Tomato Blue Lagoon: variety description, photos, reviews

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Insect pests

Whitefly. This insect looks like a white fly or moth. Whiteflies can be seen on the undersides of leaves. This insect and its larvae feed on plant sap. If whiteflies are detected, one of the following drugs is used:

Aktara", "Iskra", "Konfidor".

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Cutworm caterpillars. The butterfly does not damage plants, but its caterpillars feed on fruits and leaves of plants. The armyworm can be caught using pheromone traps; they are located throughout the greenhouse. “Agrovertin”, “Aktofit”, “Fitoverm” are used against caterpillars.

Wireworm. This insect is the larva of the click beetle and damages the roots and stem of the plant. By moving inside the tomato stem, the wireworm can penetrate the fruit. Provotox and Diazonin are used against this insect.

Advice!

In autumn or early spring, the greenhouse is disinfected. This is done using sulfur bombs. For every 3 m² you need to use 50 g. sulfur.

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Growing rules

Liang tomatoes are unpretentious, but for a good harvest you need to adhere to the rules of agricultural technology. The variety can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

In the southern regions, seeds can be planted directly into the ground. In case of changeable, unstable climate, it is recommended to use the seedling method. Initially, seed material and containers are purchased.

Seeds should be checked for germination: fill them with water, and then remove any floating samples. 2-3 hours before planting, it is necessary to soak the material in a growth stimulator Auxin or Rastimax.

Containers must be clean and equipped with ventilation holes. You can use both general and compartmentalized containers.

If you plant the material in a common container, then after 2-3 leaves appear on the seedlings, you should pick the seedlings into separate containers

If Liang tomatoes are planned to be cultivated in open ground, then seedlings are planted in March-April. To grow the variety in greenhouse conditions, the optimal time for the procedure is the end of February.

Principles of planting seed material:

• pour soil into the container, then make grooves 1-1.5 cm deep and place the seeds there;
• lightly sprinkle the planting material with soil and moisten it generously with a spray bottle;
• close the box with future seedlings with film or glass, move to a sunny place, maintain a temperature regime of up to + 25 ° C;
• Periodically water the plants and ventilate the room.

To prevent seedlings from growing tall, the temperature in the room should be gradually reduced, but the lighting should be increased. After emergence, the cover should be removed from the containers.

Liang tomatoes can be transferred to the ground 1.5-2 months after sowing. The soil in the garden should warm up well, and the air temperature should not fall below + 15 °C.

It is recommended to transplant tomatoes into a film greenhouse in April or May, and into open ground - in May or early June

Important! The seedlings may already be blooming by the time of planting, so it is recommended to spray them with boron to maintain the formation of the ovary.

To prevent the plant from experiencing stress, it is treated with growth stimulants.

Since Liana tomato bushes are compact, they can be planted as follows: place 4-5 plants per 1 m2 so that the plantings are not thickened and are ventilated

Subsequent care consists of watering the bushes and regularly loosening them. It is recommended to use mullein solution or vermicompost as fertilizers. Foliar feeding needs to be done at intervals of 10-14 days.

And although the Liang tomato does not need staking, neglecting the procedure has a negative effect on fruiting, so it is recommended to use supports made of metal or wood. When forming a bush, all shoots should be removed, leaving 1-2 stems.

Blue tomatoes. Is it worth it?

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Message from AI » 01/06/2014, 16:25

A few years ago, Dyadvolod showed us a photo of blue tomatoes, then admitted that it was photoshopped. However, blue or nearly blue-colored varieties are spreading among hobbyists; there are already many of them. Mostly they have fruits with the so-called. anthocyanin coloring, but there are also pure blue ones. Naturally, the magazine “PH” cannot avoid this phenomenon, so our Julia asked me to initiate a discussion of such varieties. She herself is not in Moscow, she cannot post photographs, she sent me photos received from A.I. Kulik, a collector selling seeds from Ukraine. Here they are:

Please comment on your experience in growing such varieties and your attitude towards them. It seems that someone here grew blue tomatoes, if I’m not mistaken, Tanya Belikova, Larisa Kuzina’s mother and others.

