Description of Tomato Logane
In the past few years, gardeners have been actively growing the f1 category Logane tomato on their plots.
Description of Tomato Logane
Characteristics of the variety
A Dutch company was involved in the production and development of the hybrid. The year of hatching is officially considered to be 1938.
Initially, the species was created so that people living in the hottest climates could grow it.
Description of the plant
According to the description, the species has a powerful trunk and a developed root system. The bush belongs to determinant crops and has a height of 70 cm. The stem is so powerful that it can withstand several dozen large fruits, so the Logane f1 tomato needs a mandatory garter of the branches.
Foliage of moderate type, has a rich shade of green. According to the characteristics, the leaves of the variety are a bit like the tops of potatoes, they have a slight roughness and tuberosity. Moderate foliage protects the stem and the main part of the bush from the scorching sun. This is the main reason for the tolerance of high temperatures.
Description of the fetus
The skin of the oval fruit is dark red, its surface is smooth and pleasant to the touch. The average weight of ripe fruits is about 200 g. Individual fruits reach 350 g. According to the description, tomatoes have a rich pleasant taste, contain a large amount of dry matter (7%). The taste is sweet, without bitterness or acid.
Tomatoes are considered versatile in use: they are used not only for salads or preservation, but also for making baby food or tomato paste.
Benefits
The variety has a number of positive characteristics:
- excellent yield indicators: 10 kg per 1 sq. m;
- good tolerance to high temperatures;
- excellent characteristics of taste and commercial quality;
- the possibility of long-term storage and transportation;
- well-developed immune system.
Growing rules
Timely watering is important for the plant.
This species can be grown using both seeds and seedlings. It all depends on how early you need to get the crop. The seedless method is characterized by staggered planting of the seed. A distance of 40 cm is kept between the bushes.
The seeds are treated with substances that accelerate growth. At least 6 seeds are placed in each hole: this increases the percentage of total germination. The planting depth is about 2 cm. A special apparatus is placed on top of the hole to retain heat. If it is not possible to buy it, you should use ordinary plastic bottles.
The use of the seedling method involves planting seeds 60 days before the intended planting in open ground. To achieve good germination and seedling density, it is necessary to adhere not only to the temperature regime, but also to the humidity level, so the plant is watered as it dries and the greenhouse is regularly ventilated. The soil temperature must be at least 15 ° C. The distance between the rows is 50 cm, and between the holes is 40 cm.
Care
Tomatoes Logane f1 are undemanding to care. First of all, it is important to loosen the soil: this allows the root system to develop better. You should also feed the soil with mineral fertilizers. The first feeding of tomatoes is carried out when shoots appear, then every 2 weeks.
It is not recommended to add organic matter during flowering and ripening of fruits. The ideal time to use them is in autumn, just after plowing the land. Watering should be carried out in the evening and only with warm water, otherwise, the root system will begin to rot.
Diseases and pests
The variety has excellent indicators of disease resistance. For example, it is not affected by powdery mildew or mottling.
Conclusion
The Logane tomato variety belongs to the category of vegetables that surprise the owner with pleasant results.