Gardeners are always interested in getting a rich harvest, so they are constantly in search of new varieties. For those who wish to achieve their cherished goal, you should pay attention to the tomato “Kumir”. It will delight you not only with its high yield, but also with a long period of fruiting.
Description
Tomato “Kumir” refers to representatives of the determinant variety. The bushes of the plant are very high: from 1,8 to 2 m. Tomatoes of this species are intended for growing both indoors and outdoors.
The variety is early. The period of full ripening of fruits is 100-110 days. Ripening terms, judging by the reviews, fluctuate slightly up or down, depending on the climatic conditions of the growing region.
The fruits, as you can see in the photo, are round in shape and have a bright scarlet color. Ripe tomatoes are juicy, with a slight sourness, have a pronounced tomato flavor and aroma. The tomatoes are quite large. The weight of one mature vegetable ranges from 350 to 450 grams.
In cooking, the fruits of this species are used to prepare vegetable salads, juices, sauces, pickles and preparations for the winter.
The yield is quite high. From one bush you can collect from 4 to 6 kg of vegetables.
Shelf life is long. The fruits tolerate transportation well and at the same time do not lose their presentation.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety of tomato “Kumir” has a number of positive characteristics that make it one of the most popular among vegetable growers. Significant benefits include:
- good resistance to most diseases characteristic of tomatoes;
- high yield and ease of cultivation;
- long growing season – up to the first frost.
Of the shortcomings, the following should be highlighted:
- direct and immediate influence of the timing and frequency of feeding on the growth and development of a tomato bush;
- mandatory strengthening of the branches of the plant with props;
- the large size of the fruit makes the variety unsuitable for whole-fruit canning.
As you can see from the description of the variety, “Kumir” is a real gardener’s dream. A rich harvest, undemanding when growing, a long harvest period – all these characteristics make this type of tomato one of the most popular.
You can find even more useful information about the Kumir tomato variety in the video below: