Abundant harvests and amazing taste - tomato Bunch Ildi: description of the variety and characteristics

Small cherry tomatoes have long become an integral part of the collections of many gardeners. These amazing varieties may differ in fruit shape and color. But almost all of them have excellent taste, and in terms of decorativeness, few species can compare with them. Among the many cultures with unusual characteristics, there are outstanding record holders. One of them is named Ildi (original name - Ildi). The variety is not included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia. The selection is foreign, there is no exact information about the origin of the tomato, but one of the foreign sources contained information that the variety appeared in the GDR, which means it would be wrong to call it a new product. The culture, according to reviews, feels great both in open and protected ground, depending on the region, so it can be grown in any region of the country. Our hero is not a hybrid. As a rule, vegetable growers receive seed material from collectors or purchase it abroad. But it turns out that you can stock up on seeds thanks to domestic seed companies. Among them are quite well-known agricultural firms Biotekhnika and Gavrish.

Description of the tomato variety Ildi with photo

Tomato Ildi is a long-known variety of small orange tomatoes. Due to the small size and characteristic shape of the fruit, it is classified as a cherry tomato. The exact origin of the variety is unknown - there is evidence that it was previously bred in the GDR. Based on this, we can say that Ildi is not a new product, although it is not yet very widespread in Russia.

Variety characteristics:

• indeterminate (grows throughout the growing season);
• tall - on average 130-170 cm, although in a greenhouse it reaches 200 cm;
• early - ripens within 90-95 days from the moment the first shoots appear.

The bush is tall, well leafy, grows quickly and branches actively. The leaves are medium sized, bright green. Flowering is abundant - the inflorescences in appearance resemble a cluster or bouquet of numerous light yellow flowers. The first inflorescence begins to form above the 8th or 9th leaf, and the subsequent ones occur every 2. On 1 bush, a lot of small Ildi tomato fruits are formed - depending on the growing conditions, from 45 to 70.

The length of the Ildi tomato inflorescences reaches 20-30 cm

Description of fruits

The fruits of the Ildi tomato are oval, almost ideal in shape. The surface is glossy, without defects. The weight of 1 tomato is small - only 15 g. The color is light orange, rich yellow. The skin is quite dense, but not tough. The taste is assessed as typical for cherry - sweetish, rich, balanced.

Russian varieties of Ildi tomato are distinguished by their regular, rounded shape, with an average of 50-60 fruits formed on 1 branch

Important! Imported varieties of Ildi tomato are more productive - 65-70 fruits are formed on the branch. However, their shape is not oval, but elongated. In terms of taste, they are approximately the same.

Agricultural technology

Ildi is grown in seedlings. Many vegetable growers pay attention to the uneven germination of tomato seeds. After the first shoots appear, the rest may appear with a delay of 3 to 4 days. At the beginning of development, the seedlings may look weak, but then develop into a powerful plant. The bushes should be ready for transplanting to a new place for at least 60 - 65 days. Usually, sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out in March, but the timing can be adjusted depending on climatic conditions. Considering the spreading nature of the plant, the recommended planting density is only 3 bushes per 1 square meter. Seedlings are planted near vertical supports in order to secure them after rooting. The best yield indicators are possible when forming a variety with 1 - 2 stems. A large number of inflorescences, of course, pleases, but experienced vegetable growers still recommend rationing them. So, no more than 3 clusters are left in the open ground (in the southern regions more is possible, they have time to ripen by the end of the growing season), in a greenhouse - 4 - 5 pieces. By the way, it is also recommended to tie up voluminous fruits; due to their weight, a break may occur at the point where the brush is attached to the stem. Agricultural technology is simple. It consists of timely watering and fertilizing. Universal compounds and organic matter can be used as fertilizers. To speed up ripening, remove the lower leaves under the cluster that begins to ripen.

Ildi is a very interesting variety that can be grown in any region of the country. The plant will delight others already during the flowering period, and at the moment the fruits ripen there will simply be no end to those who want to watch this spectacle. The bush is very productive, it looks like a tree hung with unusual fruits. The taste of tomatoes will certainly appeal not only to children who love sweets, but also to adults. Caring for a tall crop is not difficult, but tying it to a support can cause difficulty, especially if done late, when the inflorescences have formed. Anyone who once grew this tomato in their garden will definitely plant it again next year. But the number of plants can already be determined taking into account the use of the crop. If you grow it only for food, then two bushes will be more than enough. But for preparations you will need more plants. Our hero did not cause any special criticism. True, sometimes vegetable growers complain that plants grown from the same pack behave differently. Some develop as expected, others are much retarded in growth and inflorescences are laid less frequently, over long distances. A nice bonus is the opportunity to independently collect tomato seeds for sowing next year.

Characteristics of Ildi tomato

The Ildi tomato can be classified as a high-yielding variety, since from one bush you can get 3-4 kg of tomatoes, which have time to ripen right on the branch. At the same time, the yields are not only high, but also stable (especially in greenhouse conditions).

Ildi tomato yield and fruiting

Tomatoes ripen on average in 90-100 days from the moment the seedlings first emerge. Therefore, when planting seeds in early March, the first fruits can be harvested as early as mid-June. A characteristic feature of Ildi tomatoes is uneven ripening. Therefore, you can often see both green and already ripe tomatoes on the bushes. In general, fruiting lasts 2 weeks.

Productivity under different growing conditions is described in the table.

*Calculation of yield is based on planting 3 bushes per 1 m2.

At the same time, the yield indicator strongly depends on the quality of care:

1. It is better to grow in a greenhouse, where tomatoes are reliably protected from sudden temperature changes.
2. It is better to form the bush into one stem. Thanks to this, record harvests of up to 27 kg of fruit per 1 m2 are sometimes collected.
3. Regular watering - 2-3 times a week.
4. Regular fertilizing - on average every 2 weeks.

