Rapunzel Tomatoes

The Rapunzel tomato variety is very different from many other types. The name of these tomatoes is justified, since the stems of this crop are very long. Rapunzel has a high yield, but it is very demanding.

History of creation

This type of vegetables was bred by employees of the British corporation FloraNova. Rapunzel was registered in 2014. Also in 2014, the culture was presented at the exhibition by SpringTrials. The description of the Rapunzel tomato variety amazed many experts in the field of agronomy, thanks to which they quickly spread.

Characteristics of culture

Rapunzel – tomato variety, description and characteristics of the crop include:

1. General characteristics of the characteristics of the variety. The plant begins to bear fruit as early as 80 days. This type of tomato is quite resistant to many diseases and tolerates temperature fluctuations calmly. In addition, the variety gives a very good harvest. Growing of the plant is allowed in almost all regions of Russia. The regions in which they can be grown include: Moscow, Novosibirsk, Rostov, St. Petersburg and many others;
2. Plant characteristics during the flowering period. A feature of this culture is long stems, sometimes their length exceeds 2 meters. Tomato clusters are similar to grape clusters, as more than 40 tomatoes grow on each branch. The stems of the plant are long and strong, but they must be tied up. The leaves are large enough and have a rounded shape;
3. Small ripe tomatoes, about the size of a walnut. The tomatoes are perfectly round and bright red in color. Almost all fruits are the same size. The mass of a ripe vegetable does not exceed 100 grams. The tomato skin is quite dense, it does not crack or rot. Due to their small size, the fruits are most often used for pickling and preparing salads. Ripe tomatoes have a pronounced sweetish flavor. Tomatoes of this variety are very useful as they contain a large amount of minerals and pectins. They also include starch. The shelf life of ripe fruits is very short, so they should be processed immediately after harvest.

Appearance of the variety

Otherwise, the characteristic of this type of tomato is positive.

Features of care and cultivation

To get a good harvest, you must follow all the recommendations for planting and caring for the plant.

Prepare the site before planting. Seeds should preferably be planted in boxes. To do this, you need to take a heated earth with an increased level of acidity. The seeds should first be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate. It takes more than 12 hours to keep them in solution. After the specified time, the seeds can be planted. The distance between the holes should be more than 1 cm. The depth should not exceed 4 mm. It is important to provide favorable conditions for the plant; for this, cover the box with foil. During the week, it is desirable that the seeds are in a room with a temperature of 25 degrees, all this time the plant can only be watered with warm water.

Seedlings can be planted only when the weather has settled and the threat of frost disappears. The planting site should be well lit, as the plant loves warmth and light very much. Seedlings should be planted in shallow holes (depth less than 10 cm).The soil should also be acidic. The distance between the bushes should be 45-50 centimeters. Seedlings must be planted together with the earth from the container. It is important to comply with this condition so as not to damage the roots.

Varietal crop care includes the following:

1. Constant watering;
2. Frequent fertilization of the soil. The land needs to be enriched every 14 days, throughout the season;
3. From time to time, the culture should be sprayed with various mixtures that will prevent it from becoming infected with diseases and eliminate parasites;
4. Frequent pinching. To get a good harvest, you need to have no more than 2 stems in one bush;
5. Weed control. It is advisable to destroy weeds when they are still small. Since the culture has weak roots, and when weeds are destroyed, they can be damaged;
6. Strengthening the stems. It is advisable to tie the bushes to a support as soon as the tomatoes begin to form;
7. Another important condition is to harvest on time. Ripe fruits must be picked carefully. Since if even one fruit goes bad, the infection will go to others.

Seed packaging

It is very important to comply with all these requirements. If you ignore them, then this variety of tomatoes produces a small harvest.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Rapunzel variety

The Rapunzel tomato is very popular in the USA and Europe due to its ease of cultivation. Rapunzel tomato variety, the description of which is characterized by a large number of advantages:

1. Productivity;
2. Resistant to many diseases;
3. The possibility of growing even in an apartment (on the balcony);
4. Good taste. Homemade preparations with these fruits are very tasty;
5. 100% fruit set;
6. Transportability.

There are few disadvantages of this variety. These include:

1. Weak root system;
2. Demandingness. The plant requires special care, it also loves warmth and light.

The disadvantages include the difficulty in buying seeds. It is still possible to purchase seeds of this tomato variety only in online stores. Seeds are rarely found in specialized stores. But after 1 or 2 years it will be much easier to acquire them.

Rapunzel tomatoes are one of the most productive varieties of tomatoes. More than 40 fruits can be collected from just one brush. They are very convenient to grow as they do not require much space. The plant is immune to many diseases, so it only needs to be processed a couple of times per season. However, the plant requires special care. First of all, this is expressed in the fact that the soil must be acidic, you need to plant seedlings only in an open place where there is no obstacle to sunlight. If you follow all the care recommendations, you can get a very good harvest.