Tomato variety "Valentine" This is the work of domestic breeders of the Vavilov Institute.
According to reviews from many gardeners, this variety is jokingly called "a tomato for lazy gardeners." Because of its low demanding to care ideal for growing even beginner growers.
Tomato "Valentine": description of the variety
The grade is brought in the State registry and recommended for cultivation on open ridges. Bush plants determinant type, reaches a height of 50-60 centimeters. In terms of ripening early ripe variety. Ripening occurs at 102-105 days after planting seeds to obtain seedlings.
When growing on open ridges, gardeners are advised not to remove the stepsons, otherwise a reduction in yield is possible. In the greenhouse requires incomplete, moderate removal of stepsons.Requires tying stalk to support.
The bush is semi-sprawling, non-stemmed with a small number of leaves, yellow-green in color, with a low degree of corrugation. The shape and appearance of the leaves are very similar to the potato.
Valentines tomatoes are resistant to the main diseases of the tomato, relatively calmly endures a slight drought. The variety has been known for a long time, with comparative trials conducted by gardeners in 2000, amateur with a complex of qualities came out on top.
The merits of the variety
- Determinant, compact bush;
- Early ripening;
- Resistance to minor drought;
- Good safety during transportation;
- Resistance to major diseases of tomatoes;
- Does not require the removal of stepchildren.
disadvantages
According to reviews received from gardeners who grew up Valentine's tomatoes, except for the need to tie up the bush, there were no flaws.
Fruit characteristics
- Fruit shape is oval, plum-shaped;
- Unripe fruits are light green, ripe orange red;
- The average weight is 80-90, when grown in a greenhouse up to 100 grams;
- The main use is the conservation of whole fruits, sauces, lecho, winter preparations based on tomatoes;
- The average yield of 2.5-3.0 kilograms per bush, 10.5-12.0 kilograms when planting no more than 6-7 plants per square meter;
- Good presentation, excellent safety during transportation, well kept when laying for ripening.
Tomato "Valentine" It will be interesting not only for gardeners, because of the ease of cultivation and low maintenance requirements. Farmers will be interested because of the possibility of supplying tomatoes for winter harvesting.
A photo
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