- Authors: Lukyanenko A.N., Dubinin S.V., Dubinina I.N.
- Year of approval: 2010
- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: universal
- Ripening period: mid-early
- Ripening time, days: 101
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Marketability: high
- Transportability: Yes
A gift for a Woman is a tomato that pleases the eye of all lovers of growing this crop in their area. The name speaks for itself. Indeed, this large-fruited hybrid will appeal to tomato gardeners. And just those who like to eat this vegetable will like it very much.
Breeding history
Bred by breeders of the Russian agricultural firm "SeDec". The authors of the variety are Lukyanenko A.N., Dubinin S.V., Dubinina I.N.
Description of the variety
Gift to the Woman is a hybrid. Ripening period - mid-early. It can be grown both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field.
Determinant type bush. The plant is undersized. The height of the bush is only 70-80 cm.
The stem is thick and powerful. The foliage is dense, dark green. Usually 4-5 brushes are formed on the main stem. The brush is simple. On each of them 4-6 bright pink fruits ripen.
The fruits of this "handsome" are often consumed fresh. But for making lecho, tomato paste or juice, a Gift for a Woman is also suitable. It is usually not used for pickling, since it does not fit entirely in jars.
Transportation is possible. To do this, the fruits must be plucked when they are not yet fully ripe.
The main qualities of the fruit
Unripe fruits of the Gift to the Woman are light green. When mature, they are bright pink. They look very appetizing.
Fruit color is uniform. The stalk has no spots, unlike many other pink-fruited tomatoes.
Large rounded tomatoes. The weight of the fruit ranges from 180-250 g. The walls are thick, the inside is dense, granular flesh, without voids. There are many seed chambers. Cracks may appear on the skin.
Taste characteristics
Possesses excellent taste. Pleasant, sweet taste, no sourness.
The skin is of medium thickness and is not very noticeable when eaten. The pulp is fleshy, but juicy. The aroma is pleasant, tomato.
Ripening and fruiting
Approximately 3.5 months after the emergence of tomato seedlings. Gift to the Woman begins to ripen the fruit (100-101 days). Depending on the time of sowing the seeds, the beginning of reddening of the fruits occurs in June-July.
Fruiting of this tomato is amicable and abundant.
Yield
The Tomato Gift for the Woman is characterized by high yield rates. From about 8 kg / sq. m and above. So that the yield does not decrease, in regions with a not very warm climate, it is recommended to grow tomatoes in greenhouse conditions.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
They are planted in seedlings. Seeds are sown in late winter - early spring.
After the sprouts appear, it is necessary to provide the plant with additional (artificial) lighting.
The pick is carried out after the appearance of the first pair of true leaves.
At least 5-8 days before planting the bushes in a permanent place in the ground, it is necessary to carry out a hardening procedure. For this, cups with seedlings are taken out in the daytime to the balcony or terrace of the house.
Young plants are transplanted to a permanent place about 60 days from germination. To do this, it is necessary to add humus or wood ash mixed with earth to the prepared hole in advance. The first watering is carried out no earlier than 2-3 days after planting.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener can harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The bushes are compact. You can place 4 bushes on a plot of 1 sq. m.
Growing and care
Tomatoes of this variety require careful maintenance. Quite a whimsical hybrid.
It is responsive to timely fertilization. Excessive watering should be avoided.
Plant formation is possible in both 1 and 2 stems. Gift for a Woman needs to be tied up. There are many brushes, and the fruits are heavy. The stem can break from such a load.
One of the important advantages of this plant is the insignificant formation of stepsons.
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
Hybrid Gift to the Woman is resistant to many diseases. Such fungal diseases as late blight, verticillary wilting of tomatoes are practically not afraid of him. High immunity is found to the tobacco mosaic virus.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
Tomato Gift for a Woman is not too resistant to adverse weather conditions. And you should also avoid excessive watering of plants and high levels of moisture.When grown in greenhouse conditions, it is necessary to ventilate the room.
Growing regions
You can grow tomatoes Gift to a Woman on the territory of several regions of the Russian Federation:
Sredne-Volzhsky;
North Caucasian;
Central and CChO;
Volgo-Vyatsky;
northern;
Northwestern.
Review overview
Those people who grew this hybrid in their area were mostly satisfied. They celebrate a rich harvest, excellent taste and attractive presentation. At the same time, almost all gardeners emphasize that the plant needs good care. Without timely application of fertilizers, compliance with the irrigation regime, the yield is noticeably reduced.
