Hybrid with Dutch roots - tomato Gina TST: description of the variety and tips for growing

Characteristics of the variety

The Gina TST tomato variety is highly valued for its versatility and quality indicators. It is widely used due to its bright red fruits, which have a wonderful presentation and taste.

Description of the plant and fruits

The fruits of the crop ripen on determinate bushes. On average, plants reach 55-65 cm in height. 2 or 3 stems are formed on the plant. The plant has medium leaf density. They are small, dense and thick. They are characterized by a light green color and a slightly rough surface.

The bushes are relatively low-growing. Shoots tend to grow. In dense plantings, neighboring shoots may shade each other. Therefore, experienced gardeners advise planting no more than 4 plants per 1 m².

The variety is considered quite strong, but it should still be tied up to avoid collapse and damage to the branches under the pressure of heavy ripening fruits. The lower leaves should be removed, which will provide more air to the bushes and will have a beneficial effect on the immunity and growth rate of the crop.

Tomatoes are round, sometimes slightly oval. The average weight of one is 250-350 g. If the variety was grown in greenhouse conditions, the weight can reach 400 g.

The fruits of this variety are always fleshy and juicy. The skin is smooth and thin, but dense. The color of the fruit in technical ripeness is light green, in full biological ripeness it is bright red.

Due to the structure of the outer covers and pulp, they are not damaged during transportation. The skin does not crack or burst. The fruits have excellent commercial characteristics. They are more suitable for fresh consumption (in salads and other dishes).

They are not used for preservation or pickling due to their large size.

Productivity

The variety begins to bear fruit within 3.5 months after planting. If you sow Gina TST tomatoes for seedlings at the end of March, you can harvest them already at the end of June - beginning of July.

Average yield: with proper and timely care, the volume of harvested vegetables will reach 18-20 kg per 1 m².

Low temperature resistance

The plant is no different from other tomato varieties in its heat-loving nature. It can easily die due to a sharp cold snap or early frosts. This factor brings a lot of trouble to gardeners.

To preserve the crop and prevent hypothermia, after planting, it is better to cover the bushes with special material for the first time.

Recommendations for cultivation

Following the recommendations when caring for varietal and hybrid tomatoes is the key not only to the proper growth and development of the vegetable crop, but also contributes to obtaining a high and maximum quality harvest.

Growing technology:

• You cannot grow tomatoes after potatoes and other nightshade crops, including peppers and eggplants;
• the best predecessors for tomatoes are carrots, onions, lettuce and any legumes;
• in order to attract pollinating insects, it is allowed to compact tomato plantings with basil, mustard and coriander;
• for the purpose of fruit formation, it is recommended to resort to artificial pollination by shaking the inflorescences in the morning;
• Before planting tomato seedlings in planting holes, it is recommended to pour a small amount of wood ash into it, which will provide the plants with microelements and protect the vegetable crop from certain diseases;

• basic fertilizing must be provided to plants before the stage of active formation of ovaries and during the ripening phase of the crop;
• fertilizing garden crops with herbal infusions or complex mineral fertilizers gives good results;
• to increase the sugar content of tomato pulp and strengthen the immunity of the vegetable crop, you should use a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate for watering three times a month;
• It is not recommended to neglect preventive spraying of tomatoes, using both folk remedies and chemicals to treat the above-ground parts of the plant.

Tomatoes Gina and Gina TST form fairly compact determinate bushes, so pinching plants does not require special attention, but it is necessary to provide the garden crop with supports.

Advantages and disadvantages

Based on the description of tomatoes, we can highlight the following positive qualities of the Gina TST variety:

• cultivation is possible both in open ground and in greenhouses;
• bushes are low-growing, branching is strong;
• the fruits are large and beautiful, with a pleasant taste;
• tomatoes have a high level of safety during transportation;
• the variety does not need to remove stepsons, which greatly facilitates care and saves the gardener’s time;
• high yield in greenhouse conditions;
• resistance to fusarium and verticillium.

The variety can please you with its yield

The disadvantages include:

• the plant is less resistant to other diseases;
• bushes require garter;
• does not tolerate cold and sharp frosts.

Tomatoes are plants of tropical origin; today there is not a single variety among them that is frost-resistant. They die within a few hours even at a temperature of 0 degrees.

