Iron Lady: description of tomato variety, characteristics of tomatoes, sowing

Description and characteristics of tomato Shedi Lady F1, reviews, photos

An early-ripening, determinate, low-growing, large-fruited tomato variety of Dutch selection for open ground and film shelters.
The bush is compact, well-leafed, up to 60 cm high, requires tying to a support and partial stepsoning (remove all stepsons up to the first flower cluster).

The leaves of this tomato are large and green. The inflorescence is simple.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are round and flat-round, dense, smooth, red in color at maturity, weighing 150-200 grams, good (for a hybrid) taste. Not prone to cracking. These tomatoes have a universal purpose - suitable for both canning and fresh consumption. The taste is richer if the tomatoes are ripened on the bush.

Advantages of the hybrid : heat resistance, resistance to verticillium, fusarium, cladosporiosis and tobacco mosaic virus.

Planting pattern in the ground: 50 x 40 cm, planting density: 6-7 plants per 1 sq. m.

Productivity : 2-2.5 kg of fruits per plant (subject to agricultural practices).

The Shadi Lady F1 tomato is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for garden plots, homesteads and small farms for cultivation in open ground.

Originator : Nunhems (Holland).

In Russia you can find seeds of this variety on sale from companies such as Prestige and Prestige.

The best varieties of tomatoes for Siberia

Temperature changes in Siberia are particularly pronounced. Summer is short, the air is hot and dry during the day, and frost sometimes occurs at night. Stress-tolerant tomatoes, which mainly include new varieties of hybrids, are taking root in this region.

Summer residents of Western Siberia prefer varieties such as Alsou or Siberian early ripening, while in the east Siberian Express and Gina are popular. But there are other varieties that are suitable for Siberian gardens.

For the greenhouse

There are varieties designed specifically for greenhouses in Siberia.

Altai strongman

Unusual fruits with a distinct taste.

Universal, used for preparations and salads.

Greek

Tall bushes producing fleshy raspberry tomatoes with thin skin.

Early ripening, excellent taste and long-lasting presentation.

Scarlet Mustang

Elongated, original fruits.

With regular feeding and proper care, one plant brings 5 ​​kg of harvest.

Your Majesty

Very tall tomatoes that require garter.

Large, yellow, heart-shaped tomatoes that can weigh up to 1.5 kg. Salad variety.

For open ground

In Siberian territories, those varieties that are not picky about the composition of the soil and do not lose their ovaries during cold weather take root.

Abakan pink

Bred in Altai, perfectly adapted to the climate of Eastern Siberia.

Large ribbed fruits delight gardeners with their fleshy pulp and pleasant taste.

Chinese heat resistant

An early ripening variety, resistant to the heat typical of July in Khakassia and the Krasnoyarsk Territory, but at the same time adapted to the climate of Siberia.

Pinkish tomatoes are suitable for pickling.

Canopus

An unpretentious large-fruited species, the advantage of which is late blight resistance.

Yamal Early ripening

A large-fruited variety that can survive in the Far North.

Shady Lady tomatoes on video

If you grew Shady Lady tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this tomato? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew to your comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Shady Lady tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this hybrid more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Features of cultivation, planting and care

We recommend sowing the seeds of this tomato for seedlings 65-70 days before the intended planting in the greenhouse. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. For 1 sq. Place no more than 3 plants per meter of prepared area.

Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer, pinching and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.

When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, we recommend installing a drip irrigation system - this will save your time and effort, as well as increase plant productivity and reduce the risk of late blight.

If you grew Australian tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruit? What was the weight of the largest tomato? If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew to your comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Australian tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

After looking at the selection of Tomato Seeds from collectors and seeing catalogs of private owners with photos and descriptions, you can choose the most interesting and productive varieties of tomatoes. Reviews from gardeners will also help you with this. Enjoy watching. This is a natural variety of tomato. Therefore, we recommend taking seeds from a ripe fruit and using them for planting in subsequent seasons.

Description of the hybrid

Shedy Lady f1 is a hybrid from the Dutch seed company Nunhems . Included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2005. Bred for cultivation in garden plots, household plots and small farms in open ground. The plant is determinate and bears fruit early. Decorative bushes, leafy, with a strong root system.

In the photo - Shady Lady tomatoes f1.

