Tomato variety Stone flower

In fact, there are two varieties with this name. Both tomatoes are the absolute opposite of each other both in terms of appearance and characteristics. But each of them has its own flavor. For various reasons, these varieties are not included in the State Register, but on the territory of Russia each of them has its own fans among tomato growers.

Stone Flower (F1)

It was the fact that this variety is the most recognizable, and there is more information about it to start with it. This is a novelty from the already well-known agricultural firm "Partner". The plant is very interesting and already popular among vegetable growers due to its qualities. Take, for example, the fact that among cherry tomatoes our hero stands out for its yield and excellent taste. It can be grown in any region of Russia, both outdoors and indoors. The tomato is a hybrid, therefore it is always labeled F1.

Description

Hybrid Stone flower belongs to the dwarf forms. Its height is only 35 - 40 cm. This allows the plant to be widely used even in indoor growing, a small and neat bush will become a real decoration of any balcony or loggia. Even on the windowsill in a flower pot, the tomato crumb will feel comfortable. The shoot-forming ability of the culture is moderate, there are also few leaves, but due to their compactness, the bushes look very luxuriant. The leaf blade looks healthy, resilient, small in size, slightly corrugated, deep green in color, of the usual type. The inflorescence of the variety is simple or semi-complex, as a rule, it is the semi-complex brush that completes the growth of the central stem. In simple seedlings, almost all ovaries develop, in semi-complex ones, without additional pollination, 2 - 4 flowers can fall off the brush. Tomato fruit clusters are compact, dense, well filled. The first appears above the 7th sheet. Depending on the place of cultivation, inflorescences are formed in more or less numbers. So, in open ground or in a protected one, from 6 to 8 shoots develop on a bush (and with good care and warm weather, up to 20 pieces), on which, depending on the type of brush, 8 - 11 fruits or 18 - 25 will be formed. At home, the plant will show more modest possibilities - 2 - 3, sometimes 4 stems, on which a total of 6 - 10 inflorescences will develop. Each brush of the Stone Flower will have 6 to 8 ovaries.

The formation of fruits is also influenced by various conditions. In comfortable home conditions, the tomatoes are more aligned and have an ideal rounded shape. Street fruits are slightly compressed on both sides. Unripe tomatoes are light green, there is no dark spot near the stalk. In the period of full ripeness, the tomato is poured with a rich, dense red color. The flesh of a tiny vegetable is very fleshy, juicy, while dense, aromatic. There are 2 seed chambers, very few seeds. The taste of the variety is excellent. The taste is sweet, without sourness. The mass of domestic cherry tomatoes is about 10 grams, in street ones the size is noticeably larger, and they stretch more than 12 grams.

Characteristics

• Hybrid Stone flower is an early maturing crop. From the moment of emergence of full shoots to the beginning of fruiting, only 80 - 85 days pass. At home and with proper agricultural technology, even earlier - 70 - 75 days;
• the yield of the dwarf plant is very high. A dense planting will provide an almost 10 kg crop. At home, of course, the yield is slightly lower, but the whole family will be able to enjoy delicious tomatoes in plenty;
• the yield of the crop is very friendly, the fruits ripen quickly, therefore, in 2, maximum 3 harvests, you can harvest the entire crop;
• ripe tomatoes can hold tightly in the hands for almost 3 weeks without crumbling;
• firm, but not thick, glossy skin prevents cracking;
• the immunity of the variety is very strong. It was for the ability to resist diseases that the baby received such a name.The culture is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, verticillosis, root and root rot. Due to early ripening and amicable recoil, late blight does not have time to infect the bushes;

• the transportability and keeping quality of the fruits of the Stone Flower are good;
• the way of use is universal. Children and adults are happy to eat sweet tomatoes straight from the bush. Tomatoes are used in salads, to decorate cold dishes and vegetable cocktails. The dense skin can withstand heat treatment, so tomatoes can also be used for canning.

