Early hybrids of the new selection attract summer residents with their productivity and good resistance to bad weather conditions and infections. The Irishka tomato deserves attention - a hybrid for open ground, bred for the North Caucasus region, in operation for more than 10 years.
Main characteristics of Irishka tomato
The description of the new hybrid can begin with the timing of ripening. If seedlings are grown independently, ripening dates are needed to determine planting dates. Irishka F1 tomatoes ripen early. From germination to the first red tomatoes on the bushes, only 100-110 days pass.
Bushes
The new hybrid has determinate bushes that stop growing after the formation of 6-8 fruit clusters on the central stem. The Irishka bush grows up to 50 or 60 cm in height. There is a moderate amount of leaves, they are medium in size and green in color. The first flower cluster is formed in the axil of the 5th (6) leaf. The laying of subsequent brushes occurs in every third sinus.
Fruit
The hybrid belongs to the red-fruited group of tomatoes. The fruits are multi-chambered (3-4) with a bright red, durable skin, are of medium size, weigh 60-100 g. The shape is regular, round without ribbing. There are no green spots at the articulation site.
The taste characteristics are determined by two ratings: good and excellent. It is harmonious, it contains moderate amounts of sugar (1.8%) and acids. The pulp contains 3.6% dry matter as a percentage.
The universal purpose of the variety makes the hybrid profitable for commercial cultivation. Ripe tomatoes are good raw materials for processing. You can use them to prepare high-quality canned food, pasta, and sauces.
Freshly picked fruits contain substances beneficial to the female body. For men, tomato will be useful for the prevention of prostatitis and other cancers. Eating tomatoes throughout the summer has a positive effect on health.
Harvest
Having planted Irishka tomatoes, the summer resident will be pleased with the harvest. The variety is intended for cultivation in the southern regions; heat and drought have virtually no effect on pollination and fruit set. From one square meter you can get up to 10 kg of tomatoes.
Important. The Irishka hybrid has a high percentage of fruits of commercial quality - 99%.
Growing for commercial purposes gives a yield of 200 to 500 c/ha.The size of the harvest depends on the fertility of the soil and the quality of care for the tomatoes during the entire growing season.
Planting scheme
When planning a bed for tomatoes, take into account the recommendations from the manufacturer. According to the scheme he recommended, up to 6 Irishka tomato bushes can be planted per 1 m². The optimal distance between the centers of the holes is from 30 to 40 cm. Make the row spacing wide - 70 cm. The benefits that the summer resident receives thanks to the wide aisles between the rows:
- Makes caring for tomato bushes easier.
- The bushes are less likely to get sick because they are well ventilated.
- The fruits taste better and ripen earlier due to good lighting.
- The duration of fruiting of a tomato bush increases, as the plants have enough nutrients.
The soil
Sweet and juicy tomatoes grow on light sandy loam soil with the addition of organic matter (compost, humus) and mineral fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus.
If the soil at your dacha is heavy, it is worth improving its mechanical composition by adding low-lying peat and sand.
Add organic matter to heavy clay soils during autumn digging. Then add potassium nitrate (20 g/m²) and superphosphate (25-30 g/m²). Rye loosens the soil well. It can be sown in the fall, and in the spring, 1-2 weeks before planting, crushed and embedded in the ground.
Care
Determinate Irishka tomato bushes require standard care. It includes:
- Watering once every 5-6 days.
- Applying fertilizers at the roots 3 times per season.
- If necessary, 1-2 foliar feedings. To improve fruit set in hot weather, to maintain immunity during the rainy season.
- Loosening row spacing.
- Mulching the soil.
- Tying branches to a support.
The summer resident will not have to remove the stepsons; there is no need to form a bush.It is necessary to harvest in a timely manner during the mass ripening of fruits to prolong fruiting and increase the size of the tomato.
Information from forums
In preparation for the new season, information is being collected. Summer residents actively read reviews on forums. You can also find useful first-hand information about the Irishka tomato on the Internet.
Alyona
Last winter I read reviews about early ripening hybrids. I saw a photo of F1 Irishka tomatoes, decided to try it and did not regret it. The bushes grew without any hassle. I planted it according to the recommended scheme. There were a lot of tomatoes on the bushes, they formed together. I had to tie up the branches to prevent them from breaking due to overload. We started eating tomatoes early and ate them all fresh. Those collected at milky ripeness were ripened and had a good taste.