Distinctive features

The table shows the characteristics of the tomato:

Description of the variety

According to the Federal State Budgetary Institution "State Varietal Commission", the Liza tomato variety is recommended for planting in the Far Eastern and North Caucasus regions. But the plant is unpretentious and shows productivity in other latitudes of Russia. The breeder is agro. It is supposed to be grown in open ground.

The height of the bushes is no more than 1 m. The stem is strong, fleshy, but requires support. The leaves are green, medium-sized. Cover is average. The branches are spreading and require staking. High planting density - up to 6 bushes per 1 sq. m. The inflorescence contains from 6 to 13 flowers.

The fruits fit tightly to each other. Tomatoes are medium-sized and have virtually no differences in size. Weight is only 60-90 g. The skin of a ripe vegetable is bright red, homogeneous, dense, resistant to mechanical damage. The shape of the tomato is slightly elongated, reminiscent of a cube. You can evaluate the appearance from the photo. The tomato is strong, average seed content. The taste is sweet and tender. When preserved, they retain their shape.

Growing seedlings

Work with seed material begins in early March , 55–60 days before the planned transfer of seedlings to the garden.

Preparing the soil and sowing seeds

Hybrid seeds are not soaked in antibacterial solutions , since they have already been treated before packaging. To speed up germination, the material is soaked for 12 hours in growth stimulating agents: “Kornevine”, “Novosile”, “Eco-gel”.

Seeds are planted in a light substrate consisting of turf, garden soil and rotted humus in a ratio of 1:1:1. The soil is pre-disinfected in the oven, microwave or filled with a solution of potassium permanganate.

A layer of soil is poured into a container 5–7 cm high , furrows of 1–1.5 cm are made, seeds are laid out at a distance of 2 cm and watered with warm water. Stretch the film over the top and place it in a dark, warm place. Treated seeds will hatch faster at a temperature of +23 °C.

Seedling care

After the sprouts appear, the film is removed and the seedlings are placed on a sunny windowsill on the south side or placed under a phytolamp. It is important to organize long daylight hours to prevent the seedlings from stretching out into growth.

Picking into individual cups is carried out after the appearance of 2 true leaves. Plants are fertilized once before planting in the ground with mineral preparations (Azofoskaya, Krepysh, Agricola, Kemira Combi), according to the instructions on the package.

Water after the top layer of soil has completely dried.

10 days before planting in open ground, seedlings are accustomed to fresh air. To do this, the cups are taken out onto the balcony. For the first time, 15 minutes is enough. Every day the time is increased by 5–10 minutes.

Tomato cultivation

Planting in the garden begins at the end of May . By this time, the threat of frost will have disappeared, and the soil will have warmed up thoroughly.

Landing

carrots, beets, cabbage, onions, beans or spinach previously grew In autumn, the soil is dug up and fertilized with bird droppings, ash, compost or humus at a rate of 5 kg per 1 m². The best mineral fertilizers are potassium salt (20–25 g per 1 m²) and superphosphate (40–50 g per 1 m²).

In the first ten days of May, the soil is dug up again and fertilizing mixed in equal parts is applied to a depth of 15 cm: 1.5 kg of wood ash, 25 g of ammonium sulfate and 1 kg of bird droppings per 1 m².

Holes for seedlings are dug at a depth of 15 cm and spilled with a hot solution of potassium permanganate. The soil in the containers is moistened abundantly so that the seedlings can be removed without any problems. The lower leaves are torn off and, together with the earthen lump, transferred into the hole.

6-7 seedlings are planted per 1 m² at a distance of 70 cm and watered with warm, settled water.

The soil is mulched with straw or sawdust in a 10 cm layer . The plantings are covered with film and left to take root in the new location for 8–10 days. A hole is made in the film to prevent the risk of late blight infection in the created greenhouse conditions.

About other varieties of tomatoes:

Tomato care is standard and includes weeding, weed removal, watering, loosening, and fertilizing.

10 days after planting, the plants are watered at the root with warm water. Do this once a week, in the evening. With the onset of heat, the soil is moistened every 2-3 times every 7 days.

Hilling is carried out as the bushes grow to strengthen the rhizome.

Tomatoes are fertilized once every 10 days according to the following scheme::

1. 2 weeks after planting - 1 part mullein per 10 liters of water.
2. Subsequent fertilizing is potassium-phosphorus - 60 g of nitrophoska per 10 liters of water.

Before flowering, the consumption per bush is 1 liter, after - 2–5 liters.

