Each gardener has his own collection of seeds. Yellow tomatoes come in different varieties and hybrids. Tomato Olesya takes pride of place.
The attractiveness of Olesya
Tomatoes are valued for certain qualities. Before purchasing seeds, you need to study the differences between the Olesya variety and others.
Plant characteristics:
- the tomato is designed for growing in open ground and unheated greenhouses;
- unlimited growth (indeterminate);
- in open ground it stretches up to 150 cm, in greenhouses - up to 2 m;
- ripens late (130 days from hatching to the first fruit);
- leaf blades are large, dark green;
- there are 4-5 brushes on the bush;
- Following the rules of care will give a yield of 4.7 kg/m².
Summer residents like Olesya tomatoes. The variety is unpretentious. It is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. Recommended for planting in private gardens and private household plots.
What makes Olesya happy
The bush gives bright juicy fruits. Garlands of berries make you stop and admire. Their taste is reminiscent of apricot.
Description of tomatoes:
- grow up to 300 g;
- the shape resembles a large plum with a spout at the bottom;
- green stripes at the top (disappear when ripe);
- ripe tomato is bright orange;
- few seeds;
- juicy pulp;
- sweet taste;
- thin skin.
Breeders created tomatoes for fresh consumption. Olesya pleasantly diversifies salads. Children love bright juice. The paste tastes like jam.
How to get quality tomatoes
Olesya tomatoes are unpretentious. But the sweetness of the fruit is determined by compliance with the rules of care. It is recommended to follow the advice of agronomists:
- start seedlings in the second ten days of March;
- maintain a germination temperature of 25 degrees;
- after pecking, transfer the dishes to a bright, cool windowsill;
- when the first true leaf grows, picking into separate pots is required;
- seedlings should be fed twice with mineral fertilizer;
- increase daylight hours using an agricultural lamp;
- regularly harden and ventilate;
- water moderately;
- before planting, enrich the ridges with complete fertilizer (nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus);
- plants are ready for placement when 6 true leaves grow;
- distance between bushes: 40 cm x 60 cm;
- It is recommended to mulch the soil (to facilitate maintenance);
- must be formed into 1-2 stems;
- stepsoning required;
- care should be taken to ensure support: a garter is required.
The plant requires light. Lack of sun will reduce the sugar content of tomatoes.
When forming 2 stems, it is recommended to place 3 plants per square meter of ridge, 1 stem - 4 tomatoes.
Olesya does not like waterlogging of the soil and air. The skin of the fruit cracks and marketability is lost.
Verdict of summer residents
Gardeners share reviews of the Olesya tomato. The taste of the fruit received unanimous recognition. I'm pleased with the weight and shape.
Upsetting farmers:
- late ripening;
- thin brittle stems;
- the need for stepsoning and formation;
- cracking of fruits during heat treatment;
- keeping quality 1.5 weeks;
- slow ripening.
Summer residents note insufficient yield: those who planted received less fruit than the amount indicated on the package. Tomatoes become smaller when plants are grown with 2 stems. It is difficult to grow Olesya in open ground in regions with short summers: late blight overtakes.
The advantages of the variety outweigh the disadvantages. Gardeners fell in love with tomatoes. The variety has taken a strong place in personal seed collections.
