Most terms and ideas
that refer to “semi things” have a potential of creating a certain amount of
confusion in a human mind. Semi-determinate tomatoes are no exception here. In
order to avoid any uncertainties concerning this group of tomatoes I thought
that I might give you some inside info on 5 things nobody told you about
semi-determinate tomatoes.
A Happy Semi-Determinate Tomato Family
1. Caught in Between Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes - This is the most common opinion
about semi-determinate tomatoes. It stands for those tomato varieties that fall
somewhere between the growth
habits of determinate and indeterminate tomatoes. The truth is that
the semi-determinate tomatoes are actually determinate types in everything
except the length of the branches.
2. More Than Welcome in Greenhouses - Most semi-determinate tomato varieties are more than welcome
in greenhouses. You should know that they do require more space than the usual indeterminate tomato types.
On the other hand, semi-determinate tomatoes are less adequate for growing in
pots.
3. The Best of Both Worlds - They took easy management from determinate types and
all-year production of fruits from indeterminate types of tomatoes. This is the
main reason why semi-determinate tomatoes have a fun club among gardeners.
4. Ideal Growing Methods - As for growing methods, my first pick is staking with the
use of a simple stick or pole. More advanced option is caging, which is done by
using a cylindrical metal, wooden or plastic device approximately 1 m high.
5. My Favorite - Semi-determinate tomatoes mostly produce fruit at the same time. Smaller
quantity of crops ripens later on. My most favorite semi-determinate tomato
variety is an early, fertile, disease resistant hybrid called Magnus H. I love it for its yummy, succulent
taste and wonderful, vivid red color.
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