Tomato "Lakomka": description of the variety and the rules of cultivation

In many regions of Russia, hoping that the summer will be warm and fruitful is almost meaningless - it is quite possible that the rain will “charge” and the sky will be overcast for three months.Particularly affected by gardeners, because to grow most of the fruits and vegetables in such conditions is simply impossible. Fortunately, there are varieties that can reap a crop even in adverse conditions. These options include tomato "Gourmet".

Tomato "Lakomka" is early ripe. This means that tomatoes can be tasted already 85-100 days after seed germination. This property of a grade is, perhaps, the most attractive to summer residents. Already in the middle of summer they can savor fresh and juicy fruits with incomparable taste and endowed with useful vitamins. That is why this type of tomato is grown almost everywhere, both in the southern and northern regions of the country.

The bush grows short. The small size of the crop is considered a plus, because the gardener will not need to make supports, tie up or form a plant to get a good harvest. By the way, this type of tomato is called "determinant".

"Gourmand" is grown in greenhouses, as well as in small greenhouses. It is not forbidden to sow this variety in open ground. In the latter case, ripe fruit can be expected within three months after the start of planting in the case of a warm summer and proper care. However, one should not expect a large number of tomatoes, because the strength of "Lakomki" is not the abundance of fruits. In addition, on a small bush just physically will not be able to grow a lot of tomatoes. However, you should not worry - the harvest in any case is enough for summer and winter harvesting.

Finally, it is worth noting that this variety normally feels during the dry season and is not afraid of the lack of moisture. He is pleased with the fruits even in bad weather, and also independently copes with some diseases, including fungal ones.

Often there are situations when gardeners who wish to purchase “Lakomka” buy “Black Gourmet”, believing that this is the same thing. In fact, these varieties are radically different. Regular “Lakomka” is an early ripe variety with high immunity and taking on the appearance of low bushes, which makes it an ideal choice for regions with unfavorable growing conditions. "Black gourmet" reaches 2 meters in height, abundantly fruiting with dark tomatoes, resembling the appearance of a pomegranate, and ripen no earlier than 100 days. There is no difference between the latter and disease resistance.

Tomatoes of this variety appear first among the beds. As already mentioned, after 85 days you can try a fresh crop. Due to the fact that the bushes have a little foliage and do not differ in large size, they can be planted quite compactly - a maximum of 10 tomatoes can “fit in” on one square meter of bed. The average number of plants is 6 pieces. The same amount can ideally accommodate in a small greenhouse.

The fruits are pleased with their smoothness, smooth rounded shape. The weight of one tomato is about 125 grams. Ripened tomatoes attract attention with a bright crimson color, but before that, at the base of the stem the peel can be dark green. Then the stain disappears. It is worth adding that all the fruits appear about the same size.

Taste of tomatoes corresponds to the name - tomatoes are not only early, but also incredibly appetizing. In "Lakomki" meaty dense flesh with a very delicate, sweet taste. You can use the harvest as you like (from juices and soups to salads and pickles). It should only be noted that if you want to preserve the fruit, they will have to be cut into pieces. Since the pulp has a low density, it is not possible to completely salt the tomatoes. Peel is thin, but durable.It withstands the processing of hot water, and transportation over long distances, and storage in boxes.

The height of the bush reaches only 60 centimeters. Due to this, it is optional to take care of the stem and form it. There is no need to reduce the number of sheets, because they grow in a small amount, which indicates the average foliage of the stem. The shape of the plant turns out to be semi-sprawling. Each bush is formed several brushes, which then appear tomatoes. Most often, the first brush occurs over an 8 sheet, and subsequent ones - after a gap of 1-2 sheets. The number of nests for seeds varies from 3 to 4 pieces.

The yield of this variety is quite decent - gardeners take about 6 or 7 kilograms of tomatoes from one square meter with the right agricultural technology. Culture is characterized by the simultaneous ripening of fruits, resistance to top rot and the ability to grow in non-ideal conditions.

