Peach tomatoes: reviews, photos

The development of new varieties of tomatoes does not lose its relevance, because every year more and more people begin to plant this crop in their plots. Today, there are tomato seeds on sale that can grow in Siberia, calmly endure heat and drought, and give original or unusually large fruits. Among all the variety of varieties, the tomato Peach stands out, the peel of which is covered with a thin velvet bloom, and the fruits can have a red, pink or gold hue.

From this article you can learn about the Peach tomato, get acquainted with the characteristics and description of the variety, see photos of multi-colored fruits and read the reviews of those gardeners who have already planted this unusual tomato.

Characteristics of the variety

The description of the Peach tomato variety largely depends on the color of the fruit. But all subgroups of this variety have a number of common qualities:

• plants of an indeterminate type, not standard - the bushes will have to be shaped and pinched;
• the height of the tomatoes is from 150 to 180 cm;
• the stems are powerful and strong, the leaves are dark green, potato type;
• the root system is well branched, goes deep underground;
• the first flower ovary is formed above 7-8 leaves, then every 1-2 leaves;
• each brush contains 5-6 tomatoes;
• the stalk of tomatoes is strong, they do not crumble from the bush;
• the ripening rate of the variety is average;
• yield also gives average indicators - about 6 kg per square meter;
• tomatoes are rounded, there is no ribbing on the fruits;
• the peel of different subspecies can be either strongly pubescent or with barely noticeable villi;
• the color of the fruit depends on the variety: tomato Golden Peach, Peach Red or Pink F1;
• tomatoes are tied in all weather conditions;
• fruit sizes are average - about 100-150 grams;
• the taste of the Peach variety is very sweet with practically no acid;
• there are few dry substances in the fruits, the chambers inside the tomatoes are filled with seeds and juice;
• Peach tomatoes are stored well, they can be transported;
• the variety is known for its resistance to diseases and pests: it is not afraid of rot, phytophthora, stem and leaf cancer, powdery mildew, a tomato is not afraid of a bear, wireworms, aphids and ticks;
• Peach tomatoes are considered dessert, they are suitable for baby and diet food;
• tomatoes can be processed in mashed potatoes or juices, made into bright salads, canned as a whole.

Features of different types of Peach

In the gardens of the country, you can find peach tomatoes of different shades: peach yellow, pink, red, white or gold. But these three varieties of the variety are considered the most popular:

1. Peach Red has cherry red fruits and medium size. A small fluff in the form of a whitish bloom is clearly visible on the tomatoes. Such tomatoes ripen by the 115th day, if grown in the garden. The variety is suitable for both greenhouses and open ground or temporary shelters.
   
2. Pink F1 pleases with the highest disease resistance and practically does not interest pests. The hybrid variety also has the highest yield, because up to 12 fruits ripen in one cluster of pink tomato, instead of the standard 5-6.The shade of tomatoes is light cherry, they are covered with white fluff.
   
3. Peach Yellow gives fruits, rather, a creamy shade. Tomatoes are small, pubescent. The variety is also resistant to diseases and pests, pleases with good yields.
   

Domestic breeders bred the tomato Peach back in 2002, the variety is even registered in the State Register. This unusual tomato is now widespread throughout Russia, Moldova, Belarus and Ukraine.

Strengths and weaknesses of the variety

In principle, the Peach tomato has no drawbacks as such. It's just that some gardeners expect too much from him: in fact, Peach belongs to medium-yielding varieties with medium-sized fruits. Therefore, from each bush, even with good care, it will be possible to collect no more than 2.5-3 kilograms.

But Peach has several undeniable advantages:

• unusual appearance of a tomato - bright fluffy fruits will definitely not go unnoticed and will decorate any garden;
• good taste that children will surely like;
• unpretentiousness of the plant;
• good resistance to cold weather;
• strong resistance to most diseases;
• the possibility of growing in any region;
• stable fruit setting under different environmental conditions.

How to grow

There is nothing particularly difficult in growing peach-like tomatoes - they are grown just like any other varieties.

A short instruction-algorithm will help a novice gardener:

1. The seeds are pre-soaked in a manganese solution or other disinfectant. Zeta tomato seeds should be germinated on a saucer under a damp cloth.
2. After pecking, the seeds are sown in the ground. You can purchase a ready-made soil mixture for seedlings of tomatoes and peppers, or prepare it yourself from turf, humus and sand. Tomato seeds are not buried deep in the ground - a maximum of 1 cm.
3. Water the tomatoes carefully so that water does not get on the leaves and stem. They take warm water for irrigation.
   
4. Dive tomatoes Peach should be in the stage of a pair of leaves. This step is very important as the transplant stimulates the root system and forces it to branch out.
5. When the seedlings grow 7-8 true leaves, they can be planted in the ground or in a greenhouse. Tomatoes are usually 50-60 days old by this time.
6. The Peach planting scheme is usual for determinants - 3-4 bushes per square meter. It is better to plant the bushes in a checkerboard pattern, leaving an interval of about 40 cm between adjacent tomatoes. In row spacings 70-80 cm are left - for easy care and watering of tomatoes.
7. Mineral fertilizer, humus, compost or mullein are placed in each hole before planting. Sprinkle fertilizer with a layer of earth, water it, then transfer the seedlings.
   
8. If the ground is not yet warm enough (colder than 15 degrees), you need to use a film shelter. The film is removed gradually so that the tomatoes get used to the air temperature.
9. You can water planted tomatoes only after a week, when they get stronger.

The best site for planting Peach tomatoes will be the place where carrots, legumes, zucchini or cucumbers grew last year. You should not plant seedlings where there were tomatoes or potatoes.

It is better to choose a cloudy day for planting seedlings, or take up tomatoes in the late afternoon, when the sun is no longer beating down.

Tomato care

Peach is an unpretentious variety, but minimal care for these tomatoes is still necessary. In the process of cultural development, you will need:

1. Abundant, but not frequent watering. Water must be poured at the root so as not to wet the tomato leaves. Water the tomato early in the morning or after sunset.
2. The greenhouse must be ventilated, and the edges must be raised at the temporary shelter.
3. Every one and a half to two weeks, the soil under the tomatoes is fertilized with mineral complexes or organic matter. Stop feeding during the period of fruit formation.
4. The bush is formed into one stem, in the future, the stepsons do not break off.
5. If there are a lot of fruits, and they are concentrated on one side of the bush, you will have to tie the tomato to a support or on a trellis. Usually tomato Peach does not need tying.
   
6. Although the variety is resistant to diseases, it is better to carry out preventive treatment of the bushes. This is done before the stage of fruit ripening.
7. It is better to mulch the soil between the bushes, so moisture in the ground will persist much longer.

The first crop of multi-colored Peaches is harvested at the end of July, the fruiting of the tomato continues until mid-autumn (weather permitting). In the southern regions or in a greenhouse, even two generations of this tomato variety can be grown.

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Tomato Peach is a great option for those who are just beginning to take an interest in the garden and are trying to grow their own vegetables. This unusual tomato is also suitable for those gardeners who are looking for something original and unbeaten. Of course, tomato Peach is not the variety with which the entire plot is planted; a dozen bushes are enough to enjoy unusual fruits. Those who grow tomatoes for sale are definitely worth trying Peach as well - the unusual fruits will definitely interest buyers.

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