The Gamayun tomato has been grown in Russia and neighboring countries for 28 years. Gardeners do not change their habit and constantly plant these vegetables along with new varieties and hybrids. The variety is universal in use and has high yields, so lovers prefer it. We will tell you below what qualities the Gamayun variety tomato has and how to grow it.
Origin and characteristics of the hybrid
The variety was bred by Russian breeders at the Edelstein vegetable growing station. In 1990, it was put into circulation for cultivation in the Northern and Central regions.Cultivation is carried out in closed heated greenhouses in winter and spring.
The plant is indeterminate, the height of the bush is up to two meters. Green mass of medium size, leaf grey-green, medium, glossy, wavy. During growth, it requires the formation of a whip and a garter. The inflorescences are simple - the first flower is formed above the 7th leaf, the next after 1-2 leaves.
Productivity is increased - from 11 to 18 kilograms of fruit are harvested from one square meter. Ripening is early, on the 126th day after planting the seeds for seedlings.
The fruits are round and red. The weight of one tomato is 80–85 grams, and when unripe it is light green in color. The taste is good - it has a sweet tomato taste with sourness, juicy. The skin is medium thick and does not burst when poured.
Application of tomato
The variety is intended for universal use. The varietal characteristics are such that tomato pastes, ketchups, and tomato juice are prepared from the fruits. Pickled and salted fruits store well and have an excellent taste. You can roll vegetables unripe. Thanks to their thick skin, pickled tomatoes do not burst and look great.
Due to their taste, fresh tomatoes are suitable for making salads. Tomatoes are not deformed during transportation and are well preserved during long-term storage. Therefore, the variety is often used for industrial production.
Features of the variety
The description of the tomato is characterized by many positive qualities that were noted in the reviews of gardeners:
- The variety has high yields.
- Precocity.
- Keeping quality and durability during transportation.
- Disease resistance.
- Versatility in use.
- Positive taste characteristics.
- Good view.
Thanks to these qualities, tomato has been grown for 28 years in Russia and gives good results.
Tomato growing conditions
To get a high yield of tomatoes, you must first grow them. For this purpose, several necessary measures are taken to plant and care for the plant:
- Planting seeds for seedlings.
- Picking.
- Transplantation to a permanent place of growth.
- Plant care.
Gamayun f1 seeds are planted 60 days before transplanting the plants into the ground. Select fertile soil with the addition of humus and disinfect it with a solution of potassium permanganate. After these manipulations, the seeds are sown. The container is covered with film and left to germinate on the windowsill in a sunny, warm place.
After the sprouts appear, the film is removed and growth continues until two permanent leaves appear. At this time, you can fertilize with minerals and organic matter. But not earlier than two weeks after landing.
Picking into separate glasses is carried out after the appearance of two leaves, carefully replanting the seedlings with part of the soil so as not to damage the roots.
Depending on the growing period, the seedlings are moved to a permanent place of growth, usually a greenhouse, and cared for until the first harvest is obtained.
Plant care
To get a harvest, it is not enough to plant and grow seedlings. You need to constantly care for the bushes:
- water;
- loosen the soil;
- feed;
- pinch;
- tie up;
- weed;
- fertilize;
- fight diseases.
Only if all growing conditions are met can you expect a high yield of delicious, beautiful tomatoes from the plants.
