Tomato Doll

Newcomer gardeners, as well as summer residents who do not have the opportunity to constantly care for planted tomatoes, will certainly like the early ripe tomato variety Kukla, which is unpretentious in care and brings abundant harvests.

The hybrid variety was bred by a group of Russian breeders (Dubinin, Kirillov and Dubinina) in 2003. The main task of the scientists was to create a culture capable of producing high yields, while quickly adapting to weather surprises. In 2006, the variety was entered into the State Register of the Russian Federation and approved for use. The plant is zoned in the Volga-Vyatka region (Sverdlovsk, Nizhny Novgorod and Kirov regions, as well as the Perm Territory, Udmurtia and Chuvashia). The variety is recommended for growing in the beds of small subsidiary farms and in greenhouses.

Solanaceous culture Doll is a compact determinant plant, reaching a height of 60-70 cm. The plant is not a standard plant. The bush is characterized by moderate foliage, weak branching, yellow flowers, collected intermediate species. Up to 5-6 fruits can be tied in each fruit cluster. The foliage of the bush is standard, green in color with a matte surface. Despite its short stature, the bush requires formation and a garter to support. In addition, the plant requires partial pinching.

Doll tomatoes have a classic rounded shape and a uniform, bright pink color. In a state of immaturity, the berries are light green in color with a pronounced speck at the base. Fruits grow to medium size - the mass of a tomato can be from 71 to 190 grams, but sometimes tomatoes grow up to 300-400 g. The skin of the fruit is smooth, shiny and dense enough to create a barrier to cracking.

In addition, tomatoes tolerate transportation well and can be stored for a long time under the right conditions. This type of tomato belongs to the class of universal, so they are eaten fresh, canned, salted, processed into juices, mashed potatoes, dressings. The Kukla tomatoes contain vitamins of groups A, B, C, as well as useful acids.

The taste of tomatoes is good, despite the fact that the Doll is a hybrid species. In the taste, there is a pronounced sweetness, light sugar content. The pulp is firm, fleshy, moderately juicy, with a small amount of seeds. Some fruits have a white core, which is formed as a result of overfeeding the plant or lack of light. The aroma of tomatoes is slightly spicy, inherent in most varieties of tomatoes. For some summer residents, the taste of tomatoes is a little bland.

The Kukla variety is a representative of crops with very early ripening periods. Only 85-95 days pass from full germination to the first fruits on the clusters. Tomatoes ripen together. The first berries are harvested in July, but in warm growing regions, the harvest can be harvested until September-October. Most of the harvest is from July to early August.

Solanaceous culture Doll gives high yields. Subject to all the rules of agricultural technology from 1 hectare, you can collect from 263 to 632 centners of fruits.In a small garden, about 8-9 kg of tomatoes are removed from 1 m2.

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out 55-60 days before planting in a garden bed or greenhouse. As a rule, this is the second half of March. It is recommended to pre-disinfect the seed and sort it. After sowing, cover the boxes with glass or foil, providing a greenhouse effect, which will significantly accelerate germination. The plant grows well in a warm room (+ 15 ... 17 degrees) with sufficient lighting. With the appearance of several real leaves, a pick is carried out. The healthiest bushes are planted. 2 weeks before planting in a permanent place of growth, you need to start hardening the plants, taking them out to fresh air every day. This will allow the plants to quickly adapt to the new location.

Bushes are planted in the ground at the moment when they have reached a height of 25-30 cm (the presence of 6-7 true leaves). At this time, the air and soil should be warm enough. The best period is the second half of May.

Planting density is 6 bushes per 1 m2. The planting scheme is standard - 40x50 cm.

The culture is grown by the seedling method. For this, a site is selected that is well illuminated by the sun. It is cleared of weeds, dug up so that the soil breathes, fertilizers are applied and moistened. The best is the place where melons or legumes, onions, garlic previously grew.

Caring for the doll's tomatoes consists of standard measures: watering with settled water, loosening and weeding the soil, shaping, partial pinching and tying bushes, introducing nutrients, as well as protecting against pests and viruses. For greenhouses, regular ventilation is also provided.

The hybrid doll is resistant to many tomato diseases. Due to the early ripening of late blight, the plant is not threatened. Excessive humidity and improper irrigation technology can provoke morbidity (watering should be done at the root, not on the leaves). Spraying with fungicides is a reliable protection against diseases.

The culture is sometimes exposed to pests, especially aphids, whiteflies and bear. Insecticides help fight pests.

The variety is endowed with stress resistance, therefore, sharp temperature fluctuations, excessive heat and drought are not afraid of it. The only unfavorable factor for tomatoes is drafts.

Tomato Doll is one of the favorites of many summer residents and gardeners. The variety is characterized as non-capricious in agricultural technology, quickly getting used to the soil and climatic conditions, and also incredibly productive. Farmers who grow crops on an industrial scale indicate an attractive presentation, long shelf life and transportability. Many housewives are captivated by the fact that tomatoes are universal, have good taste, and can be stored for a long time in a cool place.

Along with many advantages, there are some disadvantages of the variety. One of the main disadvantages of the culture is the presence of a white core inside the fruit and an insufficiently saturated aroma.