Forming bushes into 2 stems significantly increases productivity . The stepsons are carefully broken out or cut off with a sharp knife.

Important! 10 days after planting, the bushes are tied to low stakes to prevent the stems from breaking under the weight of the tomatoes.

Prevention of diseases and pests

tomatoes are resistant to nightshade diseases : verticillium, fusarium, cladosporiosis, tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).

To prevent late blight (brown spots on leaves, stems and fruits), the bushes are regularly irrigated:

• fungicides: “Previkur”, “Fitosporin”, “Quadris”, “Topaz”, “Chorus”, “HOM”, as well as Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate, according to the instructions;
• infusion of garlic with potassium permanganate (100 g of chopped garlic cloves, pour 250 ml of water, leave for 24 hours, bring the volume to 10 l and add 1 g of potassium permanganate);
• yeast solution (dilute 80 g of pressed yeast in 10 liters of water);
• a solution of milk with iodine (add 1 liter of low-fat milk and 20 drops of iodine to 10 liters of water);
• whey diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.

Bushes are treated with folk remedies before flowering , then every 10–14 days. The use of chemicals is stopped 2 weeks before the start of harvest.

Preventive measures will help prevent infection:

• mulching beds with peat, sawdust, pine needles;
• spring disinfection of soil with copper sulfate (100 g of dry matter per 10 liters of water);
• compliance with the irrigation regime in order to prevent excess moisture in the soil;
• timely application of potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.

cope with aphids, whiteflies , and spider mites :

• modern insecticides: “Commander”, “Iskra”, “Intavir”;
• biological products: “Fitoverm”, “Biotlin”, “Strela”.

Among folk remedies, the most effective are considered:

1. Garlic infusion. To prepare it, add 400 g of finely chopped garlic arrows to 1 liter of warm water and leave for 4-5 days. The bushes are treated 3 times during the entire growing season, every 3 days.
2. Ash. Add 50 g of ash to 10 liters of water, stir and filter through cheesecloth. Then pour in 50 ml of liquid soap. Apply the solution to spray the bushes on an ongoing basis every 14 days.
3. Infusion of tobacco. Add 200 g of shag to 5 liters of warm water and leave for 48 hours. The plants are treated with the liquid 3-4 times with an interval of 3 days.

are sown between the beds to attract ladybugs that prey on aphids.

Features of growing in greenhouses

Some gardeners are of the opinion that it is irrational to take up space in a greenhouse with spreading determinate bushes: the Shedi Lady hybrid is intended for growing primarily in open ground.
Nevertheless, the culture feels great in greenhouse conditions. Planting of seedlings begins in early May . The soil is first loosened, holes 10–15 cm deep are dug, disinfected with a hot solution of potassium permanganate and 1 tbsp is added. l. ash in each of them. The bushes are watered with warm, settled water.

No more than 6 seedlings are planted per square meter . Caring for the crop is standard and includes regular watering, loosening the soil, pinching with staking of stems and applying the same fertilizers as when grown in open ground.

It is important to carefully monitor the condition of the bushes and begin treatment at the slightest sign of late blight, because high humidity in a greenhouse is an ideal environment for the proliferation of late blight. When grown outdoors, the problem can often be avoided.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the Shedi Lady hybrid:

• resistance to adverse weather conditions (heat, sudden temperature changes);
• immunity to nightshade viral diseases;
• possibility of transportation over long distances without loss of commercial qualities;
• dense skin, not prone to cracking;
• wonderful taste;
• possibility of ripening outside the bush;
• high yield.

The only disadvantages include the need for pinching and the formation of a bush with 2 stems to obtain large harvests.

Reviews

Reviews of Shady Lady tomatoes are mostly positive. Gardeners note the crop’s strong immunity to various viral diseases and ease of care:

Vera, Vyazma : “I am growing tomatoes at the dacha in open ground. From time to time I try new varieties and hybrids. Last year I became interested in Shedy Lady f1. I read reviews online and got to work. The seeds were soaked in a growth stimulant, resulting in 100% germination. Strong seedlings were planted in separate peat cups. Planted in the last ten days of May. The bushes were fertilized abundantly with phosphorus and potassium and watered in moderation. There were no particular problems with cultivation.”

