Tomato "balcony miracle": characteristics and description, reviews

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Recently, the achievements of domestic and Western agricultural science are increasingly pleasing amateur gardeners with new varieties of fruit and berry bushes. Of particular interest are the so-called dwarf crops, which make it possible to grow them even in ordinary apartments.

Tomatoes "balcony miracle" - bright representatives of plants of this species. The features of this variety, which is becoming more and more popular every day, will be discussed in this article.

A brief history of growing tomatoes

The first mention of this type of vegetable is found in medieval literature. This plant was brought to Russia in the era of Peter I, when the enterprising ruler borrowed all the best from foreign powers.

However, it is worth noting that initially in our country people did not know about the nutritional properties of the fruits of such a shrub. They began to be eaten only in the 17th century. Why didn't people realize that tomatoes are edible? The answer is very simple. This crop was grown only as an ornamental plant and was not fertilized with the necessary frequency.

Therefore, the crop brought by the bushes did not ripen to the required condition. Tomatoes did not have time to acquire the desired red color. Our compatriots guessed to taste them only many years later.

Dwarf plants

But after tomatoes began to be grown as a vegetable crop, the breeders of our country began to work on breeding more and more new varieties.

The 20th century brought with it the fashion for small-sized fruit and berry bushes that can be placed in home greenhouses, on the balcony. Currently, there are cucumbers and tomatoes that thrive in conditions other than their natural environment.

You can even grow peppers on windowsills. Moreover, such varieties of this plant are known, which, it seems, are not intended for such living conditions. However, breeders have worked so hard on the precocity of this species and unpretentiousness that now it can produce crops in the room of an ordinary apartment.

Tomato variety "balcony miracle"

Tomatoes and cucumbers are the favorite fruit crops of Russian summer residents. This fact is explained by the fact that the crop harvested from the beds with such plants can be eaten in different forms. Cucumbers and tomatoes are suitable both for canning and for immediate preparation of various dishes and side dishes from them.

Tomato "balcony miracle" is a great option for those who have long dreamed of a summer cottage, but at present, for one reason or another, cannot afford to have it. The bushes of these tomatoes are suitable both for planting in greenhouses,as well as for outdoor living. But their main advantage is that these plants feel great indoors.

Tomato "balcony miracle": description

It is not known exactly in which country this wonderful culture was bred, as some sources claim that German breeders worked on it, and some of them attribute this merit to Russian specialists. But, despite this, this variety of tomatoes is perfect for the harsh climate of our country.

The bushes of such tomatoes are able to bear fruit all year round. Under optimal conditions, they can yield up to 2 kg each. With such fruitfulness, the plants are by no means large in size. The height of the bushes does not exceed half a meter.

When describing the "balcony miracle" tomato variety, it is important to note that these plants were originally planned as ornamentals. Therefore, their stems have a proportional round shape, and the leaves are adapted so that they can be cut, thereby forming the necessary dimensions of the bush. This characteristic of the "Balcony Miracle" tomato is the main advantage of the species, due to which the choice of amateur gardeners often falls on it.

Harvest

Such plants are among the early maturing varieties. This means that even under the most unfavorable conditions, the first fruits can be harvested as early as three months after the seeds are thrown into the ground for cultivation. Thus, if you take care to acquirethem in early spring, then by the beginning of summer you can already get the first dwarf tomatoes suitable for eating.

If you plant seedlings in a summer cottage, which is also possible, then it will begin to bear fruit in a month or two.

Thus, it can be noted that this variety is extremely unpretentious and versatile in terms of growing conditions, which is ideal for gardeners in our country.

Seedlings

In all the characteristics and descriptions of the “balcony miracle” tomato, it is noted that this crop is grown from seedlings. That is, the seeds are placed first in small pots, two in each, where they arrive until the sprouts appear.

It should be noted that before planting the grains it is extremely important to treat them with a solution of potassium permanganate. This helps to remove disease-causing bacteria, and provides the he alth needed for maximum fertility.

Soil preparation

Experienced amateur gardeners note that the "balcony miracle" tomato is best grown in land specially designed for tomatoes. Such soil can be purchased at any store for summer residents. This land already contains all the necessary nutrients that are usually enriched with it when they are going to grow fruit bushes.

If there is no such outlet nearby, or if a person who is going to try himself as a home agronomist is already an experienced gardener, then he can independently make soil for planting. To do this, he will need: humus(about half of all components of the future of the soil), ash (about 40%), the rest is accounted for by various nutrient additives, which can be used as superphosphate and others.

From seedling to adult bush

When the soil is prepared, the next step in caring for the Balcony Miracle tomato is planting the seeds. As already mentioned, the grains must be pre-treated with a weak solution of manganese. Even small plastic cups are suitable for seedlings. An alternative to them can be peat pots, and even plastic bags. When the seeds are sown, the containers with them must be covered with plastic wrap in order to form a greenhouse effect.

After the sprouts appear, the film should be removed. When the bushes are of sufficient size, that is, about 10 cm in height, they need to be transplanted into larger pots, approximately equal in volume to flower pots (1 l).

They need to be watered quite often, that is, at least once a week. But, one should not be too zealous in this matter either, as this is fraught with the development of various diseases. It is most reasonable to check the earth for dryness, and if there is such a need, immediately moisten it. Watering tomatoes is necessary in such a way as to prevent moisture from entering the leaves. Otherwise, the plants may get sick.

Problems and Solutions

Reviews about tomatoes "balcony miracle", as a rule, only the most positive.

Sometimes there are comments on the Internet about the fact thatthe bushes of this plant are much higher than stated in the characteristics, but their development is also considered the norm. This is due to lack of lighting. You can solve this problem with the help of lamps. If you follow these rules, then the harvest usually does not take long. Tomatoes are very tasty and he althy. Moreover, these fruits are quite dense and are suitable for storing them frozen. Even after that, they do not lose their shape.

Soil enrichment

Although the "balcony miracle" tomato is an extremely unpretentious plant, it still requires some care from the amateur gardener. The latter is responsible for ensuring that the land on which the bushes grow is in proper condition.

To do this, when watering, you can use not plain water, but enriched with potassium sulfate (about 1 gram per liter), superphosphate (about 5 g) and urea (1 g), all these components can be purchased at almost any specialized store. Also for this purpose, you can use factory fertilizers, which are sold in the same outlets. If, nevertheless, there were no such substances at hand, then ordinary table yeast can be used in the following proportions: 5 g per 5 liters of water.

Shine on us, sun, shine

An important point in the process of growing tomatoes "balcony miracle" is also the temperature and illumination of the room. As for the first parameter, these plants are most adapted to existence in warmconditions. That is, the temperature should not fall below plus 16 degrees Celsius. The optimum temperature is around 22 degrees.

If the planting of such tomatoes occurs in the cold season, then it is necessary to provide them with additional light from artificial sources. That is, in simple words, you need to turn it on in the morning before sunrise and in the evening before sunset.

Conclusion

Subject to all the above rules, the harvest should be expected about 2 months after the seedlings have ripened. It will pleasantly surprise you with the taste of fruits. Such vegetables sometimes turn out to be much more nutritious and tastier than their garden counterparts. And the unpretentiousness of this plant makes it a leader among such crops.