Every summer resident probably grows tomatoes in his suburban area. This culture is actually very popular among gardeners. And knowing this, breeders pay special attention to it. Dozens of varieties of tomatoes are bred annually. So the choice of summer residents in this regard, there is a very large one. For example, the Royal Mantle tomato earned quite good reviews from gardeners.
Where did the variety come from?
This tomato was bred by Siberian breeders. Like all such varieties, these tomatoes have the following benefits:
- low sensitivity to temperature changes;
- disease resistance;
- the ability to ripen already taken off the bush.
Like all other Siberian tomatoes, the Royal Robe, among other things, is not too demanding on the amount of sunlight. But it is considered, of course, that it is not worth planting this tomato, like any other, in the shade of trees or shrubs.
General Description
Royal mantle tomatoes belong tomiddle age group. That is, they ripen on the 90-110th day after planting. Growing these tomatoes in central Russia, the Urals and Siberia is recommended, of course, in seedlings. To get a good harvest, it is best to sow this variety in boxes in March-April. It is believed that it is best to plant these tomatoes 50-60 days before the time of transfer to open ground. Best of all, the seeds of this tomato germinate at a temperature of 23-25 oC.
If desired, this variety can be grown both in open ground and in film greenhouses. Royal Mantle tomatoes grow quite tall during the season. By the end of summer, their shoots can reach a length of 90-180 m. The better the care of tomatoes of this variety, the higher they will grow. Experienced summer residents advise growing these tomatoes in 1-2 stems.
The yield of the variety is 4 kg of fruit per square meter. This, of course, is quite a lot. To increase the yield, as well as the taste of the fruit, it is recommended to treat the seeds of this tomato before planting with some kind of growth stimulator.
What are fruits
Good reviews from gardeners, this variety deserved primarily due to its excellent taste. The fruits of the Royal Mantle grow (and the photos presented on the page confirm this) are quite large. On average, their weight is 400-450 grams. But individual specimens can reach 700 g. In one brush of this variety, up to 8 fruits can be formed at the same time.
Distinctivea feature of the fruits of the Royal mantle is their rich bright crimson color. The skin of these tomatoes is very dense, and the flesh is juicy. They have a rather sweet taste. Therefore, they are most often used for making salads. But, according to the breeders, these tomatoes are very good for pickling or pickling. Many summer residents also prepare sauces or juices from tomato fruits of this variety.
In addition to excellent taste, many gardeners consider their good transportability to be an advantage of these tomatoes. Also, the fruits almost never crack when ripe. In addition, these tomatoes are stored for a long time at home.
Features of care
It will not be difficult even for an inexperienced summer resident to grow tomatoes on the plot of the Royal Mantle. These tomatoes are absolutely unpretentious. They are relatively undemanding to light. But since they grow quite tall, of course, they need to be tied up when growing them.
Royal mantle tomato seedlings are distributed over the bed in such a way that there are about three bushes per square meter. To get a good harvest, tomatoes of this variety are recommended to be well watered. Also, the Royal Mantle tomatoes respond very well to various kinds of complex mineral fertilizers.
