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The Market Miracle tomato is a hybrid of Russian selection, developed 10 years ago. This is one of the favorite varieties of summer residents. This variety has become widespread throughout our country; it is grown both in the southern regions and in the northern territories. In warm regions, the plant acquires the best taste and produces the highest yield.
- Growing regions
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Features of cultivation
- Mistakes gardeners make when growing varieties
- Diseases and pests
- Reviews from gardeners
Tomato variety Miracle of the market
Description of the variety
The Market Miracle tomato is a standard semi-determinate crop that grows up to 130-150 cm, but some plants reach 170 cm, which must be taken into account when cultivating tomatoes in greenhouse conditions.
The variety is recommended to be grown in open ground, but it also grows well in a greenhouse. The miracle of the market has shown good resistance to various diseases characteristic of tomatoes.
Distinctive features
This hybrid crop is characterized by ease of care, heat resistance, good tolerance to temperature changes and fertility. In terms of productivity, hybrid new products are significantly ahead of varietal tomatoes.
The fruits grow in clusters. The weight of one brush reaches 1.5 kg. The number of seed chambers in the fruit is 4-5, but the amount of seeds themselves is small. Tomato has a high concentration of dry matter - up to 6%.
The application is universal: the fruits are well suited for canning, eating in their natural form and in various dishes.
Fruit characteristics and yield
The peel and pulp are red, the shape of the fruit is round, slightly flattened. The tomato is fleshy, with a high sugar content, and does not crack when overripe.
The miracle of the market is a mid-season variety of tomatoes . The harvest is harvested 110-120 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. Ripe tomatoes weigh 200-300 g, some gain weight up to 500 g.
Tomatoes can be stored for a long time without losing their taste and beneficial properties. The tomato does not deteriorate during transportation, retains its presentation, and therefore appears to be the best variety for industrial cultivation.
How to grow seedlings
Sowing is done in March according to the lunar calendar. In this case, it is better to plant the seeds under film or in separate peat cups. Universal soil, which is sold in the store, is suitable, although some gardeners make soil for seedlings with their own hands.
Seed preparation
Before planting, the seed should be sorted. This procedure is required if you use seeds that were harvested several years ago. When preparing fresh seeds, the issue of rejection is not so critical.
Processing of seed material is done as follows:
- add a teaspoon of salt to 200 g of water and stir;
- place the seeds in the solution for 10 minutes;
- seeds that float are thrown away, as they will not give the desired harvest;
- the remaining grains are washed from salt and planted.
Tomato seeds are sown for seedlings in two ways - swollen or dry. This does not affect the yield in any way. Since the seeds will germinate in favorable temperature conditions, they do not need to be soaked before planting. And so that the seeds swell, before planting, they are laid out on a saucer with a napkin soaked in water, covered with a transparent lid and kept for a day.
Disinfect the seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. To do this, several crystals are dissolved in water at room temperature so that the water acquires a light pink color, and the seeds are soaked for 15 minutes.
Container and soil
The container you choose for seedlings is of no small importance. Seeds are planted in the following types of containers:
- disposable cups;
- peat pots or tablets;
- pots for seedlings;
- trays, cassettes;
- boxes for seedlings.
Each option has its pros and cons. Boxes, cassettes and trays are more convenient and economical. They hold a large number of seedlings, which allows you to care for all plants at the same time. As needed, the container can be easily moved to another location. This option is inexpensive and takes up little space. However, shallow containers are only suitable until transplantation.
It is possible that in deep boxes and trays, grown plants will become tangled with roots. In the future, this will make it difficult to separate them smoothly. If the seedlings are damaged, they will take longer to take root or even die. To prevent this from happening, it is better to choose cassettes or trays with partitions.
On a note . The most suitable option for growing tomato seedlings is cassettes or trays with cell sizes 5-7 cm wide and 10 cm high. When purchasing, pay attention to what material the container is made of. It is better to choose polystyrene. Do not buy containers made of polyvinyl chloride; they contain toxic substances.
