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Tomato Chocolate miracle is a real miracle in the science of selection. A dark-colored tomato variety after breeding was tested in Siberia. Given the reviews and description, this variety is suitable for growing in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The authors of the chocolate miracle tomatoes are the monks of the monastery of St. Dionysius on Mount Athos. Planting material is produced by the Siberian Garden company.
Characteristics and description of the tomato Chocolate miracle
Tomato variety Chocolate miracle belongs to the determinant type. Planting material planted in open ground can reach a height of 80 cm, in a greenhouse it grows up to 1,5 m. Harvesting can be started 98-100 days after planting seedlings in a permanent place of growth. As practice shows, from each square. m it is possible to collect up to 15 kg of ripe tomatoes.
There are a small number of leaves on the tomato bushes of the Chocolate Miracle variety, as a result of which many summer residents prefer to grow tomatoes in greenhouses, since there are no extra ovaries. As a rule, in order to obtain large fruits, it is necessary to first remove some of the ovaries. The formation is carried out in 2 stems, the bushes should be moderately pinched.
A distinctive feature is a fairly powerful root system, strong stems. The leaf plate is small in size, has a rich green color. As practice shows, the inflorescences are intermediate.
Description of fruits
Tomatoes Chocolate miracle have a rounded shape, while this variety has a high level of ribbing. A distinctive feature is the shade of ripe fruits. As a rule, after ripening, tomatoes have a light brown color, reminiscent of milk chocolate, for which such a name was obtained – Chocolate Miracle.
The tomatoes are quite large. The weight of one fruit can vary from 250 to 400 g. If all agrotechnical standards are observed during the growing process, tomatoes can reach 600 g and even 800 g in weight. Like other dark-colored species, Chocolate Miracle tomatoes have excellent taste qualities.
Tomatoes are quite fleshy, dense, sweet. It is worth noting the fact that the process of sugar accumulation begins even in green tomatoes, as a result of which you can eat tomatoes with a little greenery. The seed chambers are very weakly expressed, the number of seeds is small. Due to the high level of yield per square. m can collect up to 15 kg of ripe fruit.
Fruiting time, yield
After the tomatoes of the Chocolate Miracle variety have been planted in open ground, you can start harvesting after 98-100 days. This variety can be grown not only in open ground, but also in greenhouse conditions. Due to the high level of productivity, from each square. m can collect up to 15 kg of ripe fruit. As a rule, the level of yield directly depends on the conditions in which the crop grows and on the care provided. As practice shows, if you follow all the recommendations in the process of planting and disembarking planting material, then the yield will be high.
Stability
According to the characteristics, the Chocolate Miracle tomato has a high level of resistance to the appearance of many types of diseases and pests. Despite this, experienced gardeners are advised to maintain the immune system of the crop through preventive measures. To do this, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- Watering must be constant and in moderation.
- In the process of planting, it is recommended to use a special scheme and leave a sufficient distance between the bushes for full growth and development.
- Before planting the seeds, you must first disinfect the planting material and the ground. For these purposes, a solution of potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide or aloe juice is suitable.
- It is not advised to plant a crop in close proximity to eggplant, bell pepper and physalis.
- If you plan to plant tomatoes in greenhouses, then it must be regularly ventilated.
In addition, the bushes should be inspected daily, which will allow timely detection of the first signs of disease.
Advantages and disadvantages
Judging by the photos and reviews of those who planted the Chocolate Miracle tomato, the following advantages of the culture are worth noting:
- the variety is unpretentious in care;
- cultivation is fairly easy;
- high level of resistance to pests and diseases;
- unusual appearance;
- large fruits;
- excellent taste;
- high yield.
The only drawback, many gardeners consider the fact that ripe fruits are not subject to long-term storage after harvest.
Growing rules
Despite the fact that the tomato variety is unpretentious in care, it will need to be given due attention, which will allow you to get a good harvest with excellent taste. In the process of crop growth, each gardener must irrigate the land, fertilize, remove weeds in a timely manner, and mulch the soil if necessary. If necessary, you can study in advance the photos and reviews about the Chocolate Miracle tomato, and then start growing seedlings.
Planting seeds for seedlings
It is recommended to plant seedlings for seedlings in the second half of March or early April. The landing time depends entirely on the landing site – in open ground or in a greenhouse. To ensure quick spitting of seeds, it is required to create suitable conditions for tomatoes of the Chocolate Miracle variety. At first, the containers in which the seeds are located must be covered with plastic wrap so that the temperature regime is maintained within + 23-25 ° С.
After the first shoots have appeared, it is necessary to immediately remove the film, and rearrange the seedling container to a place where direct sunlight falls. It is important to consider that the first 7 days, as soon as the first shoots appeared, it is recommended to keep the planting material at low temperatures, + 14-15 ° C, which will prevent the bushes from stretching. After a week, the temperature should be at room temperature.
Seedling transplant
According to reviews of Chocolate Miracle tomatoes, it should be noted that in the process of transplanting seedlings, it is necessary to use a certain scheme. For 1 sq. m is allowed to plant no more than 3 bushes. Tomatoes are planted outdoors immediately after the threat of frost has passed. If it is necessary to get a high yield, then the culture is planted under a film in early May. The film is removed after the frost has passed.
Aftercare
The process of caring for planting material after planting in open ground or a greenhouse is standard: apply fertilizer, water the crop, remove weeds in a timely manner, and take preventive measures against the appearance of pests and diseases.
It is important to ensure that the soil does not dry out. After the planting material has been planted in a permanent place of growth, the tomatoes undergo acclimatization for the first 7 days. In this period of time, tomatoes of the Chocolate Miracle variety need regular abundant irrigation. Plants should be watered under the root or between rows.
It is recommended to fertilize about 3 times during the season. During fruiting, top dressing should be applied every 2 weeks. For these purposes, it is recommended to use fertilizers, which include a small amount of nitrate. Young bushes need magnesium, which contributes to rapid growth. Boron is added during the flowering period.
It is necessary to remove weed grass from the beds in a timely manner and loosen the soil, which will allow you to get a high level of yield. Since tomato bushes can break under the weight of ripe fruits, it is necessary to tie them up. The length of the pegs used should be 1,5 m. As a rule, tomatoes are tied up as soon as they are planted in open ground.
Conclusion
Tomato Chocolate Miracle is a relatively new variety on the market. Despite this, the Chocolate Miracle has found a large number of fans in a short period of time. Such popularity is primarily due to excellent characteristics, high yields, strong immunity and unpretentiousness in care.
