Tomato Fidelio: photo and description of the variety, its yield

Today, the seed market offers a wide variety of tomato varieties. However, breeders are constantly working to develop new tomato varieties that will surely delight gardeners with their yield and taste. One such variety is the Fidelio tomato, developed by Russian breeders.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The euphonious name of the "Fidelio" variety has its own history. This tomato has no connection to Ludwig van Beethoven's beautiful and unique opera. But since, according to the breeders, this variety was obtained through years of adapting Cuban seeds to our rather harsh conditions, the resulting variety is named in honor of the famous Cuban leader, Fidel Castro.

The Fidelio tomato is a mid-season, indeterminate vegetable. It's quite productive and suitable for growing in both greenhouses and hotbeds, as well as in the open ground. Breeders claim the bush is medium-sized, but experience has shown that these indeterminate plants are quite tall and require shaping during growth.

The fruits are large, somewhat heart-shaped. A distinctive feature of this plant is that a single bush can bear fruits of varying shapes. Thus, in addition to heart-shaped tomatoes, a bush can also bear flat-round fruits. Ripe tomatoes are raspberry-pink in color, sometimes closer to red. The average fruit weight is 400 grams or more.

This variety can yield up to 6 kg per bush. The tomatoes are fleshy and juicy, with few seeds. They are eaten fresh in salads, and are also used to make juice and sauces. They are not suitable for canning due to their large size. They may crack when pickled under pressure.

Tomato Fidelio: Growing and Care Tips

Tomato bushes reach a height of one and a half meters. Therefore, as they grow, they require timely support to prevent them from breaking under the weight of the harvest. It is recommended to train the bush with two stems. This helps the rather vigorous plant distribute the harvest. The plant also needs to be pinched off to prevent energy from being wasted on the leaves.

The Fidelio tomato is grown using the standard seedling method. Seeds are sown in prepared soil, typically two months before planting. The first tomato fruits can be harvested as early as three and a half months after germination. Breeders claim these tomatoes have excellent immunity. However, preventative treatment against diseases and pests is still necessary. The plants also need to be periodically fed with mineral and organic fertilizers. A distinctive feature of this tomato is its ability to set fruit even in high temperatures.

Plant care is standard—watering regularly, loosening the soil, and weeding. However, be careful with watering, as the tomato's flesh is juicy; excess moisture can cause it to crack on the plant.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Tomato Fidelio is characterized by a number of the following advantages:

• high yield;
• large fruits;
• juicy pulp;
• good taste;
• versatility in use;
• the opportunity to form your own seed fund.

The disadvantage of this tomato is that, like all indeterminate varieties, the plant requires constant attention for shaping and tying.

Reviews

Galina

I've been planting this variety for several years. I grow it in a greenhouse. The harvest is good. And the tomatoes are large. I recommend it.

Zinaida

A good variety. We only plant a few Fidelio bushes; we don't need more, as we eat them exclusively fresh, in salads. Excellent flavor. The flesh is moderately juicy.

Sergey

The bushes turned out strong and tall; I barely had time to tie them up. The tomatoes are large and sweet in taste. A productive variety.