Characteristics and description of the Italian tomato

Tomatoes

The "Italian" variety is a rare and unusual variety for Russia. These tomatoes thrive in greenhouse conditions in all regions. The fruits are ideal for pickling and making sun-dried tomatoes.

They have a dense consistency and strong skin, which allows them to be stored well.

Characteristic

The plant is tall, growing up to 1.8–2 m. The bush is vigorous and spreading. Each cluster produces 6–8 fruits. It is a mid-season variety.

Description of fruits

The fruits resemble elongated cream with a pointed tip. They reach 15 cm in length. Ripe tomatoes are red and have firm, crack-resistant skin. Each fruit weighs approximately 100 grams.

The flavor is pleasant, but the texture is slightly dry. Therefore, many gardeners prefer to consume Italian tomatoes exclusively in canned form.

Care Features

The plants are planted in the garden as seedlings. They are spaced loosely, 3-4 plants per square meter of soil.

It's best to form a bush with three branches. To ensure proper fruit development, the plant needs to be pinched out in a timely manner.

Advice! The bush is large and tall, so it needs to be tied to a support.

The "Italian" honeycomb is resistant to major tomato diseases. Preventative pest control treatments are acceptable.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages:

Good yield;
Can be stored for a long time;
Resistant to major tomato diseases.

Flaws:

Suitable for greenhouse cultivation only;
The fruits are dry.

Conclusion

The "Italian" variety is easy to care for. The plants grow vigorously and tall, requiring a spacious greenhouse. The resulting harvest is best used for canning.

Reviews

Oksana, Belgorod

I grow all my tomatoes outdoors. The Italian variety grows well and produces fruit, too. They have an elongated shape. I don't like them for pickling, so we try to eat the entire harvest straight from the garden!

Vera L.

This is an excellent variety. The bushes are large, the leaves are strong. I liked that it grows right up until the frost. The yield is good. The fruits are firm, don't crack, and have a pleasant flavor. I pickled several jars – they were happily eaten over the winter. I'll be planting more.

Anna Sergeevna

The "Italian" variety didn't work for us. The tomatoes grew beautifully, but they were dry and not juicy. They're not suitable for salads or fresh eating!