Stanislav, Kurchatov : “Shedi Lady tomatoes are one of my favorites to grow in the garden. The culture is unpretentious in care, resistant to diseases and heat. The harvest is consistently high, the fruits are tasty and sweet.”

A little history

Breeders have been working on developing hybrids for a very long time. They are constantly offering people new options for tomatoes and other crops that can satisfy many needs. The “Iron Lady” tomato belongs to the varieties of Dutch selection of the determinant type. It is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation as a crop for growing in open ground and under film covers. This variety of tomato is intended for consumption raw and canning.

Tomato iron lady

The best varieties of tomatoes for the Vitebsk region

The Vitebsk region has a short, rainy summer, so little time is allocated for the harvest to ripen. Vitebsk gardeners choose varieties adapted to cool temperatures and ripening quickly. All tomatoes are grown using the seedling method.

Climate Features

The weather conditions of the Vitebsk region are influenced by Atlantic air masses. The climate is temperate and humid. Frosts are common in spring, and summers are relatively cold. In this climatic zone, tomatoes are more susceptible to diseases; southern varieties are often affected by rot. better .

For greenhouses

The most popular are two varieties.

Appetizing and Irish liqueur

They belong to mid-season varieties (the harvest is harvested in 115-120 days), and do not take root well in open ground.

Standard care is required, including mandatory staking, since the plants grow tall, with a large number of ovaries. The appetizing variety produces large dark red fruits with a black tint. Irish liqueur remains green-yellow when ripe.

For open ground

Low-growing, dwarf plants are suitable for outdoor growing.

Volgograd early ripening

It does not suffer from late blight, the ripening speed corresponds to the name - the tomatoes are ready for consumption 95 days after planting the seedlings.

Openwork F1

Although this hybrid is a mid-season hybrid, it takes root well outdoors, is not susceptible to diseases and is characterized by rich yields.

Cream

Neat, compact plants that delight their owners with dense, sour fruits.

Features of the variety

The characteristics and description of the “Iron Lady” tomato variety will satisfy the needs of many Russian summer residents, because the plant is a mid-season variety that is intended for growing in open ground, as well as under film-type shelters.

The Iron Lady F1 variety refers to early ripening hybrids that, after planting, produce a harvest in 100-115 days.

The bushes are not too tall (up to 110 cm), with powerful, wide foliage. It protects the plant from drying out. The leaves are large and green. The inflorescence has a flat shape, with a stalk without articulation. The first inflorescence appears above the 7th leaf, the next one is formed after 1-2 leaves.

Tomatoes are located on the bushes in small clusters, up to 10-12 pieces. The tomato variety has high yields. You can get up to 7-8 kg per square meter.

Important! Many housewives love this tomato variety not only for its high yield, but also for the peculiarity of its pulp. Even when stored it is not watery.

The fruits of the crop are intended for preparing salads and canning. Housewives especially like to use the fruits of this variety for whole-fruit canning, since the peel is dense and rarely cracks. The average weight is approximately 60-80 grams. The fruits are round, slightly plum-shaped, the pulp is very juicy, sugary, with high taste. Unripe fruits are green, and when ripe they turn bright red.

The best varieties of tomatoes for the Urals

The climate of the Middle and Southern Urals is moderate, with warm, sunny summers, but the soil does not have a variety of mineral composition. In the Northern and Subpolar Urals the impact of subarctic winds is already being felt. During the cold season, the ground freezes very much, so southern varieties of tomatoes do not take root or produce a meager harvest. Tomatoes of Siberian selection are suitable for the Urals.

Features of choice

The Ural climate is varied, so to obtain juicy tomatoes, the variety is chosen in accordance with the weather conditions of the region. The best species are those that do not require painstaking care, do not freeze when the temperature drops, and ripen quickly during the short summer.

For the greenhouse

Although plantings in a greenhouse are not as noticeably affected by temperature changes as those growing in the open air, they are just as sensitive to weather changes. Therefore, unpretentious tomatoes with strong ovaries and immunity to diseases are selected for Ural greenhouses. The most productive varieties grown by gardeners in the Urals are as follows.

One plant gives the owner up to 4.5 kg of tomatoes.

An early ripening variety, it rarely gets sick and easily tolerates cold.

Bersola

Large-fruited hybrid species, characterized by rapid ripening.

Kohawa

Unpretentious, brings a rich harvest of large pinkish fruits.

The yield is quite high, disease-resistant.

