Tomato Lel: characteristics and description of the variety, productivity with a photo of who planted

Recently, the tomato "Lel" is gaining more and more popularity among experienced gardeners - a new word in modern selection. Tomatoes are perhaps the most popular crop in our summer cottages. And if in some cases they grow tasty, juicy and fragrant, then in others they mercilessly disappoint gardeners. And the point here is not only in agricultural skills, but also in the competent choice of varieties.

It is believed that the right approach to the choice of tomato seeds for 50% ensures a good harvest. Therefore, when buying seeds, you should not rely on chance or a bright picture. Before making a choice, it is recommended to carefully study the variety, its characteristics and specific features.We offer you to get acquainted with the features of the Lel tomato known to all inveterate summer residents.

Mid-early tomato variety "Lel" is recommended for growing in open ground. It is a determinant, that is, it has limited stem growth.

About variety

Fruits ripen approximately 100-125 days after the first shoots. The bushes of this variety are quite lush, but undersized, grow only up to 45-50 cm. Experts note that "Lel" does not need pinching. The first inflorescence is formed above the 6-7th leaf, and the subsequent ones - after 1-2 leaves. Suitable for both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation.

A detailed description of Lelya can be found on gardening websites or in specialized literature. The fruits are smooth, shiny, have the shape of a large oblong plum. The color of ripe fruits is deep red. The maximum weight of one tomato is 70 g.Tomatoes "Lel" grow in clusters of 7-9 pieces each. The harvest from one bush is about 2 kg, and the taste qualities are rated quite highly by gardeners. Dry matter in the juice contains about 4%, total sugar - 1.8%.

Tomatoes "Lel" are excellent both for fresh consumption and for home canning. They make delicious lechos, sauces and salads.

Features of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings are usually sown 50-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. Dive is recommended to be carried out in the phase of two leaves. For one sq. meter garden plot is planted, as a rule, 4-5 plants. Proper care of tomatoes consists in timely abundant watering with warm water, removing weeds, top dressing with high-quality mineral fertilizers.

Pros of tomatoes "Lel":

• High yield;
• Great taste, slightly sweet with sourness;
• Easy maintenance;
• Unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
• Limited shoot-forming ability;
• Beautiful fruit appearance;
• Disease resistance;
• Immune to sunlight deficiency;
• Long shelf life;
• Excellent transportability.

It is noteworthy that specialists do not note the minuses of the variety.

Reviews of gardeners about tomatoes "Lel"

• Excellent variety! I planted it for 5 years in a row and will continue to plant it. Tomatoes are very tasty, both fresh and pickled. (Igor Ivanovich, 56 years old, Tver)
• "Lel" - wonderful tomatoes. They were grown both in the greenhouse and in the open field. They are completely unpretentious to the conditions. But regular watering is required, of course. By the way, it tastes amazing. Probably the best kind. (Olga, 36 years old, Izhevsk)
• I love Lel very much. The bushes are just strewn with tomatoes. Do not require complex care. Great for homemade pickles. (Ekaterina Ivanovna, 48 years old, Ufa)
• My characteristic of these tomatoes is the most positive. The summer was cold, other varieties froze, but "Lel" survived. This made my family very happy. (Alina, 34 years old, Moscow)
• I recommend this tomato to all my friends! Care is quite simple, and the result exceeds all expectations! Tomatoes are the tastiest! Fragrant, sweet and juicy! (Valentina, 42 years old, Stavropol)

• I read about these tomatoes on the Internet. I decided to plant and did not regret it. And the taste is great, and they keep much longer in the refrigerator than ordinary tomatoes. And my wife liked it. She said that now we will only plant them. (Ivan Vladimirovich, 50 years old, Volgograd)
• Good tomatoes, very delicate sweet taste. Marinated according to my grandmother's recipe - just delicious. She also did lecho, in winter - that's it. Everything is delicious with these tomatoes. They are the little secret of my culinary masterpieces. (Alla Vyacheslavovna, 47 years old, Kaliningrad)

As can be seen from the reviews, the Lelya f1 tomato deserves to be planted in its summer cottage. After all, not every variety of tomatoes can collect so many positive reviews. Therefore, we propose not to postpone and plant several Lelya bushes in your garden in the coming summer season. We also want to thank the breeders for this miracle of agronomic thought.

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