomatoes, as a result of which they get sick with a black leg and die. The Gypsy variety does not have resistance, like many hybrids, which means that it is worth keeping an eye on it. Of the pests, the Colorado beetle is dangerous for seedlings, as soon as it was noticed, the insect should be immediately destroyed, it will no longer harm adult plants.
A little care of the "Gypsy" tomatoes - and the harvest will not be long in coming!
Video
The video below tells you how to properly form a tomato bush to get better yields:
