Tomato "Lel": characteristics and description of the variety
With each season gaining popularity tomato variety "Lel". It has long been started to grow summer residents on their sites. An interesting fact is that such a variety can be capricious - in one area a tomato gives a rich harvest, and in the other it completely refuses to grow. Let us examine the main characteristics of this famous variety.
Special features
There is an opinion that the indicator of yield depends on the correct choice of seeds of a variety of tomatoes. For this reason, it is not recommended to choose beautiful pictures of tomatoes when choosing seeds. Before choosing, it is better to thoroughly study the description of the variety, find out what the rules of cultivation are and what yield can be obtained as a result.
For growing tomatoes in the open field, experienced gardeners recommend to prefer tomatoes "Lel". This variety is considered to be medium and has limited stem growth. The bush is quite lush, but its height is half a meter. According to experts, this type of tomato does not need to stick.
During flowering, the first inflorescences appear between 6 and 7 leaves, and the next - after 2 leaves. This tomato is an ideal option for growing in open areas.
The ripening of fruits of this variety begins 3 months after the emergence of shoots. Tomatoes are smooth and glossy, and their shape resembles a large plum. The color of ripe tomato is bright red. One fruit can grow to 75 grams. Usually, Lel tomatoes grow in clusters, each of which can contain up to eight fruits.
About 2.5 kg of crop are harvested from one bush. According to taste tasting, experts estimate a tomato by 4 points. Tomato varieties "Lel" contains 5% dry matter, 2% sugar, and a lot of useful substances and vitamins.
The main advantages of the variety are in the following criteria:
- high yields;
- excellent taste;
- ease of care;
- unpretentiousness of tomatoes to weather conditions;
- limited stem growth;
- resistance to various diseases;
- lack of response to the lack of sunlight;
- long shelf life;
- Excellent ability to transport over long distances.
Use a crop for the fresh use, for preservation and as an ingredient for salads. For example, these tomatoes make delicious sauces, salads and lecho.
We note the fact that experts almost did not reveal cons in this sort of tomatoes. The only drawback can be considered only the demands on the ground.
How to cook seedlings
Like many varieties, tomato "Lel" is better to plant seedlings. To do this, it must first grow. In order to get seedlings at the beginning of the planting season, seeds are sown in early spring. Such a variety is unpretentious about the weather conditions, so it is not necessary to use heated rooms to get seedlings, and an ordinary greenhouse will do. But in order to plant the seeds in an unheated greenhouse, you must wait until April, because in April, under the cover of the film, the seedlings will warm to an acceptable temperature.
Transplantation of seedlings in open ground is performed at the very beginning of May. If the seedlings are good, then it will have a thick stalk and dark green leaves.
When growing seedlings, the main thing is to prevent mistakes. Experts recommend following these tips:
- do not thicken the crops, since such a factor affects the stretching of sprouts, and they receive insufficient nutrition;
- during cultivation it is important to observe not only the temperature index, but also the light regime;
- Before planting seeds, it is necessary to prepare high-quality soil, and not to plant in a hurry into a low-quality mixture, which will negatively affect growth;
- for growing you should not use a small and shallow container, as this will lead to degradation of the root system;
- It is important not to forget to transplant seedlings before transplanting sprouts into open ground.
Growing rules
During the cultivation of tomatoes "Lel" often use agrotechnical tricks. It can be planted even in regions where summer is short and cold. Such a variety has resistance to temperature extremes, lack of humidity and dry weather. In order to obtain the desired yield, it is necessary to take into account several nuances of growing this sort of tomato.
Here are some subtleties that will help you enjoy ripe and beautiful fruits.
The tomato is short, but it has a rather large foliage.
During planting, be aware that between the bushes there should be a distance of at least 40 cm, and between the beds - at least 60 cm. Thus, normal shading and excellent ventilation, as well as an adequate level of illumination, are achieved.
A tomato of this kind needs fertilizing and watering.
As for feeding, it should be regularly performed, as the tomato is abundantly fruiting. As a top dressing it is necessary to use not only organic fertilizers, but also fertilizers that contain trace elements. In order for the normal setting to take place, it is necessary to use top dressings that include boron, iron, zinc, manganese, and similar substances. It is necessary to hold such events once a week.
A very important step is watering
In this case, the main task is not to overdo it with water. This factor is based on the fact that such a tomato likes dry air and moist soil, without stagnation. But if the moisture is too much, then the tomato is at risk of late blight infection. It is better to spend watering "Lelya" in the morning or in the evening, but at the same time it is necessary to ensure that water does not fall on the leaves or the stem. Regular watering is necessary for the tomato during flowering, as this will save the bush from overheating, which can lead to flower discard and pollen sterility.
The bushes of tomatoes of this variety have an excellent structure, so you can use mulching on the beds. Such a technique will protect the soil from the appearance of weeds and will not allow it to dry out.
Disease prevention
Diseases for tomatoes are much more dangerous than pest attacks; they do not allow the plant to develop normally. It is often the soil varieties of tomatoes that are affected. In some cases, the disease can be cured, but there are such situations that you have to remove the entire bush.
The common diseases of tomatoes are late blight and cladosporia.
They can be prevented by timely prophylaxis of the plant and by proper care, and treatment can also be effective.
For prophylaxis, you can use not only purchased formulations, but also mixtures prepared at home.
As a prevention, you can perform several simple actions.
- In order to increase the resistance of the tomato to diseases, it is necessary to spray the bushes with a solution that consists of 1 liter of water, a glass of milk and 5 drops of iodine. To carry out such prevention is necessary twice a season, but with an interval of a week.
- For the prevention of cladosporiosis, it is necessary to observe the correct irrigation regime. But in the event that the plant is still sick, then you need to use the same drugs as for the treatment of phytophthora.
Reviews gardeners
Reviews of tomato "Lel" is both positive and negative, but most of them indicate that this variety has a high yield, is resistant to various diseases and negative climatic conditions, as well as unpretentious to care and has excellent taste.
Despite this, the tomato is rather capricious to the soil. Although the majority of summer residents claim that it is easy to pick up the land, nevertheless it is worthwhile to approach the choice carefully.
For how to plant seedlings of tomatoes in open ground, see the video below.
