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Tomato Kotya is a new variety of yellow-fruited tomatoes. Their quality was appreciated not only by gardeners, but also by specialists in the agricultural industry. In 2017, at the Flowers 2017 exhibition, the hybrid received the title of “Best F1 Tomato in Russia”. The variety is distinguished by reliability, productivity, resistance to a number of ailments. N.P. Fursov worked on hybrid breeding. The originator of Kotya's tomatoes is the Partner company.
Description of the variety
Tomato variety Kotya is an early variety. The ripening period of tomatoes is 95 days. Plant of indeterminate type. The height of the bush is more than two meters. The manufacturer recommends shaping 1-2 stems to achieve higher yields. As a rule, the first inflorescence is laid under the 7th leaf. The next in 1-2 sheets. The stem is powerful, but it needs a timely garter due to the large number of fruits.
The leaves are dark green, medium in size. The surface is wavy. Up to 10 ovaries are laid on one brush. According to representatives of the "Partner" company and consumer reviews, it is preferable to grow Kotya tomatoes in glazed greenhouses, hotbeds. Meanwhile, the vegetable crop fully develops at the minimum permissible temperatures.
Description of fruits
The characteristics of tomatoes are as follows:
- Tomatoes of the Kotya F1 variety are egg-shaped with a pointed tip.
- Fruit weight is 35-45 g.
- At maturity, they acquire a bright yellow color with orange stripes.
- The pulp is juicy, dense, sugary.
- The surface of the tomato is smooth.
- The taste is sweet, without sourness. The smell is unobtrusive.
Characteristics of the tomato variety Kotya
Tomato Kotya F1 is a new, promising, fruitful variety of yellow tomatoes. The hybrid can withstand brown spot, mosaic virus and bacterial leaf spot. Strong immunity is due to genetic qualities.
Tomatoes Kotya tolerate long-term transportation well. Due to the dense skin, the fruits are not very susceptible to cracking. Yellow cherry tomatoes are used to decorate dishes, canning whole fruits, and fresh consumption. Tomato juice from Kotya tomatoes turns out to be somewhat watery, but sweet and aromatic.
The director of the agrofirm "Partner" tells in detail about the peculiarities of the tomato variety Kotya and its features in the video:
Assessment of the pros and cons
Definitely, in each type of vegetables, the main positive and negative sides can be distinguished. Advantages of Tomatoes of the Kotya variety:
- early fruiting;
- resistance to bacterial and brown spot, mosaic virus;
- unusual appearance, rich color;
- high yield rates;
- it is not necessary to mulch the bushes when grown in greenhouses;
- transportability;
- one-dimensional ripening of fruits.
Disadvantages:
- growing in greenhouse conditions;
- the need for pinching and tying.
Planting and care rules
It is better to grow cherry tomatoes of the Kotya variety in greenhouse conditions. This is due to the photophilous nature of the plant. Active growth requires a stable air temperature, without sudden changes, space, as well as the absence of wind.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Planting a vegetable begins with sowing seeds for seedlings. It is in this way that optimal results can be achieved in terms of the speed of development of the culture.
If the seed is harvested with your own hands, then it requires preliminary processing, since the seeds of Kotya tomatoes are F1 hybrids that do not transfer genetic properties. Therefore, in order to obtain high-quality fruits, seeds should be purchased in specialized stores. These seeds have already been pre-processed. The manufacturer indicates the corresponding information on the packaging.
Seedlings of the Kotya tomato variety grows well in a nutrient medium. Use a substrate with the addition of peat and fertilizers. The soil should be loose, nutritious, well-drained, and low in acidity. It is preferable to buy ready-made mixtures for tomato seedlings. Such a substrate is fully adapted for young plants.
Plastic pallets or cassettes with separate cells are used as planting containers. Based on the feedback from experienced gardeners, it is better to plant the seeds of cherry tomatoes of the Kotya variety in individual cups in order to avoid the picking procedure in the future.
Sowing seeds of hybrid tomatoes is recommended 60-65 days before the intended planting in open ground or greenhouse. The approximate planting date is mid-February. The planting material is deepened into the pre-moistened soil by 1-2 cm. From above, the container is covered with film or glass to create a greenhouse effect. Ventilation is required daily to remove accumulated condensation. The required temperature for germination of seedlings is + 22-24 ° С.
The first shoots appear 3-4 days after planting. After the shelter is removed, and the seedlings are rearranged in a sunny place. The temperature regime is also reduced by 6-7 ° C, which has a beneficial effect on the state of the root system and stabilizes the growth of the Kotya variety.
Transplanting seedlings
Diving of tomato seedlings of the Kotya variety is carried out at the stage of formation of 2-3 leaves. Before planting, the seedlings are hardened to strengthen the immune system and ensure the best survival of the culture.
As a rule, Tomatoes of the Kotya variety are planted in greenhouses or on open beds. Meanwhile, you should adhere to the rules of crop rotation. For the culture of the nightshade family, it is important to choose areas of soil where dill, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini or cabbage grew last year.
The distance between the bushes should be kept at 45-50 cm, and the row spacing should be 35 cm. For 1 sq. m have no more than three or four plants, which will have a positive effect on productivity.
Step-by-step procedure for transplanting tomato seedlings of the Kotya variety.
- Wells are formed. The depth is performed based on the size of the root system.
- Pour 10 g of superphosphate at the bottom.
- Sprinkle the tomato seedling Kotya with earth to the lower leaves. In this case, the soil does not need to be tamped tightly.
- Moisten abundantly on top.
- After 10 days, in order to prevent late blight, it is watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Follow-up care
The frequency of watering tomatoes of the Kotya variety depends on the temperature indicators of the environment. The first sign that a plant needs moisture is dry soil under the bush. On average, water procedures are performed 2-3 times a week. Excess liquid under the bushes will lead to negative consequences. The greenhouse should also be regularly ventilated to prevent fungal infections.
It will be enough to fertilize the bushes three times a season. Organic and mineral fertilizers are suitable. Before the start of formation, the plants are fed with a mullein solution diluted in a ratio of 1:10 with water.
Often there are Tomatoes Kotya in reviews or in the photo together with vertical or horizontal supports. This is due to their growth. When the plants reach 30-35 cm in height, they need to be tied up. Otherwise, the stem may break under the weight of the fruit. It is also unacceptable to place them directly on the surface of the earth, which will lead to the occurrence of a decay process.
Throughout the growing season, tomato bushes of the Kotya variety must be formed.Thus, the lower foliage is removed to the first brush, the stepsons are cut off. This will also help the unhindered penetration of sunlight to the fruits and, accordingly, rapid ripening.
In order to prevent infection, gardeners in their reviews advise that the bushes of cherry tomatoes of the Kotya F1 variety should be treated with Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate. However, if the symptoms of the disease appeared during or after flowering, then it is worth using a biological preparation - Fitosporin. It, unlike systemic fungicides, can be used throughout the growing season. Ash scattered under the bush helps prevent the development of the disease.
Conclusion
Tomato Kotya is a sweet hybrid variety that is not negatively affected by infections and viruses. Resistant to attacks of harmful insects. It develops well and bears fruit in nutritious soil. The fruits are advised to be picked unripe, and after a while they will be completely ready for use. Indoor grounds are considered optimal for planting. Where tall bushes can be tied to vertical supports.
