Bright and tasty Dutch tomato variety “Tanya”: let’s get acquainted with the advantages and grow it ourselves

The homeland of the Tanya variety is Holland, but this is not an obstacle for most Russian vegetable growers who are happy to grow the hybrid on their plots. The species has established itself as high-yielding (despite its small growth), resistant to many diseases and unpretentious in care.

The culture is ready to please gardeners with the excellent taste of vegetables, subject to regular watering and fertilizing. Many of those who have at least once planted a hybrid in their beds do not want to part with it and are looking forward to the next season to again take care of their beloved guest from distant Holland.

Description of the variety

Developed in Holland by Seminis Vegetable Seeds. Recommended for cultivation in open ground, although it grows well in closed structures. The Russian tomato variety Tatyana is very similar to its Dutch namesake, it is practically its analogue.

Mid-season hybrid 110–120 days pass from the moment of emergence of seedlings to full ripening.

Determinate bush, standard, low-growing, compact. Height up to 65 cm. Leaves are large, dark green. The inflorescences are simple, the first inflorescence is formed above 6-7 leaves, the subsequent ones - every 1-2 leaves.

Reference! Standard tomatoes, having reached a certain height and throwing out 5-6 trusses, grow and stop growing.

Productivity is high, up to 5 kg of fruits are collected from 1 bush, subject to planting 4-5 seedlings per 1 sq. m.

Resistant to diseases of the nightshade family, such as: late blight, gray spot, alternaria, verticillium wilt.

The hybrid does not require pinching, but staking of low-growing bushes is required., since the branches, densely strewn with fruits, cannot support their weight.

The fruits are medium-sized, weighing 150-170 g, round in shape, bright red in color, thick skin. The taste is sweet and they are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C.

Universal in use, suitable for fresh consumption, for winter preparations and for preparing tomato products. Excellent taste retention in pickles and marinades.

Ripe vegetables can be stored for a long time and can withstand long-distance transportation without loss of appearance and taste.

The photo shows tomato Tanya f1.

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How to grow seedlings

Sowing of seeds begins 2 months before planting seedlings in the ground. The soil is first prepared, consisting of an equal amount of turf soil and humus. The prepared soil must be disinfected with boiling water or by calcination in the oven for 10 minutes. After processing, the soil is poured into planting containers. You can plant both in common wooden boxes and in individual containers: plastic glasses or peat pots.

Reference! Planting in a wooden box is the cheapest way to grow seedlings, and the most expensive is peat pots.

Before sowing, seeds, like the soil, are treated with disinfecting solutionsAnd. The simplest and most affordable option is saline solution.Dilute 1 g of salt in 100 ml of water and place grains in it for 1 day.

Reference! Grains sown in peat pots show the highest germination rate.

Seeds are planted to a depth of 1 cm, the distance between them is 2 cm. Then they are covered with a small amount of soil and moistened with warm, settled water using a spray bottle. The containers are covered with film and left in a dark and warm room, at a temperature of 25 degrees.

After 3-4 days, the first shoots appear, after which the film is removed and the containers are moved to a lighted place. Daylight hours for seedlings should be at least 12 hours. If additional lighting is necessary, illuminate with phytolamps.

Water the seedlings as the top layer of soil dries. For irrigation, use warm, settled water, which is used to moisten the edges of the nursery using tablespoons or a shallow watering can.

Picking is carried out when 2-3 true leaves appear. If the seedlings were planted in a common box, then during picking they are planted in separate containers.

2 weeks before transplanting into the ground, seedlings begin to harden. To do this, the planting containers are taken outside and left for 2-3 hours, gradually increasing this interval to 16 hours. In parallel with daytime hardening, the temperature in the room where the seedlings are located at night is reduced to 13 degrees.

How to grow tomatoes

After 60 days, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted into the beds. At this time, the height of the bushes is 20 cm, they have 5-7 true leaves and developed roots. The soil for tomatoes is dug up and fertilized with compost or humus. Mineral fertilizers are also applied in the amount of 20 g per 1 sq. m. m.

Planting pattern: 50 cm is the distance between seedlings, 60-65 cm is left between rows.

Seedlings are planted in a hole 20 cm deep, the soil is compacted and watered abundantlyt. It is best to replant tomatoes in the evening or in cloudy weather.

Regular watering is established 10 days after transplantation.. By this time, the young bushes have finally adapted to the new conditions and are growing. Water moderately, at the root, without getting on the leaves. The variety reacts sharply to both excess moisture and its lack.

When aridity occurs, the leaves curl and the ovaries fall off, and waterlogging leads to slower growth and the spread of fungal diseases. Water 1-2 times a week, in the morning or evening, with warm, settled water.

