Tomatoes have taken pride of place on gardeners' tables and beds. Tomato Lojane f1 is one of the new products in the selection. The hybrid is one of the leaders in yield in extremely hot conditions.
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General information about the variety
The plant consistently bears fruit in greenhouse conditions and open ground. Description and characteristics of the variety:
- Mid-season tomato, maximum fruit appearance period 95 days;
- determinant, has limited growth;
- short, bush height does not exceed 70 cm;
- good foliage;
- medium size sheet;
- powerful root system;
- high yield, up to 9 kilograms of berries are harvested from one bush during the summer;
- can be stored for a long time;
- good transportability;
- resistance to most diseases of the nightshade family;
- unpretentiousness;
- large-fruited;
- resistance to high temperatures.
Tomato is successfully cultivated in different regions of Russia. Description of the appearance and technical data of the fruit:
- when mature it turns red;
- round shape;
- smooth;
- dense;
- thin skin;
- meaty, juicy;
- large-fruited, with a maximum weight of 220 grams;
- fragrant;
- sweet, sugary taste.
Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and are a good ingredient in vegetable salads. Suitable for processing; the berries are used to make puree, paste, ketchup, juices, and lecho. The tomato is suitable for pickling in a barrel.
Recommendations for cultivation
The Lojane tomato variety prefers the seedling method of planting. Preparatory work begins 30-40 days before the expected sowing date. Experienced vegetable growers plant tomato seeds for seedlings in mid or late March. To obtain healthy seedlings, a number of rules should be followed:
- seeds do not require pre-treatment;
- planting depth 1.5-2 cm;
- the distance between plantings is at least 1 cm;
- after sowing, moisten the soil with a spray bottle;
- after sowing, the container is covered with film to create a greenhouse effect;
- maintain the room temperature at least 22 degrees;
- after the sprouts appear, remove the film;
- carry out regular watering;
- provide tomato bushes with a constant source of light, if necessary, purchase fluorescent lamps;
- Pick the seedlings after 1-2 true leaves appear.
IMPORTANT! The bush should not be fertilized before picking.
Before planting tomatoes in the ground, it is recommended to harden them, reduce the room temperature to 15-17 degrees, or take the seedlings outside.The recommended hardening time is 7-10 days before the expected date of planting in the ground or greenhouse. The tomato is not fussy and does not require special care. The plant feels good in small greenhouses and does not require tying or installing a support. To get the best harvest you should:
- water with warm water in the evening or morning;
- regularly loosen and weed the soil;
- feeding tomatoes at least four times during the summer season.
Gardeners collect ripe Logjane tomatoes 2 months after planting the seedlings.