I have seen mentions of such varieties for several years now; they are popular among gardeners and collectors in Europe and are becoming more widespread here. I mostly came across reviews about the not-so-pleasant taste, but last year I heard that the Indigo Apple variety was really okay. There are also good reviews on the Internet about a variety from the Dwarf series (dwarfs, or gnomes) Perth Pride I have both varieties, but I won’t try them until 2015; in 2014 I was quarantined for cladosporiosis. Most of them are small; apparently, their parents contain wild tomatoes of other species; recently they have been used to breed new varieties.

Tatyana Kushnareva, whose catalog, in my opinion, is the most representative on the Internet, has a lot of blue tomatoes https://t.tatianastomatobase.com:88/wiki. e_Tomatoes

Out of spite, I can’t take this opportunity not to go through Kulik, Popenko, Dukhov and other collectors who sell seeds, who receive seeds from the same foreign collectors and who mainly give names of varieties translated by a stupid Google translator without indicating the original names, what do twin varieties produce and in general, they are engaged in, along with the dissemination of new varieties (worthy of praise), disgusting, harmful profanation of names.

Recently, together with a professional translator from English, we tried to clean up for Valentina Vladimirovna Redko, who was concerned about the correct translation of names and the presence of the variety name in the original, her catalog of tomato seeds and pearls received from foreign and our collectors was found. After the seed mailing campaign ends, it will make changes to its catalogue.

Thank God, on our forum, variety mania, especially in relation to foreign varieties, and even from very hot America, has not taken the most acute form, but we also need to be aware.

So, I invite you to discuss varieties of blue tomatoes.

Source: forum.prihoz.ru

Description of the tomato variety Blue Lagoon

Selectionnaya, which is the originator of the variety, recommends it for cultivation in greenhouses and film shelters in private farms in all regions of Russia.

The Blue Lagoon tomato variety is an indeterminate plant, that is, vigorous (up to 2.5 m), well formed into one or two stems. Its root system is powerful, capable of growing quickly and spreading to great depth and diameter.

The tomato stem is erect and powerful. The leaves are dark green, odd-pinnate, dissected into large lobes of medium size.

The flowers of the Blue Lagoon tomato variety are small, inconspicuous, and united in simple inflorescences. The stalks have articulation. The shape of the fruit is round, with weak ribbing and medium density of pulp. When immature, they are green in color with a dark spot; when mature, they are purple-red.

The variety is a mid-early variety; the fruits ripen 100-120 days after sowing the seeds for seedlings.

Moroccan mint: beneficial properties, uses, methods of making tea

Herbal teas are quite in demand because they have healing effects and great taste. More and more new teas are appearing on the market, which immediately attract the attention of fans of this drink. Today, Moroccan mint is popular, on the basis of which the raw materials for its preparation are also made.

It is characterized by many beneficial properties, and the taste is fresh. This is the reason for its popularity in many countries, including Europe.

• This is interesting
• Benefit
• Classic
• With Chinese tea
• In different teapots
• Coffee
• Storage

Characteristics of tomato Orange strawberry

Among all the yellow-fruited tomato varieties, Orange Strawberry stands out especially. It is perfect for growing in different parts of Russia: it has strong immunity to common nightshade diseases and pests, and is resistant to low temperatures and short-term drought. However, this does not mean that you can neglect the rules of care.

Bushes of indeterminate tomatoes are formed into two stems: the main stem is used as the first, and the stepson of the first order is used as the second. There are not many side shoots, but they need to be removed in a timely manner. Additionally, reliable supports will be required, especially during the period of fruit ripening, otherwise the stems may not support their weight.

Attention! To prevent the fruits of the Orange strawberry tomato from losing their attractive color and the pulp’s unique taste, the plants require a lot of light.

In partial shade, the tomatoes turn out smaller, paler, and the flesh is almost tasteless

Tomato yield Orange strawberry and fruiting

This is one of the most productive varieties. Such high rates are achieved mainly due to the fact that the fruits grow large and there are many of them on each branch. On average, about 6.5 kg is harvested from one bush. If we consider the yield from 1 m2 in a greenhouse and open ground, then we can get 20 and 17 kg, respectively.

Tomatoes fully ripen in early August and are harvested in several batches. The fruiting period ends in October. To get a good harvest, you need to plant the bushes strictly according to the scheme, water them correctly, fertilize them, and also do not forget about their formation.

Area of ​​application of fruits

Orange strawberry tomatoes have an unsurpassed taste due to their high sugar content. They are widely used in cooking for making sauces, tomato soups and salads. They also make a variety of preparations for the winter: tomato pastes, ketchups, juices.

