It is believed that the Dina tomato is much healthier than other tomatoes because it contains a large amount of carotene. The “Dina” variety is mid-early (90-100 days from the moment of planting in the ground until full ripening), determinate (stem height - 55-70 cm). The variety in question is suitable for both open ground and greenhouse conditions.
"Dina" tomatoes are deep yellow or orange, smooth and round, weighing from 100 to 130 grams. Number of nests – 4-5. The dry matter content in fruits is 4.7-5.9%. The taste of tomatoes is characterized by a slight sweetness. The pulp is juicy and fleshy. The yield of this variety ranges from 3 to 4.5 kg per bush.
Features of cultivation
The tomato variety “Dina” is distinguished by simple inflorescences, the first of which is planted above 6-7 leaves, the subsequent ones - after 1-2 leaves.
When planting in beds, the distance between the bushes should be at least half a meter, and between the rows - at least 40 cm. Proper care of tomatoes consists of regular watering, removing weeds and using mineral fertilizers.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of "Dina" gardeners note:
- High yield;
- Good taste;
- Long fruiting;
- Immunity to septoria and macrosporiosis;
- Contains a large amount of carotene;
- Long shelf life.
The disadvantages of “Dina” include its susceptibility to late blight, blossom end and watery rot.
To save the crop from these unpleasant diseases, experts recommend using drugs such as Ridomil Gold MC and Ecosil.
Those who are opposed to chemical exposure to tomatoes are advised to treat them with a regular salt solution. To prepare such a solution you will need 1 glass of salt and 5 liters of water.
Tomato reviews
The Dina tomato variety is quite widely known among experienced summer residents. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most interesting opinions of gardeners about it.
- I read positive reviews about the variety on the Internet and decided to plant it in my dacha. Overall, the Dina tomatoes made a good impression. Tasty, juicy, meaty. Very good for homemade preparations. (Valentina Petrovna, Tver region)
- I am simply delighted with “Dina”! The care is very simple, but the result exceeds all expectations. The yield is high compared to other varieties in my garden. The taste is excellent. And the combination of yellow and red tomatoes in jars with pickles is very pleasing to the eye.(Alevtina, Saratov)
- I doubted for a long time whether it was worth planting this variety, since some reviews from experienced gardeners said that these tomatoes are prone to rot and late blight. But, thank God, everything worked out for me. The tomatoes grew tasty and juicy, to the delight of our entire large family. (Julia, Sterlitamak)
- I liked Dina. With proper care you can achieve a very good harvest. I also noticed that these tomatoes store well. In general, I recommend that all gardeners try to grow “Dina” in their summer cottage. (Alexandra Valerievna, Nizhny Novgorod)
- I've been growing them for three years now. I really like it fresh. I also make salads, sauces and lecho. I have already tried all the known recipes. Everything turns out delicious with these tomatoes. This is my secret ingredient to any dish, I can’t get enough of it. (Rosa, Naberezhnye Chelny)
- I read about this tomato on a website for gardeners. I liked the characteristics and description of the variety and decided to plant it. Honestly, not the best tomatoes I've grown. A very capricious variety that requires constant monitoring and care. But they taste great, and it offset my labor costs a little. (Alexander Vladimirovich, Bryansk)
