Tomato Irina
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Tomato Irina belongs to the hybrid type of varieties. He is very fond of vegetable growers, if only for the fact that it gives an excellent level of harvest. And at the same time it has immunity to various diseases, fungi and attacks from some pests. Adverse environmental factors are also not so terrible for this variety. He does not show any particular whimsicality, in connection with which he already has particular popularity in horticultural circles. In this article, we will dwell in more detail on the description of the characteristics of the tomato Irina f1, and also talk about how it can be grown in open ground conditions, as well as in special, pre-prepared premises. This article will help gardeners decide for themselves whether they really like Irina's tomato. And how best to grow it to get the most bountiful harvest.
Tomato Irina: variety description and characteristics
Tomato Irina f1: photo of the variety
Tomato Irina is a hybrid variety. It was developed by Russian breeders. And this variety was registered in 2001. According to the creators themselves, this is such a versatile variety that it can be cultivated, in principle, in absolutely any Russian region. The tomato variety Irina is highly adaptable to the environment. It successfully takes root even in climatically unstable regions, and this is also its specific feature (feature).
Tomato Irina belongs to the determinant type of plants. The bush can easily grow to a certain size. And after it has reached a certain height, it basically stops its development. As a rule, the height of the bush does not exceed one meter. And the size of the tomato shrub can vary in accordance with the regional and climatic conditions in which it grows.
For example, if a tomato of the Irina variety grows in the open field, then it will be undersized. And if you grow it in greenhouse conditions, then it can stretch in height to a height of more than one meter. As for the main stem of the bush, it is very powerful and thick. A large number of leaves can be placed on it, which, in general, by their external characteristics, are very typical of any other varieties of tomatoes.
Irina tomatoes: variety photo
Inflorescences of tomatoes Irina F1 have a simple structure. Several leaves are formed on them. And on one inflorescence there can be about seven fruits. Finding more fruits is not recommended, as this can lead to the plant being damaged, and the inflorescence will break before all the fruits are fully ripe.
As for the tomatoes themselves Irina f1, they are round, may be slightly ribbed. One tomato on average can weigh 110-120 grams, no more. When the fruit is formed, it is colored in a light green color, but when it gradually begins to ripen, the color changes to a rich dark red. The pulp is very dense, the skin is thin, the juicy pulp has a pronounced aroma and also a very small amount of seeds. The fruits contain a very small amount of dry matter - only about 6%.
The fruits are quite versatile. They can be eaten fresh, and also used to prepare salads, pastas and other dishes. Irina F1 tomatoes do not lose their shape if canned. At the same time, the variety is excellent for preparing tomato juices, pastes and sauces, since the fruits contain a small amount of dry matter.
The harvest of tomato Irina is perfectly stored, she can transfer transportation over long distances, without losing her taste and external characteristics.Therefore, the variety is also suitable for not only growing tomatoes for yourself, but also for growing on a larger industrial scale. Which suggests that the number of tomatoes may exceed the usual amount. Irina f1 tomatoes are suitable for selling them.
The tomato variety Irina is characterized as high-yielding. And experienced gardeners who have already grown this variety confirm this trend. Usually, with excellent care, about nine kilograms of tomatoes can be harvested from one bush. About 16 kilograms of high-quality, ripe and very tasty fruits can be harvested from one square meter.
The size of Irina's tomatoes, as well as the ripening rate, directly depend on how the gardener grows the plants. For example, if tomatoes are grown in greenhouse conditions, and the room is also equipped with a heating system, then the tomatoes are very large. And they also sing much faster. As a rule, the average ripening period for fruits is about 93 days, no more.
If a gardener plants a tomato variety Irina f1 somewhere in the northern latitudes, then it is best to plant this variety in greenhouses or in greenhouses that will be specially equipped with a heating system. If the gardener grows tomatoes in southern latitudes, then you can achieve excellent yields even in the open field, the bushes take root well.
The plant is also distinguished by its excellent resistance to various diseases. Irina's tomatoes are not afraid of either fusarium, no tobacco mosaic, no late blight... Since they have a particularly high immunity.
The yield of tomatoes Irina f1 can be influenced by the care of the vegetable grower himself. For example, if tomatoes of this variety are grown in northern or temperate latitudes, then it is best to plant seedlings in greenhouse conditions. Or equip the greenhouse with additional heaters so that the plant receives enough heat, develops evenly and has a much better chance of survival.
As for the planting in the South, then there usually the bushes take root well in the open field. They do not experience any tension or stress. Therefore, it is much easier for gardeners to look after them.
Tomato Irina: reviews of gardeners
Tomatoes Irina: photo of the variety
Alexey, 59 years old, Tyumen region: “Of course, like any variety, Irina's tomatoes objectively have their own strengths and some disadvantages. For me, the benefits of tomato Irina are as follows:
- early ripening variety. You can get excellent tomatoes about 90-93 days after the very first shoots have appeared;
- fruiting is abundant. The fruits are very tasty and juicy;
- the taste of tomatoes is very attractive. And also they have a pleasant marketable appearance;
- fruits can lie for a long time. They can also be transported over long distances;
- the ovary can form even if the weather conditions are not very favorable;
- the variety perfectly resists various infections and diseases. Which is also, undoubtedly, a positive feature of this variety.