Tomatoes are often canned whole, because their skin holds its shape perfectly, which means that in a jar they will always look appetizing and aesthetically pleasing. Another advantage of the variety is hypoallergenicity. This is a great alternative for those who cannot tolerate red tomatoes.

Orange strawberry tomatoes are used to make sauces for the winter

Resistance to diseases and pests

The Orange strawberry variety has very good immunity. It is resistant to most dangerous diseases that can completely destroy the entire tomato crop.

However, care should still be taken when caring for it. For example, if there is high humidity in the greenhouse, tobacco mosaic may develop

In open ground conditions, diseases are recorded extremely rarely. It is necessary to remember about preventive measures and follow the planting scheme, then additional problems will definitely not arise.

This is interesting

Among many other advantages, Morocco is famous for the cultivation of mint. This tradition in the country is long-standing. All over the world, this plant, brought from Morocco, is in great demand because it has the best taste and unique aroma.

Its taste is a little bitter, but pleasant, the aftertaste is felt for a long time, and the smell immediately makes you want to try a drink from the plant.

In Morocco, mint has long been used as a medicine that can relieve and prevent a host of ailments. The tradition of preparing special tea, which became the hallmark of the country, was born here. It is prepared according to a special recipe, and its composition includes green tea, mint, and sugar.

From the very first years of its existence, this recipe spread throughout the African continent and parts of the Arab countries, and a little later its fans were found in Europe, however, here they prefer to drink tea cold.

However, the bulk of the drink’s fans still live in the homeland of this recipe. Here it has a special meaning. If you are in Morocco and a home serves you Moroccan green mint tea, know that you are an honored guest in that home.

Traditionally, it is the man who cooks for the guests and serves the drink, despite the fact that cooking in this country is an exclusively female activity. The owner will serve at least 3 cups of this treat as a sign of his hospitality. Don’t even think about refusing - you will greatly offend the owner of the house.

Today, this tonic and refreshing substance is used almost everywhere, and relatively recently it has gained popularity in our latitudes.

In our country, as in European countries, many drink it chilled, and Chinese tea of ​​various varieties is used as a base with Moroccan mint. The plant goes well with any of them.

It is also used as an independent raw material for brewing a drink.

Pros and cons of the Blue Lagoon tomato variety

The advantages of the variety include:

• pleasant appearance of the plant;
• good taste of fruits;
• amicable maturation;
• no tendency to crack;
• high keeping quality;
• variety resistance to diseases and pests;
• versatility of use;
• increased content of antioxidants in fruits.

Among the shortcomings are noted:

• difficulty determining ripeness;
• the possibility of growing only in a greenhouse;
• different sizes of fruits;
• In hot weather, flower stalks may fall off.

Benefit

The effect of the fragrant plant on the body has been known for a long time, because it is not in vain that the herb is so widely used in folk medicine.

Moroccan mint has the following properties:

• Helps improve immunity;
• Has a relaxing effect;
• Stabilizes blood pressure;
• Has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels, dilating them;
• Improves the functioning of the digestive system.

The plant and drinks made from it are valued for their cooling effect. In the summer heat, they are an indispensable means of helping to freshen up. In addition, Moroccan tea, which is prepared with mint, helps relieve stress. It relieves spasms by relaxing muscles.

The herb is also useful for the female reproductive system, because it can soften the symptoms of PMS.

Nervousness, headaches - it also helps to cope with these problems.

There is an opinion that men are not recommended to get carried away with this herb, because it reduces testosterone levels, thereby having a detrimental effect on potency. Studies have shown that excessive consumption can indeed cause hormonal imbalance in a man, but we are only talking about excess consumption.

Such negative properties of mint are refuted by their example by Eastern men, who happily use it with tea every day, and at the same time do not experience problems with male power.

If a man decides to relax after a hard day at work, a cup of tea won’t hurt.

Below are drink recipes that you can use to make delicious tea.

Pest and disease control

Treating tomatoes for diseases is always more difficult than preventing their development. The main preventive measure is spring treatment of seedlings with fungicides. This can be done a few days before transplanting into the greenhouse or immediately after. Standard medications are used (one to choose from):

• Bordeaux mixture;
• "Quadris";
• "Ordan";
• "Topaz";
• "Tattu";
• "Maksim".

