Kibitz tomato variety

Many varieties of tomatoes, although they have different names, are very similar in appearance. But there are those who have a distinctive feature in appearance, making them easy to remember. These include Kibits. It does not appear in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia, therefore it is difficult to name an exact pedigree. But the description and characteristics of this variety can be found among the numerous and, by the way, positive responses. This variety is not a hybrid, so you can always collect the seed yourself.

Description

The plant is indeterminate, low - 60 - 70 cm, maximum height up to 80 cm. The shoot-forming ability of tomato is moderate, foliage is good. Leaves of medium size, usual type, dark green in color. The first inflorescence is formed over 5-6 leaves. In each fruit cluster, about 5 - 7 ovaries are formed. The peduncle of the variety has an articulation.

Kibitsa fruits are elongated plum-shaped, one-dimensional. A varietal highlight is a sharp nose, which, as it ripens, appears from a depression on the top of the tomato. An unripe tomato is colored light green with an extensive, slightly blurred spot at the stalk, when ripe becomes red or orange-red. The pulp is very fleshy, dense, tender and juicy, sugary at the break, with a pronounced aroma. But often a white rod can be found in the cut. The seed chambers are small, there are 2 nests in total. There are not very many seeds. The size of tomatoes is small. Average weight 50 - 60 grams.

Variety characteristics

• Kibits is an early ripe, which is confirmed by the beginning of fruiting in 100 - 110 days from the moment of the appearance of complete descents. From the moment the seedlings are planted to the moment of ripeness, about 65 days pass;
• a small plant is simply strewn with fruits, so the yield is high and is about 3.5 kg per bush. Maturation is amicable;
• there is good immunity to many diseases, including late blight, apical and root rot. True, there is information that with too thick plantings, late blight can cause trouble;
• the value of the variety in the ability of tomatoes not to crack even during the period of prolonged rains;
• due to its good adaptability, the crop can be grown with great success both in an open bed and in protected ground;
• the small height of the plants will allow you to quickly cover the garden bed with covering material, if necessary;
• the disadvantage of the variety is the shedding of ripe fruits when touched;

• transportability indicators are quite high, due to the dense pulp and strong skin. Keeping quality is good, fruits can be stored in a cool place for up to 1 month;
• the way of use is universal. An early harvest of tomatoes will diversify the vitamin assortment. But many housewives more often use the variety for processing into tomato products and for whole-fruit canning.

Agrotechnics

Kibitz is best grown in seedlings. The sowing period is easy to calculate independently for each region, taking into account its climatic features. Plants are ready for transplantation to a permanent place at the age of 55 - 60 days. The planting density, taking into account the relative compactness of the bushes, is high - up to 5 - 9 pieces per 1 square meter. But you should not thicken the plantings too much, so that the threat of late blight does not arise. In the process of growing, gardeners often refuse to tie and form a crop. But experienced vegetable growers recommend forming a plant in 3 - 4 stems, and in the case of the formation of a large amount of ovary, tie it up on a support. In care, the culture is undemanding, it is unpretentious to soils, but still prefers loose and fertile soils.Watering is carried out with water heated in the sun. During the growing season, you need to feed the tomatoes 2 - 3 times.

Kibitz fell in love with many vegetable growers for its unpretentiousness and productivity. Despite its popularity, the culture is most often grown not because of its taste, but due to the quality of the resulting tomato products and seals. If you follow agricultural techniques, then there will be no problems with a persistent variety. There were no particular complaints during the cultivation of the variety. A nice bonus is the ability to collect seeds yourself.