Most farmers grow tomatoes for sale. For this, it is recommended to use early varieties, since their harvest is much easier to realize. One of the most famous early varieties is the tomato Lyubasha f1.
Description
Before planting, you need to read the description of the Lyubasha tomato. The characteristics and description of the variety will help beginners learn how Lyubasha differs from other types of tomatoes.
Bush
The height of an adult bush can reach one meter, so the plant needs periodic pinching and staking. It is recommended to form bushes with two or three stems.In the first case, you will have to leave the stepson under the flower brush, and in the second, two stepsons are left. All other shoots must be removed.
Fruit
Tomatoes have a smooth red surface and a round shape. The weight of one fruit can reach 150 grams. The yield of this tomato variety is quite high. From a square meter of garden bed you can harvest about 10 kilograms of tomatoes. If you grow bushes in a greenhouse, this figure can increase to 15 kilograms.
The fruits of the Lyubasha tomato are universal, as they can be used for processing, preservation and fresh consumption.
Their main advantage is resistance to blossom end rot, to which most other varieties are susceptible.
Planting seeds
It is recommended to sow the seeds of Lyubasha f1 tomatoes at the end of winter or early spring. Residents of the southern regions of the country can sow seeds from February 25 to March 1. In the central regions, this needs to be done a little later - from March 15.
Selection of capacity
You can plant seeds for seedlings in a special container or box. Some of the most suitable containers are plastic containers. Their main advantage is that they are easy to disinfect, wash and transport. Before planting seeds in containers, you need to make special holes to ensure water drainage from the roots.
Soil preparation
To grow seedlings, you need to use loose soil that is not infected with any pests or diseases. Seeds must be planted in a pre-prepared soil mixture. To prepare it, you should mix rotted manure, lowland peat, mullein and compost with the soil.
To rid the soil of pests, it must be heated in the oven for about 40 minutes.
Landing
First, the seeds need to be spread out in rows on the ground. This is done in such a way that the distance between each seed is 2-4 cm. After this, they are sprinkled with substrate and pressed into the soil a few centimeters. After this, the soil is watered and the containers with seedlings are transferred to a warm room.
Containers with planted tomatoes cannot be placed on radiators, as this can cause the soil to quickly overheat.
Planting seedlings
First you need to make holes for planting seedlings. They are done at a distance of 50-55 cm from each other. After this, they are filled with water and humus mixed with mineral fertilizers.
Before removing the seedlings from the container, it is necessary to moisten the soil. This will prevent possible damage to the roots of the plant and will greatly facilitate the removal of seedlings from containers. To properly remove young tomato bushes from containers, you need to carefully grasp their trunk and slowly lift the plant out of the soil. Then the tomato is placed vertically in the hole and sprinkled with compost.
After planting, you should start mulching the soil. You can use straw, sawdust or grass clippings for this.
Care
A tomato needs to be properly cared for in order for it to produce a good harvest.
Watering
At the beginning of summer and spring, you need to water the bushes once a week. In mid-summer, the soil begins to dry out quickly and therefore the plant should be watered several times a week. Reviews from many gardeners indicate that the plant should be watered at the root so as not to disturb the growth of the bushes.
Top dressing
The first feeding is carried out two weeks after planting the seedlings.In the future, you will have to fertilize the soil every ten days. To do this, you can use chicken manure, mullein and mineral fertilizers.
Spraying
To protect this tomato variety from diseases and harmful insects, they must be periodically sprayed with onion tincture or Bordeaux mixture. The procedure should be carried out 2-3 times a month.
Conclusion
Growing Lyubasha tomatoes is not that difficult. To do this, just study their description and recommendations for planting. To get additional information on growing tomatoes, you can consult with someone who has previously planted this variety.
