As soon as spring comes, many are worried about the choice of one or another variety of tomatoes. After all, every gardener has a desire to grow the tomato variety that would bring not only high yield rates, but also have a pleasant taste. This category includes the Lazy Tomato.
Description of tomato Lazy
Characteristics of the variety
It is generally accepted that this species is a high quality Siberian variety. The species was developed by a Russian company. The development continued for several years. In 2010, it was decided to include the Lazy Tomato in the State Register.
Due to the fact that Lazy Tomatoes have a good immune system, they can be grown safely in conditions of even the lowest temperatures. In the eastern, central and northern parts of the country, planting should only take place in greenhouses or greenhouses. In the southern regions, planting in open ground is possible.
Description of the plant
The tomato ripens quite quickly. Vegetation lasts only 90 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The bush has a characteristic that indicates the fact that it is standard. Also, the bush is characterized by a determinant type of development and its height does not exceed 70 cm.
Despite the fact that tomato bushes are rather low and compact in structure, the fruits on them are quite large. For this reason, it is advisable to regularly support or tie the bush.
Description of the fruit
As soon as the tomatoes of the Lazytom tomato variety are ripe, they have a bright rich shade of red or raspberry color. Their shape is a bit like a heart. The mass of one ripe fruit reaches 400 g on the scales.
The pulp is dense, the amount of dry matter reaches 6%. The rind is dense, glossy in appearance. The taste is rich, sweet. The description of the Lazy Tomato says that it belongs to the universal fruits. They can be used as fresh food, in salads or pickles.
Advantages
If you carefully study all the descriptions and characteristics of the variety, you can highlight a number of positive features of the species:
- high yield marks: from 1 m2 it is possible to collect about 17 kg of excellent tomatoes;
- excellent external characteristics;
- ripens quickly;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- versatility in use.
Disadvantages
The variety needs tying
Those who planted tomatoes Lazy, they highlight several negative factors about this type, so the following disadvantages should be mentioned:
- the species is not resistant to high temperatures and can bear fruit poorly in the absence of a sufficient amount of moisture;
- exactingness to props;
- exactingness to the ground.
Growing features
First of all, you should choose the soil for growing that has high yields. It must contain enough nutrients. For this reason, it is recommended to feed the soil in the fall. Gardeners initially plant seeds to get seedlings. The seeds do not need to be processed and prepared for planting. As soon as several pairs of leaves have appeared on the seedlings, it is recommended to start planting in open ground.
The time for planting in open ground is the beginning of June. There should be a distance of 50 cm between the rows. The distance between the holes should be about 70 cm. The planting depth is about 2 cm.
Care rules
The Siberian tomato variety Lazy is not so picky about care. The only nuance that can cause some discomfort for the gardener is regular props, because this allows you to get high yields and presentation. Don't forget about regular watering. It should be abundant, because the plant does not like drought and may stop bearing fruit.
It is important to loosen the soil and remove weeds. These activities will allow oxygen to penetrate the root system. Minerals with a high potassium, phosphorus or nitrogen content should be used as top dressing. The first feeding should be done in the same cut after planting.
Pests and diseases
In order for this Siberian plant species not to be exposed to fungal infections, one should remember about regular ventilation of the greenhouse. Correct watering and airing will protect from rot. If your crop is attacked by an aphid or a Colorado potato beetle invasion, it is recommended to use a drug such as Bison.
To get rid of slugs or a bear, you should seek help from folk methods. The solution to the issue will be the use of a solution of hot red pepper. They need to process every parasite-prone bush.
Conclusion
There are many good things to say about Lazyanka tomatoes. This is a versatile variety that is suitable not only for an experienced agronomist, but also for a beginner in the field of backyard farming. If you follow all the rules for growing and caring, then you can get the result that you could not even dream of. It is also very important to choose high quality seeds as your garden will look good.