Tomato Igranda: characteristics and detailed description of the variety with a photo

Tomatoes have long been taking pride of place in gardeners' beds. One of the main criteria when choosing a variety for planting is productivity. The Igrand tomato was the fruit of the work of the German selection - Satimex agricultural company. High performance made him popular not only in his native land, but also abroad. In Russia, the plant is officially included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region.

General variety information

Tomato is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and outdoors, depending on the growing area. Description and main characteristics of the variety:

Early ripe, the period before fruiting is no more than 110 days;
determinant;
high yield, up to 434 centners per 1 hectare of planting;
the stem lacks articulation;
bush height up to 1 meter;
medium foliage;
intermediate inflorescence to complex;
leaf thin, light green;
resistance to most nightshade diseases;
easy care;
tolerates transportation well without losing presentation;
good keeping quality.

Reviews of vegetable growers indicate a high yield of the variety in regions with different climatic conditions. Technical data and appearance of the fruit are distinguished by:

flat-round shape;
red when ripe;
has 3 to 4 sockets;
maximum weight does not exceed 121 grams;
contains 4.4% dry matter;
sweet taste;
smoothness;
glossy;
aroma.

The berry has a universal purpose. Tomato is suitable for preparation of blanks, for canning and pickling. Good taste qualities make the fruit in demand when cooking vegetable salads. High-quality tomato products are obtained from it: juice, paste, mashed potatoes.

Growing advice

The originator advises seedling planting method. The preparation of seedlings begins a month before the date of planting in unprotected soil or a greenhouse. He althy seedlings are obtained subject to simple rules:

sowing seeds to a depth of 1-2 centimeters;
universal soil for tomatoes is suitable as soil;
preferably immediately plant the first sprouts in separate pots;
watering at room temperature;
keep the temperature below 22 degrees;
plants should get enough sunlight;
a week before planting, seedlings are hardened, lowering the room temperature to 16 degrees.

IMPORTANT! The variety shows the best yield when formed in 1-2 stems.

With the observance of agricultural technology, the plant shows excellent results. Care package includes:

watering plants with warm water;
tying with synthetic materials;
loosening and weeding the earth;
feeding with complex mineral fertilizers up to 7 times per season.

Tomato is not whimsical. In hot summer, one watering every 5 days is enough.

Opinion of gardeners

I want to share my impressions about the Igrand tomato variety. In the southern regions of Russia, it bears fruit well in open ground conditions. Not demanding, care does not take much time. He loves top dressing, he fertilized 7 times over the summer. The berry is juicy, well suited for processing into tomato juice and puree. Fresh is an excellent ingredient for salads. I didn’t find any cons for myself!

Alexander Polinarkov, 56 years old.

Good day everyone! For lovers of early ripening tomatoes, I recommend the Igrand variety.In height, the tomato grows up to 1 meter, suitable for greenhouses. Not capricious, very productive. The originator of tomatoes describes agricultural technology in more detail. Everything is simple and affordable for beginner gardeners. Recommended!

Arkady Dolgostupov, 40 years old.