With the arrival of spring, all gardeners think about which sort of tomato to choose for planting. After all, it is very important that the plant is disease resistant and has a good yield.
We offer to get acquainted with an interesting and tasty hybrid, which has a romantic name - "Inseparable Hearts". This tomato has very interesting characteristics. In more detail we will tell about it in this article.
Read the full description of the variety, characteristics of cultivation and disease resistance, characteristics of cultivation.
Tomato "Inseparable Heart": description of the variety
This variety was bred by Russian specialists, received state registration in 2007. Since then, has gained popularity among gardeners due to yield, large-fruited and resistance to major diseases.
It is a determinant, not standard, tall plant from 180-230 centimeters.. Suitable for cultivation in the open field, but it will be better to grow it in greenhouses, as due to its high growth it needs protection from the wind. Resistant to many diseases.
It belongs to medium-early varieties, from planting to fruiting takes 100-120 days.
Fruit Description:
- Upon reaching varietal maturity, the fruits have a bright red color.
- In shape they are heart-shaped, especially large ones have the shape of a double heart, hence the name.
- Tomatoes are quite large 600-800 grams, sometimes up to 950, but this is already rare.
- The number of chambers 7-9, the solids content of 5-6%.
- Harvest well tolerates long-term storage.
Among the main advantages of the variety are gardeners.:
- large and tasty fruits;
- high yield;
- fruit taste;
- disease resistance.
Among the shortcomings noted that due to the height of the bush, it requires some effort in the care, garters and supports.
A photo
In more detail the variety of the tomato "Inseparable Hearts" you can in the following photos
Specifications
The fruits of the "Inseparable Hearts" are beautiful fresh. Thanks to a combination of sugars and acids, it turns out very tasty and healthy tomato juice or pasta. The main feature of this type of tomato is its heart-shaped fruits, they are very beautiful and they are difficult to confuse with others. Also noted resistance to major diseases. The finished crop can be stored for a long time and carries transportation. For wholegrain canning is not suitable because of the large size.
This type was fallen in love by gardeners for high productivity. With proper approach to business and the creation of good conditions, this variety can yield up to 14-16 kilograms per square meter. meter Moreover, cultivation in greenhouses or in open ground does not matter much, the yield from this does not fall.
Features of growing
This variety needs pruning of branches and the formation of 1-2 stems. Be sure to hold the garter branches, as the fruits are heavy and massive. It is very well hailed on top dressing with abundant high yield.
The southern regions of Russia, such as the North Caucasus, the Krasnodar Territory, the Astrakhan Region and the Crimea, are suitable for growing this variety, especially in the open field. It can be grown in greenhouses in the regions of central Russia. For more northern regions, this type of tomato is not suitable.
Diseases and pests
Of the possible diseases, the “Inseparable Hearts” variety can be prone to cracking fruits, especially at the early stage of ripening. This is eliminated by reducing watering and fertilizer based on nitrate. Of the pests should fear wireworms, it is the larvae of click beetles. They can be assembled by hand, but there is a more efficient way. It is suitable for those who do not want to once again apply chemicals in their area.
To destroy the wireworm, you should take a piece of any vegetable, chop it on a wooden knitting needle and bury it in the ground to a depth of 10-15 centimeters, while the end of the knitting needle should remain on the surface. After 3-4 days, pull out, and destroy the wireworms who came running to the bait. You can apply chemicals such as baduzin. Against the rusty mite of tomatoes, and this is also a frequent enemy, especially in the southern regions, use the drug "Bison".
The fruits of such a hybrid are not only tasty, but also beautiful. Plant this unpretentious tomato and your neighbors gardeners will envy you. Good luck and good harvests.