Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Lel
Recently, the growing popularity among experienced gardeners is gaining tomato "Lel" - a new word in modern breeding. Tomatoes are perhaps the most popular crop in our summer cottages. And if in some cases they grow tasty, juicy and aromatic, in others they mercilessly disappoint gardeners. And the point here is not only in agricultural skill, but also in the competent choice of varieties.
It is believed that the correct approach to the selection of tomato seeds provides a good harvest by 50%. Therefore, when buying seeds, you should not rely on randomness 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 peculiarities of the tomato "Lel" known to all inveterate summer residents.
The mid-early tomato variety "Lel" is recommended for outdoor cultivation. It is a determinant, that is, it has limited stem growth.
About the grade
The fruits ripen in about 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 to be pinned. The first inflorescence is formed above 6-7 leaves, and the next ones - after 1-2 leaves. Suitable for growing both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions.
A detailed description of "Lelya" can be found on horticultural sites or in special literature. Fruits are smooth, shiny, in the shape of a large oblong plum. The color of ripe fruits is deep red. The maximum weight of one tomato is 70 g. Lel tomatoes grow in clusters of 7-9 pieces each. The yield from one bush is about 2 kg, and the taste is highly appreciated by gardeners. The dry matter in juice contains about 4%, total sugar - 1.8%.
Tomatoes "Lel" are excellent for both fresh consumption and home canning. They make delicious lecho, sauces and salads.
Growing features
Seeds for seedlings are usually sown 50-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. It is recommended to dive in the phase of two leaves. One sq. meter of garden plot, as a rule, 4-5 plants are planted. Competent care of tomatoes consists in timely, abundant watering with warm water, removal of weeds, and top dressing with high-quality mineral fertilizers.
Advantages of Lel tomatoes:
- High productivity;
- Excellent taste, slightly sweetish with sourness;
- Easy care;
- Unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
- Limited shoot-forming ability;
- Beautiful appearance of the fruit;
- Disease resistance;
- Immunity to lack of sunlight;
- Long shelf life;
- Excellent transportability.
It is noteworthy that experts do not note the minuses of the variety.
Reviews of gardeners about tomatoes "Lel"
- Great variety! I planted it for 5 years in a row and will continue to plant it. Tomatoes are delicious, both fresh and salted. (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 conditions. But regular watering is a must, of course. By the way, the taste is simply amazing. Perhaps the best grade. (Olga, 36 years old, Izhevsk)
- I love "Lel" very much. The bushes are just strewn with tomatoes. They do not require complex maintenance. Great for homemade pickles. (Ekaterina Ivanovna, 48 years old, Ufa)
- My characteristic of these tomatoes is the most positive. Summer was cold, other varieties were frozen, but "Lel" survived. This made my family very happy. (Alina, 34 years old, Moscow)
- I recommend this tomato to all my friends! The care is quite simple, and the result exceeds all expectations! The tomatoes are delicious! Fragrant, sweet and juicy! (Valentina, 42 years old, Stavropol)
- I read about these tomatoes on the Internet. I decided to plant it and did not regret it. And it tastes great and keeps in the refrigerator much longer than regular 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 sweetish taste. Pickled according to grandmother's recipe - just delicious. I also did lecho, in winter - the very thing. Everything turns out deliciously with these tomatoes. They are the little secret of my culinary masterpieces. (Alla Vyacheslavovna, 47 years old, Kaliningrad)
As you can see from the reviews, the tomato "Lelya f1" deserves to be planted in your summer cottage. After all, not every variety of tomatoes can collect so many positive reviews. Therefore, we suggest not to postpone and plant a few Lelya bushes in your garden in the next summer season. And we also want to say thanks to the breeders for this miracle of agronomic thought.
In 2018, tomato Lel was ill with late blight, I had to throw out all the bushes, the tomatoes grew on the street. On one bush that remained there were good tomatoes in taste. In general, last year was a good year for tomatoes, a lot of them were collected from other varieties, in the Moscow region.
The height of the bushes of this hybrid, alas, is not 45-50 cm, but almost one and a half meters. I have just returned from the garden, where I have 15 Lelia bushes, I am surprised myself. Because in the spring I was specially looking for unsaturated low-growing varieties for open ground.
And then I bought it.
As a result, tall bushes have grown, very lush, green, covered with cream tomatoes very densely and generously, they are already ripening. Branches must be tied up. Note that I live in Novosibirsk.
By the way, a colleague from work. to which I gave the surplus seedlings of this hybrid, the bushes are just as tall and spreading.
I also want to note. that in terms of yield, Lel caught up with my favorite variety of tomatoes Dubrava, which makes me happy every year with a huge amount of fruits.
Good and generous harvests to all.