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Early ripening tomato Gourmand has been loved by many gardeners for a long time. This popularity is primarily due to the fact that you can start harvesting at the beginning of summer, in addition, this variety is famous for its high yield. The tomato variety Lakomka is one of the representatives of low-growing tomatoes. Ripe fruits have a round shape and a rich raspberry hue. Due to its versatility, the fruits can be eaten fresh or used for canning. As a rule, compact tomatoes do not exceed 130 g.
Description of tomato gourmand
The tomato variety Gourmet is the very first to ripen in the garden. As practice shows, you can start harvesting 85 days after planting seedlings in open ground. Due to the fact that a distinctive feature of tomato bushes is compactness, you can use a dense planting scheme. Thus, for 1 sq. m, you can plant up to 10 bushes, the optimal solution is 6 bushes.
The Lakomka variety grows to a height of 60 cm, as a result of which there is no need to carry out work on the formation of a bush. Due to the fact that the number of leaves grows, it is not necessary to reduce their number. The shape of the bushes is semi-spreading. Several brushes are formed on each bush in the process of growth. As a rule, the first brush in a tomato variety Lakomka is located above the 8th leaf, subsequent brushes with an interval of 1-2 leaves.
Description of fruits
A distinctive feature of ripe fruits is smoothness, even round shape. Each fruit weighs about 125 g. Ripe fruits attract attention with a rich raspberry hue, while the base of the stalk remains dark green, and this spot disappears during the ripening process. Tomatoes usually grow in the same size.
Taste qualities are fully consistent with the name - tomatoes not only ripen early, but also quite tasty, mouth-watering. The Lakomka variety has a rather dense and fleshy pulp, the taste is delicate, sweet. Thanks to their versatility, tomatoes can be used for any purpose - canning, eating fresh, preparing first and second courses.
Despite the fact that the skin is very thin, it is quite dense, due to which the fruits are able to withstand hot water treatment. If necessary, the crop can be transported over long distances without fear of losing its presentation. Since the density level of tomatoes is quite low, they are cut into pieces for canning.
Characteristics of tomatoes Gourmet
If we consider the characteristics of the tomato Lakomka, then it is worth noting the yield level, which is quite high.
Among the characteristics, the following points can be distinguished:
- simultaneous ripening of tomatoes;
- high level of rot resistance;
- unpretentiousness of the variety, as a result of which Lakomka tomatoes are capable of producing a high yield even in unfavorable conditions;
- early ripening - harvesting begins 80-85 days after planting planting material in open ground;
- small bush height - 60 cm;
- a small amount of leaves;
- the versatility of ripe fruits;
- if necessary, it can be transported over long distances, while the appearance will not be lost;
- excellent taste;
- small fruits.
According to reviews of experienced gardeners who are engaged in the cultivation of this variety and managed to appreciate all the advantages from each square. m you can collect up to 6-7 kg of ripe fruits.
Assessment of advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages it is worth noting:
- high level of productivity;
- high level of drought resistance;
- unpretentiousness of the variety;
- high resistance to many types of diseases.
During the cultivation process, no significant deficiencies were found.
Growing rules
According to the description and reviews, the tomato variety Lakomka is capable of growing at low temperatures and during drought. Despite this, in order to obtain a high yield, it is necessary to provide the culture with high-quality care:
- apply fertilizers;
- water regularly;
- remove weeds in a timely manner;
- mulch the soil as needed.
This is the only way to count on getting a good harvest with excellent taste.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
The photos and reviews of those who planted the tomato Lakomka confirm that this variety does not need to be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate before planting, as the material goes on sale in a processed form, but the soil must be processed.
If you plan to play it safe, you can use the following compounds for processing planting material:
- a decoction based on mushrooms;
- aloe juice;
- potato juice;
- ash solution;
- honey solution.
With the help of aloe juice, you can not only disinfect the planting material, but also give the seeds all the necessary nutrients. Regardless of the solution chosen, you will need to do the following:
- Soak seeds in clean water for 5 hours.
- Place in a cheesecloth bag.
- Dip into a disinfectant solution.
- Dry the seeds.
Soil preparation, as a rule, is done in the fall. For these purposes, take peat, sand, turf and mix everything thoroughly. 3 weeks before the planned planting, the soil must be calcined for 30 minutes. You can use a self-made fertilizer as a fertilizer. This will require:
- 10 liters of water;
- 25 g superphosphate;
- 25 g of potassium sulfate;
- 10 g of carbamide.
After the seeds of tomatoes of the Lakomka variety have been planted, it is recommended to cover the container with foil and place it in a room observing a temperature regime of + 20 ° C. After the appearance of the first shoots, the film is removed and the containers with the seedlings are rearranged on the windowsill.
Transplanting seedlings
Taking into account the reviews about the tomatoes Lakomka Aelita, it is worth noting that they are engaged in planting seedlings in open ground in the first half of April, in greenhouses - in the second half of March.
If you decide to grow Lakomka tomatoes in a greenhouse, then you should take into account a number of nuances:
- It is much more efficient to use biofuel greenhouses. It is recommended to install the greenhouse on an area that has been completely cleared of snow beforehand. The ground must be calcined, and manure mixed with sawdust should be spread over the entire greenhouse in an even layer.
- Planting seedlings should be done after the earth warms up to + 10 ° C.
- If the tomato variety Lakomka grows in a greenhouse on solar heating, then fertilizers are applied in the fall. 3 weeks before the expected landing, the earth is dug up.
Outdoors, seedlings thrive best on the southern slope. A great option is to use the land on which vegetables were previously grown. To maintain optimal conditions, cover the ground with a transparent film. As a rule, the beds are formed in several rows. The distance between the bushes should be at least 40-50 cm.
Planting care
According to the description and photo, it is not as difficult to care for a tomato of the Lakomka variety as it seems. In the process of seedling growth, it is necessary to regularly water the culture; at the time of flowering, the volume of water used for irrigation is reduced.
As a top dressing, it is recommended to use a mullein, which is previously diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 5. In addition, you can use mineral fertilizers: potassium salt, superphosphates. An herbal solution is perfect as an organic fertilizer.
It is necessary to weed the beds regularly, since the weed slows down the growth of tomatoes. After irrigation, the soil is loosened. If slow ripening is observed, it is recommended to remove the leaves that shade the tomatoes.
Conclusion
Tomato Gourmet is an unpretentious variety, it is suitable for both beginners and more experienced gardeners. If you follow all the recommendations for growing and caring for seedlings, you can get a good harvest.
