It is impossible to imagine a summer cottage without a neat row of tomatoes. And the owners, as a rule, plant several varieties: of different colors, shapes, ripening, etc. The attention of gardeners is increasingly deserving and Tomato "Honey".
Description of tomatoes
Tomato variety "Honey" is bred for cultivation both in the open field and in the greenhouse. It is mid-season variety. It is indeterminate and quite fruitful. 
In greenhouses, this variety can be grown in any climate. On open ground - in the southern regions, in a temperate and even in a harsh climate. "Honey" is not afraid of frost.
Check out such varieties of tomatoes as: "Collective farm harvest," "Labrador", "Caspar", "Niagara", "Red Red", "Cardinal", "Golden Heart", "Aelita Sanka", "White filling" Persimmon, Jagged Bear, Red Guard, Gina, Yamal, Sugar Bison, Korneevsky, Pink Flamingo, Pink Bush, Pink Unicum and Abakansky Pink.
Bushes
Bushes of this variety are high, up to 1-1.2 m, therefore they require tying and formation. You can use props. Need for pinching.
The leaves are quite large, dark green color. The plant can grow in two stems, if under the first inflorescence to leave a side shoot.
Bushes juicy, with brittle shoots, require caution in the care. 
Did you know? The tomato was considered poisonous until, in 1820, Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson publicly ate a bucket of tomatoes in front of the courthouse in Salem, New Jersey.
Fruit
Fruits of the Honey variety are large, red-pink or pink, evenly painted. In shape round, slightly flattened. Very meaty and juicy. The seeds inside the fruit are few.
The variety is called "Honey", as the flesh has a sweet, very pleasant taste. Fruit weight can reach 500 g, and on average - about 300-350 g.
The quality of tomatoes is high. The peel is thick, so the fruit easily tolerate transportation. 
These tomatoes ripen well in torn form. In terms of processing, "Honey" is suitable for preparing juices, ketchups, tomato paste, adzhika, lecho, sauces, etc.
Did you know? The use of tomato juice - prevention of cancer.
But for the whole canning the fruits of this variety are not very suitable because of the large size. They can be salted in barrels.
Characteristic variety
A brief description of the tomato "Honey" and characteristic varieties are necessarily given on the packaging of seeds. Let us dwell on the main characteristics.
As mentioned above, the variety is suitable for growing both in the greenhouse and in the garden: in the southern regions and the middle zone - in the garden, and in more severe conditions - in the greenhouse.
This tomato is photophilous. It should be planted in the southern regions in the shade to avoid sunburn of leaves and fruits. But in the middle zone "Honey" you can safely plant in the open sun - tomatoes are well tolerated in moderate sunlight. 
Did you know? The sweetness of the fruit is directly dependent on the amount of sunlight. More light is a sweeter fruit.
The variety is resistant to temperature extremes, that is, to frost on the ground, so it is safe to plant seedlings in early May, when the ground warms to 15 ° C.
The yield of tomato "Honey" is high under all conditions. If conditions are not very suitable, then the fruits may decrease in size. But you can still get a good harvest. Up to 3.5-4 kg of tomatoes are harvested from the bush per season.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any crop, tomato "Honey" has a number of advantages and disadvantages.
Among the best qualities are:
- versatility (growing both in the greenhouse and on the garden);
- hardy to harsh climatic conditions;
- maintains big differences of temperatures;
- good keeping quality;
- easy to transport;
- rests well;
- high yield;
- resistant to diseases;
- unpretentious care;
- excellent taste;
- suitable for processing and harvesting for the winter, etc.
Among the shortcomings there are several:
- brittle stems;
- not suitable for whole canning;
- some consider it a disadvantage that the plant requires a garter; however, for others it is not a problem.
Features of growing
Among the peculiarities of growing the Honey variety, there are several:
- To plant seeds for seedlings need in March. When there are 2-3 leaflets - dive.
- Transplanted into the open ground, when the soil warms up well, should be 3-4 plants per 1 square. m
- Watering requires moderate but regular.
The best precursors for tomatoes will be: zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, dill and parsley.
Since the bush requires a garter and formation, you need to carefully monitor that the plant does not bend or, worse, does not break. So part of the stem above the break will die, and this is stress for the plant. 
Important! When tying, you must use synthetic materials to avoid rotting of the stem.
With proper care, the fruits grow large, so the fruit branches also need to be tied up so that the stem does not break under their weight. Instead of garters, you can use stable props.
As mentioned above, this plant is light-requiring. When planting you need to choose sunny, slightly shaded areas.
In the process of growing it is necessary to feed the plants. During the period of active growth - potassium-phosphorus fertilizers, then - complex. 
Important! When feeding, be sure to follow the instructions for applying fertilizer.
Disease and Pest Resistance
Tomato "Honey" is resistant to diseases and pests. But still, any changes in color, shape of leaves and fruits should be closely watched.
Among the diseases that may be in "Honey" - only those that are associated with improper care. When observing the mode of watering, fertilizing, lighting, and in the greenhouse - airing, problems with growing these tomatoes will not arise.
Among the pests of the variety include aphid, thrips, sawflies and solanaceous miners. If pests are noticed - use special means to combat them. You can buy drugs in specialized stores.
If you like the sweetish taste of fresh tomatoes, and for the winter you are harvesting juices, lecho, sauces, ketchups, etc., then the “Honey” tomato must definitely grow on your site. 
