The name Canopus tomatoes is immediately associated with one of the brightest giant stars that sparkles in the southern hemisphere of the night sky. For novice gardeners and gardeners, this variety of tomatoes can be said to be a ray of light, because the cultivation of Canopus tomatoes does not require much effort and time, since the plant belongs to the category of unpretentious ones.
Vegetable growers who have tried the cultivation of this crop note not only the ease of care, but also the excellent taste of the fruit. To grow plants of this variety, only systematic watering, sunlight and a little fertilizer are required. In the publication, we will consider the characteristics and description of the Canopus tomato variety.
general characteristics
Canopus tomatoes grow up to 40-60 cm in height, have a simple inflorescence and bright green leaves of medium size. Inflorescences begin to appear above 6-9 leaves with an interval of 2-3 leaves.
Canopus tomato
In shape, the fruits resemble a cylinder, they have a rather large size - from 150 to 400 g - and a juicy, rich taste. Ripe fruits have a bright red color, which is contrasting among the green tops, looks bright and appetizing.
Benefits of the variety
Advantages of vegetable crops:
- the tomatoes grow quite large;
- the fruits are very juicy;
- the taste is universal and goes well with almost all food products;
- perfectly tolerate both conservation and processing;
- easy care;
- high productivity;
- adapts to adverse environmental conditions.
Another important advantage is resistance to various diseases. Endurance to diseases such as:
- Late blight. This disease is capable of destroying entire fields of the future harvest. Signs of the disease are gray-brown spots on the foliage that look like mold. Late blight spreads to both stems and fruits.
- Tobacco mosaic virus. This disease leaves yellow spots on the leaves and fruits. Because of which, both the taste of the fruits and their appearance deteriorate.
- Bacterial spotting. Plants become covered with rust-like spots. Both the leaves and the fruits themselves are subject to attack.
Tobacco mosaic virus
By following the simple rules of caring for plants of this variety, you can harvest a rich harvest of bright red tomatoes that will surprise you with their excellent taste.
How to plant and grow Canopus tomatoes
Unpretentious plants still need care. However, they do not require much attention to themselves, so there is no hassle with them. You can be surprised at the abundance of tomato harvest, following just a few recommendations:
- Canopus will thank you with excellent taste and a large harvest, if in the soil add a little dressing, it is better to choose store-bought mixtures that are already ready for use;
- soil can line with bird droppings or any other organic matter;
- organic substances perfectly stimulate the growth of stems and fruits, as well as attract earthwormsthat loosen the soil well;
- tomato stems needed tie up in time to the pegs as the tops grow;
- when cultivating tomatoes in greenhouse conditions removal of side shoots will provide an early harvest. On an open area of soil, pinching is not a mandatory procedure.
Canopus is a tomato ideal for beginners and for people who want to get a rich harvest of tomatoes with excellent taste without wasting time and effort.
