- Authors: Kiramov O.D., originator - V.I. Blokin-Mechtalin
- Year of approval: 2017
- Name synonyms: Duchess of Flavor F1
- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for juice, for ketchup and tomato paste
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 85
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Transportability: high
Tomato's name Duchess of Taste contains a solid claim to success. But gardeners need to look not at marketing tricks, but at the real quality of the plants. And therefore, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with such a culture more thoughtfully.
Breeding history
It is worth pointing out right away that the Duchess of taste, although practically a new variety, has already managed to establish herself. Growing it was officially allowed in 2017. The developer is the breeder Kiramov. The well-known Blokin-Mechtalin was the originator of the variety. The plant was obtained by hybridization.
Description of the variety
The Duchess of Taste is characterized by determinant growth. Official suppliers of planting material recommend it for both open land and plastic greenhouses. The bushes are relatively stunted - from 0.6 to 0.7 m. Long green foliage.
The main qualities of the fruit
Initially, all of the Duchess's berries have a green flavor. They also have a typical dark spot. After ripening, the tomatoes acquire a raspberry color. The spot at the peduncle does not change, but disappears completely. The weight of 1 specimen is 320-330 g, and the skin is smooth.
Taste characteristics
The dense flesh of the Duchess of taste turns into a pleasant pink shade. Berries contain a large amount of glucose. Therefore, the sweetness is completely guaranteed. It is worth noting the almost complete absence of the sour taste, which is so annoying to some people. Mostly tomatoes are used fresh and in the preparation of salads.
Ripening and fruiting
This is a traditional early variety. You can remove the fruits with good luck 85 days after pecking the greens. The fruiting period includes:
July;
August;
September.
Yield
The variety is quite harvestable. The collection can reach 12-14 kg from 1 sq. m. What is important, the harvested fruits are easy to transport. Their keeping quality is also very high.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Under favorable conditions, seeds are sown in boxes in mid-March. If the weather forecast is not good, or the climatic conditions of the area are harsh, it is better to postpone it until the end of the month. The typical time for planting tomatoes in open land is the second decade of May.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
Here they are guided by the rule of 700x300 mm. At the same time, more than 5 bushes per 1 m2 cannot be planted. If possible, 4 bushes should be dispensed with in order to ensure a full-fledged use and harmonious development.
Growing and care
According to the suppliers of the planting material, it is not required to spawn and tie up the plants. But gardening practitioners declare that these procedures are necessary in any case. Mulching, weeding and fertilizing are also very relevant. Row spacing is loosened on average once every 9-12 days. It is best to combine this procedure with weeding.
Garter supports are advised to be installed immediately. It is necessary to spud the bushes every 2-3 weeks. Before such a manipulation, the ground should be slightly moistened. Watering the Duchess of taste should be moderate - 0.8-1 liters of water is enough for 1 plant. Irrigation is especially important during the flowering of the first two brushes.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
The variety is not susceptible to:
verticillosis;
late blight;
alternaria;
tobacco mosaic;
fusarium wilting;
cracking of the fruit.
Pest infestation is unlikely. But it is still worth taking care of the prevention of their appearance. You can safely use both store and home protective equipment.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
The Duchess of Taste endures the intense heat. Intense precipitation and waterlogging of the soil are also not particularly scary to her. Moreover, even saline areas are suitable for use. But experienced gardeners do not abuse such benefits and prepare carefully for growing crops. Therefore, she is guaranteed to reward them.
Growing regions
Culture can please summer residents:
Volga region;
Ural;
Siberia;
the Far Eastern and North Caucasian regions;
regions of the center, north and northwest of Russia.
Review overview
Experiments in cultivating the Duchess of taste give excellent results. The assessments pay attention to:
albeit sometimes a small, but full-fledged harvest;
decent seed germination;
excellent seedling development;
attractive gastronomic qualities.
