Tomato Michael Pollan - description and characteristics of the variety

For those who prefer unusual, interesting tastes, loves to experiment in the field of cooking, the Michael Pollan tomato variety is perfect. This is an amazing variety in which are combined: high yield, unusual color, as well as the shape of the fruit. Designed for cultivation in open ground.

Grade characteristics

Michael Pollan belongs to the group of mid-season tomatoes. Belongs to the semi-determinant type. The plant reaches a height of 1.2 meters and stops growing with the formation of 10 to 12 hands on a bush.

Fruit

The variety "Michael Pollan" has an unusual shape of fruits for tomatoes - these are vegetables in the form of pears. In addition, the green color in the yellow strip makes the vegetable look like a watermelon. The surface of the tomatoes is smooth and even. Even gloss is present.

Tomatoes are small in size, the mass of fruits is from 60 to 100 grams. The pulp is very juicy. The taste is sweet. Seeds in ripened fruits are very few. Tomatoes have a spicy taste. During the season, you can collect from one shrub crop up to 3 kg.

Because of the pulp of medium density, tomatoes are consumed fresh. They are good for canning in general.

Cultivation and care

The variety is definitely non-standard and unusual. Despite this, does not need special care. To get a high-quality, tasty crop, you will need to carry out the usual manipulations to care for tomatoes and other vegetable crops. These include:

1. Timely, moderate watering. Tomatoes are crops that do not really like moisture, and therefore it is important to observe the measure when watering. It should not be plentiful, so as not to waterlog the soil. This can adversely affect plant formation. It is enough to water the bushes only once every 7 days.
2. Holding a pick. When the seeds are sown in one row, without taking into account the distance between them, with the appearance of a pair of leaves, it is necessary to transplant the seedlings into separate containers. Seedlings can be planted at a constant place of growth at the age of 50 - 55 days.
3. Garter to the support. Mandatory for the Michael Pollan variety. The plant grows massive, the brushes are becoming heavier, so immediately after rooting the seedlings, you should establish supports (these can be rods) and tie future bushes. To fix the stem, you will need a twine or strip of nylon.
4. The introduction of nutrients into the soil. Soil fertilizer is carried out three times per season. Use both mineral fertilizers and organic. It is important to observe the measure in the use of fertilizing: it is better to "underfeed" the plant than to overfeed.

The tomato variety "Michael Pollan" is perfect for lovers of experiments and everything new and unusual. It grows well in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. It will feel great in a greenhouse. It does not require supernatural efforts to grow. Carrying out the usual care measures: watering, garter, fertilizing, pinching, you can get a wonderful tomato crop with an elegant, sweet taste. In addition, the fruits contain many useful elements and substances for the body.

Grade Reviews

On the Internet you can find completely different reviews: from those who did not like the variety, and to those who prefer to grow tomatoes of only this variety.

1. Vitaliy, 37 years old: I have been growing tomatoes for several years in a row. I wanted to try something new from the latest hybrids. I came across in the forum of vegetable growers a description of the Michael Pollan variety. I decided to grow in his summer cottage. Cultivated by the usual seedling method. In leaving, the variety was unpretentious. He took a decent harvest, as it was written in the description of the variety - about 3 kg from the bush. The taste is a bit unusual, I liked it. I plan to grow for the next season. Already preparing a place.
2. Alena, 55 years old: The variety "Michael Pollan" attracted with its unusual, unusual tomato appearance. I read the reviews: many praise the variety, there are those who categorically did not like. I decided to try it in practice and grow the variety myself. In general, I am satisfied: the variety does not require much time, care, it develops well, grows. Responsive to fertilizer application. The main thing is moderate watering, since waterlogged soil is the soil for pathogens.

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