Lazy Tomatoes have a self-explanatory name, which reveals its characteristic that the plant does not require significant care efforts. It is quite unpretentious, but at the same time productive and produces tasty fruits. The tomatoes turn out outstanding - the largest ones can reach 500 grams.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| short | Greenhouse, Open ground | Early ripening | Pink | Large | Hybrid | Heart-shaped |
Description, characteristics of the Lazy Guy variety with photos
The Lazy Tomato appeared thanks to the work of Siberian breeders. The variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2017.
- In the central part of the country, in Siberia and the Urals, this variety is recommended to be grown in greenhouses and indoor greenhouses.
- In the southern regions, tomatoes can be planted in open ground.
The Lentyayka variety is an early-ripening, determinate standard-type tomato. The growing season from germination to the first harvest is 85-90 days.
- This variety forms a compact bush 55-60 cm high.
- Since the plant is standard, it does not need shaping. The central trunk is strong.
- The leaves of the plant are of medium length. Their color stands out with a beautiful emerald hue.
- Inflorescences are complex. 2-4 tomatoes are tied on one fruit cluster.
Since the variety is early ripening, the first ripe tomatoes appear at the end of June.
- The plant has good immunity to various diseases, including late blight. But various pests attack this tomato quite often.
- There are a lot of fruits on the bushes, and they are quite heavy, so the trunk and fruit clusters must be tied to a support.
- The fruits of the Lazy Lazy tomato are bright red or red-crimson, heart-shaped. The skin is thin, but dense, with a glossy sheen. The pulp of the fruit is juicy and tender, bright red in color.
- Tomatoes have a sweetish taste, with almost imperceptible sourness. Suitable for use in fresh salads, as well as for making juices and ketchups.
Fruits harvested ahead of time are capable of ripening, but their taste does not change.
Characteristics and description
Lentyayka is a completely new domestic tomato variety, bred by Siberian breeders. It was included in the State Register quite recently - in 2021. Tomatoes are well adapted to the climatic conditions of the Russian Federation, so they can be grown throughout the country in private plots under cover or in open beds. The Lentyayka variety is early ripening, the period from germination to harvesting the first tomatoes is 3 months or a little more. Its fruits are used for salad purposes.
Description of Lazy Tomatoes:
- determinate bush, standard, low height (maximum 0.5 m);
- leaf of moderate length, classic green color;
- complex inflorescences, 4-6 pcs.;
- tomatoes are quite large, heart-shaped, smooth;
- medium density pulp;
- the number of chambers with seeds is more than 6;
- the color of unripe fruits is light green with a dark spot near the top, ripe ones are red;
- The taste of tomatoes is excellent: sweet with a slight sourness.
The productivity of the tomato variety Lentyayka is up to 4 kg per plant. with an average weight of 1 fruit of 200-300 g.
Tomatoes of the Lazyman variety can be used both for fully ripe fruits and for fruits picked slightly unripe. They can be cut into salads, and also made into juice, paste, sauces, and included as an ingredient in various homemade preparations that require tomatoes (in the form of puree or cut into pieces). You can also dry them by cutting them into small pieces and removing some of the juice. But preserving whole Lentyayka tomatoes in jars is problematic because of their rather large size, but you can pickle them in a barrel.
A special feature of the variety is that unripe fruits ripen well in a warm and bright place if they are removed from the bush ahead of schedule by accident or on purpose. Moreover, after ripening, they do not differ in taste and smell from tomatoes that have ripened on the bushes.
Productivity
Tomatoes of the Lentyayka variety belong to the category of large-fruited varieties. Although the bush of the plant is not large in size, quite large tomatoes grow on it. This is considered rare for determinate varieties.
On average, the weight of one tomato is 250-350 grams. With proper and regular care of the plant, the weight of the fruit can increase up to 500 grams.
The Lentyayka variety is distinguished by good fruiting. In good weather conditions, you can harvest up to 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush.
In unfavorable weather, yields are reduced. If you follow the proposed planting scheme of 4-5 bushes per 1 sq. meter, then you can collect more than 20 kg of ripe tomatoes.
Pros and cons of tomato
Early ripening Lentyayka tomatoes stand out among other varieties with the following positive qualities:
- unpretentiousness to growing conditions;
- good yield;
- storage duration;
- ideal for small gardens or summer cottages;
- suitable for growing in small greenhouses;
- rapid fruit ripening;
- good transportability;
- bushes do not need shaping;
- do not require special care;
- ripe fruits have an unusually pleasant taste, both fresh and canned;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- immunity to fungal diseases.