High-quality soil is one of the important conditions for proper cultivation of seedlings. There are two ways to choose soil:
- The gardening store sells ready-made soil. It contains all the substances necessary for the plant. But such soil is often contaminated with midge larvae, which can be dangerous for the seedlings in the future. Therefore, it is better to disinfect such soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
- Self-preparation of soil mixture. It is prepared in the fall. The main requirement for the soil is that it be light, loose and have a pH value of approximately 5-6 units. Therefore, simply collecting a bag of soil from the garden would be a mistake.
Seedlings are grown in a special soil mixture. Pressed peat, turf soil and humus are mixed in a ratio of 2:1:1 (the mixture should fit in a bucket). They also add 500 ml of ash and about 2 matchboxes of superphosphate.
Additionally, it is better to enrich the soil mixture with mineral fertilizers. You can also mix self-treated soil and a purchased composition in a 1/1 ratio.
Sowing
Seeds are sown for seedlings 60-65 days before planting in the ground. They are embedded in the soil to a depth of no more than 1 cm, then watered, covered with film or glass and placed in a warm place. The greenhouse is periodically ventilated to prevent moisture stagnation.
The main requirements for obtaining high-quality seedlings:
- compliance with temperature conditions;
- good lighting;
- timely watering.
With the appearance of two true leaves, a dive is carried out. In order to form a powerful root system, the plant needs to be provided with nutritious soil and good lighting. It is also necessary to carry out hardening 2-3 weeks before planting. The plant is placed on the balcony or street for 1-2 hours, then the time spent in the fresh air is gradually increased.
Growing and care
Caring for seedlings includes compliance with several conditions. It is important to maintain normal air temperature, humidity level, lighting level and ensure the availability of fresh air.
While the seeds have not yet sprouted, you should check the soil moisture daily and, when dry, moisten the soil with a sprayer. The first shoots are carefully watered with warm water, the second watering is done about a week later.
It is better to always keep young shoots moist, as otherwise there is a risk of their death, so the timing of watering here is relative. Watering is done using a syringe or pipette, and it is important that water does not get on the leaves.
How to grow tomatoes
When the seedlings have grown noticeably, they are planted in open ground or a greenhouse. When growing tomatoes, it is necessary to follow the rules of agricultural technology.
Landing
Before planting seedlings in a permanent place of growth, organic matter, compost and ash are added to the holes. The distance between rows should be 50-70 cm, and between plants - 35-40 cm. Seedlings are buried in the soil up to the cotyledon leaves. With this method, additional roots are formed.
Care
Tomatoes are grown with two stems (the bushes of the variety are strong). It is necessary to take care of tying up in a timely manner, since the green mass grows quickly and there is a huge probability that the plant will break from its own weight.
Tomatoes will bring a good harvest if they are fertilized with nutrients:
- When 10-12 days have passed after planting the seedlings, you should fertilize with complex mineral fertilizers, since a period of intensive growth begins, and accordingly, the need for nutrients also increases.
- In order for more ovaries to form, the plant needs potassium, and for the development of the root system, phosphorus. Fertilizer is applied a second time after two weeks.
- During the period of active formation of ovaries, the crop is fertilized for the third time.
Water the plants in the evening with warm water.
During the growth process, the crop needs the following care:
- loosening the soil to enrich the root system with oxygen;
- regular weeding;
- fertilizing with organic matter and mineral fertilizers;
- timely watering.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
It is worth remembering that when growing in greenhouse conditions, Market Miracle has a lower yield, so it is better to plant the variety in open ground.
For your information . The best results were recorded on flat, open beds in southern Russia. In other regions, tomatoes are grown in greenhouses, but the crop grows well without them.
Those who have already planted the Miracle of the Market know that you need 1-2 stems for pinching to protect the plant from diseases and get a healthy harvest. As a fertilizer, experts advise using a mixture of potassium and phosphorus during the formation of bushes.
Diseases and pests
The Market Miracle variety is extremely resistant to some diseases, but often suffers from brown rot. To cope with it, you need to remove all infected fruits, then reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer and regular watering. Treatment is completed with Oxys and Hom.
The most common pest is the mole cricket. It helps by thoroughly weeding the entire area where tomatoes grow, removing weeds.
On a note . If you plant seedlings in the ground using plastic bottles cut off on both sides, such a unique barrier will protect the crop from many pests. The bottles are immersed almost completely in the ground, while the root of the seedling is placed inside.
Caterpillars and various bugs are collected by hand. And to scare them away, use a weak soap solution.
