Tomato Lev Tolstoy: yield and variety description with photo

Cultivation of tomatoes has long become commonplace even in regions with a harsh climate, because thanks to the work of breeders, new, unpretentious, but high-yielding varieties appear. Such as the new hybrid - Leo Tolstoy tomato.

Characteristic variety

Tomato Lev Tolstoy F1 is available for cultivation in almost all regions, either in the ground or in greenhouses. Since the variety is hybrid, seeds obtained from the fruit will not give a similar result - they must be bought at gardening stores.

The plant forms a determinant bush, the height of which is more than 100 centimeters. In a greenhouse, the plant can stretch, and in the open field it will be compact. Landscaping is average. It is not necessary to form a bush of this variety, but it is better to tie branches with fruits so that they do not break off.

An early tomato variety, ripens in 110 days. Unripe tomatoes are well ripened at home without losing their taste. Periodic harvesting of unripe fruits contributes to the formation of new ovaries and more yield. In general, the yield of one bush is 3 - 4 kilograms.

The fruits have a rounded, slightly flattened shape, with a slight ribbing. The mass of one tomato can reach 500 grams. More often, such fruits are formed on the lower branches, and tomatoes of 200 - 300 grams are formed on the upper ones.

Tomatoes of this variety are covered with a dense, but not hard skin, which gradually acquires a rich red color, like the juicy pulp. Inside there are 5 - 6 chambers, which contain a small amount of seeds.

The taste of tomatoes of this variety is sweet, almost without sourness, pleasant, with slight fruity notes. The harvesting period can be extended throughout the season. The fruits keep well and can be used both fresh and in various preparations.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Reviews about the variety among gardeners are mostly positive, which illustrates the active purchases of seeds in stores. The popularity of Lev Tolstoy tomatoes is due to a number of advantages:

• high yield;
• hardiness to growing conditions;
• versatility of fruit usage;
• resistance to diseases - blossom end rot, fusarium, cladosporiosis and others;
• no need to form a bush;
• good taste and large fruit size.

Among the shortcomings, one can single out the demands on the soil: in the case of a low fertilizer content, the plant produces small fruits, and the yield drops.

The variety is thermophilic - in areas with cold summers it is better to plant tomatoes in greenhouses. Not resistant to late blight, from which plants must be treated regularly.

Features of cultivation

It is better to grow Leo Tolstoy hybrid tomatoes with the help of seedlings. Sowing seeds in boxes is carried out in late February - early March, and in early May they are transferred to a greenhouse. Before planting in open ground, it is desirable to harden off so that the bushes form more compactly.

For planting use a soil mixture (you can use the store):

• a small amount of garden soil;
• humus;
• peat;
• river sand.

The seeds of this variety sown in the ground are well sprayed with settled warm water and covered with a film to reduce evaporation.

For these purposes, you can use a mini-greenhouse. Emerging shoots are opened and exposed to light, sheltering from direct sunlight. Watering is moderate, it is recommended to alternate it with careful loosening.

When warm days come, seedlings can be planted in the ground. In different regions, this period occurs at different times, usually May - June. Plants are planted with a distance of about 35 centimeters from each other, as a preventive measure, having treated the soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. At first, it is advisable to cover the bushes from excessive sun and wind - after a few days, the protection is removed.

The soil between seedlings can be mulched, for example, with a peat mixture, which will simplify care and reduce water evaporation.Watering is carried out evenly, avoiding stagnation of water in the soil. Top dressing is made every 3 - 4 weeks, it is recommended to alternate organic and mineral fertilizers. A couple of times during the season, you can treat the bushes with a solution of superphosphate, which will help speed up the formation of new ovaries and improve taste characteristics.

Reviews on growing Leo Tolstoy

Ivan L., Volgograd: “Tomatoes are one of my favorite vegetables, in the garden I grow more than 100 roots of varieties 6-8. Among them are large ones for salads, and small ones for pickling. Leo Tolstoy variety is one of my favorites. I like that it gives a good harvest throughout the season, and I always have fresh tomatoes on the table from July to September.”

Ekaterina M., Simferopol: “We have a warm summer, it lasts a long time, so it seems stupid to me not to take advantage of this advantage and not plant vegetables in the garden.I enjoy harvesting and harvesting for the winter, and then I take out the jars from the cellar and treat the guests. This year I heard good reviews about Leo Tolstoy tomatoes and decided to try it. I was satisfied: the plants are unpretentious, I didn’t have to fight diseases, the harvest is good, and the tomatoes themselves are delicious. The whole family enjoyed eating fresh fruits. I will plant more next year.”

Vladimir M., Shubino: Every year I buy new varieties of tomatoes and grow them separately. Some I like, and I buy their seeds for the next season, and some do not pass the test. Leo Tolstoy's tomatoes left an average impression. On the one hand, they have good productivity and keeping quality, and on the other hand, they are demanding on the soil and do not like frost. It is better to grow these tomatoes in greenhouses. Nevertheless, I received a harvest, albeit a smaller one than I expected.”

Vasilisa N., Oktyabrsk: “I liked the Leo Tolstoy variety for keeping quality and pleasant taste.Having picked the fruits in September, I could still prepare fresh salads until mid-November, which is very valuable in our region. After looking at the descriptions, I found out that the variety has a good nutritional value due to the high content of carotene and trace elements. It is a good source of nutrients for my family.”

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