The Donna Anna tomato was the original development of Russian breeders. The hybrid variety appeared relatively recently and quickly gained popularity. On the Russian market, the main distributor of planting material has become the Siberian Garden brand. Reviews from experienced and novice gardeners indicate high tomato yields and excellent aesthetic and taste characteristics.
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A distinctive feature of the variety is the combination of an excellent presentation of the vegetable with a real “tomato” taste and smell, which cannot be said about most analogues. Tomatoes of this breeding species are today grown both on an industrial scale and in small garden plots.
Features of fruits and yield indicators
The characteristics of the tomato variety indicate that the tomato belongs to the early ripening varieties. The average period of fruit ripening from the moment of planting is from 93 to 98 days. Tomato bushes are medium-sized, the height of an adult plant is from 1.6 to 1.7 meters. The shoots of the plant are distinguished by powerful, durable stems that can withstand heavy bunches of fruit. The first brush of a plant with inflorescences is laid over the 5th, 6th or 7th leaf, the subsequent ones are formed through 1 or 2 leaf blades.
The formation of fruits in one cluster is 5 or 6 tomatoes. Description of tomato:
- have a round shape;
- have a smooth surface;
- there is a small neat spout at the top of the vegetable;
- have a dense structure;
- are multi-chamber.
Tomato Donna Anna f1 has a characteristic red color without green spots at the base. The average weight of one fruit varies from 185 to 200 grams. From 1 m2 If the rules of agricultural technology are followed, up to 14.7 kg can be removed.
Tomatoes withstand transportation difficulties well and do not crack. The variety is suitable for all types of processing, including canning and making various types of winter preparations. Gardeners note the excellent quality of tomato juice obtained from this type of tomato.
Recommendations for cultivation
The variety is ideal for growing in greenhouse-type structures and open ground conditions. Growing involves planting seed material, followed by diving and transplanting seedlings into the ground. The sowing time is calculated so that 50 to 60 days pass before planting in a permanent place. Recommended temperature for seed germination is 23–25 C0.
The hybrid variety compares favorably with other tomatoes. The advantages are considered to be:
- good ability to withstand hot weather;
- increased resistance to stress and rapid recovery from stress;
- resistance to tobacco mosaic viruses;
- ability to tolerate crown and root rot, alternaria.
The pattern of planting seedlings in the ground should not exceed 3 plants per 1 m2. When growing, one or two main stems are left, all other shoots and stepsons must be removed. Tomato bushes, due to their growth characteristics, need additional support in the form of tying.
The hybrid variety responds to fertilizers and standard agricultural practices. The plant needs periodic loosening and weeding.
