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Tanya F1 is a variety bred by Dutch breeders. These tomatoes are grown mainly outdoors, but in cold regions they are additionally covered with foil or planted in a greenhouse.
The variety is distinguished by medium early ripening, due to its compact size, planting care is simplified. Before planting, the seeds and soil are prepared.
Description of the variety
Description and characteristics of the Tanya tomato variety are as follows:
- determinant type of bush;
- plant height up to 60 cm;
- not a sprawling bush;
- large leaves of rich green color;
- mid-season variety;
- 110 days pass from germination to harvesting.
The fruits of the Tanya variety have a number of characteristics:
- average weight 150-170 g;
- round form;
- bright red color;
- high density;
- 4-5 tomatoes are formed on one brush;
- the first brush is formed over the 6th sheet;
- subsequent inflorescences are formed after 1-2 leaves;
- high solids and sugar content.
Variety yield
Despite its compact size, from one bush of the Tanya variety, from 4.5 to 5.3 kg of fruits are obtained. The harvested tomatoes can be stored fresh and transported over long distances.
According to the description and characteristics of the variety, Tanya tomatoes are suitable for home canning. They are pickled and salted whole or cut into pieces. After heat treatment, the tomatoes retain their shape. Fresh fruits of the Tanya variety are added to salads, processed into paste and juice.
Landing order
Tanya's tomato is grown by obtaining seedlings. Young plants are transferred to a greenhouse, greenhouse or open ground. To obtain the maximum yield, it is recommended to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse. It is possible to plant tomatoes outdoors only in favorable climatic conditions.
Getting seedlings
A soil is prepared for seedlings, consisting in equal amounts of sod land and humus. It is allowed to use purchased land intended specifically for tomatoes and other vegetable crops.
Two weeks before the work, the soil is subjected to heat treatment. To do this, it is placed in a microwave or oven and ignited for 15 minutes. It is especially important to prepare garden soil in this way.
An effective way to treat Tanya seeds is to use a saline solution. 1 g of salt is added to 100 ml of water and the seed is placed in a liquid for a day.
The boxes are filled with prepared soil, then furrows are made to a depth of 1 cm. Seeds are placed in them, observing an interval of 2-3 cm. You need to pour a little soil on top, and then water the plantings.
Seed germination of the Tanya variety increases at an ambient temperature of 25-30 degrees. Under such conditions, seed germination begins on days 2-3.
When sprouts appear, the containers are transferred to a place where there is access to light for 12 hours. Fitolamps are installed if necessary. Water the plantings when the soil dries up. It is best to use warm water for irrigation.
Transfer to the greenhouse
Tanya tomatoes are transferred to the greenhouse 1.5-2 months after planting. By this time, the seedlings have a height of 20 cm, several leaves and a developed root system.
Tomatoes are planted in a polycarbonate or glass greenhouse. The soil for the tomatoes is dug up in the fall. It is recommended to remove the top layer of soil in order to avoid the spread of diseases and pests in the spring.
You can fertilize the soil with humus or compost, superphosphate and potassium sulfide. Mineral fertilizers are applied in the amount of 20 g per square meter.
A hole 20 cm deep is prepared for planting.Tanya varieties are placed in rows at a distance of 0.7 m. 0.5 m is left between the plants.
Another option is to plant tomatoes in a checkerboard pattern. Then two rows are formed at a distance of 0.5 m from each other.
The root system is covered with soil and compacted a little. Abundant watering is required.
Landing in open ground
Growing tomatoes outdoors is not always justified, especially in cold summers and frequent rains. In the southern regions, tomatoes can be planted outdoors. The place should be illuminated by the sun and protected from the wind.
Tomato Tanya is transferred to the beds when the earth and air have warmed up well, and the danger of spring frosts has passed. Dig up the soil and add humus in the fall. In the spring, it is enough to perform deep loosening.
For planting, shallow holes are made in which the root system of plants should fit. Then it is covered with earth and compacted a little. The final stage of the transplant is watering the tomatoes.
Tomato care
The Tanya variety is quite unpretentious in care. For normal development, they need watering and periodic feeding. To increase the stability of the bush, it is tied to a support. The Tanya variety does not need pinching. Plants do not take up much space on the site, which greatly simplifies their care.
As the reviews show, tomato Tanya F1 rarely gets sick. Subject to agricultural technology, the variety does not suffer from diseases and pest attacks. For prevention, plantings are sprayed with Fitosporin solution.
Watering plants
The Tanya variety gives a good yield with moderate watering. Lack of moisture leads to curling of leaves and dropping of ovaries. Its excess also negatively affects plants: growth slows down and fungal diseases develop.
One bush requires 3-5 liters of water. On average, tomatoes are watered once or twice a week. After planting, the next watering is performed after 10 days. In the future, they are guided by the weather conditions and the condition of the soil in a greenhouse or on an open bed. The soil must remain 90% wet.
Work is carried out in the morning or evening, when there is no direct exposure to the sun. Water should not fall on the stems or tops of tomatoes, it is applied strictly at the root.
It is recommended to loosen the soil after watering. As a result, the air permeability of the soil improves, and the plants absorb nutrients better. Mulching the soil with straw, compost or peat will help prevent moisture evaporation.
Fertilization
During the season, the Tanya variety is fed several times. After planting, 2 weeks should pass before the first feeding. During this time, the plant adapts to new conditions.
Tomatoes are fed every week. It is best to use fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium. Phosphorus stimulates plant development, speeds up their metabolism and enhances immunity. It is introduced in the form of superphosphate, which is embedded in the soil. Up to 30 g of the substance is taken per square meter.
Potassium improves the palatability of the fruit. For tomatoes, potassium sulfate is chosen. 40 g of fertilizer is dissolved in 10 l of water, after which it is applied at the root.
From folk remedies, feeding with ash is suitable for tomatoes. It is applied directly under the plants or an infusion is prepared with its help. A 10 liter bucket of hot water requires 2 liters of ash. During the day, the mixture is infused, after which the tomatoes are watered.
Tying tomatoes
Although the Tanya F1 tomato is undersized, it is recommended to tie it to supports. Due to this, the stem of the plants is formed straight, the fruits do not fall to the ground, and plant care is simplified.
Tomatoes are tied to wooden or metal supports. Outdoors, the procedure makes plants resistant to weather.
For extensive plantings, trellises are installed, between which a wire is pulled at a height of 0.5 cm. The bushes must be tied to the wire.
Testimonials
Conclusion
Tanya is recommended for home canning. The fruits are small in size and have a dense skin, which allows them to withstand multiple treatments. The variety is planted in open ground or in a greenhouse.
Tomatoes yield large yields with good care. The variety does not require pinching, it is enough to water and fertilize with phosphorus or potash fertilizers.
Tanya planted in 2019 in the greenhouse this year did not find seeds. There are a lot of compact bush fruits and I had very large (not as in the description) 500-700 grams ripe per bush, fleshy sweet just super. maybe there was a re-grading. I want to find these seeds next year.