Description and characteristics of the Valentine tomato variety, its yield
Tomato Valentina is a unique variety in taste and shape. The variety is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. Not capricious in care, has immunity to many diseases. The plant is undersized, high-yielding. Can be grown outdoors. This variety is recommended for beginners in the gardening business, as it is very easy to grow, it is adapted to any weather conditions. The characteristics of the variety are described on the seed bag.
More about the variety
Valentine's tomatoes are very unpretentious, have many advantages, and belong to early ripening varieties. The description of the variety allows you to understand the features of cultivation and care. Fruits usually ripen within three months after seed germination.
The cultivar has a small bush that does not grow more than 60 centimeters. This is one of the advantages of this variety, because it does not need to be tied up, cut off, and rarely needs to be pinned. They usually tie up only in those cases if there are a lot of tomatoes, and they pull the branches down. The foliage is not very dense, the inflorescences are simple.
Tomatoes hang from the stems in bunches. There are usually many of them, but they are not very large. The shape of the fruit is similar to a volumetric oval. Color from orange to red. Weight can be up to 90 grams. Mostly they are not very large, but there are many of them. The pulp is fleshy, the skin is smooth, not prone to cracking.
These tomatoes can be grown for sale, up to 4 kilograms of fruit can be harvested from one bush. They tolerate travel in vehicles normally. Growing them is usually not difficult.
How to grow
Everyone can raise Valentina. It is important to remember that in the northern regions sprouted seedlings from seeds are planted in greenhouses. The seeds of this varieties every time you need to buy new ones so that the harvest will please.
They are sown in special containers, observing the distances, and waiting for the shoots. Before the first shoots appear, it is recommended to cover the container with a film. After germination, the shoots are seated separately to enhance growth. During germination, one should not forget about top dressing, light and high-quality watering.
Plants with a strong stem and hardened roots are planted in a greenhouse or in open ground. The land should be prepared in the fall. It should be soft, loose, fertile. Peat, sand, manure should be put in it. Tomatoes love it.
From the moment of planting to fruiting, attention should be paid to tomatoes so that the fruits are tasty and there are many of them.
Care and care
The peculiarity of this variety is its strong immunity and delicious fruits. Those who planted such crops know exactly how to care for them so that there is a good yield.
- High-quality watering is necessary at least once a week.
- It is better to loosen the earth, to huddle.
- Remove weeds as they take up water and nutrients.
- Spray in order to prevent bushes from pests.
- If a tomato grows in a greenhouse, it must be periodically ventilated to regulate the humidity level.
- Don't forget about mineral and organic fertilizers.
- You shouldn't plant tomatoes in the same place every time.
- Watering is carried out with extremely warm water settled in a barrel.
- If the tomatoes are planted in open ground, then they need to be covered with foil.
- Passynkovo produce as needed.
The opinion of gardeners
Reviews of the Valentine tomato cultivars are always positive. Anyone who has ever grown them once wants to plant them again.
Lydia, 56 years old: I planted this variety for two years in a row. I am very pleased with the taste and quality. All tomatoes are ripe healthy. Our family, lovers of these small sweet fruits. And pickled they are even tastier.
Ulyana, 46 years old: Tomatoes of the Valentine variety are simply extraordinary taste, fleshy, sweet, flavorful. I planted it fresh on food. Salads are delicious. The time was fine while the family was on vacation. The harvest was good.
Valentine - tomatoes with amazing properties. They hardly get sick, are well stored, have a rich tomato flavor. They can be grown for sale and for fresh food. Before planting this variety, you must familiarize yourself with the features of these tomatoes.
