Description of tomato
The description of the “Lyudmila” tomato (shown in the photo) is based on reviews from vegetable growers who grow the variety in different climatic zones. The crop is not included in the State Register, so there are no detailed characteristics and recommendations for agricultural technology. Tomatoes "Lyudmila" are mid-early. From the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground until the first harvest is harvested, 3.5 months pass. A tomato with unlimited growth, but does not produce a large number of side shoots, which is not typical for indeterminate varieties.
Through selection, the “Lyudmila” tomato is adapted to differences in night and day temperatures. At a temperature not lower than +150 C on exhaust gas, flowering continues, there is no loss of ovary. The culture tolerates lack of watering within 5 days.
Description of the variety "Lyudmila":
- The bush is formed by two trunks, one is the main one, the second is a strong stepson from the first circle of leaves. The tomato stems are thick, brown with a green tint, the structure of the trunk is woody. The height of the tomato variety “Lyudmila” reaches two meters; in greenhouse structures the height is limited to 1.5 m, in an unprotected area - 1.2 m.
- The plant produces few side shoots; they are removed during the growing season. The foliage of the bush is strong, the leaves are rich green, densely pubescent on the underside. The leaves are long, narrow, corrugated with pronounced uneven edges.
- The “Lyudmila” variety is self-pollinating, blooms profusely with yellow flowers, 95% producing ovaries.
- The first fruit cluster begins after the 5th leaf, the second and the rest after 3. The first cluster is filled with up to 7 tomatoes, on the next branches there are fewer ovaries, the minimum filling is 4 fruits on the last circle.
The root system of the “Lyudmila” tomato is not characteristic of an indeterminate variety: the root circle is wide, like a surface system, while at the same time the roots go deep. This structure provides the tomatoes with a sufficient amount of nutrition; the tomato can do without watering for a certain time.
Description of fruits
“Lyudmila” tomatoes ripen unevenly; the fruits of the first and last harvest are of the same weight. According to reviews, the “Lyudmila” tomato bears fruits that meet the following characteristics:
- weight 180 g, diameter 8 cm, round shape;
- the tomato peel is thin and resistant to cracking;
- standard red tomatoes with a yellow fragment near the stalk;
- the surface is smooth, glossy, there is no ribbing at the base;
- The variety produces few seeds, they are suitable for further cultivation of the “Lyudmila” tomato;
- planting material is located in 3 seed sections of the fruit;
- The pulp is loose, juicy, without voids, dark red in color.
Attention!
Tomatoes are removed from the last bunches at the stage of milky ripeness. In an unlit room they ripen without loss of taste and quality. The taste of the Lyudmila tomato is balanced, the ratio of glucose to acid is 3:1.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomato Lyudmila is grown in almost all regions. Summer residents appreciate it for its very good taste and stable yields. In addition, the agricultural technology is simple - both experienced and novice gardeners can grow bushes.
Lyudmila tomatoes have a balanced taste and pleasant aroma
- good yield;
- excellent taste;
- good drought resistance (withstands lack of watering and heat for at least 5 days in a row);
- resistance to changes and short-term decreases in night temperatures;
- low maintenance requirements;
- good keeping quality and transportability.
- the need for stepsoning;
- the need for tying to a support;
- average resistance to diseases.
Characteristics of tomato
The zoned variety “Lyudmila” is adapted to the weather conditions of the target growing region. A variety was created for cultivation in temperate climates, unheated greenhouse structures. The tomato tolerates low temperatures well and is undemanding when it comes to watering.
Productivity and fruiting
Tomato varieties with unlimited growth are characterized by high yields. The tomato "Lyudmila", shown in the photo, according to reviews, is no exception. The method of forming a bush - with two trunks - allows you to relieve the main stem and increase fruiting.
The first harvest occurs on the 110th day after planting the seedlings, approximately the second half of July. 4.0 kg of tomato is picked from one bush, 3 plants are placed per square meter, and planted in a checkerboard pattern. At the end of the season, up to 12 kg are obtained from 1 m2.
The amount of fruiting in the exhaust gas is affected by excess ultraviolet radiation; plant photosynthesis does not require excess light. In direct sunlight, the growing season slows down. In greenhouses, waterlogging of soil and air can provoke fungal and bacterial infection of tomatoes.
Area of application of fruits
Variety "Lyudmila" for universal use. Tomatoes are grown in large areas of farms for commercial purposes. In the garden plot, from mid-July, the variety ensures the availability of fresh tomatoes. After harvesting, tomatoes are used for home preparation: juice, tomato paste, sauces, ketchup, and are also used to prepare summer salads.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The tomato variety "Lyudmila" is not a hybrid, therefore the genome does not contain immunity against fungus and bacteria. Tomatoes are susceptible to diseases in the same way as other varieties grown indoors. Damage to late blight, various rots of fruits and roots, and cladosporiosis (leaf spot) is possible. Among the parasitic pests, the caterpillar of the whitefly moth poses a threat to tomatoes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The tomato variety "Lyudmila" has the same disadvantages as all indeterminate types. The plant is tall and requires support and tying. Mandatory formation of the bush, pruning of dry leaves and brushes after fruiting, removal of stepsons.
Advantages of tomato:
- excellent taste;
- convenient fruit size;
- versatility of using tomatoes;
- drought resistance;
- good tolerance to sudden changes in temperature;
- When propagated in greenhouses, it does not require additional lighting.
Tomatoes are well preserved, ripen successfully, and are easily transported.
Care plan
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Caring for the Lyudmila variety includes watering, loosening the soil and fertilizing. Extra stepsons must be eliminated. To form an even stem, tomatoes are tied to a support. According to reviews of the Lyudmila tomato, this variety is unpretentious.