Features of cultivation and care

Growing tomatoes of this variety should be a pleasure, because they do not require additional effort. For example, there is no need to organize support or thin out. This will help save both time and effort. Thanks to this, even a novice gardener can grow tomatoes of this variety.

Sowing

Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of March. Further planting takes place in May.

It is very important that the ground temperature is more than 17 degrees Celsius. By this time, the prepared seedlings should be about fifty days old

By this time, the prepared seedlings should be about fifty days old.

The time that must pass after sowing the seeds and before planting the plant in the soil is 60-65 days.

Top dressing

After you have planted the tomatoes, you need to feed them with fertilizers. This is so that the tomatoes take root and produce a large harvest. No more than four bushes should be planted per square meter. It is advisable to tie them up at the very beginning. This is so that they do not sag or break when they grow a little.

Watering

Remember that it is very important to water the tomatoes, monitor the condition of the soil, and weed if necessary. Flowering plants can be gently shaken periodically to ensure good pollination.

During flowering, water about twice a week.

Flowering plants can be gently shaken periodically to ensure good pollination. During flowering, watering is carried out about twice a week.

Treatment

Bush without a garter in open ground Although the variety is resistant to many diseases, preventive maintenance should still be carried out periodically. To do this, after two weeks after planting the seedlings in the soil, treatment should be carried out.

Seedless growing method

There is another way to grow Gina tomatoes - without seedlings. This method is characterized only by sowing seeds.

The only condition for cultivation is that sowing should be carried out only in southern climatic conditions.

The seeds need to be planted at the end of May. Before doing this, you should soak them in water.

• Prepare a shallow longitudinal hole for sowing seeds. The length of the groove should be about thirty centimeters.
• Place ash at the bottom along with potassium-phosphorus fertilizer.
• Cover the top with soil and water.
• After that, start working on the holes.
• Make them not very deep.
• Place three seeds there and cover with soil.

Seedless growing method

This method has taken root in more southern regions. There, the seeds will have enough warmth, and the sprouts will have enough light, so that after they fall into the ground, they will sprout, continue development, growth and enter the fruiting phase.

Seeds should be prepared in advance: disinfected and germinated by soaking. You can soak the seeds for 5 hours in a solution of the growth stimulator "Epin" (2 drops per 100 ml of warm water) so that they sprout simultaneously.

The landing site must be prepared. The furrows (about 30 cm in length) should be well lit, and the soil should be moist (not allowed to rot) and drained.

Many gardeners use specialized soil mixtures. First, the bottom is covered with ash and phosphate or potash fertilizers are added (according to the instructions). Then add soil and make holes (no deeper than 1 cm). Place 3-4 seeds in each and cover with the remaining soil.

When sowing seeds in the soil, organic and mineral fertilizers cannot be applied locally (in rows, in beards). The soil should be filled with them when digging and evenly distributed throughout the entire bed. Local application of fertilizers is possible only when planting seedlings, and the fertilizers must be well mixed with the soil to avoid burning the roots.

It is better not to water for the first few days. After sprouts appear, watering should be moderate.

Description of tomato variety Gina

The Gina variety is rightfully considered an outstanding achievement in the field of tomato breeding. The popularity of the variety in our country is evidenced by the fact that several well-known breeding and seed companies in the country are engaged in the sale of Gina seeds:

• Gavrish;
• A successful harvest;
• SeDek;
• Aelita.

Gina tomato seeds are a sought-after product

Gina is a low or determinate plant, up to 60 cm high. In greenhouse conditions, the growth is slightly higher - 80 cm. The plant is not a standard plant, but has a strong structure. During the growth process, it independently forms 3 stems, which is why the bush looks spreading. The foliage is average.

Gina is a small but strong plant

The first fruit cluster is formed after 8–9 leaves. And then they are tied after 1 or 2 sheets. One cluster can bear up to 5 fruits.

The fruit cluster of the Gina tomato bears up to 5 pretty fruits

The fruits are round in shape and slightly flattened. Sometimes slight ribbing is noticeable. They are quite large in size - 200 - 250 g, sometimes 300 gram fruits are found. Ripe tomatoes are bright red. The skin is very durable. Gina is valued for its fleshy, juicy and aromatic pulp. The dry matter mass in fruits reaches 5%. The taste of tomatoes is sweet, although a slight sourness is still noticeable.