After watering, the soil is loosened, hilled and mulched.. Loosening improves the access of oxygen to the roots, so that the seedlings absorb nutrients well. Mulching the beds with straw or peat retains moisture in the beds, so the number of waterings can be reduced. In any case, you need to focus on weather conditions and soil moisture levels.

The first fertilizing is applied 2 weeks after transplantation.. Use fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium. As a rule, these are superphosphate and potassium sulfate. Phosphorus stimulates the development of plants and increases their immunity, and potassium improves the taste of fruits. Such feeding is carried out once every 10 days. During flowering, the hybrid is sprayed with a solution of boric acid, diluted 5 g per 5 liters.

The culture of pinching does not require, which significantly simplifies care, but it does require a mandatory garter.. The shrub is low-growing, but spreading, each fruiting cluster produces 4-5 fruits, and without a garter the branches cannot support the weight of ripe vegetables.As a support, trellises are installed next to each seedling and between them a wire is pulled to which the tomato branches are tied. This way the stem grows straight and strong, and the fruits do not reach the ground.

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Diseases and pests

Tomato Tanya F1 is immune to the main diseases of the nightshade family, but there are cases when there is a risk of infection from other cropsgrowing in the neighborhood. Therefore, any preventive measures will not be unnecessary, no matter how strong the immunity the crop has.

Copper sulfate is used as a preventative measure. It disinfects plants and soil, which prevents the spread of fungal diseases, such as late blight. Monitor the level of humidity in the beds, water and loosen the soil in a timely manner, and regularly inspect the plantings for the presence of insects.

Among the folk remedies against insect infestations, spraying plants with decoctions of herbs - calendula, burdock, onion - helps. Sometimes a little potassium permanganate is added to such decoctions. Also, strong-smelling plants planted next to tomatoes serve as a preventive measure.

Attention! Hanging pheromone traps protect against parasitic butterflies without causing harm to other non-pest insects.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

The hybrid is recommended for breeding throughout the country. In southern regions and regions with temperate climates, tomatoes are planted in open ground. In those areas where it is cold for a long time, the crop can only take root in greenhouses.

Tomato beds are chosen in a sunny place, protected from drafts. If the summer turns out to be cool, you need to have covering material on hand. Otherwise, the prolonged influence of negative weather factors will lead to a decrease in yield.

Since tomato branches are spreading, in protected structures it is recommended to leave a larger distance between seedlings when planting to avoid crowding. Greenhouse plants are most likely to suffer from mold due to increased humidity and air temperature. Therefore, the greenhouse must be regularly ventilated to avoid fungal diseases.

Spider mites - another scourge of the greenhouse. To protect against it, ventilate the greenhouse regularly.

Harvesting and application

Harvesting begins 2 months after planting seedlings in the ground. Fruiting is long, ripening is gradual, not amicable.

It is not necessary to wait for vegetables to fully ripen. Unripe fruits will ripen on their own in a few days.

At a temperature of 12 degrees, the fruits are picked green; they will not be able to gain color in the beds, but are quite capable of getting sick or rotting.

The purpose of the fruit is universal; they are used to prepare a huge number of dishes.. Used fresh in salads, hot dishes, and baked goods. They do not lose their taste in pickles and marinades; small tomatoes are suitable for whole-fruit canning. The thick skin of the tomato is perfectly preserved during heat treatment. Juices, pastes and ketchup are also made from tomatoes.

Ripe vegetables are subject to long-term storage and can withstand transportation to any pointwithout losing taste and presentation.

Advantages and disadvantages

The review summarizes the positive characteristics of the species and notes some negative aspects. Here are the advantages of a hybrid:

• high fruiting rate;
• ease of care;
• ability to settle down in any region;
• immune to diseases;
• does not require pinching;
• excellent taste of fruits;
• marketable condition;
• long-term storage;
• long-distance transportation;
• versatility in cooking.

Negative sides:

• requires mandatory garter;
• poor tolerance to insufficient or excessive watering.

Farmer reviews

Farmers characterize the crop as requiring a minimum investment of time and effort, but at the same time with a maximum quantitative indicator. In addition, vegetables with excellent taste suit everyone with their universal purpose. Here are the opinions of some gardeners:

Matvey, Cherepovets: “I’ve been planting a hybrid for several years now. Excellent for winter harvesting - the fruits are small and strong. The big plus is that they can be stored for several months. I use them for pickles and making tomato paste.".

Stanislav, Perm: “I plant it in open ground. I pick vegetables green. This unloads the bush to stimulate fruiting. Tomatoes last a long time, even when ripe. They go well in salads and for home canning.”.

Conclusion

The Dutch tomato Tanya has attracted the attention of many Russian vegetable growers for its hardiness and adaptability to any climate, immunity to most dangerous diseases, ease of care and excellent fruiting rate. The possibility of various uses in cooking makes the variety even more popular, and the number of gardeners who want to see a hybrid in their beds is increasing every year.