Tatyana, 69 years old, Sverdlovsk region: "Irina tomatoes I liked the good yield. I have a lot of experience in growing tomatoes of different varieties, and I find my difficulties in growing each of the varieties. There are flaw in the tomato variety Irina. It lies in the fact that the variety is very demanding if we are talking specifically about care measures. But this disadvantage is very easy and simple to deal with. It is necessary to comply with all agrotechnical requirements, as well as monitor the condition of the plant. Then the chances of getting an excellent harvest only increase, and a lot, of course, depends solely on the gardener himself. "
Rules for planting tomato Irina and caring for him
Irina tomatoes: variety photo
When a vegetable grower chooses a method of planting tomatoes, he must necessarily take into account the condition of the soil, its fertility, as well as the region in which this variety will grow. The yield of the Irina tomato variety increases, if before that crops such as cabbage, legumes and mustard grew on the soil. It is best not to plant tomatoes in the place where nightshade crops - peppers and eggplants - grew before.
Tomato variety Irina is a hybrid variety, so collect it yourself the seeds impossible. They must be purchased from manufacturers every year, as they undergo special processing. If, when buying, the gardener noticed that the seeds have a color that does not correspond to the natural color of the seeds, then this means that the seeds have already been processed. And that there is no need to make additional disinfection of tomato seeds.
If you do not disinfect the seeds of tomatoes of the Irina variety, then they will demonstrate relatively unfavorable shoots. And their immunity will not be as high as we would like. At home, seeds are disinfected thanks to a manganese solution.
Before planting tomatoes Irina must be carefully prepare the ground, as well as containersin which the plants will be located. The soil should also be disinfected. To do this, it can be thoroughly calcined in an oven or in a microwave oven, or you can spill the soil with a solution of the same manganese.
Also, in some cases, you can use chemicals that are purchased in specialized gardening stores. As for containers, these can be wooden or plastic boxes. And also peat pots are used by gardeners.
Special holes are made in the containers to rinse and dry them thoroughly. After planting, all excess moisture will come out through these holes, which can negatively affect the root system of the plant.
Before planting tomato seeds, Irina, the soil is thoroughly moistened and compacted. Tomatoes are placed to a depth of no more than two centimeters, and covered with light soil on top. After the seeds have been planted, they must be placed in a warm and well-lit place, then the seedlings will appear much faster.
Tomatoes Irina: photo of the variety
It usually takes seven to ten days for seedlings to emerge. Planting must be moistened in a timely manner, and tomatoes require picking. Before Irina's tomato seedlings are placed on open ground, they are hardened, leaving them outside or on balconies.
In open ground, seedlings are planted about 45-60 days after the very first shoots have emerged. The soil must be very fertile, and the site must be located on the south side so that there are no strong winds or drafts.
The site should also be very carefully cleaned of debris, traces of previous crops, as well as weeds. And then it is treated with a solution based on copper sulfate. Before planting, seedlings are also treated with a solution, but already on the basis of purchased insecticides. So that they are not exposed to bacteria or attacks from pests.
Irina variety tomatoes need the formation... Even though the stems have an unlimited growth cycle, they can bend very easily under the weight of a fairly fleshy fruit. And therefore, they must be tied up in a timely manner. Otherwise, they will break even before the ripening of the fruits is completed, which means that the harvest will simply be spoiled.
Formation is carried out either in one or in two shafts. If the tomato variety Irina F1 is correctly formed, then further from the gardener as a care procedure, only timely moistening of the plants, loosening of the soil after watering has been made, will be required. And also fertilizing with mineral mixtures and organic fertilizers.
The bed is necessary mulchusing river sand or straw for this. The soil should be moistened with lukewarm water. Only in this case will the plant receive a sufficient amount of favorable and assimilated moisture.
Top dressing should be carried out when the tomato bushes have bloomed. And then after the small ovaries formed and the fruits began to develop. Organics are excellent fertilizers - chicken droppings, liquid mullein.
In addition, the soil responds well if phosphorus and potassium supplements are added to it at this time. The variety as a whole has stress resistance and a high level of immunity. But at the same time, one should not forget that preventive actions - this is one of the most important parts of the care procedures.
Tomatoes Irina f1: photo of the variety
Disease prevention consists in regularly ventilating the greenhouse. And also in a timely manner to remove shoots from the shrub that are already infected, and leaf plates on which suspicious traces were found.
It is best to process tomatoes of the Irina F1 variety with a solution Fitosporin (a 1% solution is fine). Also, if the gardener has decided to carry out preventive procedures against fungal diseases, then drugs such as Ordan or Ridomil are perfect here.
They are classified as fungicides that do an excellent job of fighting fungi. In general, the variety, as we can see, is unpretentious. It produces an excellent and timely harvest. Gardeners leave mostly positive reviews, which, of course, positively affects the image of the tomato Irina f1.