In the summer, you need to regularly inspect Blue Lagoon tomatoes for insects. At the first signs of invasion, insecticide treatment is carried out:

• "Fitoverm";
• "Match";
• "Spark";
• "Decis";
• "Aktellik";
• "Biotlin."

You can also destroy pests on your own - for example, you can prepare a solution of wood ash with a small amount of laundry soap, an infusion of mustard powder, chili pepper, garlic, and onion peels.

Important! Blue Lagoon tomatoes are processed only in the evening. After using chemicals, you can start harvesting fruits after 2-3 days.

Classic

Moroccans use this recipe:

• Pour 2 tsp into the kettle. raw materials, and then fill it with boiling water in the amount of 0.5 liters. Let the liquid sit for a quarter of an hour;
• Pour the liquid into another stainless steel container. In this case, you need to use a filter, but you do not need to stir the components first;
• Add sugar. According to the recipe, the dosage of sugar is 1 tsp/100 ml, but you can add it to your taste;
• Let the green tea drink boil until the sugar dissolves;
• You can add mint to the teapot with liquid, or you can put it in each cup separately. The amount of grass can be any.

According to the classic recipe, you need to pour the drink into a cup from a height of at least 50 cm so that it “opens up”.

Rules for planting and care

The rules of agricultural technology for Blue Lagoon tomatoes consist of the following activities:

1. The quality of seedlings must be high.
2. You should not skimp on space: the bushes will grow well if given enough space.
3. Periodic hilling of tomatoes will create conditions for sufficient air supply to the roots.
4. Regular watering. Young seedlings require a daily regime, and for adult plants - from one to three times a week, depending on air humidity. Water the plants at the roots, avoiding getting the leaves wet.
5. Need for support. The indeterminate bush of the Blue Lagoon variety requires a garter to a trellis, otherwise the development and fruiting of the plant will be difficult.
6. Regular feeding. Tomatoes should be fertilized with humus, ash, and a solution of chicken manure.

Sowing seeds for seedlings

The time for sowing seeds of the Blue Lagoon variety for seedlings is the end of February - beginning of March, approximately 45 days before planting.

For planting, seed material is soaked in water with the addition of potassium permanganate and kept for 10 - 15 minutes. This procedure helps disinfect seeds and separate empty seeds from full ones: the seeds that have sunk to the bottom are wrapped in a damp cloth and left until they sprout the first shoots.

Advice! The fabric should be wetted sparingly: excess moisture can lead to mold formation.

For seeds, prepare the soil with the inclusion of:

• 2 parts peat;
• 1 part of garden soil;
• 1 part humus or compost;
• 0.5 parts sand.

In addition, the following additives are added to the composition:

• wood ash – 1 tbsp.;
• urea – 10 g;
• superphosphate – 30 g;
• potassium fertilizer – 10 g.

The soil mixture is sieved, disinfected by calcination, and treated with a manganese solution.

After the seed sprouts reach 3–5 mm (approximately a week), they are planted in prepared containers. For sowing, disinfected containers from cassettes, boxes, cups, pots, cache-pots, boxes are used, and peat cups are also used. The estimated date is mid-March. The containers are filled with soil more than a third, the seeds and sprouts are placed and covered with a 2 cm layer of soil. Cover the top with film or glass.

The glasses are left at an air temperature of 22 ℃ and a humidity of about 80%. The best place in the apartment would be next to the heating system. The time for the first shoots to appear is about a week.

When the first shoots of the Blue Lagoon tomato appear, the film or glass is removed. Seedlings are provided with additional lighting for 16 hours daily, usually with fluorescent lamps. The soil must be moistened as it dries.

Picking is carried out in the phase of the first true leaf. To do this, the plants are thinned out and transplanted into additional containers.

Attention! Two weeks after the first picking, the seedlings are recommended to be picked again with an even greater distance between the plants or in larger containers: in this way, experienced gardeners help the root system of the seedlings become stronger.

You can clearly see how to grow tomato seedlings in the video:

Transplanting seedlings

After a month and a half, tomato seedlings of the Blue Lagoon variety will produce the first flower clusters, and after another 10 to 12 days, in late April-early May, they are planted in a greenhouse. Thus, it takes two months from sowing the seeds to planting the seedlings. After a few days the plants will need staking.

Seedlings of a variety are considered high quality if they have strong stems, large leaves, developed roots and developed buds.

