Unpretentious pink favorite of housewives - Lotus tomato: full description and characteristics of the variety

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The passion of collectors makes us regularly purchase many different new items. Every year, in a separate area, we plant up to 30 varieties of new tomatoes. These were purchased at exhibitions, received in exchange from other tomato collectors, and received as gifts from gardeners from all over the country.

We often receive tomato seeds of unknown varieties. And even more often, the so-called “branded” seeds produce tomatoes of completely different varieties than those indicated on the bag. There is such a mismatch that the name indicated on the bag can be completely neglected.

Characteristics of the variety

The bush is determinate - in open ground it reaches a height of up to 70 centimeters. The foliage is average, mid-ripening - 110–115 days pass from the moment of seed germination to the ripening of the first fruit. They are grown mainly in open ground. But it also gives positive results in closed areas. The first stepson with ovaries appears above the 9th leaf. Grown with pinching and reducing the number of leaves.

Characteristics and description of the fruit: a medium-sized tomato, reaching 120 grams in size, individual tomatoes grow up to 150 grams. The color of the fruit is red, the shape is round, if the fruit is larger, then they become flattened. The pulp contains up to 18% dry matter, the floors are strong, the skin is thick, so they do not crack when poured. The taste of the fruit is pronounced tomato, and when grown in an open garden there is a hint of sourness. If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, then there is no acid, but the taste remains sweet.

The Gift variety of tomato is used for preparing salads, juices and tomato pastes. The variety is resistant to diseases and weather changes.

Pest and disease control

Since Tretyakovsky tomatoes are highly resistant to diseases, it is enough to do 1 preventive treatment with a fungicide. The solution is sprayed a few days before transplanting the seedlings or immediately after. You can use any available drug:

• Bordeaux mixture;
• "Fitosporin";
• "Topaz";
• "Skor";
• "Profit";
• "Tattu."

If insects are found, they can be washed off with water and then treated with insecticides:

• "Fitoverm";
• "Fufanon";
• "Vertimek";
• "Match";
• "Aktellik".

You can also use home remedies to kill pests - for example, a solution of tobacco dust, wood ash and soap shavings, an infusion of chili peppers, a decoction of marigold flowers.

Attention! When growing Tretyakovsky tomatoes in open ground, treatment is carried out only in the absence of strong wind and rain, preferably in the evening.

When using a chemical agent, tomatoes can be harvested after the waiting period has expired (on average 5-7 days).

Growing

The bush is grown through seedlings. To do this, the seeds are planted in containers with fertile soil in March. The container is covered with film until germination. After the sprouts have pecked, the film is removed and cultivation continues on the sunny side until two permanent leaves appear. Then the plants dive. At the age of 60 days or at the end of May, the plants are transplanted into open ground.

They tie it to a support and carry out the necessary care until a high-quality harvest is obtained. To get fruits earlier, tomatoes are planted in a greenhouse made of polycarbonate or film. Growing conditions there are warmer, but you should expect that the flavor of greenhouse-grown tomatoes will not be as pronounced as that of tomatoes grown outside.

Bush care

The future harvest is determined by proper care of tomato bushes:

• It is optimal to water in the early morning hours with water whose temperature is approximately +20…+22 degrees. Before the flowering period begins, watering is carried out once every 4-5 days, spending about 5 liters of water per 1 m2. During mass flowering, the amount of watering is increased, spending 10 liters of water per m2;
• The formation of a bush is carried out in two or three stems, in most cases two;
• 14 days after transplantation, the tomato bushes are fed for the first time using a solution of nitrophoska or liquid mullein, diluted in 10 liters of water at a ratio of a tablespoon or 500 grams, respectively. The second time is fed 10 days after the first feeding, with a solution of potassium sulfate (one teaspoon per 10 liters of warm water). To obtain a high yield, 3-4 feedings during the growing season are sufficient;
• When growing a hybrid in greenhouse conditions, regularly ventilate the room by opening the side or top windows, as well as doors;
• Since the plant is tall, it needs to be tied up as it grows;
• To prevent branches from breaking off under the mass of ripening fruits, the bush must be provided with reliable support.

Experienced vegetable growers recommend pinching the stem above the second cluster.

Description of the tomato variety Gift

Most tomatoes sold in stores are hybrids, but Gift is not one of them. And also the Podarochny tomato does not have F1 hybrid varieties of the same name.

The Podarochny garden tomato variety is suitable for cultivation in almost all regions of the Russian Federation. Gift tomato - mid-season. At least one hundred days pass from the moment the seeds are planted until the fruits fully ripen. The plant is determinate, limiting its height to the growth of the stem. Can't be taller than eighty centimeters. The leaves of Podarochny tomatoes are medium-sized, light green in color, with a shape characteristic of these plants.

The Gift tomato cannot be classified as a standard plant; many stepsons of a full-fledged type are formed at the base of the bush. With proper care of stepchildren, you can increase productivity. Plants of this variety are intended for cultivation in open ground. They also tolerate growing well in greenhouses or film tunnels. They have high resistance to various diseases and are not susceptible to pest attacks. Gift is adapted to high temperatures and drought, therefore it is most often cultivated in the south of the country.