Attention! In the climatic conditions of the Urals and Siberia, Ildi tomatoes are recommended to be grown only in greenhouses.

Area of ​​application of fruits

The purpose of the Ildi tomato fruit is universal:

• fresh consumption;
• use in salads;
• preparation of canned vegetables;
• salting and pickling for the winter.

Since the fruits are small, they are very convenient to use for whole-fruit canning. They can be packed tightly: the tomatoes are placed compactly in a jar and salted well.

Resistance to diseases and pests

The Ildi variety is characterized by high resistance to various diseases, primarily to fungal infections. It is known that it is practically not affected by late blight and rarely suffers from other diseases. But the risk of leaf spot disease cannot be excluded, which can be associated with both a fungal and viral infection. Among insects, aphids are especially harmful.

Advice! Preventive treatment of seedlings and beds is mandatory. For this purpose, both drugs and folk remedies are used.

What is the species

The characteristics of the plant will help you understand what is necessary for the proper growth of tomatoes on the site, their fruiting and the prevention of diseases.

• Bush: indeterminate.
• Height: 1.8-1.9 m.
• Brushes: fan, complex. The first is laid over the 9th sheet.
• Number of tomatoes in a brush: 50-70 pcs.
• Ripening time: 85-100 days.

• Shape: round.
• Yellow color.
• Weight: from 10 to 15 g.
• Density: high.
• Peel: not tough.
• Taste: sweet.
• Transportability: excellent.
• Shelf life: long time.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Ildi is a high-yielding variety of tomatoes with high taste. Even with minimal care, you can harvest 3-4 kg of ripe tomatoes from 1 bush.

Ildi tomatoes always grow in beautiful, lush clusters

pros

• ripen in just 90 days;
• the taste is sweet, bright;
• long-term preservation of presentation;
• good tolerance to long transportation;
• universal purpose;
• high immunity to many diseases and pests;
• yields are stable.

Minuses

• it is necessary to tie it to the support, not only the stems, but also the brushes;
• pinching should be carried out every 10 days;
• fruiting is not simultaneous (although many perceive this disadvantage, on the contrary, as an advantage).

Positive and negative aspects of the species

"Ildi", a tomato that has more positive characteristics. Therefore, it is appreciated by lovers of Cherry tomatoes.

• Hardy.
• Resistant to diseases. In particular late blight.
• High yield.
• The versatility of fruit use.
• Long shelf life.
• The fruits do not crack.
• Favorite treat for children.

• Mandatory bush formation.
• Each brush needs to be tied individually, and there can be up to 10 pieces.

The disadvantages of the variety are visible only to those who do not want to deal with the formation and staking of plants. For everyone else, this is a familiar procedure necessary to obtain a high yield.

Features of cultivation

Growing Ildi tomatoes is generally no different from a number of other varieties. However, there are 2 features that you need to pay attention to:

1. The variety is early, seedlings grow quickly in good conditions, so it is better to sow them 50-55 days before transferring them to the greenhouse. The approximate date for the middle zone is mid-March, for the south of Russia - the beginning of the month.
2. The seeds are very small, so you should work with them carefully, otherwise you may lose them. There is no need to deepen them when planting - just sprinkle them with soil so that the depth is purely symbolic (3-4 mm).

The technology for growing seedlings looks like this:

1. Soil for seedlings can be purchased at the store or made independently: garden soil and peat (1:1), a pinch of ash. Disinfect in a weak solution of potassium permanganate 2 weeks before planting.
2. Before planting, Ildi tomato seeds are also pickled in a solution of potassium permanganate.
3. Take plastic cups or peat pots, fill them with soil and moisten them.
4. Planted at a minimum depth and covered with film.
5. They are grown under film at a temperature of 25 degrees and constant additional lighting (12-13 hours).
6. After 2 weeks, they dive (2-3 leaves should appear).
7. 2-3 weeks before transferring to the greenhouse, they are hardened at a temperature of 15-18 degrees.
8. As soon as the stems acquire a purple tint, the seedlings can be transferred to open ground.

Planting pattern: 50 cm between bushes and 60 cm between rows. Further standard care:

1. Regular watering.
2. Fertilizing (peat, compost, humus, ash) every 2 weeks. Can be alternated with complex mineral fertilizer.
3. Immediately after transplanting, mulch the soil with straw, peat or spruce branches.
4. After a few weeks, carry out pinching, forming a growth of 1 stem.
5. Tie to a trellis or other support.

Ildi tomato bushes must be tied to a reliable support

Advice! Seedlings can be fed with chicken droppings or any other organic fertilizer 3-4 times with an interval of 10-15 days.

Pest and disease control

Despite the high resistance of this variety to various diseases, it is useful to carry out preventive treatment with a weak solution of Bordeaux mixture (0.5%) immediately after transplanting into open ground. For the prevention and treatment of fungal pathologies (gray rot, Alternaria), other fungicides can be used:

• "Idol";
• "Maksim";
• "Topaz";
• "Skor."

In case of aphid infestation, you can use folk remedies. For example, an infusion of onion peels or crushed garlic, a solution of mustard powder, baking soda, and laundry soap shavings are often used. The concentration is selected so that the active substance is approximately 1-2% of the volume of water.

If there are too many insects, insecticides are used:

• "Biotlin";
• "Green Soap";
• "Karate";
• "Tornado".

Advice! If tomatoes are grown in open ground, it is better to carry out processing in calm weather. It is advisable that there is no rain in the forecast in the near future.