Characteristics and description of the Irishka tomato variety, its yield
The early hybrids of the new selection attract summer residents with their yield and good resistance to bad weather conditions and infections. Noteworthy is the Irishka tomato - a hybrid for open ground, bred for the North Caucasus region, in operation for more than 10 years.
Main characteristics of Irishka tomato
The description of the new hybrid can begin with the ripening dates. If the seedlings are grown independently, the ripening time is needed to determine the timing of planting. Irishka F1 tomatoes ripen early. It takes only 100-110 days from germination to the first red tomatoes on the bushes.
Bushes
In the new hybrid, the bushes of a determinant type stop growing after the formation of 6-8 fruit clusters on the central stem. In height, the Irishka bush grows up to 50 or 60 cm. Leaves are moderate, they are of medium size, green in color. The first flower raceme is formed in the axil of 5 (6) leaves. The laying of subsequent brushes occurs in every third sinus.
Fruit
The hybrid belongs to the red-fruited group of tomatoes. Fruits are multi-chambered (3-4) with a bright red, strong skin, have an average size, weigh 60-100 g. The shape is correct, rounded without ribbing. There are no green spots at the junction.
The characteristic of taste is determined by two ratings: good and excellent. It is harmonious, it contains moderate sugars (1.8%) and acids. In the composition of the pulp, the percentage of dry matter is 3.6%.
The variety's versatility makes the hybrid profitable for commercial cultivation. Ripe tomatoes are good raw materials for processing. They can be used to prepare high quality canned food, pasta, sauces.
Freshly picked fruits contain substances useful to the female body. For men, tomato will be useful for the prevention of prostatitis and other oncological diseases. Eating tomatoes throughout the summer has a positive effect on health.
Harvest
Having planted Irishka tomatoes, the summer resident will be pleased with the harvest. The variety is intended for cultivation in southern regions, heat, drought practically do not affect pollination and fruit setting. You can get up to 10 kg of tomatoes from one square meter.
Important. The Irishka hybrid has a high percentage of commercial quality fruits - 99%.
Commercial cultivation yields a yield of 200 to 500 c / ha. The size of the yield depends on the fertility of the soil and the quality of tomato care during the entire growing season.
Landing scheme
When planning a ridge for tomatoes, take into account the recommendations from the manufacturer. According to the scheme recommended by him, up to 6 Irishka tomato bushes can be planted on 1 m². The optimal distance between the centers of the holes is from 30 to 40 cm.Make the row spacing wide - 70 cm.The advantages that the summer resident receives thanks to the wide aisles between the rows:
- Facilitates caring for tomato bushes.
- Bushes are less likely to get sick, as they are well ventilated.
- The taste of the fruit is better, it ripens earlier due to good lighting.
- The duration of fruiting of a tomato bush increases, as the plants have enough nutrients.
The soil
Sweet and juicy tomatoes grow on light sandy loam soil with the addition of organic matter (compost, humus) and mineral fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus.
If the soil in the summer cottage is heavy, it is worth improving its mechanical composition by adding low-lying peat, sand.
Add organic matter on heavy clay soils in the fall for the autumn digging. Then add potassium nitrate (20 g / m²) and superphosphate (25-30 g / m²). Rye loosens the soil well. It can be sown in autumn, and in spring, 1-2 weeks before planting, it can be crushed and embedded in the ground.
Care
Irishka tomato bushes require standard care. It includes:
- Watering every 5-6 days.
- Fertilizing at the root 3 times per season.
- If necessary, 1-2 foliar dressings. To improve fruit set in hot weather, to maintain immunity during seasonal rains.
- Loosening of row spacings.
- Mulching the soil.
- Tying branches to the support.
The summer resident will not have to remove the stepsons, there is no need to form a bush. It is necessary to harvest on time during mass ripening of fruits to prolong fruiting and increase the size of the tomato.
Information from forums
In preparation for the new season, information is being collected. Summer residents actively read reviews on the forums. You can also find useful first-hand information about the tomato Irishka on the Internet.
Alyona
I read reviews about early-maturing hybrids last winter. I saw a photo of F1 tomatoes Irishka, decided to try it and did not regret it. The bushes grew without hassle. Dropped out according to the recommended scheme. There were a lot of tomatoes on the bushes, they formed amicably. I had to tie up the branches so that they would not break from overload. Tomatoes began to eat early, they ate everything fresh. Gathered in milk ripeness ripened and tasted good.