But despite its love for hot climates and sun, the Podarochny tomato variety tolerates insufficient lighting and low air temperatures well. The description of the plant says that it was created by breeders for cultivation in various regions of the country. And numerous reviews from summer residents and their love for this variety of tomatoes indicate stable harvests both in Siberia and in the middle zone, as well as in the South.

The best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses

The best varieties of tomatoes for growing in a greenhouse Not every summer resident can choose the right variety of tomatoes for greenhouses, and the reason for this is clear - lack of knowledge and professionalism.
To correct the situation and help you grow a high-quality harvest, today we will look at the best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses. Growing tomatoes in greenhouses is quite a common thing, but for those people who have been dealing with tomatoes for years and know everything about them. For beginners who have just built a greenhouse and are preparing it for growing a variety of crops, this topic can be quite complicated. And therefore, today we decided to consider the most popular and best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, according to many experts.

Thanks to the research of breeders and observations of summer residents, the following list has been compiled, which we hope will help you grow an excellent harvest of sweet and juicy fruits:

Tomato "Honey Drop"

This variety is distinguished by its beautiful, bulky appearance and high sugar content. Each fruit of a mid-early tomato reaches a weight of up to 30 g. Seedlings of this variety are planted in mid-March, to a depth of several centimeters. The best temperature for growing tomatoes is considered to be between +20 and +25°C. The seedlings are planted in the ground at the end of May, according to a 70x40 cm pattern. This variety does not require special care, the main thing is not to forget about systematic watering of the tomatoes, weeding the weeds in the rows and loosening the soil after watering. Also, be sure to fertilize the soil to regulate the yield. In the first half of September you will be able to harvest beautiful-looking and very tasty tomatoes;

This variety is distinguished by its beautiful, plump appearance and high sugar content.

Tomato "Samara"

One of the tomato varieties that is not only grown in greenhouses, but is recommended for growing indoors. "Samara" - tomatoes with unlimited growth, group of racemes, large fruit, juicy and sweet. It is advisable to sow the seeds of this variety in early March, plant as standard, in the phase of the first true leaf, and be sure to add additional light while growing the seedlings. The seedlings are transferred to the greenhouse soil after 45-50 days, at the end of April, and are planted according to the 60x40 cm pattern. Now, after the seedlings have entered the greenhouse, additional lighting is also recommended, as well as pinching during flowering (you must leave no more than 4 -5 flowers in inflorescence). "Samara" is distinguished by round and smooth fruits, up to 80-90 g. Ripe fruits are excellent for eating raw, as well as for canning;

"Samara" - tomatoes with unlimited growth, group of racemes, large fruit, juicy and sweet

Tomato "Moneymaker"

A colorful plant with a very specific and unambiguous name. This variety is a standard annual, very popular among summer residents. Seedlings of the variety are sown in March and transferred to greenhouse soil closer to summer, at the end of May. Planting takes place according to a 70x50 cm pattern. The early ripening variety “Moneymaker”, the fruits of which you can get already in mid-summer, can reach a height of 160-180 cm, forms up to 7 clusters and up to 12-15 fruits in each cluster. The variety is universal, immune to many diseases and pests, shows excellent results during the harvest period - the fruits are light red, standard, smooth, juicy, weighing about 100 g;

This variety is a standard annual, very popular among summer residents.

Tomato "Long Keeper"

A medium-sized plant, the height of which can reach one and a half meters, shows good results for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse - up to four kilograms of fruit per bush. This variety is intended only for greenhouses, where it must be provided with the following care - timely watering, temperature adjustment, plant formation, mandatory staking, planting scheme - no more than three plants per 1m2. The variety is late-ripening, and therefore the fruits ripen without the plant. The fruits are quite large, round, sometimes weighing up to 300 g. The color of the fruit changes depending on ripening.

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse: how to choose the best variety?

These varieties are considered very popular and in demand in the agricultural and industrial complex. Also, they can easily be grown in your own greenhouse at the dacha and get excellent results. We also recommend that you consider the following varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, presented below:

Tomato "Miracle of the Earth"

It has practically no drawbacks, and therefore is very popular among summer residents. This is a variety with very sweet fruits and high yield - up to 3-4 kg per bush. Tall, up to two meters, and an early ripening variety with elongated heart-shaped fruits, sometimes weighing up to 400-500 g. There are also record holders who reach a weight of 900 g or more. Experts say that this variety is excellent for mass cultivation, for example, for business. It is drought-resistant, reacts neutrally to changes in temperature and humidity, is well stored and transportable;

This is a variety with very sweet fruits and high yield - up to 3-4 kg per bush

Tomato "Dina"