Watering and loosening
Tomatoes are watered taking into account weather conditions. Soil moisture is maintained at 80%. With a lack of moisture, the tops turn yellow and the inflorescences fall off. Its excess also negatively affects plants, which develop much more slowly.
It is best to carry out the procedure in the morning or evening to avoid direct exposure to the sun. Due to this, burns on plants and increased evaporation of moisture can be prevented. Tomatoes prefer dry air, so the greenhouse is constantly ventilated.
On average, tomatoes are watered once or twice weekly. A tomato bush requires 3 liters of water. During the flowering period, it is enough to water the plantings weekly, but the volume of water must be increased to 5 liters.
Important! Tomatoes are watered with warm water that has settled in barrels.
After watering, the soil must be loosened. The procedure improves air exchange in the soil, due to which plants better absorb water and nutrients.
Feeding tomatoes
Regular feeding contributes to the normal development of tomatoes Lyudmila. This crop prefers phosphorus or potassium fertilizers. Phosphorus strengthens plant roots, and potassium strengthens the immune system and improves the taste of fruits.
Advice! Nitrogen fertilizers can only be applied at an early stage of tomato development, since they are responsible for the growth of tops.
For the first treatment of tomatoes, Lyudmila prepares a solution containing superphosphate (40 g) and water (10 l). The solution is applied at the root of the tomatoes.
After a week, the tomatoes can be fed with potassium sulfate (30 g) dissolved in a large bucket of water. The resulting solution should be poured over the tomatoes.
When forming inflorescences, Lyudmila tomatoes are sprayed with boric acid. Add 5 g of this fertilizer to a 5-liter bucket of water.
You can replace minerals with wood ash, which contains a complex of useful substances. It is embedded in the soil when loosening tomatoes or an infusion is prepared for watering plantings.
Pinching and tying
The Lyudmila variety is tall and therefore requires pinching. As the tomatoes develop, you need to eliminate the shoots that appear from the leaf axil. The procedure allows you to avoid crowding the beds and direct the tomatoes’ energy to fruit formation.
The tomatoes are tied at the top to a metal or wooden support. To prevent branches with fruits from falling to the ground, they also need to be secured.
Growing rules
The Lyudmila tomato is not a hybrid, so planting material is collected from the parent plant. Seeds are stored for three years and do not lose germination and varietal characteristics. The tomato variety "Lyudmila" is planted as seedlings.
Planting seedlings
Planting material is sown in mid-February - early March. To do this you need:
- Prepare soil consisting of three equal parts: humus, peat, turf soil.
- Spread the soil into containers 20 cm high or higher.
- Pour in warm water and make furrows 1.5 cm deep.
- Place one seed per 1 cm.
- Cover with soil mixture.
Cover the top of the container with glass or film and remove it to a shaded place before germination. When young tomato shoots appear, the covering structure is removed. Water the plant as needed. Take it to a bright place to grow. When the seedlings of the “Lyudmila” variety reach 15 cm and 5 leaves are formed on the trunk, they are dived into separate glasses or a large container.
Tomato transplant
Tomato seedlings are transplanted into a protected place 1.5 months after sowing, approximately in April. In OG, tomatoes are planted taking into account that the soil has warmed up to +140 C and there is no threat of frost (in mid-May). For the greenhouse and open area, the distribution scheme is the same. Three tomatoes per 1 m2 in a checkerboard pattern.
Subsequent care for tomatoes
The “Lyudmila” variety requires fertilizers for fruiting:
- complex - for feeding seedlings;
- phosphorus - at the time of flowering;
- potassium - during fruit ripening.
The bushes need shaping and pruning of the resulting stepsons. Be sure to remove the brushes from which the harvest has been harvested, as well as trimming old, dry leaves along the entire trunk.
Since tomatoes require garter, install a trellis or support. Water the tomato after the root circle has dried. Water lightly with warm water. The “Lyudmila” variety does not like waterlogging of the soil and air. On open ground, mulching with peat is recommended. Preventative treatment helps protect bushes from pests and insects.
Advice! In greenhouses, for gartering, they use a structure consisting of high metal poles, which are dug in every 2 meters. Between them they stretch a wire to which the tomatoes are attached.
Reviews from gardeners
Maria, 47 years old, Moscow
I plant Lyudmila tomatoes for canning. The fruits are medium in size, so they are very easy to process. There were no problems with growing this variety. I purchased the seeds based on neighbors’ reviews of Lyudmila’s tomatoes.
Konstantin, 64 years old, Ulyanovsk
Lyudmila is a good variety of tomatoes. I planted the seeds in early April. When the first leaves appeared on the sprouts, I planted them in separate containers. In May, when the seedlings had grown stronger, I moved them to the beds. Tomatoes grow well in open ground; in hot summers you should water them at least once a week.
Evgeniya, 29 years old, Chelyabinsk
Lyudmila chose tomatoes from the description and photo and planted them at her parents’ dacha. In greenhouse conditions, the variety feels great and responds positively to watering and fertilizing. The taste of these tomatoes is excellent; most of them were used for preparing salads.
Pest and disease control
Before transplanting into the ground, seedlings undergo preventive treatment with a fungicide (1 to choose from):
The same means should be used when the first signs of fungal infection are detected - spots, curling, wilting of leaves, growth arrest.
Sometimes bushes suffer from insects - aphids, whiteflies, Colorado potato beetles and others. In the first stages, folk remedies help to cope with them. You can use a weak solution of baking soda, ammonia, soap shavings, onion peel infusion and others. If they do not help, use more powerful drugs - insecticides:
