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The Mikado variety is known to many gardeners as the Imperial tomato, which bears fruits of different colors. Tomatoes grow fleshy, tasty and quite large. A distinctive feature of the variety is the wide leaves like those of a potato. As for the color of the vegetable, it can be pink, golden, red and black. This is where the division of culture into subgroups came from. According to the characteristics and taste of the fruit, the Mikado tomato of each group is similar. However, for a complete review, it is worth considering each variety separately.
Mikado pink
We begin to consider the culture with the characteristics and description of the Mikado pink tomato variety, since fruits with this color are very popular. The ripening time of the crop falls at 110 days, which characterizes the tomato as a mid-season vegetable. A tall, indeterminate bush. The above-ground part grows with an open cultivation method with a height of more than 1 m.In the greenhouse, the stems of the bush are stretched up to 2.5 m.
The pink Mikado tomato is famous for its large fruits. The average weight of a tomato is 250 g. Although in greenhouse conditions it is possible to grow fruits weighing up to 500 g. The pulp is tender, juicy, and when ripe becomes pink in color. The skin is thin but quite firm. Each bush grows from 8 to 12 fruits. Total yield from 1 m2 is 6–8 kg. The shape of the tomato is round, strongly flattened. A pronounced ribbing can be observed on the walls of a tomato.
Growing features
The pink tomato is grown as a seedling. It is optimal to adhere to the planting scheme 50x70 cm. The bush requires shaping. You can leave 1 or 2 stems. In the first case, the fruits will be larger, but they will be tied less, and the plant will grow tall. In the second case, when the bush is being formed, the growing stepson is left under the first brush of the tomato. In the future, a second stem will grow from it.
All extra stepsons are removed from the plant. Pruning is usually done when the shoots are about 5 cm long. The lower tier of foliage from the bush is also cut off, since it is not needed. Firstly, the fruits are shaded from the sun, and constant dampness remains under the bush. This will cause the tomatoes to rot. Secondly, excess foliage draws juices from the plant. After all, the tomato is grown for harvest, not lush green mass.
In high humidity and hot weather, tomato bushes instantly turn yellow. According to gardeners, the best protection against late blight is a Bordeaux liquid solution. Moreover, it is necessary to process not only adult tomato bushes, but also the seedlings themselves a week before planting in a permanent place.
Testimonials
About the Mikado tomato pink photo reviews say that the variety is attractive for its fruits. Let's find out what else vegetable growers think about this crop.
Mikado Siberiko
Mikado Sibiriko tomato is not inferior in popularity to the pink variety, since its fruits have a similar color. The characteristics of the culture are similar. The plant is indeterminate, it belongs to mid-season tomatoes. In the open air, the bush will grow up to 1.8 m in height, in the greenhouse - more than 2 m. The step-by-step assumes the removal of all unnecessary shoots. If I form a bush with two stems, then a stepson is left under the first brush.
When ripe, the fruits of Siberiko become pink in color, and they differ from the previous variety in a heart-shaped shape. Tomatoes are very attractive when unripe and ripe. Ribbing is observed on the walls of the fruit near the attachment of the stalk. Tomatoes grow large. The average weight of a mature vegetable is 400 g, but there are also giants weighing about 600 g. The fleshy pulp is very tasty, there are few seeds. The yield is up to 8 kg per plant. Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption. The strong skin prevents the fruits from cracking, but they are not stored for long.
Growing features
Considering the tomato Mikado Sibiriko reviews, photos, yield, it is worth noting that this variety is similarly grown by seedlings. The time of sowing seeds is determined individually. At the time of transplanting, the seedlings should be 65 days old. High yields can be achieved by planting three bushes per 1 m2... You can increase the number of plants to 4, but the yield will decrease significantly. As a result, the vegetable grower does not gain anything, plus the threat of late blight increases. Crop care provides for the same actions that are taken for the entire Mikado variety. The bush is formed with 1 or 2 stems. The lower layer of foliage is removed. Timely watering, top dressing, loosening of the soil, as well as weeding is required weeds... It is important to perform preventive sprays against common nightshade diseases.