A medium-early and medium-growing tomato variety with a high carotene content, which is very popular with greenhouse owners. The bushes are only up to 120 cm in height, but with an indicative yield that reaches 4-4.5 kg of fruit from one bush. Tomatoes of this variety are small, only about 120-150 g, but of good quality, round and smooth. Another advantage is that “Dina” bears fruit throughout the entire life of the bush, which, by the way, is quite resistant to drought and some diseases. The fruits of the variety are excellent for canning and for eating raw;

A medium-early and medium-growing tomato variety with a high carotene content, which is very popular with greenhouse owners

Tomato "Bull's heart"

A classic variety of tomatoes for professional summer residents, which surprises not only with the quality of the fruits, but also with their original appearance. The variety has a high yield, high unit weight of fruits, sometimes up to 300 g, several types of varieties that can divide tomatoes by color - yellow, red and almost black. “Bull's Heart tomatoes require special care and increased attention; only then will the fruits of this variety be large, fleshy and juicy. The main condition for growing a variety in greenhouses is garter, temperature control, watering and other modes.

In order to grow a good harvest of tomatoes in a greenhouse, you need to choose the right variety.

In addition to these varieties, which are described in such detail for us by various experts, we know of more than a hundred others that can be planted in a greenhouse and produce a good, high-quality harvest at the end of the season. Unfortunately, we are not able to list them all, but we can announce the names of some of them: Boni MM tomatoes, Orange greenhouse tomatoes, a good greenhouse variety of French nail tomatoes, as well as Winemon, Leader 165, San Marzano, Super Marmand, Tiger tomato, Oksana.

Video about tomato varieties for the greenhouse

Naturally, you need to choose tomatoes for a greenhouse not only by their cute name and picture, their quality indicators and the characteristics you like, but, first of all, by the growing conditions, which must fully correspond to a particular variety. Therefore, if you want to grow good, high-quality tomatoes and correctly choose the best tomato varieties for the greenhouse, try to match as much as possible all the requirements of the variety and the conditions that you can provide. In the future, all that remains is to avoid mistakes when growing tomatoes.

Tomato varieties for growing in a greenhouse (photo)

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Fruit characteristics

The description and characteristics of this nightshade allow us to evaluate it as an ideal choice for both home and farm cultivation:

1. The harvest is harvested from mid-July to the end of August, as this variety of tomatoes is mid-season.
2. The gift tomato has smooth, equal-sided fruits without ribs. The tomato is round in shape and its color is bright red. An unripe tomato has a greenish tint.
3. The weight of the fruit is large, it varies from 100 to 150 grams, depending on the cultivation conditions. They are distinguished by excellent taste - the tomato of this variety is sweet and has only a slight sourness.
4. The description of the fruit's composition states that it has a low level of dry matter. Therefore, they never crack and retain their freshness for a long time.

The gift tomato has an average yield; up to 5 kilograms of fruit are harvested from one square meter. It is best to eat the fruits fresh, or use them to prepare tomatoes. Tomatoes of this variety are not suitable for capping, since during heat treatment the skin cracks severely and the pulp breaks up into small segments.

Advantages of Gift

The fruits are the advantage of this variety

Tomatoes of this variety have the following positive qualities:

1. Resistant to various pests and diseases.
2. Resistance to cultivation, vegetation and fruiting in hot climates. That's why this tomato variety is so popular in the South.
3. The beauty of fruits. All tomatoes on the bunch are the same shape, smooth and even. That is why this variety was called Gift.
4. The ability to maintain its presentation for a long time. Most gardeners prefer to grow this variety of tomatoes for sale, since it is easily transported, does not cake, and does not lose its taste during storage.

The description for this variety of plants says that one of the distinctive features is the formation of inflorescences. The first inflorescence is formed above the ninth leaf, and all the others are located every three leaves. The stalks have no joints.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other variety, Tretyakovsky has its positive and negative sides. The advantages include:

• Great hybrid taste. This quality allows you to use the tomato not only for preparing salads and side dishes, but also to make juices, ketchups, and winter preparations from it;
• compact size allows you to use tomatoes for whole canning and pickling - small and neat tomatoes do not crack and look appetizing in a jar;
• ease of care. Even a novice gardener can grow Tretyakovsky. In terms of care, the variety requires only timely watering, removal of weeds and fertilizers;
• versatility of use - the variety is often used not only in cooking, but also in folk medicine and cosmetology. For example, they make tinctures from tomatoes and garlic against coughs and make cosmetic face masks;
• high content of vitamins and microelements. Tomato contains vitamins B, A, C, as well as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. They have a beneficial effect on the human body - they increase stress resistance, are beneficial for the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and improve immunity. The vegetable is also perfect for dietary and baby food;
• ability to ripen in room conditions;
• hybrid resistance to parasites and pests;
• immunity to sudden climate changes;
• good shelf life and transportability. The variety does not lose its presentable appearance and high taste after transportation.

Among the disadvantages of the variety, the following should be highlighted:

• sometimes individual branches need additional supports;
• the formation of shoots makes it necessary to remove stepsons, which requires additional time and effort;
• getting seeds of the Tretyakov variety is not always easy;
• Although the variety has high immunity to infections, sometimes cases of disease occur.