TOP-MODEL

The tomato variety 'Top-Model' is a medium-maturing, high-yielding determinate variety with a bush-type plant. The plants are fairly compact, reaching a height of about 70 cm, which facilitates care and harvest. The leaves are medium-sized and dark green. To achieve maximum yield, it is recommended to form the plants into 3-4 stems or grow them without pruning, as well as conduct potassium feedings during the fruit set period. Seeds of this variety are easily available in specialized stores or online, simplifying the planting process.

The fruits of the 'Top-Model' tomato have a round, slightly ribbed shape and yellow color when ripe. The average fruit weight ranges from 200 to 270 grams. The fruit skin has medium density and sufficient thickness, ensuring good storage and transportability. The taste is slightly sweet, making them versatile for use both fresh in salads and for pickling.

Seedling cultivation begins in March on slightly compacted soil with peat or soil layer mulching. For germination, seeds require a temperature of about 25°C; after emergence, the temperature is gradually reduced to 15-16°C, then raised to 20-22°C. Seedlings are thinned at the stage of 1-2 true leaves, and at the 8-9 leaf stage, they are transplanted into open or protected ground with a spacing of 40x40 cm. Harvesting is done as fruits ripen, with underripe fruits capable of being ripened off the plant.