Agrotechnics

It should be noted right away that direct sowing of seeds is not profitable; for a good result, you first need to grow seedlings. Calculate the timing yourself, taking into account the climatic conditions and the ability to grow a hybrid in an extended turnover. The recommended planting density is high - 6 - 7 seedlings per 1 square meter. On a balcony or in a room, the variety grows well and bears fruit with sufficient lighting; with additional lighting, you can get a harvest even in winter. When grown at home, the variety will not require a lot of space, a 5-liter container and universal soil will do, by the way, do not forget to pour a drainage layer on the bottom of the pot, 3 - 4 centimeters. it is better to put a support. The tomato forms itself, therefore it does not need to be pinned. The house plant has a peculiarity. By the end of the fruiting period, up to 5 - 7 stepchildren may appear in the lower part of the bush from leaf scars. From the strongest, you can get an additional crop by cutting off the upper part of the bush above them. By the way, the decorativeness of the plant will quickly recover, the overgrown stepchildren will quickly hide the cut.

The care is no different from the standard one. Indoors, the species is looked after as balcony cherry varieties, on the street - as determinant. More details about how to grow tomatoes on a windowsill, you can find out in one of our articles.

The Stone Flower hybrid is a new word in breeding, because our hero is much superior to the previously known varieties by the qualities inherent in it. You can grow the plant in any conditions, the yield is very good, and everyone liked the taste. Children especially like tiny fruits. In care, the view is very unpretentious, so the kids can safely be entrusted with watering a tiny tomato growing on the windowsill. And what a pleasure it is to watch him grow! In the open ground, you can plant a variety not only on a garden bed, strong bushes can be used as a living decorative border. But the seeds will have to be purchased annually, since the second generation hybrids will not please with such excellent quality.

Variety Stone flower

There is not much information about this type of information. Most often, it is mentioned on Ukrainian sites, and the seeds are mainly distributed by Ukrainian companies and private collectors. The culture does not appear in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia, but there are reviews about its cultivation on numerous forums.

Description

The plant is of a determinant type, the shape of the bush is standard, the height is about 50 cm (according to other sources, about 70 cm). The foliage is medium, the leaves are small, of the usual type, green, slightly wrinkled. In each fruit cluster, 4 - 5 rounded or flat-rounded fruits ripen. The color at the stage of consumer ripeness is bright red. The pulp is fleshy, firm and aromatic. But, according to the reviews of vegetable growers who grew this tomato, there are often voids inside in the area of ​​the seed chambers. The taste is ordinary, some describe it as tasteless, the flesh is too tough, dry and granular. The weight of the fruits of the Stone Flower is 150 - 300 grams, but 400 and sometimes 600 grams are often mentioned.The description of the variety says that 16 - 20 tomatoes are removed from one plant. According to other information, in 2017, the variety entered the top 10 most productive, therefore it is recommended for small farmers growing vegetables for sale.

Characteristics

In terms of ripening, varietal tomato is ranked as mid-ripening, and sometimes also to late-ripening, if the weather conditions are disappointing. From the moment of emergence of full shoots to the beginning of ripening, it takes about 110 days. There was no exact information about the yield of the Stone Flower, but the description states that the variety is very productive. Tomato growers also confirm this characteristic. The plant is very resistant to various fungal and viral diseases. The dense skin prevents the tomatoes from cracking. The crop can be transported over long distances without fear of loss of presentation. In terms of shelf life, we can say that the variety is considered one of the most shelf stable and suitable for long-term storage. The way of eating fruits is universal. In addition to being used in their natural form, tomatoes are suitable for all types of processing.

Agrotechnics

It is advisable to grow this stone flower in the open field, but it is also possible in a greenhouse. Seedlings that are 60 - 65 days old are transplanted into the ground. Although the tomato belongs to the standard tomato, experienced tomato growers recommend tying it to a support, but pinching is not required. It is recommended to plant up to 6 seedlings per 1 square meter of area. The variety is very unpretentious in care. Most importantly, try not to miss watering and feeding. Also, do not neglect loosening and weeding.

The stone flower is not as well known as the hybrid of the same name. But many consider it an irreplaceable crop in the garden, which gives a good harvest for universal use. Unpretentious, with good health, this species is very suitable for busy tomato growers. Another advantage of this tomato is the possibility of self-collection of seeds.