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The soul and heart of any gardener strives to plant the earliest varieties among other garden crops, so as to get satisfaction from their work as early as possible. The taste and yield characteristics of the variety are no longer so important – the main thing is that it ripens before anyone else. That is why super-early tomato varieties are so popular – some of them, when planted early in greenhouses, can be harvested as early as June.
And in this shelf of early tomatoes there is an addition – just a year ago, the Lyubasha tomato variety appeared and has already managed to attract attention with its numerous advantages. Actually, Lyubasha is not a tomato variety at all, but a hybrid, but many gardeners are quite happy with the situation of buying fresh seeds every year in a store, which is why they do not strive to grow varieties. But Lyubasha is unique, because it has qualities and characteristics that are not at all characteristic of either hybrids or early tomatoes. But now about everything in order.
Description of the features of the hybrid
Breeders of the agricultural company “Partner” in 2016 received a new hybrid of tomatoes – Lyubasha F1. In 2017, the hybrid was officially included in the State Register with a recommendation for cultivation in all regions of Our Country both in open and protected ground.
Lyubasha tomato plants are determinant, that is, the growth of the bush is limited when it reaches one meter in height.
Lyubasha tomato plants are equally well adapted to growth and fruit set both in open ground and in greenhouses, but in protected ground the yield will be somewhat larger.
The bushes have a fairly compact, oval shape, the stems have an average number of small, bright green leaves.
To obtain optimal yield, it is recommended to form Lyubasha tomato bushes in 2-3 stems, depending on the planting density. If you plant no more than 4 plants per square meter, then it is possible to form 3 stems, for which one stepson is left under the first flower brush and another growing above the same brush.
In the case of a closer planting, it is better to leave only 2 stems on the Lyubasha bushes – the main and auxiliary under the first flower brush. Be sure to remove all other side shoots as they form.
The Lyubasha hybrid stands out with an interesting feature – some plants are able to form as many as two peduncles in one internode, and each of them will have full-fledged fruits in each brush. And this fact in no way distracts the formation of fruit clusters in the following internodes.
In terms of ripening, as already mentioned, the Lyubasha tomato is not just an early-ripening tomato, but even an ultra-early one. Since the first mature fruits can be obtained already 65-75 days after germination. Usually, early varieties of tomatoes are not particularly productive, gardeners are quite satisfied with the very appearance of the first tomatoes. But the Lyubasha F1 tomato is also distinguished by its amazing yield characteristics. The description of the hybrid indicates that the yield of marketable fruits is about 20 kg per square meter. This means that on average, 4-5 kg of selected tomatoes can be harvested from one bush.
As for resistance to major diseases, this is not surprising – hybrids in general, and Lyubasha, in particular, are resistant to adverse growth factors, including the main diseases characteristic of tomatoes.
Fruit Characteristics
The shape of Lyubasha tomatoes is mostly rounded with small folds in the stalk area, slightly flattened. In the immature form, the fruits have a light green color, in the ripening stage – bright red.
Tomatoes have a very nice appearance – dense, with a smooth skin, fleshy flesh with a pinkish tint. The fruits are not prone to cracking even in rainy and cold weather. There are not very many seeds in the fruits, the number of seed nests is 3-4.
Tomatoes ripen quite amicably and gain weight on average 120-150 grams. Due to its convenient size, the fruits are suitable both for fresh consumption in salads and for whole preservation. Although their purpose is truly universal – Lyubasha tomatoes make delicious tomato juice, they can serve as a delicacy in pickling form and they make incomparable sun-dried tomatoes.
The taste characteristics of tomatoes are amazing – experts rate them excellently, which is a rarity for both hybrids and early tomatoes. In addition, due to the rather dense skin, Lyubasha tomatoes are well stored and are quite capable of enduring long-term transportation.
Peculiarities of growing
Despite early ripeness, in most regions of Our Country, it is desirable to grow the Lyubasha hybrid through seedlings. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground only in the southern regions. For seedlings, the seeds are sown approximately 50 days before the expected planting dates in the greenhouse or in a permanent place in the garden.
Seedlings of Lyubasha usually look pretty strong. When she has two or three true leaves, it is advisable to feed her with some natural organic fertilizer. Although, if you planted plants in a humus-rich mixture during picking, then no additional top dressing is required before planting in the ground.
One square meter can accommodate from 4 to 6 tomato bushes. Despite the small height of the bushes, it is still better to tie them to supports, because due to the large load of the crop, the tomatoes risk being on the ground. The stems themselves grow quite thick and are often even thicker than the stakes to which they are tied.
During the entire growing season, you can feed the tomato bushes several more times – spray them with a solution of wood ash or EM preparations.
In the future, Lyubasha tomato plants are cared for in a standard way – watering, loosening or mulching, removal of weeds, and, of course, harvesting.
Testimonials from truck drivers
Since the Lyubasha hybrid appeared on the market quite recently – almost a year ago, there are not so many reviews on it yet. But even those that are, give hope that this tomato is very promising and reliable for planting in the most unpredictable conditions.
Conclusion
Thanks to many valuable characteristics, the Lyubasha tomato hybrid is quite worthy of being included in the list of tomatoes grown on your site. Even if you do not respect hybrids, you can make an exception and try to grow Lyubasha to form your own opinion about this new product.