There are versatile tomatoes that can be grown both in the open field and in the greenhouse, and their fruits are suitable for both fresh consumption and conservation. This group includes the Ladies' man tomato. This is a beautiful indeterminate tomato, up to 1.8 meters high, with small tasty fruits. In 2008, in Russia, it was included in the State Register as a tomato grown in open ground and under film shelters.
Appearance
Tomato Ladies' man characteristic and description of the variety - a tall plant with large dark green foliage. The inflorescence is of an intermediate type. The fruits are elongated, cylindrical in shape, the tip is pointed. Ripe red, shiny. The peel is dense, the pulp is juicy. The fruit weight is from 120 to 150 g, the yield is high, up to 10 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from 1 plant with proper care of seedlings and adult plants. Due to their dense peel, they are well stored and are not damaged during transportation. When preserved, they do not crack, therefore they are often preserved whole.
Tomato Ladies' Man
Growing features
It will be difficult for inexperienced gardeners to get the declared yield, since due to improper care, half the fruit can be harvested. Consider the process of growing this tomato.
Seedling
Growing begins with planting seeds for seedlings. Already at this time, certain requirements are imposed on the soil. It should be loose, disinfected and low in acidity.
Initially, a site with suitable soil is selected. Prepare a site for planting in the fall. The soil should be slightly acidic. Legumes, carrots, and cabbage are good predecessors. Can be grown after cucumbers and onions. In the fall, manure is introduced into the soil. Plots are chosen well lit.
The soil is disinfected before planting to protect the plants from pests and diseases. Plants are planted in 2 rows. The distance between the tomatoes is half a meter, between the rows - 60 cm. When growing a tomato, it is necessary to remove stepchildren in a timely manner. The plant is grown in 1 stem.
Soil tillage before planting
Planting dates depend on the growing region. So, in the southern regions this is the interval from early February to mid-March, landing in open ground - from the third decade of April to the end of May.
In the central region, seedlings are sown from mid-March to early April. They are planted in open ground from the second decade of May to early June.
In the northern regions of Russia, seedlings are sown in the first decade of April, and are planted in a permanent place from late May to mid-June.
These indicators are a little arbitrary and depend on climatic characteristics. Also, the planting time can be determined in the following way, at the time of planting the seedlings to a permanent place, when the threat of return frosts has passed, the plants should be 60-70 days old.
Seeds are sown into the prepared soil to a depth of 2 cm, the distance between the seeds is 1.5 cm. Water and cover with polyethylene. Place in a dark place and maintain the temperature from 25 to 30 degrees.
Sowing seeds
As soon as the shoots appear, the film is removed and placed on the windowsill. If there is not enough lighting, then they turn on artificial. At this time, the temperature should be 3 degrees lower.
When the first true leaf appears, the seedlings are dived in a container with a diameter of 15 cm.It can also be planted in a large box, keeping the distance between the seedlings up to 15 cm.At the same time, fertilizing is carried out with complex fertilizers or fertilizers for tomato seedlings.
Seedlings are planted in a permanent place in the second decade of May in a greenhouse and in early June in open ground. A week before this, the plants begin to harden: they are either carried outside in the daytime, or windows are opened to lower the temperature.
In the event that you have to buy seedlings, then you should pay attention to the following indicators:
- 1) Seedlings are 45-60 days old. All seedlings grown in the same area should be of the same age, so it will be easier to care for them.
- 2) Seedlings must be strong, up to 30 cm tall.
- 3) Seedlings of tall tomatoes, which include the Ladies' Man, at this age should have 11-12 leaves on the stem.
- 4) The thickness of the stem by volume coincides with the volume of the pencil.
- 5) Seedlings must be sold either in a box or in separate pots. It is not recommended to purchase seedlings in plastic bags.
Watering
Watering is important for this tomato variety. Watering for Tomato Ladies' Man depends on the growing period. Plants are very dependent on moisture, but they do not tolerate waterlogging well.
If the soil is too wet during the period of ovary formation, the green mass will grow rapidly and fruit set will slow down. If watering is poor during the period of fruit growth, the fruits will not pour well.
Feed
After planting, feeding is done during flowering and fruit setting and during reddening of tomatoes.
About what substances a tomato needs, he will tell himself, you just have to look at it:
- If, upon visual inspection, pale leaves are found on the bush, and in the upper part of the plant they still do not curl, then nitrogen fertilization should be carried out.
- If, on the contrary, the leaves are of a saturated dark green color, the leaves are twisted on the crown and do not unwind during the day, and the ovaries are tied in a small amount, then there is a surplus of nitrogen fertilizers. The ovaries do not develop due to the fact that all the forces of the plant are spent on building up green mass.
- If the fruits are slowly poured, then potash should be fed.
Lady Man Care
In the future, care comes down not only to timely watering and feeding, in accordance with the scheme, but also to the treatment with copper sulfate, which prevents the development of most nightshade diseases.
Do not forget about pinching. It is recommended to cut off stepchildren after each watering. Otherwise, fruits are formed on them, and excessive fruiting inhibits the development and pouring of fruits.
Steak tomato
Tying for tall tomatoes, to which the Ladies Man belongs, is an invariable condition for their cultivation. Tying not only makes maintenance easier, but also speeds up plant development. The Ladies' Man is tied up, 2 weeks after disembarking to a permanent place.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the fruits do not develop well if the soil is waterlogged, a large amount of organic fertilizers is applied, or the plants are planted too tightly.
Advantages and disadvantages
The ladies' man has a number of positive qualities that distinguish him favorably from other varieties:
- Resistance to major diseases of nightshade (TMV, fusarium wilting, verticellosis).
- Fruits are set even under adverse weather conditions.
- Withstand temperature drop.
- Stored for a long time, up to 4 weeks, without losing marketability.
- Long-term preservation of useful properties.
- Good taste.
- High productivity.
- Early ripening.
The variety also has minor flaws. So, it will be quite difficult for beginners to get the declared yield, since it is necessary to follow the growing technique.
As you can see, the Ladies' Man tomato got its name for a reason. It really caters to the ladies with its beautiful appearance, lined fruits that in addition have great taste and long shelf life. From the ladies, he requires care and attention.