But besides the advantages, the Lazy tomato also has several disadvantages:
- does not tolerate high air temperatures and drought;
- needs a garter, otherwise the plant will break under the weight of the fruit;
- not suitable for whole-fruit canning;
- It develops well and bears fruit only on fertile soil.
If we take into account all the positive qualities of the variety, then its disadvantages will be quite insignificant.
Pest and disease control
Although the Lazy tomato variety is immune to late blight and macrosporosis, some prevention rules should not be neglected. Greenhouses need to be regularly ventilated, maintaining a certain temperature, humidity, and lighting. Do not create conditions for fungal growth.
Pests
Plants are defenseless against pests such as:
- aphids - they are washed off with a generous solution of laundry soap;
- thrips - I treat them with the preparation “Bison”;
- mole cricket - it is bred with a mixture of hot pepper and mustard powder (1 tablespoon of the mixture per 10 liters of water);
- slugs - they are collected, the soil is thoroughly loosened, preventing the soil from becoming waterlogged.
Important! Tomatoes planted in places where potatoes, tomatoes or peppers previously grew are most often susceptible to pest damage.
Plantation of tied tomatoes
Growing and care
In order to get a good harvest, you need to grow strong seedlings.
To obtain seedlings, seeds are sown 45-50 days before the expected date of planting in a permanent place. The seeds are pre-soaked in a growth stimulator.
Seeds are planted in prepared soil to a depth of 1-2 cm and at a distance of 2-3 cm. To prevent the appearance of blackleg in seedlings, it is recommended to sow seeds in peat tablets or cups.
After sowing the seeds, the soil is moistened, covered with glass or film and stored in a warm, dark place. The most comfortable temperature for sowing will be 24-26 °C.
After the first shoots appear, the covered ones must be removed. Containers with seedlings must be moved to a well-lit place, and the air temperature must be reduced to +15 °C.
When the first two true leaves appear, the seedlings are planted in separate containers.
10-14 days before planting the seedlings in a permanent place, it is necessary to harden them.
- First, the containers with plants are taken out for 10-15 minutes. to the balcony.
- Gradually, the time the seedlings spend in the fresh air should be increased to 40-45 minutes a day.
- And then you can leave it for the whole day.
The seedlings are transplanted to a permanent location at the age of 45-50 days. As a rule, in early May.
In order for the plant to grow well and the tomato yield to be high, it is necessary to choose the right place for planting.
For tomatoes, you need to choose a well-lit area with fertile and loose soil. Planting is done in pre-prepared holes. Complex fertilizer is applied to each hole.
It is recommended to plant Lazy tomato seedlings according to the following scheme:
- the distance between rows must be at least 50 cm;
- the distance between the bushes is 40 cm.
After planting the seedlings, it is necessary to water each hole well. In the future, the plants need to be watered twice a week. In dry weather you need to water more often. Do not allow the top layer of soil to dry out. When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, water the plants once a week.
To retain moisture in the soil and also reduce the appearance of weeds, tomato beds are covered with a layer of mulch.
The following is used as mulch:
- hay;
- chopped straw;
- sawdust.
During the growth period of the bush, it is advisable to remove all the stepsons that are located below the first fruit cluster, and also to top the central stem. But even if this procedure is neglected, the yield will still be good.
Growing plants need fertilizer. It is produced in 3 stages:
- 15-20 days after planting the seedlings in a permanent place;
- during the period of ovary formation;
- during the period of fruit ripening.
The following can be used as fertilizers:
- infusion of cut grass;
- manure;
- wood ash solution;
- diluted dry mullein.
Pest control is carried out every two weeks. The first treatment should be carried out when the plants have 5-7 leaves.
Important! To prevent the appearance of fungal diseases on tomatoes, the greenhouse must be regularly ventilated and the temperature and humidity must not be allowed to drop.
Recommendations for cultivation
In our latitudes, the tomato variety Lentyayka, like other varieties, is grown through seedlings. Its preparation begins in March, 50–55 days before planting in a permanent place.
Advice! Those gardeners who want to start harvesting this early variety even faster can plant seedlings in a permanent place at the age of 45 days from emergence.
At the same time, seeds for seedlings should be planted no earlier than mid-March.
Despite the fact that almost all seeds undergo pre-sale preparation, experienced gardeners recommend sorting and processing them yourself. To do this you need:
- Immerse all seeds in water. Those seeds that float to the surface are empty and will not be able to germinate. Therefore, they are not allowed to board. In addition, you should not plant small and damaged seeds - most likely they will not sprout.
- Selected seeds must be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 15 minutes. After this, they must be rinsed with warm water.
