Description of the Dann tomato variety, its characteristics and cultivation
Dunn's tomato will become the dream of many vegetable gardeners in Northern and Central Russia. The variety shows high yields in those regions where the summer is quite cool. On the root, the plants have time to grow early and ripen juicy appetizing fruits, even with sudden changes in temperature. In addition, when grown, a tomato does not require much maintenance, which is also its undoubted advantage.
Description of the variety
Dunn's tomato is an early ripening vegetable crop of Russian selection. The variety was obtained in 1983, for cultivation in the Northern regions of Russia, Moldova and Ukraine.
Thanks to successful selection, the tomato yield is always stable. Tomatoes are harvested 110-117 days after planting the seeds. The first cluster of the inflorescence is formed over the 8th leaf of the plant, each subsequent one with an interval of 2 leaves.
Description of the plant:
- Dunn's tomato bush is not a standard type;
- plant height is 50–55 cm;
- medium leafy variety;
- medium-sized leaf, dark green;
- the inflorescence is complex, with the laying of more than 5 fruits.
The tomato is intended for outdoor cultivation. Vegetables can also be grown in greenhouses and greenhouse structures to help yield early yields.
Fruit characteristics
Dunn's tomato is universal. Its fruits are suitable for preparing salads, hot dishes and all kinds of preparations for the winter. Thanks to their strong skin and low weight, tomatoes are well used in whole-fruit preservation.
Tomato commodity characteristics:
- weight - 95-105 g;
- shape - flat-round;
- color - bright red;
- pulp - fleshy;
- taste is excellent.
A distinctive feature of Dunn's tomato is that it contains about 5.3% dry matter.
Advantages of the variety
Like all vegetable crops, the Dunn variety is endowed with individual advantages. The advantages of the volume include:
- high yield, which ranges from 3 to 5 kg per bush;
- good transportation, long distances;
- excellent taste;
- cold resistance;
- resistance to late blight;
- unpretentious care.
According to experts, the variety has no significant flaws.
Important: Despite the fact that Dunn's variety is resistant to late blight, it is still recommended to spray it with Fitosporin 3 times during the season to prevent it.
Tips for growing varieties
Those who have grown the Dunn crop argue that in order to obtain a high yield, the following rules should be followed:
- In obtaining full-fledged seedlings, it is necessary to sow the seeds quite thickly.
- When 2 true leaves are formed on the seedlings, strong, well-developed plants are selected and dived.
- In open ground, seedlings are planted only after the frost has passed.
- The tomato area should be well lit and sheltered from northerly winds.
- Planting scheme 40x60 cm.
- During growth, plants are fed with root and foliar complex fertilizers.
Reviews of gardeners indicate that the tomato does not require pinching and support. For the development of the plant, timely watering, weeding and loosening of the trunk circle are carried out.
Reviews:
“Last year I planted this tomato in my summer cottage. In principle, the harvest was satisfied. Smooth tomatoes, presentation. The fruits ripened early, 90 days after planting. The only thing I didn't like was their short shelf life. " S.P. Zhukov
“Danna has planted the tomato for several years in a row. I liked this variety for the low bushes, on which the fruits were collected compactly. The yield is also pleasing. From each bush, I collected a tomato within 3 kg. Tomatoes are delicious, beautiful in appearance, very good in the preparation of canned whole-fruit and salads. " N. G. Apt
“I planted different varieties of tomatoes in my country house. Dunna is one of the best tomatoes. The plant is absolutely undemanding to care for and is resistant to sudden cold snaps. In addition, the tomato shows good yields every year. ”Dmitry Ascheulov
