Many novice gardeners have the opinion that the fruits of high-yielding tomato crops are not endowed with a bright aroma and rich taste. But this is not true at all. There are certain varieties of tomatoes that produce a large number of fruits with a sufficient concentration of sugar. For example, experienced summer residents highlight the Lopatinskie tomato. This vegetable crop can please every gardener with its high fertility of large-fruited, aromatic tomatoes.
Description of vegetable crop
The Lopatinskie variety belongs to mid-season vegetable crops.The growing season from the appearance of the first seedlings to the full ripening of tomatoes is about 110-115 days. The variety is quite large-fruited, with high yields. Lopatinsky tomatoes are suitable for growing in open ground, in temporary greenhouse buildings and in greenhouse conditions.
The bush itself is of an indeterminate species, which develops in the form of vines. The average height of the plant is 0.8-1 meter. The bush is heavily leafy with many side shoots. Those who have grown this vegetable crop recommend forming the plant into 2-3 stems. In this way, it will be possible to increase the quantity and quality of the harvest. In addition, in order to increase the number of brushes, it is recommended to regularly prun the bush.
Advantages of the variety
The Lopatinskie tomato variety, like all vegetable crops, is endowed with advantages and disadvantages.
Description of the advantages of the variety:
- long fruiting;
- high productivity;
- the bush is easy to care for;
- convenient picking of fruits;
- good immunity to late blight.
In addition, the Lopatinskie variety has a consistently high yield even under unfavorable climatic conditions.
The vegetable crop has no major disadvantages. The only disadvantage that may affect the choice of this variety is the capriciousness of the watering regime.
To prevent tomatoes from lying on damp ground, which leads to their rotting, it is recommended to tie the bush to a support in a vertical position.
Fruit characteristics
Despite the fact that the yield of the variety can be more than 10 kg per bush, the tomatoes have quite high taste and commercial qualities. They can be consumed fresh, in the preparation of hot and cold dishes, and also used for pickling and winter preparations.
Characteristics of tomatoes at full maturity:
- weight – 700-800 grams;
- flat-round shape;
- color deep red;
- the pulp is dense, fleshy, with a large number of chambers;
- taste sweet, juicy;
- the aroma is pronounced.
Lopatinskiye tomatoes have a long shelf life and the ability to be transported over long distances, which has a beneficial effect on market sales.
As gardeners' reviews showed, the best yield indicators of the variety were recorded with good lighting of the bush. Sowing of seeds is carried out 50-60 days before the intended planting in a permanent place of growth. The ideal pattern for planting seedlings is a checkerboard pattern with a maintained distance between bushes - 50 cm, row spacing - 75 cm.
Product reviews
“Despite the fact that the package of seeds indicates the weight of the tomato is 600-800 grams, last year I grew medium-sized fruits. But they ripened quickly enough, without rot, with good taste."
Vladislav.
“Every year I plant the Lopatinskie variety. I am always satisfied with the taste and appearance of large fruits. But growing a variety takes a lot of free time. The bush requires regular pinching, loosening and tying to a support.”
Elena.
“Several times I planted Lopatinskie tomatoes in my summer cottage. The tomatoes are quite large, with a good piquant taste. The only thing that didn’t suit me was the uneven ripening of the fruits.”
Katerina.
