The Primadonna tomato is a variety that will allow you to harvest an early harvest. They are grown both in open and closed ground. The fruits are large and have good taste.
Variety information
Tomatoes Primadonna f1 are hybrids. Hybrids are produced by breeders by crossing several varieties to obtain the desired characteristics. They are resistant to disease, are rarely attacked by pests, tolerate unfavorable weather conditions and produce rich, large harvests.
One of the best varieties that has all the best qualities is Prima Donna. Can be grown in a greenhouse or outdoors.
Main characteristics and description of the variety:
- the central stem is strong, strong, there is not much foliage, it can reach 1.5 meters in height;
- leaves are dark green, smooth;
- the root system is not too long, but branched;
- 7 brushes can be formed on each bush, each of which holds 8-10 tomatoes;
- Fruit formation and ripening begins approximately 93 days after planting the seeds.
Since tomatoes of the Primadonna f1 variety ripen early, the plant does not have time to catch the massive spread of late blight (the causative agent is fungi). The variety is resistant to diseases. Gardeners will be pleased with the results of growing this type of tomato. From one bush you can harvest up to 8 kg of tomatoes, even in bad weather conditions, which are stored for a long time.
The fruits will attract attention with their unusual appearance and pleasant taste. Description of tomato:
- the shape is round or slightly oblong with an elongated spout at the end;
- the weight of one tomato can reach 120 kg;
- ripe fruits are painted a bright red-scarlet color, the nose is painted in a darker shade;
- the skin is thin, but can protect against cracking;
- The inside is densely fleshy, with sufficient juice content.
The pulp tastes sweet and sour with a pleasant, fragrant aroma. The vegetable contains many useful components that do not disappear even during heat treatment.
Features of cultivation
The description of the features of growing tomatoes includes several stages. Primadonna tomatoes love warmth, but can also grow in cold conditions. Preparations for planting begin with proper seed care.
Only large and dense grains are selected for planting.They need to be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate so that there is no infection left on the shell. Proponents of germination leave the seeds in a wet towel for several days. Some impregnate the matter with growth activators and fertilizers.
If seeds for seedlings are to be grown at home, then select a container and soil. It should be planted in early April. At a distance of 2 cm, holes are made in the ground 1.5 cm deep, where the seeds are placed. Then cover the container with glass or film. As soon as the sprouts sprout, the film is removed.
Picking is done when the first pair of leaves appears. Pinch off the longest root and transplant the mature seedlings into separate containers.
It is recommended to replant into open ground when 6-7 leaves appear. Two weeks before transplantation, a hardening procedure is carried out.
Description of the variety for further care in open beds. Holes are made in the beds at intervals of 50 cm, and mineral or organic fertilizer can be added. After planting, it is recommended to mulch. Hay, sawdust, chopped grass, and peat are suitable as mulch.
To collect even more fruits, it is necessary to carry out the formation procedure. It is best to form one stem and leave 5-6 brushes. For this purpose, pinching is carried out once every two weeks, when the side shoots are cut off.
Since the plant is tall, it is necessary to install a vertical or horizontal support for tying. It is better to choose a rope made of synthetic thread, as others may cause the stem to rot. A supporting structure is also necessary in the event that when the fruits begin to ripen, the stems begin to bend under their weight and may break.
During the entire growing season, it is useful to carry out at least three mineral or organic fertilizing. Mullein, bird droppings, wood ash, and herbal infusion are popular. You can use ready-made complex fertilizers.
Advantages of choice
By choosing Primadonna tomatoes, there will be no disappointments, since the variety has a lot of advantages and no disadvantages. A description of the Diva tomato will not be complete without touching on its positive qualities:
- unpretentious, produces a harvest in the absence of nutrients in the soil, can be planted on any plot of land;
- exhibits high resistance to fungal diseases;
- does not rot;
- rapid ripening;
- high yield even if the weather was not favorable;
- does not require much time and effort to maintain; it is enough to water, weed and loosen the soil on time;
- transports well, does not crack, and is stored for a long time.
Tomatoes can be used for any purpose. They are rich in vitamins. The fruits can be used to make dishes for storage in winter or used fresh.
The view of experienced vegetable growers
Everyone who has planted tomatoes notes their merits and speaks only positively about growing and storing them. Reviews of tomato Primadonna.
Tamara, 52 years old
In my vegetable garden, hybrid species mainly predominate, since they do not require treatment with chemicals. Hybrids are disease resistant. A neighbor recommended planting Primadonna tomatoes. I planted the seeds straight into the greenhouse. Each bush grew up to 1.5 meters in height. There were no empty flowers among the inflorescences; many fruits were formed. The taste is very juicy, sweet, with a slight sourness.
Irina, 37 years old
The store advised me to opt for seeds of the Primadonna variety.I decided to plant tomatoes in my garden. I prepared the seedlings at home and planted them in open beds in early May, when the cold weather had subsided. The bushes grew quickly, reaching a height of 1.3 meters; sometimes I loosened the soil and applied fertilizers. By the end of June I had already harvested the first harvest, which hung in large clusters. There was no need to spray with solutions against diseases and pests.