Although this species can be grown both in a greenhouse and in a greenhouse, it is recommended that it should be planted on an open bed if possible. Before that, you need to grow seedlings, which is done according to the usual rules. The procedure must begin approximately 60 days before the “move” to the garden.

Seeds are pre-tested for germination. To do this, warm water is poured into a glass, one teaspoon of salt is dissolved in it. In this liquid, you need to soak the seeds for 10-15 minutes. After that, the liquid is mixed, and then it is estimated which seeds have surfaced and which remained on the bottom. Those that came to the surface, you can safely throw. The rest, rinsing under a tap, can be sent for landing.

You can plant seeds in a dry form or by soaking them for a day. Usually for this they use boxes or peat pots. In the second case, it is not recommended to bury more than two seeds. The depth of landing is about 1.5 centimeters. The container is covered with plastic wrap and put in a warm place until the first shoots. When two leaves appear on each stem, a pick begins.

In mid-May in the garden should dig up the hole. If the frosts have not yet passed, you can land the tomatoes obliquely, protecting them with earth. Staying for two days under the ground floor will not harm the plants, but it will help to cope with the cooling. Some gardeners prefer to protect the seedlings with the help of hubcaps, which can be minimized from a newspaper or an unnecessary carton.

The scheme of planting tomatoes varieties "Gourmet" - 60 to 60 centimeters. As already mentioned, it is recommended to place about seven plants per square meter. Each well has parameters of 30 to 30 centimeters. Humus (about two handfuls) and wood ash (approximately 50 grams) should be placed in it in advance, then these means should be mixed with the soil. The seedling is buried in the ground so that the border passes along the first leaf. If the stems are stretched, you can dig in deeper.

Experts advise to plant tomatoes in the evening. It was proved that they will grow faster than plants planted in the morning for two or three days. Two weeks later, the first spraying is performed, for which the gardener will need a one-percent bordeaux solution. He must protect tomatoes from disease. This treatment will need to be repeated in ten days.

Rules for the care of tomatoes planted on an open garden bed, do not differ in complexity. They need to irrigate abundantly, but as the flowering begins, the volume of water decreases. For irrigation suitable water, settled during the day. Important and feeding. The first top dressing can be based on a mullein, which is diluted in water in a ratio of 1 to 5. Then you can fertilize plants with minerals, for example, potassium salt, superphosphate and ammonium nitrate.The latter is also used if the fruits do not ripen for a long time and remain green.

The use of organic fertilizers, for example, a herbal solution, is also recommended. Periodic application of fertilizing during the growing season ensures the appearance of large fruits in a short time.

It is necessary to carry out regular weeding and eliminate weeds, as well as loosen the ground after watering or rain. If the tomatoes ripen slowly, it is important to understand which leaves cast a shadow on them and eliminate them. If the flowers begin to fall from the tomato bushes, the first thing to do is reduce the amount of moisture for watering. The excess processes are removed, and after that fertilizers are made based on potassium and phosphorus.

Tomatoes "Gourmand" are known for their ability to grow well with temperature fluctuations, as well as during drought. However, in the second case, they must be watered abundantly in the morning or evening. During irrigation should follow the rule: water should not fall on the stem and leaves. Otherwise, the combustion will occur, the bush will have to dig.

If we talk about spraying against diseases, they are practically not used for this variety. "Gourmet" ripens too quickly, so the disease (for example, late blight) just does not have time to hit it.

In addition, the plant has an innate ability to withstand many lesions, such as rot. As for insects, the fight against them occurs in a standard way. For example, large Colorado beetles are removed manually, the larvae are removed along with the leaves. You can also fully process plants with a special solution.

Opinions of gardeners about the variety of tomatoes "Lakomka" are mostly positive. There is a pleasant taste of the vegetable, and high yield, and the appearance of fruits of the same size, which is especially convenient when selling. Regardless of the weather, the first tomatoes are tasted in early July. Gardeners also talk about the absence of disease. The finished product is usually consumed in salads and juice blanks, which contributes to health promotion.

How to pickle tomatoes "Gourmet" for the winter, see the following video.