On the video you can get acquainted with the Sibiriko variety:
Testimonials
About the tomato Mikado Sibiriko, reviews are most often positive. Let's read a couple of them.
Mikado black
The black Mikado tomato has an outlandish look, although the color of the vegetable does not correspond to the name. When fully ripe, the tomato becomes brown or dark crimson with a brownish-green tint. The mid-season variety has an indeterminate standard bush. In the open field, the stem is limited to a growth of slightly more than 1 m.When the closed method of cultivation, the bush grows up to 2 m in height. The tomato is grown with one or two stems. Excess stepchildren are removed when they grow up to 4 cm in length. The foliage of the lower tier is also cut off to give the fruits access to sunlight.
According to the description, the black Mikado tomato differs from its counterparts, mainly in the color of the pulp. Fruits grow round, strongly flattened. On the walls near the attachment of the stalk, ribbing is pronounced, similar to large folds. The skin is thin and firm. The tomato pulp is tasty, there are up to 8 seed chambers inside, but the grains are small.The dry matter content is no more than 5%. The average weight of a vegetable is 300 g, but larger specimens also grow.
With good care, the black Mikado tomato variety is capable of producing a crop of up to 9 kg from 1 m2... Tomato is not suitable for industrial greenhouse cultivation. The variety is thermophilic, due to which a decrease in yield is observed in cold regions.
Tomatoes are usually eaten fresh. The fruits can be salted or pickled in a barrel. The juice is delicious, but not all growers like the unusual dark color.
Growing features
The exact origin of the black Mikado variety is unknown. However, this vegetable has been grown for a long time. The culture bears fruit in almost all regions, but it is better not to grow such a tomato in Siberia. In the south and in the middle lane, the tomato bears fruit before the onset of cold weather. The fruits are demanding for sunlight. In case of shading, the vegetable loses its taste. Open growing is preferred in warm areas. In other cases, a greenhouse will be required.
Considering the description of the Mikado black tomato variety, it should be noted that the plant loves loose soil and a lot of feeding. Forming and tying a bush is required. Seedlings are planted at 4 plants per 1 m2... If the area allows, then it is better to reduce the number of bushes to three pieces. Watering is carried out at least 2 times a week, but you need to look at the weather.
The video shows the black Mikado variety:
Testimonials
And now let's read about the black Mikado tomato reviews of vegetable growers.
Mikado red
Mikado red tomatoes of the middle ripening period are distinguished by excellent taste. Indeterminate plant with a potato leaf shape suitable for indoor and outdoor growing. The bush grows over 1 m in height. The fruits are tied together with tassels. The bush is formed in 1 or 2 stems. The hallmark of the Mikado red tomato is disease resistance.
The color of the fruit is slightly inconsistent with the name of the variety. When ripe, the tomato turns dark pink or even burgundy. The shape of the fruit is rounded, strongly flattened with large folds of the walls at the point of attachment of the peduncle. The pulp is dense, there are up to 10 seed chambers inside. The average weight of the fruit is 270 g. The pulp contains up to 6% of dry matter.
It makes no sense to consider a full description of the Mikado red tomato, since the conditions for caring for the crop are the same as for its counterparts. The variety is suitable for growing in any area, except for Siberia and the Far East region.
Mikado golden
A pleasant yellow color of the fruit is distinguished by the golden mid-early ripening Mikado tomato. The variety is more recommended for growing under a film cover, although in the south it can be planted without it. The culture is not afraid of temperature extremes. Fruits grow large, weighing up to 500 g. Tomatoes are more suitable for salads and juice. The shape of the fruit is round, strongly flattened. Weak ribbing can be seen on the walls near the stalk.
The optimal planting scheme for seedlings is 30x50 cm.For the entire growing season, you need to make at least 3 additional fertilizing. It is important to maintain regular watering, but high moisture content can lead to cracking of the fruit.
Testimonials
To summarize, let's read reviews of vegetable growers about yellow and red Mikado tomatoes.
