- Authors: Kachainik V.G., Gulkin M.N., Karmanova O.A., Matyunina S.V.
- Year of approval: 2019
- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: fresh consumption
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 90-95
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Bush height, cm: 180-200
- Leaves: medium length, green in color
Tomato Inseparable hearts are a godsend for many summer residents. The variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and ease of care.
Breeding history
The authors of the hybrid are breeders Kachainik V.G., Gulkin M.N., Karmanova O. A, Matyunina S.V.The variety was approved for use in 2019. Suitable for growing in many regions of Russia.
Description of the variety
The Inseparable Hearts tomato belongs to the indeterminate varieties. A feature of the bushes is their unlimited vigor. In the open field, the height of the bush is 150-180 cm, in the closed field it reaches 200-230 cm. The plant has a strong, powerful and well-developed stem. However, in order to avoid breaking the stem, the bush must be tied to a support.
The root system goes deep into the ground and can search for water on its own. Therefore, the variety is not afraid of a slight drought. Crohn culture is semi-spreading.
Leaves are medium, slightly elongated at the tip. Green in color. On the leaf, there is a slight pubescence on the back side, as well as not very noticeable veins. Notches along the edging are not pronounced. In hot weather and dry air, the leaves may curl inward.
Many gardeners note that it is best to leave 1-2 stems when forming a bush.
The inflorescence is intermediate, it is formed between 7-8 leaves. Subsequent ones appear every 3. On the main stem, from 6 to 8 racemes are formed. 7-9 berries ripen on one brush.
Tomatoes are unpretentious to care for. Summer residents especially note the variety's tolerance to long droughts or heavy rains and good immunity to a number of fungal diseases. Ripe vegetables tolerate transportation well and have a long shelf life.
Of the shortcomings, it is worth pointing out the need to carry out pinching and tying to the support. And also tomatoes can be affected by pests (wireworm).
The main qualities of the fruit
The berries are large, heart-shaped. Especially large vegetables are double heart shaped. That is why the variety has such a name. The mass of one tomato is 160-200 g. The heaviest tomatoes ripen on the lower branches. The higher the brush location, the smaller the fruit will be.
The skin of the berries is firm and slightly shiny. There is a ribbing from the stalk along the fruit, it is not pronounced, but palpable. The color of the peel is raspberry, in unripe fruits it is light green.
The pulp is of medium density, tender and juicy, not watery. The color is deep crimson. 1-2 large chambers with small seeds are formed inside.
Taste characteristics
The Inseparable Hearts tomato has an excellent combination of sugar content and acidity. Therefore, many people choose the variety for its taste.
Tomatoes are salad tomatoes, good for fresh consumption. Suitable for whole-fruit canning. Thanks to their excellent taste, the berries are ideal for making tomato paste and juices.
Ripening and fruiting
The variety belongs to early maturing crops.Fruit ripening takes 90-95 days. Long-term fruiting. Harvesting starts in July and ends in September.
Yield
With proper care in the open field, the yield reaches 14-16 kg per 1 m2. Indoors, the yield is 18-19 kg per 1 m2.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
In order for the seeds to sprout well, you need to do the following.
Distilled water must be frozen and then melted. The seeds are soaked in this water for 24 hours. During this time, the empty ones will emerge. The remaining seeds are removed from the liquid and treated with a potassium permanganate solution.
The seedling boxes are filled with soil mixed with fertilizers. You can choose to make holes or a trench 2 cm deep. In the trench, seeds are sown at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other.
After that, everything is plentifully spilled with water and covered with a film. The temperature under the film should be +22 degrees. The seeds will hatch in 5-7 days.
The sprouts should be dived into separate containers. To disinfect the soil, soil can be mixed with wood ash. When 2-4 leaves are formed in the seedlings, a pick can be made.
Disembarkation is carried out from May 15 to June 5. At the bottom of the hole, you can pour ammonium nitrate to stimulate the growth of greenery. Seedlings need to be watered abundantly with water, 1-2 liters under a bush. The next irrigation is done in a week.
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
In order for the bushes to grow comfortably, it is necessary to properly plant them in the garden. The distance between the bushes should be 50x60 cm, and the depth of the hole should be 15 cm. Gardeners recommend planting no more than 3 plants per 1 m2. This will help each bush grow well, they will not compete for sunlight. It will also be easier to pinch and harvest.
Growing and care
Tomato Inseparable hearts, as many gardeners say, is really unpretentious in care. But for a good harvest, it is important to adhere to some points:
watering regime - 1-2 times a week;
mandatory formation of the crown;
feeding every 15 days;
daily airing of the greenhouse.
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.
