Tomato Nikola - features of the variety

The Nikola tomato is one of the best mid-early varieties bred by Altai breeders for open ground. The height of a fairly low-growing bush is 40 - 65 centimeters. Unripe tomatoes are greenish-white. The fruits are round, smooth, red. Weight - from 100 to 200 grams. Suitable for long-term ripening on the branch, due to its resistance to fungal diseases characteristic of tomatoes. Both fresh consumption and processing and canning are allowed. No pinning required.

The period during which the Nikola tomato ripens lasts 106 days. Good, slightly sour taste and ease of care make the variety quite common among gardeners.

Tips for growing Nikola tomatoes

• The ideal time for planting seedlings is the second half of the day. This is especially important on hot, sunny days.
• To speed up the process of ovary formation and fruit ripening, foliar feeding is used. The solution is applied with a fine spray to the surface of the plants. A solution of boric acid and superphosphate extract are suitable for this purpose.
• When removing stepsons, it is necessary to leave “stumps” 1 centimeter long. This prevents the rapid formation of a young shoot in this place.
• To improve ventilation, the lower leaves are removed at intervals of 1-2 per week. If you carry out this procedure in the morning, the wound will dry out faster.
• Traditional methods will help speed up the ripening of tomatoes.The most popular are turning the fruits towards the sun (the brushes are placed on the stem for better illumination) and limiting the plant’s nutrition (they make a through longitudinal cut on the stem 5-6 cm in length, keeping a distance of 12-13 cm from the soil and expand it by inserting a stick).