The pulp of the Gina tomato is juicy and fleshy, the taste is excellent

Characteristic

The set of excellent characteristics of the Gina variety has made it popular not only in our country. These tomatoes are valued by gardeners in Europe and Asia.

1. From the moment the shoots emerge until the first fruits ripen, 110–120 days pass. Therefore, Gina is a mid-early variety.
2. Gina is very productive. From a bush you can get up to 3 kg of fruit, and from 1 m² you can get from 7 to 10 kg. In a greenhouse, productivity increases.
3. Fruiting is extended. The fruits set and ripen gradually.
4. The thick skin is an undoubted advantage of the variety, since thanks to it the tomatoes are well stored and can withstand transportation without losing their marketable qualities.
5. Fruits of universal use. Salads with fresh tomatoes will bring health benefits. The variety makes wonderful juice, ketchup and tomato paste. The strong skin allows the fruit to be preserved.
6. The variety can be successfully grown both in open and closed ground.
7. Gina's immunity is excellent. The variety is resistant to fusarium, late blight, root rot and other diseases.
8. The variety is flexible and adapts well to environmental conditions. This makes it possible to grow it in all regions of Russia.
9. It does not require pinching, which makes the gardener’s work easier.
10. Gina is not a hybrid, but a varietal tomato. This allows you to independently collect seed material and plant it next year.

The original storage recipe allows you to preserve tomatoes for 3 months

Advantages and disadvantages of the Gina variety - table

Thanks to their thick skin, Gina tomatoes do not lose their presentation during storage.

Seedling growing method

Sowing of seedlings should be carried out two months before transplanting into the ground to a permanent place. The best time is the end of March.

The crop is grown in wooden boxes. They are pre-filled with prepared soil. The procedure for preparing seeds is similar to that used in the seed method. It is allowed to use ready-made specialized mixtures for growing seedlings.

Seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 5 mm. Next, the containers with soil are left in a warm place until shoots emerge. To improve the characteristics of growing tomatoes and their quality, you can cover the boxes with film. This creates additional heat for the sprouts. The temperature should not fluctuate wider than the range of 18-22 ˚С.

Seedlings of the variety are planted in a separate container when the first true leaves appear. Lighting control is important to avoid stretching of seedlings.

Young plants are fertilized with Agricola (prepare a solution according to the instructions on the package) or with urea (1 tbsp per 10 liters of water).

Before planting in a permanent place, hardening is necessary. Keeping seedlings outdoors has a beneficial effect on their immunity, so they are taken outside every day: first for 15 minutes, gradually increased to 8 hours.

Landing in the ground

The time for planting in open ground and heifers varies. In the second half of May, at the age of 50-55 days and at the stage of 6-7 true leaves, the seedlings are ready for the greenhouse. For open ground you will need to wait some more time.

The time of planting in open ground depends on the air and soil temperature. The optimal temperature to start planting is + 16-18 degrees during the daytime. The night temperature should not fall below +10 degrees.

Plants need sunlight

The planting location requires a sunny location, protected from sudden gusts of wind and drafts. Crop rotation is important for the crop, so it is better to take onions, cabbage and cucumbers as predecessors.

Planting scheme: 5-6 tomatoes per 1 m².

The beds must be prepared in advance and loosened. A bucket of humus and 0.5 kg of ash are added per 1 meter. When planting, deepen to the first leaf so that the plant takes root better. Water generously and loosen the soil to protect it from crusting.

Planting and care

The Gina TST tomato is grown in seedlings in the climatic conditions of the middle zone. Only in the southern regions is it possible to plant seeds in the ground.

They begin sowing seeds for seedlings in the second half of March. If you plan to grow Gina TST in a greenhouse, then work begins in the middle of the month. Otherwise, you should wait a couple of weeks.

Attention!

Many vegetable growers are misled by the abbreviation TST and consider the variety to be a hybrid. This is wrong

Therefore, you can safely collect Gina TST tomato seeds yourself. Just don’t forget to treat them with any antifungal drug before sowing.

Sowing is carried out in containers tightly filled with soil. It can be bought at the store or prepared at home. To do this, just mix garden soil, humus and peat in equal proportions. Many people use coconut fiber as a leavening agent instead of peat.

Gina TST tomato seeds are laid on the surface, leaving a distance of 2-3 cm between them. Mulch on top with a layer of prepared soil about 1 cm high. Moisten generously with a spray bottle, cover with glass or film and place in a warm place for germination. Shoots appear on days 5-7.

