Is Qingtian No. 2 the sweetest cherry tomato, and can it be grown indoors?

Perhapsmany friends, whenconsidering which tomato variety to grow,upon seeingQingtian 2 No., will have many doubts: is this little one the sweetest cherry tomato on the market? If there is no yard at home and you can only grow it on a balcony or even in the living room, can it survive and bear fruit? Today let's have a good talk about these two questions everyone cares about most.

Is Qingtian 2 No. the sweetest cherry tomato? In fact, its sweetness is quite outstanding among cherry tomatoes; generally the sugar content can reach 10-15 degrees, and according to actual measurements at planting bases in places such as Yuncheng in Shanxi and Rong'an in Guangxi, the sugar content of high-quality fruit can steadily reach 14-15 degrees, much higher than the sweetness of ordinary tomatoes at around 7 degrees, and it really tastes very fresh and sweet.

However, there are also varieties on the market such as Chaotian 100 and Busan 88 No. that are likewise known for high sweetness; for example, Busan 88 No. can also have a sugar content above 10 degrees, and Chaotian 100 is even rated by many people as "super sweet", so whether Qingtian 2 No. is "the sweetest" may depend on exactly how you compare them, but there is no doubt that it belongs among the "top students" of high-sweetness cherry tomatoes.

So can an ordinary household grow Qingtian 2 No. indoors? Absolutely, and quite a few people have succeeded. This kind of cherry tomato has good adaptability to the environment; as long as we put in a little effort, we can harvest fruit covering the branches at home too. First, it needs enough light, preferably 6-8 hours a day; for example, a south-facing windowsill at home is very suitable. If the light is insufficient, you can also buy a grow light to help. Even a semi-shaded balcony can work, only the fruit may be a little fewer and the sweetness a little lighter, but the impact is not great.

When planting, choosing a suitable flower pot is very important; it is best to use one with a diameter of 30 cm or more, and the bottom of the pot must have drainage holes, otherwise too much watering can easily cause root rot. As for the soil, use loose, fertile sandy loam or potting soil, so the roots can grow comfortably. Because indoors there is no wind or insects to help with pollination, we need to pollinate it by hand; gently brush the flowers with an electric toothbrush, or dip a cotton swab in pollen, and this will increase the fruit set rate.

During its growth, there is also quite a bit of attention to pay to fertilizing and watering. At the beginning, you can apply more nitrogen fertilizer to make the branches and leaves grow strong; once it starts bearing fruit, apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer so the fruit grows large and sweet. When it is almost ripe, that is, about 10 days before harvest, reduce watering, otherwise the fruit tends to split, and at the same time you can spray some calcium fertilizer to make the skin firmer.

Qingtian 2 No. is the kind of variety that keeps growing taller and producing vines, so you need to set up a support of about 1.8 m; you can use bamboo poles or a dedicated plant stand, tie the vines to it, and also promptly prune the side branches and old leaves. This not only allows sunlight and air to circulate better and reduces disease, but also lets nutrients be concentrated on supplying the fruit.

It is not picky about temperature either; 20-25℃ is the most comfortable. In summer when it is too hot, remember to open the windows for ventilation, or move it to a slightly cooler place; in winter, if there is heating at home, plus a grow light, it can even continue to bloom and bear fruit.

Having said all this, I believe everyone now has a clear idea about Qingtian 2 No.,in terms of sweetness, although it dare not claim to be "number one under heaven", it is definitely a "sweetness specialist" you will never forget after one taste; in terms of growing, as long as you give it some sunlight, set up a trellis, and occasionally fertilize and water it, even a beginner can grow it indoors into a lush plant loaded with fruit.