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Tomato Irina belongs to hybrid varieties that delight gardeners with a bountiful harvest and resistance to adverse environmental factors. The variety can be grown both in the open field and using specially equipped premises.
Description of tomato variety Irina F1
This hybrid was developed in a Russian research center, registered in 2001. The variety can be cultivated in any region of the country.
The plant is classified as a determinant type: the bush grows to a certain size, after which the stem no longer develops. According to the photos and reviews, Irina's tomatoes reach a height of no more than 1 m. The size of the bush varies depending on the place of growth: in the open field, tomatoes are shorter than in a greenhouse.
The main stem of the variety is very thick; it contains medium-sized leaf plates of a dark green hue without pubescence.
The inflorescences are simple. The first of them is formed above the sixth sheet, the subsequent ones through 1-2 sheet plates. One inflorescence is capable of forming up to 7 fruits as it grows.
Description and taste of fruits
According to the photo and reviews, the Irina tomato variety has rounded fruits, slightly flattened on both sides. There is no ribbing on tomatoes, they reach 6 cm in diameter. The average weight of one tomato is 110-120g.
The formed fruit has a light green color without spotting, but as it ripens, it becomes a dark red hue. Irina's tomato has a dense but thin skin. Inside the fruit is a fleshy juicy pulp with a small amount of seeds.
Taste qualities of Irina tomatoes are high: they have a rich sweet taste (up to 3% sugar). The concentration of dry matter does not exceed the 6% limit.
The fruits are versatile in use: they are eaten fresh, used to prepare various dishes. Thanks to their dense peel, tomatoes do not lose their shape when preserved. Juices, tomato pastes and sauces made from Irina tomatoes have high taste.
The harvested crop tolerates long-term transportation, retains its appearance and taste when stored in a dark dry room. This allows tomatoes to be grown on an industrial scale.
Characteristics of tomato Irina
The variety is high-yielding: up to 9 kg of fruit can be harvested from one plant. From 1 m2 maximum fruiting is 16 kg.
The size of the fruit and the rate at which it ripens depends on the growing method. In heifers equipped with heating systems, the tomatoes are larger and ripen faster. The average ripening period is 93 days from the moment of planting.
The yield is influenced by the cultivation method and the care taken. In northern and temperate latitudes, preference should be given to greenhouses or greenhouses equipped with heaters.
In southern latitudes, high yields can be achieved by planting bushes in open ground.
The plant is highly resistant to disease. Reviews of tomatoes of the Irina variety confirm that the tomato is not afraid of tobacco mosaic, fusarium and late blight.
Pros and cons of the variety
An adequate assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of Irina tomatoes allows you to form an objective opinion about them and choose the optimal growing method.
Benefits of tomatoes:
- early ripening of the crop;
- abundant fruiting;
- high taste and pleasant appearance;
- transportability and keeping quality;
- the ability to form an ovary in adverse weather conditions;
- good resistance to diseases and pests.
The main drawback that is easy to fix is the need for careful maintenance. It is important to carry out all agricultural manipulations in a timely manner, control the condition of the plant.
Planting and care rules
When choosing a growing method, it is important to take into account the fertility of the soil and the region of residence. The yield of the variety increases if its predecessor is cabbage, legumes and mustard. It is not recommended to place tomatoes in the place where pepper or eggplant grows.
Growing seedlings
The tomato variety Irina belongs to hybrids, therefore, collecting seeds from fruits is impossible: it is required to purchase them from the manufacturer every year.
If the seed has a color that differs from the natural one, then the disinfection procedure is not carried out: the manufacturer has processed the tomatoes.
Seeds that are not disinfected do not germinate well, have a low resistance to disease, therefore they are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. To do this, dilute 1 g of the substance in 200 ml of water, after which the tomatoes are placed in the solution for 10 minutes. After the time has elapsed, the seeds are washed and dried on a gauze napkin.
Before planting, prepare containers and soil. The soil must also be disinfected. To do this, it is placed in an oven for calcination or spilled with a manganese solution. The use of chemicals is possible.
In the absence of funds for disinfection, it is recommended to purchase ready-made fertile soil in specialized stores.
The containers are wooden boxes, plastic containers or peat pots. When growing tomatoes in improvised containers, it is necessary to make ventilation holes in them, rinse well and dry.
Specialized containers are easy to use and do not require preliminary preparation. A variety of containers allows you to choose the best option for planting tomatoes.
Before planting the seeds, the soil is compacted and moistened, the tomatoes are placed in pits up to 2 cm deep, and the top is covered with soil. At the end of the procedure, the containers are transferred to a warm and sunny place.
The first shoots appear 7-10 days after sowing. Planting care consists in their timely watering. When planting seeds in a common container, it is necessary to pick Irina's tomatoes. The procedure is carried out after the appearance of two true sheets.
Transplanting seedlings
The first stage of transferring a plant to the ground is hardening. According to the photos and reviews, the Irina tomato variety takes root well if you gradually accustom it to low temperatures. To do this, containers with tomatoes are taken out into the open air, gradually increasing the time spent outdoors.
Tomatoes are planted in the ground 1-2 months after the sprouts appear. The soil for tomatoes should be fertile; it is recommended to choose a plot on the south side, inaccessible to drafts.
Before the procedure, the ground is cleaned of debris, loosened and spilled with a solution of copper sulfate. After the soil dries up, it is dug up and fertilized.
Before planting in the garden, seedlings are sprayed with insecticides, placed in the holes according to the scheme: 1 m2 no more than 4 bushes.
Tomato care
An important stage in agricultural technology is the formation of tomatoes Irina. Despite the unlimited growth, the stems of the bush are bent under the weight of the fruits, so a garter is required.Neglecting the procedure will damage the trunk, which will lead to the death of the plant.
To increase fruiting, tomato pinching is carried out: removal of young shoots. It is recommended to form this variety in 1-2 trunks. For this, the most powerful escape is left.
With the correct formation of the Irina tomato variety, further care consists in timely watering, loosening and fertilizing with fertilizers.
The garden bed is mulched with sand or straw, the soil in it is moistened with warm, settled water 2-3 times a week, taking into account weather conditions.
Top dressing is carried out during flowering, ovary formation and fruit ripening. Manure or mullein diluted in water in a ratio of 1:10 is used as fertilizer. It is recommended to additionally add phosphorus-potassium preparations to the soil.
The Irina tomato variety has high immunity, but taking preventive measures can reduce the risk of any disease. They consist in regular airing of the greenhouse, removal of affected shoots or leaf plates.
It is recommended to treat Irina tomatoes with 1% Fitosporin solution. For the prevention of fungal diseases, solutions of fungicides Ordan and Ridomil are used.
Conclusion
Irina tomatoes are a high-yielding crop characterized by high immunity to diseases and resistance to adverse weather conditions. The variety is excellent for personal use, growing on an industrial scale. Tomatoes are cultivated in any region of Russia.
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