Strong, stable bushes for open ground - the Tatyana tomato: what is good and how to grow it correctly
Having your own greenhouse is the dream of many summer residents. However, its absence is not a reason to give up growing tomatoes. Thanks to the work of Russian breeders, the unpretentious Tatyana variety was developed, perfectly adapted to the harsh weather conditions of our country and not requiring a greenhouse. From this article you will learn the secrets of growing and caring for this variety.
Description of the variety
Tomato Tatyana is an early-ripening, unpretentious variety with high yield and pleasant taste. The ripening period is on average 80-100 days. The fruits have a flat-round shape, sometimes with slight ribbing at the stalk.
On average, a ripe tomato reaches 150 g, sometimes reaching 250 g. This is a good indicator for an early ripening variety. The Tatyana tomato variety has a fairly high yield - 5 kg of fruits per 1 sq. meters of planting even without careful care. What tomatoes look like Tatyana looks at the photo.
Growing
When using the greenhouse method or when growing tomatoes in a warm climate, it is best to sow the Tatyana tomato in early spring. In the conditions of the Urals, Siberia and the Far East, it is worth waiting for the average air temperature to reach about 20°C. Before sowing the seeds, they can be pre-soaked, which will speed up the germination process.
For successful germination, it is recommended to use special soil for seedlings. Seeds moistened with water, lowered a couple of centimeters into the nursery.Don't forget about watering tomatoes, as well as about the first fertilizing with diluted fertilizer, when the plants have their first full-fledged leaves.
Landing in the ground
Grown up and stronger seedlings can be replanted in the ground after two months. If you have a greenhouse, one month will be enough. Given the unpretentious nature of the Tatyana tomato, almost any soil is suitable for its cultivation. When transplanting into the ground, do not forget that per 1 sq. There should be no more than six plants per meter of seedlings. The soil is pre-loosened and moistened.
Tatyana tomatoes do not require pinching or tying; it is enough to remove the lowest leaves from the bushes. Tomatoes are fed 3-4 times during the summer season. Fertilizers can be both mineral (phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are best suited) and organic origin (humus, compost, manure).
You should be careful with nitrogen supplements, as they can slow down the ripening of fruits. Water the seedlings once a week; on hot days it is worth increasing watering to once every five days. It is best to water the plants early in the morning using warm water, then lightly loosen the soil.
Tatyana does not require special growing conditions, but mulching is highly recommended. It speeds up ripening by a week, increases yield by 30%, and most importantly, protects plants from the harmful effects of the external environment and pests.
Mulch can be either organic (hay, grass, pine branches) or inorganic (polyethylene, roofing felt). Also for mulching You can use unnecessary paper and cardboard. The mulch is spread evenly between the bushes at the end of May.
Tomatoes of the Tatyana variety have bred resistance to major diseases.They ripen before the main enemy of all summer residents appears - late blight. The main pests are Colorado potato beetles, aphids, and mole crickets. To combat them, wipe tomatoes with a weak solution of ammonia.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Tatyana variety has many advantages. Its unpretentiousness allows you to grow tomatoes even in unfavorable climatic conditions, and the resistance to all major diseases developed by breeders makes caring for seedlings much easier. Tatyana is an early ripening variety that does not require pinching or tying, which makes these tomatoes an ideal option for those summer residents who cannot afford to stay on the plot all season.
Another very important advantage is that this variety is not an F1 hybrid. This means that you yourself can select the seeds of the best fruits and not buy new seeds for next year.
The disadvantages of some farmers include the small size of the fruits, which is fully compensated by their quantity due to the good yield of the variety.
Harvesting and application
Tomatoes are ready for harvest after 3 months. Unripe fruits are sent to ripen in cardboard boxes in a dry place. The ripening process usually takes 5 days.
Tatyana is excellent for both fresh consumption and further processing. Due to the average size of the fruit (150 g), it is very convenient to preserve them in jars.
Reviews from tomato growers
Many consumers have already appreciated this variety. Some note the high yield of tomatoes and their convenient location on the bush, others are pleased that this variety ripens earlier than others.According to reviews from most summer residents, they were satisfied with the variety and plan to plant it next year.
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Conclusion
Tomatoes Tatyana are undemanding to care and resistant to diseases. This is a high-yielding variety that can satisfy the needs of even the busiest farmers. And most importantly, the Tatyana tomato can grow in open ground in the absence of a greenhouse. Many summer residents have managed to appreciate the positive qualities of the tomato and are planning to grow it again.