Timely inspections, regular watering and fertilizing of tomatoes give excellent results - a rich harvest.
Growing Tips
The number one danger for this variety is considered to be the mole cricket. You can protect tomatoes from it by chemical treatment, but traditional methods are much safer. Add eggshells to the holes when planting seedlings, weed the weeds in time, loosen the soil, and the pest will not be able to reach the tender sprouts. Also, mole crickets, cabbage weeds, slugs and other insects can be repelled by bay leaves laid out in the beds, allspice peas, dill, mustard, etc. planted along the tomatoes.
Harvesting and application
Proper harvesting will ensure longer storage of tomatoes. Harvest tomatoes as follows:
- When ripe, the harvest is harvested systematically, approximately once every 5 days, and more often in hot weather.
- Trim tomatoes with scissors. Do this carefully, as minor damage will lead to rapid deterioration of the product.
- Harvest in the morning, before the tomatoes get hot in the sun. They must be dry, without dew. The stalk is not removed so as not to injure the fruit. It makes tomatoes ripen faster.
On a note. To ensure that the plant does not suffer from late blight, the crop is harvested before the temperature drops steadily.
Miracle Market tomatoes have a classic appearance: juicy, round and red, they are used for canning and pasta, as well as for preparing various dishes.
Productivity
Harvest ripening dates range from mid-July to late August, which is an average of 115 days. One Miracle of the Market tomato plant produces 5-6 kg of fruit; from a square meter of open ground, an average of 13 kg of tomatoes is obtained. When grown in greenhouses, this figure is lower and amounts to 10 kg.
These tomatoes can be grown in greenhouses in any region, subject to humidity and temperature conditions. On open ground, the best place to grow the Miracle of the Market is the entire vast Southern Federal District. The central regions of the Russian Federation for this variety are rather a zone of risky farming, so it is better to plant them here in greenhouses.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The positive qualities of the Market Miracle include:
- disease resistance;
- high productivity;
- ease of care;
- excellent taste;
- large fruit;
- tallness of the bush (in some cases up to 1.7 m);
- drought resistance;
- good presentation and transportability.
The variety has practically no disadvantages, except for the need for staking and pinching of bushes during the growing season.
Important ! To avoid unpleasant surprises in the form of low yields or poor germination, seeds should be purchased only from trusted places.
Pros of Miracle Market
This variety is grown on our territory for a number of distinctive characteristics:
- High yield.
- They are protected from the negative influence of external conditions, which makes them unpretentious for planting.
- Tomatoes are resistant to diseases and pests, which allows you to grow the crop intact.
- They have a long fruiting period, increasing the number of fruits.
- Ideal for the market, because it has a wonderful appearance and does not require special storage or transportation conditions.
Among such an abundance of positive qualities, these tomatoes also have a minus - one and insignificant, if you are an experienced gardener. Tomatoes are very picky about fertilizers, so to ensure high yields, fertilize wisely, being careful when choosing fertilizer and when to apply it.
Farmer reviews
The miracle of the market is great for growing both in a greenhouse and in open ground. The variety is unpretentious, which is especially important for summer residents.
Anna Yuryevna, Omsk: “I grow tomatoes every year. I decided to try the Miracle of the Market and bought several packages at once. The fact is that last year my neighbor, who is still a beginner gardener, planted this particular variety. He doesn’t really understand anything about caring for crops, but here there is such a bountiful harvest. I thought he was using chemicals. The tomatoes are almost identical, beautiful, smooth and tasty. I decided to try it myself. I grew seedlings, planted them, and cared for them in the standard way. The harvest pleased me, it grew as in the photo of the packaging. There were no problems at all when growing this variety. I recommend to all!"
Andrey Petrovich, Moscow region: “I bought these tomatoes at the market for canning. Then I asked the woman what kind it was, she told me. I believe that most farmers grow these tomatoes for sale. I have a small plot at my dacha, so I’ll plant something more original, something you can’t buy at any market.”
Svetlana Dmitrievna, Krasnodar: “I have been growing Miracle of the Market tomatoes for several years in a row. The variety was recommended to me in an agricultural store. I plant the seeds immediately under the film, and then transplant them into open ground. The variety is not capricious, stable. I love. I will continue to grow.”
