- Authors: Mexico
- Category: grade
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: fresh consumption
- Ripening period: mid-season
- Ripening time, days: 110-115
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for closed ground
- Bush size: tall
- Ripe fruit color: raspberry
- Fruit shape: resembles khinkali, with a pronounced accordion of ribs
Tomato Tlacolula de Matamoros is an exotic tomato variety, which is distinguished by its large fruit size and unusual shape.
Description of the variety
A very thermophilic plant with a strong and sturdy trunk that can easily withstand a hefty crop. Up to 7 large tomatoes can form on the brush, while on the bush itself there can be up to 10 such ovaries.
The variety is very dependent on bright sunlight, so before planting it is worth taking a responsible approach to choosing a seat. It should be in the light without any obstacles to its entry. And it is also worth constantly feeding the plant, since proper nutrition has a positive effect on the development of the bush and fruits.
At the same time, the bush is endowed with a stable and strong immunity, so caring for it will not cause unnecessary problems. An equally important advantage is resistance to heat and sunlight. Unlike their counterparts, tomatoes of this species are very fond of this weather. If you suddenly live in a region where such a climate regime is the norm, then you can safely give your preference to this applicant.
It is worth noting that the Tlacolula de Matamoros variety can grow both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. He does not care about room conditions, but watering should be regular and abundant, since the moisture level will play an important role in the level of fruit juiciness.
The main qualities of the fruit
The average fruit size can reach 350 grams, which is a pretty good indicator. These tomatoes are distinguished by a very bizarre and unusual shape. They are by no means smooth, but with a huge number of folds, which outwardly resemble a knotted pouch. In the section, you can see many different holes that have formed these folds.
The shape with its outlines most of all resembles a pear, since the top is rather narrow, and at the bottom, on the contrary, it is widened.
The color is also not uniform. So the top has a rich yellowish tint, but towards the middle the fruit acquires a pink or red color. It is worth noting that the bushes are very fruitful, since up to 13 kg of ripe and juicy tomatoes can be harvested from a square meter per season.
Such an unusual and beautiful tomato can be a good table decoration, addition to salads or other fresh dishes. And also tolerates heat treatment or canning.
Taste characteristics
The main advantage of Tlacolula de Matamoros tomatoes is their rich flavor spectrum. So, they contain a mixture of sweet taste and sour taste, which gives a characteristic freshness, especially in the hot summer period.
These fruits are ideal for making juices or sauces, which are perfect for meat dishes and soups. Due to their unusual shape, they will look aesthetically pleasing as a vegetable cut. Tomatoes will reveal their taste well in combination with other components of the salad or when cooked over a fire, smoked and dried.
Ripening and fruiting
The variety is mid-season. In terms of ripening, it is 110-115 days.Harvesting from July to September.
About 7 large fruits can form on the ovary. They ripen gradually. This process can be traced by the smooth color change. From deep green to yellow, and then to red.
The dense skin acts as a shield that protects the fruit from external damage. However, it greatly slows down the process of fruit ripening, lengthening it by almost one and a half times.
The more ripe the tomato becomes, the sweeter it becomes. This variety has a huge sugar content in the pulp, which will show up after full ripening.
Yield
With proper and proper care, the yield of this variety is quite high. If you follow all the rules and nuances, then you can easily collect up to 5 kilograms of tomatoes from one bush. Even if this is not the highest indicator, it is very worthy. On average, the yield per square meter can be 13-14 kg.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Prepare the soil and the place where your planting will grow in advance. Disinfect the seeds before sowing to avoid unnecessary problems in the future. So you will partially protect the plants from infections and decay in the early stages.
Sowing seedlings usually begins in late March or early April. Do not delay planting, as this variety ripens for a long time (up to 130 days), so you need to have time to do it on time.
Planting seedlings should be started after the plant gets stronger. This is usually the end of May.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener can harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
Do not plant bushes too close to each other. The gaps between the rows of landings should be made more than half a meter, in order to pass between them freely.
Close proximity can harm harmonious growth and development. This variety is quite photophilous, so when planting it should be borne in mind that a bush nearby should not block access to sunlight. The distance between seedlings should be more than 50 centimeters. It is advisable to plant seedlings in a checkerboard pattern, then you will definitely exclude all possible risks.
Growing and caring
The plant can grow up to two meters in size, so you can't do without a garter. Otherwise, the plant may break and the stem may be severely damaged. To protect the bush, choose the two strongest and largest stems, and gradually get rid of the rest. So the plant will not waste its energy on maintaining the life of unnecessary parts.
Do not forget about timely feeding. This variety is very dependent on additional food sources, so you will have to fertilize the plant regularly. It is advisable to fertilize at least once every two weeks. This way you are more likely to get a healthy and bountiful harvest.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
For tomatoes, the ability to resist parasites or diseases that lead to the death of the plant or the loss of most of the crop is very important. So Tlacolula shows phenomenal resistance to diseases such as:
fusarium of tomatoes,
cladosporiosis of tomatoes,
viral tobacco mosaic.
But despite the high immunity of the plant, it still needs constant care and protection.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
Tomatoes of this variety can easily tolerate heat and even severe drought, but at the same time they absolutely do not tolerate shade. Excessive humidity can also negatively affect their condition, so before planting, you should worry about the landing site and about constant weather conditions. If circumstances do not suit the needs of these plants, then a more suitable variety can be selected from many different options.