Subsequently, seedlings:

• transferred to a well-lit place;
• water in a timely manner;
• at the stage of 2-4 true leaves, pick up in separate pots;
• Before transplantation, 3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out.

Gina TST tomatoes are planted in the greenhouse in the first half of May. In open ground towards the end of the month, when the threat of night frosts has passed. You can plant it earlier if the soil has time to warm up to 10-12 degrees Celsius, and provide temporary shelter. It is advisable to prepare the ridges in the fall by digging them up and adding compost or humus. In spring the soil is loosened. Prepare holes, at the bottom of which humus and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are poured. In acidic areas, add wood ash. The holes are pre-watered. The tomatoes are planted, the holes are closed and watered abundantly again. You can mulch the root circle with sawdust or straw.

During the summer, Gina TST tomatoes:

• water with warm, settled water in the morning or evening;
• weed and loosen the soil;
• fed with organic and complex fertilizers;
• tie up or arrange supports.

In general, planting and caring for Gina TST tomatoes is simple. The stunted tomato greatly simplifies care. But this already depends on the preferences of gardeners.

General rules for crop care

After adaptation to a permanent place, tomatoes require regular care in the form of watering, fertilizing and improving soil aeration.

1. You need to water the bushes no more than 2 times a week. One bucket of water at room temperature should be used per plant. Watering should be stopped 10-20 days before harvesting vegetables.
2. It is important to regularly fertilize and feed the crop with mineral or organic fertilizers (potassium or phosphorus fertilizers, and so on). Fertilizing is carried out up to 4 times during the growing season.
3. Carefully get rid of weeds and remove the lower leaves on the bushes. This will give the plant more strength to grow.

Harvesting and processing

Gina tomatoes are harvested as the crop ripens. It is not worth keeping them on plants for a long time, so as not to overripe them. After harvesting, the tomatoes can be processed or eaten. Slightly unripe fruits are collected for sale.

The purpose of the harvest is universal. Juicy tomatoes are often used in summer salads or simply eaten fresh, straight from the garden. They are incredibly tasty, sweet, and healthy. You can also use the harvest to prepare winter preparations (salads, sauces, juice, borscht dressings).

Gina tomatoes are harvested as the crop ripens.

Interesting!

The whole Gina tomato is usually not canned due to its rather large fruits. But this is possible; they usually do not crack in jars, since the skin of the Gina variety is strong, unlike the Gina TST hybrid.

Diseases and pests

Gene TCT tomatoes are immune to fusarium and verticellosis, but they are susceptible to many other serious diseases.

One of the most common is late blight. It is dangerous because it can easily spread to neighboring plants, thereby causing an epidemic. Appears in the form of dark brown spots, on which a gray coating of sporulation then appears.

For prevention, plants should be planted at a moderate distance and monitor the amount of watering to exclude the possibility of developing this disease.

If you notice affected bushes, they must be dug up, and the neighboring ones must be treated with 1 liter of fungicide solution Oxyx, HOM per 1 sq. m. m landings. To prepare, dissolve 40 g of the drug in 10 liters of water. This will also protect against brown spotting.

However, more often gardeners encounter blackleg. This is a disease that affects seedlings in the first days. The shoot turns black at the root, becomes thin and brittle, as a result of which it dies.

To prevent the spread and avoid infection in the future, plants affected by the “black leg” should be removed and neighboring ones should be treated with special medicinal products. The seedlings are sprayed with a weak (so as not to burn the crop) solution of potassium permanganate, and the ash is scattered at the roots.

Preventive measures and pest control of tomatoes Gina TST

The Gina variety is susceptible to aphid damage. To prevent yellowing and curling of leaves, as well as the appearance of sticky liquid, it is important to take preventive measures. They involve the use of a number of chemicals (Confidor maxi, Ratibor). You can also spray the bushes with decoctions of wormwood, onion and garlic peels, or a soap solution.

When tomatoes are affected by mole cricket, it is advisable to use ready-made preparations in granules (Medvetox, Rembek granule).

The Colorado potato beetle can be destroyed using Senpai, Confidor, Corado and Decis extra. If the plants are attacked by a wireworm, Zemlin, Bazudin and Antikhrushch will help.