The soil for planting tomatoes Blue Lagoon is a mixture of peat and garden soil.

Important! Two days before planting the seedlings in the ground, it must be watered so that a lump of earth remains on the roots of the plants, which will help them take root better.

For landing, choose a non-sunny day and follow the algorithm:

1. Dig up a layer of soil to a depth of 25–30 cm.
2. Holes are formed according to a 40x60 cm pattern.
3. Place the seedlings in the holes, burying their stems 2 cm in the soil.
4. Dig in and lightly press into the ground at the base.
5. Water with warm, settled water.

Tomato care

After the tomatoes reach half a meter in height, they are tied up, the support is well strengthened for reliability. The formation of an indeterminate bush is carried out in one stem, with the removal of all stepsons and lower leaves, and at the end of the growing season the growth point is pinched.

Stepchildren 5 cm long are broken out or cut out using a disinfected knife. The procedure should be repeated at least once every two weeks.

Basic requirements for further care of Blue Lagoon bushes:

• the frequency of watering per week is 1 - 2 times, in the morning or evening;
• in the greenhouse, tomatoes should be provided with a good ventilation system;
• The recommended humidity regime should not exceed 70%, temperature - 16 - 18 ℃.

Advice! Since the sugar content is affected by the air temperature and the illumination of the bushes, to increase the sweet taste of tomatoes, you must follow the rule: more heat and light - more sweetness.

After 1.5 weeks from the moment of planting, fertilizing is carried out, for which granular superphosphates are used; you can also use a solution of chicken manure. The second feeding is carried out 2 weeks after the first.

Important! Blue Lagoon tomato fruits grow green, but they darken when exposed to sunlight.

To ensure uniform blueness of the fruits, the brushes are lightened half a month before harvest. The procedure for lightening a bush consists of cutting out leaves located in the shade: both in the depths of the bushes and those facing north: in this way, improved ventilation of the plants is achieved. Ignoring this procedure can lead to partial coloring of the tomatoes or the absence of blue pigmentation: the fruits will be red.

In different teapots

This method is very simple. It consists of several simple steps:

• Brew mint.
• Brew tea (you can follow the previous recipe).
• Let the liquids brew, express;
• Combine the liquids in one container.

This drink can also be prepared with a plant such as Moroccan mint. It is prepared very simply:

• Brew coffee according to the usual recipe;
• Add the herb to it and let it brew for a few minutes.

Coffee can also be consumed chilled, and by adding cold milk, cream or just ice, you will get a real mocha with mint flavor.

Please note that to prepare coffee according to this recipe you need to use high-quality raw materials, otherwise the taste will be spoiled.

How to grow Basque blue tomato

You need to sow seeds 65 or 70 days before the plants are supposed to be planted in a permanent place (usually from late February to mid-March). The exact date is determined based on the weather factors of a particular region and growing conditions. Seeds, soil and containers are prepared in advance. The grains need to be sorted, pickled and soaked in a nutrient mixture. Soil taken from a vegetable garden or garden should be disinfected in any convenient way.

Seedlings are grown according to the same rules as for any other varieties. Gardeners often shorten the roots of tomato seedlings when picking; it is not advisable to carry out such a procedure with a Basque blue tomato. Hardening off seedlings for this variety is mandatory.

Planting and care

No more than 4 seedlings are placed on one square meter; they are formed into 3 or 4 trunks. Trellis or stakes are installed in advance; the bush needs to be tied up as it grows. The place where the Basque Blue tomato will grow should be open and preferably windless; even a slight shadow will have a negative effect.

When removing stepchildren, small stumps should be left. The leaves at the bottom of the bush are cut off; the crown does not need to be thinned. There is no special need for hilling, but all weeds need to be removed in time before they attract pests. The soil is loosened from time to time. Watering is carried out 1 or 2 times a week. During particularly hot periods, the ground should be covered with a good layer of mulch and the bushes should be given more moisture.

Feed the Basque Blue tomato regularly (every 15–20 days), organic matter and mineral complexes are suitable. You should be careful with nitrogen fertilizers; it is better to use them only when absolutely necessary.

Basque blue is an excellent variety; planting and growing will not cause any trouble. The care is standard; even a beginner in gardening can easily handle this tomato. Immunity to disease is maintained even when planted in conditions unfavorable for tomatoes.