Description and characteristics of Linda tomatoes
Tomato varieties are varied. Some produce good yields when grown in greenhouses and greenhouses. Others are suitable for open ground. One of the most popular street varieties is the Linda tomato.
Description of Linda tomatoes
Tomatoes of this variety are delicious and sweet. They are perfect for fresh consumption, as well as for cooking various dishes or for pickling. The main thing is to know about the features of getting a good harvest.
Description of the variety
Tomato Linda f1 is the result of the work of Japanese breeders in crossing everyone's favorite cherry tomato Linda with early ripening varieties. The appearance of "F1" in the name indicates that this plant is a hybrid.
The main task of the breeders was to create a new tomato that would not be capricious to external conditions, which would have high fertility rates. The Japanese coped with their task. Today, Linda f1 is one of the most popular plants grown on land plots not only in Russia, but also in other European countries.
The description of Linda tomatoes, declared by breeders, indicates the determinancy of the bush. It is small (up to 35 cm in height), dense stem and dense foliage. But, under favorable conditions, the height of the plant can reach 50 cm. Linda f1 is a more vigorous plant. It can be up to 80 cm in height. The accuracy of the fruits deserves special attention. One bush can have several large clusters of 8-14 tomatoes.
Linda's description of tomatoes also indicates that the bush grows best when properly formed into 2-3 stems. Large, massive stems should be tied up. An unsinking bush does not need to be reinforced with a support. The fruits will ripen without human help. Linda's tomato bush can be seen in the PHOTO.
An adult bush can be cylindrical in shape. It bears fruit already from the end of June to the beginning of September. Lack of sunlight does not affect the amount of the crop. During the fruiting period, the growth of the bush slows down. "Laziness" is one of the characteristics of the determinant plant. The only thing that should be taken care of is to take preventive measures to protect the bushes from verticillosis and fusarium. The hybrid already has immunity to these diseases.
Features of the fruits of the Linda variety
The description of Linda tomato as a good yielding variety became the reason for the popularity of the plant in domestic growing conditions. Despite the fact that this tomato is classified as a hybrid, its fruits are fleshy and sweet. Other features of the fruit are no less important:
- Dimensions. Tomatoes are large, rounded. They can be seen in the PHOTO.
- The quality of the peel. The skin is thin but does not crack.
- Taste. The fruit is sweet. It contains 3-3.3% sugar.
- Color. The ripe fruit has a bright red color.
- The weight. The weight of one hybrid fruit can reach 300 grams. But, the average weight of a tomato is 170-200 grams.
Tomatoes grown on your site can be eaten fresh.Experienced gardeners recommend using the fruits for pickling or for making salad.
Fruit stock harvested from one harvest can be used for any purpose. In addition, the excellent appearance of tomatoes is in demand in the market. Large, red bunches will impress any customer. In addition, the high yield of the crop is perfect for trade.
Features of growing tomato
Seedlings should be planted in neutral soil.
Tomato variety Linda is an annual. The seed in the fruit is not suitable for planting. Therefore, for growing a crop, it is important to stock up on planting material annually. To do this, you can buy Linda tomato seeds (for growing seedlings) or already young seedlings. Transplanting into open ground is carried out only with seedlings having 2 or more leaves. The cultivation of the hybrid itself has the following features:
- Gardeners recommend choosing neutral fertile soils for planting. The root system must receive a sufficient amount of oxygen, so the soil should be loosened.
- It is necessary to remove weeds from the planting site. They can interfere with the development of the bush, and its fruits ripen.
- It is important to provide moderate watering. In addition, its drip type will also benefit.
- Plant feeding should be carried out. It is best to use complex mineral formulations.
The seeds of a hybrid plant are not difficult to buy. They are produced by many modern manufacturers. Seeds are planted only in greenhouses, as it is important to provide warmth and moisture for sprouting. They are prepared for transplanting only after several leaves are formed on small stems. It usually takes 55-60 days.
Tomatoes of the Linda variety, when planted in street conditions, are placed at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. No more than 4 bushes should fall on one square meter.
Tips and feedback from gardeners about Linda tomatoes
According to experienced gardeners, Linda tomatoes are ideal for outdoor cultivation. Maintenance of such plants is minimal. Because of the powerful stem, the need for a garter is rare. The main thing is to organize moderate watering and not forget about feeding. Lovers of fresh vegetables will love these tomatoes. Already at the beginning of summer, you can be content with ripe fruits.
The main advantage of the characteristics of the variety is the ability to choose a planting site (street or greenhouse). But, it is also important to take into account the climatic features of the area. Those who have already encountered the cultivation of this variety know that the evening cold snap (especially critical in the northern regions of the country) often reduces the yield of tomatoes. Therefore, it is better to plant plants on the street only in the southern regions. In the northern ones, they should be planted in greenhouses.
Conclusion
The Cherry tomato hybrid is a good example of a high-yielding disease-resistant crop. With proper care, not only diseases, but also pests are not terrible for the plant. Only cold is dangerous for the plant. Large jumps in temperature can ruin the tomato. If the fruits need to be transported or put into long storage, one should not wait for their full ripening. Gardeners advise picking tomatoes a little unripe.