Titanic

A mid-season hybrid, distinguished by tomatoes weighing up to 200 grams with a pleasant sweet taste.

Kostroma

One of the most favorite varieties of gardeners in the Urals. It rarely gets sick, each bush produces up to 4.5 kg of harvest.

Resistant to parasites.

Wonderful lady

These high-yielding tomatoes are highly resistant to disease, cold and pests.

They are classified as early ripening. Stress-resistant.

For open ground

If you plan to grow tomatoes outside, they are pre-hardened off at the seedling stage. To do this, place containers with seedlings in fresh air and leave for 10-15 minutes. You cannot keep the sprouts in the cold - they can freeze and die.

Outdoor tomatoes for the Ural region should be characterized by increased early ripening. These types are suitable.

This variety produces juicy and fleshy tomatoes, but its yield is low.

Siberian early ripening

It bears fruit better in a greenhouse, but can also grow outdoors.

Siberian Express

The advantage of this species is its small size, due to which the plants do not require staking.

Gina

Another dwarf variety that bears large and tasty fruits.

Robinson F1

Ural variety with large raspberry tomatoes.

Growing

Tomato Iron Lady F1 is a very unpretentious crop. Growing this variety of tomato, like any other tomato, consists of two successive stages: growing seedlings and then harvesting.

Growing seedlings

Many people buy seedlings, but it is better to grow them yourself. Sowing is done in early March, in soil obtained by mixing humus and ordinary garden soil. To prevent the occurrence of diseases, the soil is calcined in the oven.

Pests and diseases

According to experts, the Iron Lady F1 variety is very resistant to many diseases. But very often, when organizing care, mistakes can be made, which will provoke the appearance of diseases. Of the most common problems that summer residents encounter when growing, it should be noted:

• Fungal infections;
• Tobacco mosaic;
• Brown spotting;
• Late blight;
• Apex rot.

In order to avoid diseases when growing, you should follow the simplest rules of agricultural technology:

• Seeds must be purchased from trusted, reliable producers;
• Every year it is necessary to change the place for planting tomatoes;
• Weed in a timely manner;
• It is best to use greenhouses for cultivation;
• Tomatoes should not be grown near potatoes;
• When a disease appears, the affected bush is simply removed;
• The formation of a bush (pinching) is carried out only with plants that have dried out after watering.

Interesting. Tomato foliage has a specific aroma that repels many garden pests (snails, slugs). Therefore, in greenhouse conditions it is rare to meet such guests.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The Iron Lady tomato variety has a number of advantages:

• Good storage performance;
• The fruits can be collected unripe; they will become ready at room temperature;
• Well transported and not damaged;
• They do not crack during ripening;
• They tolerate temperature changes well;
• Suitable for whole fruit canning;
• Withstands heat and slight drought;
• They are resistant to Verticillium wilt;
• The fruit contains a lot of sugars.

But the disadvantages of this variety should also be taken into account:

• The variety belongs to mid-season tomatoes, so you should be prepared that it will not bear fruit for a long time;
• Wide foliage can block other nearby plantings from the sun;
• It is necessary to pinch the trunk to organize branching;
• Regular stepsoning is required.

We can conclude that the Iron Lady tomato variety is a very convenient variety, not capricious when grown. It tolerates various temperature changes and droughts well: if you fail to water on time, the crop will not be lost. For these reasons, this variety of tomato has long been loved and popular among summer residents.

Tomato “Chocolate”: description of the variety

This is a hybrid semi-determinate tomato variety.
The height of its powerful bushes ranges from 120 to 150 centimeters. They are not standard. These bushes are characterized by medium foliage with dense, medium-sized leaves that are dark green in color. This type of tomato is characterized by good disease resistance, and it is almost never subject to blossom end and root rot. These tomatoes can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. “Chocolate” is a mid-early variety, since from the moment the seeds are planted in the ground until the fruits fully ripen, 110 to 115 days pass.

The main advantages of Chocolate Tomatoes are:

• Large fruit.
• Excellent taste and product characteristics.
• High yield.
• Disease resistance.
• Unpretentiousness.

These tomatoes do not have any pronounced negative qualities. This variety is characterized by the formation of inflorescences of an intermediate type, with the first inflorescence formed after the eighth leaf. Each cluster usually produces 4-5 fruits. From one square meter of planting, 10 to 15 kilograms of chocolate tomato fruits are usually collected.