Description of Gina TST tomatoes
Russian breeders have developed a hybrid tomato variety Gina TST. The fruits of this variety are large and have excellent taste. The Gina TST tomato has a high yield and is characterized by an early ripening period. This sets it apart from other varieties.
The variety description says that the use of Gin's tomato is limited. They are not suitable for salting. It is recommended to eat the fruits fresh, in salads.
The main characteristics of the Gina TST variety
Gardeners are well aware of Gina's tomatoes and their hybrids Gina TST. Planting seeds in open ground is done as soon as warm weather sets in, usually at the end of March. Care for young sprouts is standard.
Full characterization will help to give preference to the Gina TST tomato variety. Description of tomatoes:
- The bush is low (55-60 cm), strong. 2-3 shoots grow from the root at once. Leaves grow in medium density.
- Ripening period is average. The fruits ripen three and a half months after sowing the seeds. If sowing was done at the end of March, then the crop can be harvested at the end of June or early July.
- The yield is high. 12-15 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter of the plantation. In the southern regions, the yield is sometimes 20-25 kg of fruits per square meter.
- The variety is suitable for growing in an open area and in a greenhouse.
- Pest resistance is average. Tomatoes are not susceptible to fusarium, verticellosis.
Tomatoes have some growing characteristics. Experienced gardeners do not recommend planting more than four bushes on one square meter of land. This is due to the branchiness of the plant, the bushes will shade each other. In order for the fruits to have enough nutrition, it is also advised to tear off the lower leaves.
According to the instructions of the breeders who bred the Gina TST tomato variety, the bushes do not need to be tied to a support. But the reviews of gardeners say the opposite. To prevent branchy bushes with heavy fruits from breaking, they need to be tied up.
Description of fruits
The fruits of Gina TST hybrid tomatoes deserve a separate description. They have been praised by experts and ordinary consumers.
Characteristics of the fruits of the Gina TST variety:
- The shape is rounded, slightly flattened. Low ribbing.
- The color of ripe tomatoes is orange-red.
- The mass of tomatoes grown in the open field is 200-300 grams. The weight of greenhouse fruits can reach 400-450 grams.
- The skin of a tomato is thin, but dense, does not crack.
- The pulp is dense, juicy, has a pleasant taste.
- Excellent commodity characteristics, the fruits tolerate transportation well, they are stored for a relatively long time.
Tomatoes are good to eat raw. You can also pickle and pickle them, but not whole. Large fruits do not fit into the jar, crumple and crack.
Many consumers find hybrid fruits less beneficial. The chemical composition of the fruits of the Gina tomato is no different from other varieties.They are also rich in vitamins, micro and macro elements.
Methods for growing tomatoes Gina TST
There are two ways to grow Gina and Gina TST tomatoes:
- seedling (from seedlings);
- seedless (from seed).
Seminal
The method of planting by seeds is used in the southern regions, in the middle lane the seedlings take root better. The planting site should be well lit, with moderately moist, drained soil.
Before planting the seeds, you need to prepare grooves about 30 cm long. The bottom of the groove is sprinkled with ash and treated with potash and phosphate fertilizers. Then holes are made, 3-4 seeds are placed in each hole. The holes are buried with soil.
Seedling
Seedlings are grown from seeds in wooden boxes. It is left in a warm place. Small sprouts appear within 10 days. They can be covered with clear plastic to improve future yields.
Water and feed the seedlings in moderation. You can transplant young plants to a prepared open area 45-50 days after sowing.
Features of caring for tomatoes
Proper care will ensure a good survival rate of seedlings, high yield of tomatoes. Gina isn't hard to look after.
How to care for hybrid tomatoes:
- Watering is carried out twice a week, after sunset. The amount of watering is one bucket for one bush. The water temperature should be around 25 degrees.
- Regular feeding, mineral fertilizers and organic matter. During the growing season, top dressing under the bush is applied 4 times.
- Regular weed control. It is equally important for young seedlings and adult plants. Weeds take away minerals and moisture from plants.
Watering should be stopped 15-20 days before harvest. This will speed up the ripening of the tomatoes.
Mullein, nitrophoska, potassium salts and superphosphate are used as fertilizers. You can use store-bought mixes to fertilize the tomato. During the fruiting period, it is imperative to feed the plant with superphosphate. Do not overdo it with fertilizers.
Diseases and pests of tomatoes
The main problem that gardeners face when growing Gina TST tomatoes is the "black leg" of the seedlings. At the root, the young shoot turns black, becomes thinner. A diseased seedling develops much more slowly than its counterparts, it may die.
It is possible to save seedlings with a "black leg" disease only in this way:
- removal of diseased seedlings from the soil;
- processing of healthy (so far) plants with special means.
Also, the seedlings can be gently sprayed with a solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate) or the stems at the root can be sprinkled with ash. Mature tomato plants are relatively resistant to pests. Most often, the bushes suffer from late blight.
Reviews of gardeners about the variety Gina TST
Farmers and amateur vegetable growers willingly leave reviews about Gin's tomatoes on specialized forums, share their photos. All unanimously confirm the information about the amazing taste and marketability of tomatoes.
People share with each other the experience of growing tomatoes Gina TST. If you analyze the reviews, you can draw the following conclusions:
- Tomatoes grow poorly on oily black earth soils.
- The bushes are very loose, the branches with the fruits are heavy, so they must be tied to a support.
- When the first three leaves appear on the sprouts, it is imperative to make a pick.
- The variety does not require removal of stepchildren.
- Before planting, seeds can be germinated in water with a growth promoter.
- Plant seeds for seedlings preferably in a store-bought potting soil mixture.
- To attract insects to the tomatoes for pollination of flowers, mustard or basil are planted in the aisles.
Vegetable growers appreciated the variety and noted its advantages over other varieties of tomatoes. Among the shortcomings most often called the frequent incidence of seedlings "black leg", the rigidity of the skin of the fruit.
Gina's TST tomato is a novelty in modern vegetable growing, but the variety has already become widespread. The main advantage of the variety is its high yield, excellent taste of large fruits. Also, plants are unpretentious to care for. The tomato is well suited for growing in the middle lane, but you need to find a sunny place for it on the site.