Tomato Linda

One of the varieties in demand today for the festive table is Linda - a tomato, the fruits of which have an attractive appearance.

Linda is a determinant hybrid, its fruits are consumed fresh. It is grown not only in film greenhouses, but also in open ground.

In the phase of active growth, Linda's bushes form medium-sized. They can reach a height of one meter. Bushes are vigorous, with a strong stem and medium-sized green foliage.

The inflorescence of the variety is intermediate, the stalk is articulated.

The fruits are characterized by high marketability and transportability. The output of tomatoes with an excellent presentation is from 83 to 95%.

The light green color in tomatoes of this species while they are unripe, then changes to red. The weight of one tomato can vary from 83 to 125 grams. The pulp is also red and firm. The fruits show good keeping quality.

Linda's tomatoes have a pronounced tomato flavor and aroma.

The variety is mid-season, the fruits ripen in 115 days. Harvesting lasts from June to September.

This indicator is at the level of 215-319 c / ha.

From March to April, you can already start planting seeds for seedlings. In May, it is transferred to the ground.

The planting scheme is used standard for many tomatoes - 40x60 cm.

If during the digging of the garden you did not take care of fertilization, the soil may not have enough nitrogen and other nutrients. Therefore, some gardeners, when planting Linda's seedlings, pour a matchbox of ammonium nitrate into each hole and pour a liter of water. This fertilizer not only activates the growth of tomatoes, but also effectively retains moisture at the roots - ideal for summer residents or farmers who do not have the opportunity to often visit the beds. With such a planting, it is enough to water the plants once a week for a liter or two of water at the root.

You will give Linda even more nutrients if, instead of saltpeter, soak the root system of the seedlings in the Kornevin growth stimulator solution for 3-4 hours so that it absorbs all the nutrients: potassium humate, beneficial acids and biologically active elements. Thanks to this fertilizer, root formation is improved, the biosynthesis of substances is activated and the yield increases. By the way, this fertilizer can be used together with the "AC-Selective" preparation to protect against pests and common diseases of tomatoes.

Feeding Linda after planting in open ground should be done every two weeks.Minerals - potassium and phosphorus are responsible for the formation of abundant flowering and fruit. Therefore, during the formation of inflorescences, you need to dilute 50 g of superphosphate, 30 g of potassium fertilizer and 10-15 g of ammonium nitrate for 10 liters of water, and water 1 liter under each bush or spray. Mineral fertilizers are applied no more than 3 times per season.

When planting tomatoes in a greenhouse, disinfection of metal structures is carried out using a solution of chlorinated lime (4 kg per 10 liters of water). Every part of the greenhouse is cultivated, including the soil. After processing, the premises are left closed for five days.

Choosing a soil suitable for tomatoes in a gardening store is not difficult. The choice is huge and able to satisfy the needs of any farmer. To make soil with your own hands, you only need a few components:

• compost;

• peat;

• land from the garden of your site;

• humus;

• clean sand;

• 40 g dolomite flour per bucket of mixture.

Dolomite flour can be replaced with ash. All other ingredients are taken in equal proportions. The soil should be loose. In order to increase the permeability of air, you need to add sphagnum moss to it.

The best choice of container for planting Linda's seeds would be special containers, divided into several compartments. If there are no such in the household, then you can get by with disposable cups. Be sure to make sure that there are drainage holes in the containers or cups. Put some drainage on the bottom, cover the container with soil, put the germinated seeds on it and sprinkle on top. It is not necessary to water abundantly; it is enough to spray water from a spray bottle so that the seeds do not get lost in the ground. After planting, the container should be covered with foil and placed in a warm place.

As a rule, the first shoots will hatch after five days. At this time, the film can be removed and the thin stem can be looked after with care and attention. Do not flood the soil, but keep it constantly moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, draft-free place. Lighting also plays a huge role in the success of the event.

At some point, young seedlings grow, and the initial capacity will not be enough. During this period, you need to pick (transplant) Linda into the soil of the greenhouse or into more spacious containers. If the soil has warmed up well enough before the transplant, then you can make a dive directly into the open ground. If it so happens that the young seedlings are no longer able to get the nutrients they need from the soil in a small container, and there are frosts on the street, and even the shelter of the greenhouse does not save, then it is better to transplant them into a larger pot.

Linda should be dived carefully with a small spatula or a tablespoon so as not to damage the roots of the plant. Scoop up the root along with the earth and transplant it into a previously prepared container or place. The soil for picking is suitable the same as for planting seeds. After transplanting, it is advisable to feed the seedlings with fertilizers.

When it's time to plant Linda in the greenhouse, make sure the soil is sufficiently fertilized, warm, and free of any signs of fungus or infestation. Dig holes 15 centimeters deep. Place only one plant in each. Before that, it is advisable to put a small amount of organic fertilizer on the bottom of the hole.

The root should be completely underground, but let the growth site look out a little. Water each Linda bush immediately after planting. No watering is needed for the next week.

Two weeks after transplanting, Linda's tomatoes need to be fertilized again. It is better to water in the morning, try not to hit the tomato leaves with a jet of water. Watering is best done directly under the root. Try to water abundantly, but rarely, once or twice a week.

The main regions where this variety is grown is the North Caucasian, TsChO.