Tomato Linda f1 is optimal for people who do not have the time or desire to tend to their beds. This is due to the fact that no more than ten bushes can be planted on one square meter. Of course, this variety is not suitable for large-scale cultivation, since this will require quite large plots of land. But before making a decision, you need to study the description of the variety.
Features of the variety
Plants of this variety are unpretentious and can grow over a long period. At the same time, the fruits ripen quite quickly. So, if you sow tomato seeds at the end of spring, then in mid-summer you can already harvest the first harvest from the bush.
Linda tomato is a low-growing dwarf plant, the height of which does not exceed 30 cm. The bush has compact dimensions and a dense stem. There is relatively little foliage. A characteristic feature of this variety is that the dense fruits are placed in a bunch. They have a round shape and easily tolerate temperature changes. They are also unpretentious to lighting. But it is worth noting that if there is enough light, much more ovaries will form on the bush.
Interesting: The Linda tomato is very popular due to the fact that the plants are highly resistant to various diseases that are inherent in nightshade crops.
An adult plant is a small bush, which is dotted with small tomatoes. The average weight of the fruit is approximately 30 grams. You can collect them until the end of September. The fruits are universal and can be used to prepare various salads. They are also suitable for pickling and canning.
I grew tomatoes of the Linda variety on balconies in pots or boxes. They are not afraid of unprotected ground. This characteristic explains the popularity of tomatoes among the population.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of this variety it is worth highlighting:
- unpretentiousness in cultivation and care;
- good yield;
- the ability to grow in a limited space, which is accessible due to the small size of the bush;
- good taste, which allows the fruits to be used for preparing various dishes;
- are not exposed to many diseases and can easily tolerate a drop in temperature;
As for the disadvantages, at the moment there are no such noted, as indicated by consumer reviews.
How to sow correctly
Linda tomato is best sown in neutral, fertile and well-drained soil. The growing technology looks something like this:
- Soak the seeds in a special solution that stimulates their germination. After some time, they are laid out on a plate and covered with a damp cloth.
- In a few days they will have small roots. This means that the seeds can be sown in the soil. It's a pretty easy process. Tomato seeds are simply laid out and covered with a layer of earth, the thickness of which should not exceed 1 cm.
- The container or bed is covered with plastic wrap until the first tomato shoots appear. After this it is removed. When it comes to growing tomatoes in boxes, special attention is paid to temperature conditions.
- Throughout the entire growth period, seedlings need to be fed with mineral fertilizers. After planting, fertilizing is carried out once every six months.
When growing a plant, it is worth considering some rules. So, for irrigation you should use only warm water. Also, grown seedlings need to be provided with a place without drafts.
How to care after planting
Tomatoes love heat very much. Therefore, I planted them on the east or south side. If the plant suddenly begins to stretch upward sharply, and internodes have formed between the leaves, then this indicates that it is hot.
If Linda tomatoes are grown on a balcony or in a greenhouse, then you need to carefully monitor the temperature. This is especially true in the summer when it is hot outside. If necessary, the temperature is lowered by ventilation or by limiting the access of sunlight to the enclosed space.
Linda tomatoes will need to be dusted with your own hands. To do this, use a soft, small brush.It is worth noting here that the plant does not need to be tied up. During the flowering period, it is necessary to fertilize with mineral fertilizers. Also, to solve this problem, use ordinary ash diluted with water.
