Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Lamp (Bulb, Aladdin's Lamp)
Every year breeders around the world create new varieties of tomatoes or improve old ones. Tomato Lampa is a variety that will appeal to lovers of yellow fruits with very sweet pulp.
Description of tomato Aladdin's lamp
This variety of tomatoes has several names: Lamp, Light Bulb and Aladdin's Lamp. The plant got this name because of the shape of the ripe fruits. These vegetables are actually shaped like small bulbs or lamps. The nightshade culture of this variety belongs to interdeterminant (the main characteristic is that the height of the main stem is unlimited), bushes can grow up to 2 meters.
After planting young seedlings in open ground, they must be tied to a vertical support. It is recommended to form bushes into one main stem. The lower leaves and side shoots must be removed regularly to increase the yield of tomatoes. It is recommended to pinch the growth point during the growing season.
Tomatoes are mid-season varieties. From the moment the first shoots appear until the first harvest from the site, it usually takes from 114 to 120 days. The very first inflorescence of a plant is laid over 9 leaves, the next ones - every 3 leaves. For planting seedlings of this variety, it is advisable to choose open sunny areas, or partial shade. The soil should be light and fertile.
Tomato of the Lampa Aladdin variety is suitable for cultivation in garden beds, greenhouses, as well as film shelters.
Characteristics of tomato fruit Light bulb
The fruits of this variety are small, the mass of ripe vegetables is from 150 to 250 grams. Pear-shaped tomatoes, ribbing and a green spot may be noted near the stalk.
Unripe tomatoes are light green, ripe tomatoes are rich yellow. Overripe fruits may have red flesh. The skin is firm. In length, the fruits reach from 7 to 12 cm. Tomatoes of this variety are collected in large clusters, each of which has 10-15 fruits. Up to 10 kg of vegetables can be harvested from one adult bush.
The collected fruits can be stored for a long time without spoiling. Tomatoes can be eaten fresh, added to salads and overcooked for cabbage soup. Tomatoes are also suitable for making sauces and ketchups.
Advantages and disadvantages of tomato Aladdin lamp
Description of advantages:
- Stable productivity;
- Ripe fruits taste good, as the manufacturer declares “tomatoes are very sweet, without sour taste”;
- High beta-carotene content in mature vegetables;
- After harvesting, the fruits can be stored for a long time;
- Universal use in cooking, well suited for preparing salads;
- You can plant seedlings both in open and closed ground;
- Unusual shape of tomatoes;
- Suitable for preservation as a whole, tomatoes do not crack in cans and retain their shape.
There were no significant shortcomings in the Lampa tomato variety.
Planting a tomato Aladdin lamp
Growing a tomato variety Bulb is quite simple, even a beginner can handle this task. First of all, before planting seedlings in open ground, you need to make sure that the soil is fertile. It is better to choose places for planting in the sun or in partial shade.
A stable harvest can be obtained by planting seedlings according to the 40 X 60 scheme. The distance between each bush should be large, since tomato bushes of this variety take up a lot of space. Before planting seedlings in a permanent place, it is recommended to apply mineral and organic fertilizers to the soil. This can be potash or phosphorus fertilizers, manure, chicken droppings, or wood ash.
The soil for planting tomatoes can begin to be prepared in autumn, immediately after the entire crop has been harvested. First, they dig it up, add humus or wood ash. In the spring, it is necessary to dig up the ground and water the beds for tomatoes with a solution of potassium permanganate before planting. With the help of an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate, you can disinfect the soil and get rid of all harmful insects that hibernate in the ground.
Then you can start planting seedlings. The most optimal time for this is the second half of May. When planting, the seedlings should not be buried too deep, unless they have stretched too much during their stay at home. After planting, the bushes must be watered with warm water and covered with a warm cloth overnight. Throughout the growing season, tomatoes should be fed with various fertilizers.
Reviews of gardeners about tomatoes Light bulb
Reviews of those gardeners who cultivated this variety in their summer cottage.
Also, some gardeners who planted the variety note that deformed fruits then grow from terry inflorescences.
Karina, 31 years old
“I have been growing a tomato for several years. The yield has always been good, the tomatoes are sweet, but not as much as the manufacturer promises, a slight sourness was present. Tomatoes went well for canning, they looked very nice in cans. "
Valentina, 43 years old
“I have been planting the Bulb variety for the first year. The harvest was not too plentiful, but not meager either. Maybe the reason is in the soil, on our site the land is not very fertile. I'll try to plant it again next year. The whole family was pleased with the taste of the tomatoes. "
Nikolay, 58 years old
“The Aladdin Lamp has been growing tomatoes for about two years. The variety has always pleased with a stable harvest, but the taste of the tomatoes was not up to par. Vegetables are more suitable for salting than for eating them fresh. "