- Soak the seeds in water with the addition of mineral fertilizer or growth stimulant. The soaking period should not exceed 12 hours.
By sorting and processing seeds, you can achieve not only 100% germination, but also significantly strengthen the immunity of young plants.
When planting seeds for seedlings, you should adhere to a sowing depth of 1.5 cm. Deeper or shallow planting will not allow the seeds to germinate normally. In order for seedlings to appear as quickly as possible, it is necessary to provide them with a temperature of 20 to 26 degrees. After the majority of seedlings have appeared, it is recommended to lower the temperature. During the day it should be 14 - 16 degrees, and at night it should be between 12 - 14 degrees.
To make it easier for the plants of the Lazyman tomato variety to be transplanted to a permanent location, they must be hardened off. The hardening procedure is quite simple - young plants are taken out to the balcony at night or placed near an ajar window. At the same time, in order to avoid stretching the seedlings, the containers should be covered with film at first.
Important! Hardening is carried out at a night temperature of at least 10 degrees.
Picking of Lazy Girl seedlings is done after the formation of the first two leaves. At the same time, they must be replanted carefully, without damaging the weak root system of the plants. During picking, each plant must be inspected and if root rot is detected, discard it. In addition, you should not give weak seedlings a chance. Especially if it is planned to be planted in open beds.
The lazy tomato variety, despite its low maintenance requirements, may not grow on all soils. Its seedlings should not be planted on heavily fertilized acidic soils. Beds with loose soil of medium or neutral acidity will be optimal. If crop rotation is organized on the site, then beds are perfect for Lazy Girl after:
- carrots;
- Luke;
- cucumbers;
- cabbage;
- legumes
Important! Tomatoes should not be planted after potatoes or peppers for 3 years. These crops will not leave any beneficial substances for tomatoes.
In addition, they have common diseases, which will greatly increase the risk of infection of tomato plants.
You can learn more about tomato diseases from the video:
For optimal growth, young plants of the Lentyayka variety do not need much space. One square meter can accommodate up to 6 bushes. Further care for them will not be difficult. All they need is:
- Garter to a support or trellis;
- Regular watering. In our climate, you should water tomatoes no more than 2 times a week when grown in open ground and once a week when grown in a greenhouse. Watering should only be done at the roots. It is better not to use sprinkling irrigation for tomatoes.
- Removal of stepchildren of this variety is carried out only up to the first brush. In the future, Lazyr does not need pinching and bush formation.
- Fertilization with mineral and organic fertilizers.
The Lazy Lazy tomato variety can do without loosening and weeding. But carrying out these procedures can increase the yield of plants of this variety.
If you follow these simple recommendations, you can harvest the first Lentyayka tomatoes within 2.5 - 3 months from emergence.
Reviews from gardeners who planted the Lazy Lazy variety
Tatyana F, Novosibirsk
I grew Lazy this year in a greenhouse. 8 tassels tied. On the first five clusters, the tomatoes were quite large, 300-350 grams each. The rest were a little smaller. The variety is a hard worker, the yield is high. The pulp of the fruit was juicy and tasty. Used it for salads and twisted it into juice.
Ivan, Bashkortostan
Lazy is a name that surprisingly suits this variety. The plants are very easy to care for, they grow low and do not spread. They do not require special attention; it is enough to water and feed them in a timely manner. The fruits began to ripen very early and amicably. The most important advantage of these tomatoes is their sweet and slightly sour taste, which is ideal for me.
Valery 1965
I came across this variety for the first time this year. Very satisfied. The summer was cool, but this did not affect the quality of the fruit. The tomatoes were tasty and juicy. A lot has happened. I advise all gardeners to plant this hard worker - you won’t regret it.
Lydia–N
I grew this variety in an open garden. I liked the taste of the tomatoes, they were very tasty. And the yield was absolutely amazing. But there were so many stepchildren that I got entangled in the stems.
Harvesting Lazy Tomatoes
Lazy Tomatoes are an early ripening variety. Harvesting begins within three months after the appearance of the first shoots. The fruits have a smooth, dense, strong skin that tolerates transportation well without losing its presentation.
You can make any preparations for the winter from tomatoes: salt, freeze, boil juice, tomato paste. The only thing is that tomatoes cannot be preserved whole in jars due to their large size.
Harvesting Siberian tomatoes
By purchasing seeds of the Lentyayka variety, you can provide yourself and your family with a tasty and healthy vegetable with high yield and ease of care for the whole year. Growing it does not require special deep knowledge of a professional; a novice summer resident can cope with this.
Farmers like the variety for its productivity, ease of care, early ripening, beautiful presentation, which is not lost during transportation.
