Tomato yamal
In the list of varieties grown in open ground, in the top three is the tomato Yamal, the characteristics and description of the variety are presented below. This variety is preferred not only by experienced gardeners, it is often chosen by many novice gardeners. It is not only easy to care, but also brings a good harvest.
Tomatoes varieties Yamal
Specificity of the variety
The variety of tomato Yamal is considered early ripening. After planting the seedlings, the first fruits ripen on day 75-80. Bushes are very compact and low. The average plant height is 25-35 cm. That is why this variety is often grown at home on the windowsill or on the balcony. The leaves are medium in size with a dark green color. Fruits have a rounded and slightly flattened shape. Ripe red tomatoes. The average weight of one fruit reaches 90-100 g.
The variety of tomato Yamal fell in love with many, not only for its decorative. The advantages of this variety include the following:
- long period of fruiting;
- decent taste;
- high resistance to lack of light.
Due to the fact that the variety of tomato Yamal is short, there is no need to tie up and stepchild. Tomatoes can be grown in open or greenhouse soil. Reviews of most gardeners who have repeatedly grown this variety are unequivocal: an excellent and high-yielding variety of tomatoes.
Tomatoes are versatile, they can be eaten fresh or used for canning or processing into ketchup, pasta or juice. The advantages of the variety include the possibility to the formation of fruits with a slight cooling. Therefore, in temperate latitudes in many beds, this particular variety is often found.
No need for a garter
Gallery: Tomato Yamal (25 photos)
How to grow
To minimize the risk of crop loss, gardeners prefer a seedling planting method. Planted seedlings should be in special plastic containers. Containers must be pre-sanitized before planting. It is also necessary to prepare the soil in advance. To do this, you can mix in equal proportions of humus and river sand. To facilitate the planting procedure, you can use ready-made primer, which is sold in specialized stores. Seeds before sowing need to warm up a little.
This procedure allows you to achieve rapid emergence. To do this, put the seeds on a warm battery for 2-3 days. After that, the seeds need to soak in a solution of potassium permanganate. The solution should be a dark cherry shade. Then rinse the seeds in running water and dry. Sow the seeds need to moistened soil. Depth of planting 2-3 cm. Seating containers cover with cling film or glass and leave in a warm well-lit place.
With the advent of germs covering material can be removed. The plant should be moderately sprayed with a fine spray. With the advent of germs, you can begin to harden. It is necessary to lower night temperatures to 10-12 ° C, and daytime temperatures to 12-17 ° C.
With the formation of 2-3 sheets of seedlings should be distributed in separate pots. The width of the pot should be 8-10 cm, and the depth of 6-8 cm. Seedlings should be transplanted into pre-treated and disinfected containers. When seedlings are transplanted, the soil should be fertilized with peat-humic dressing.
Tomato cultivation
Tomato seedlings can be planted in open ground as early as late May or early June.
According to the rules of agricultural engineering, tomatoes should be planted in the places where zucchini, cabbage or cucumber grew.
If the predecessors were eggplants or potatoes, then this may adversely affect the growth process of the bush and the subsequent harvest.
Tomatoes do not need special care. Despite the fact that they are very resistant to drought and unpretentious to the nutritional value of the soil, you should not check it in practice. Regularly water and weed the soil, as well as apply different types of fertilizers. Only in this case, the Yamal tomatoes will be able to show themselves in all their glory. They will delight with their fruits from late July until late autumn, and if you create favorable conditions for them in the house, they can be grown in winter.
Opinions about Tomat Yamal
Tatyana, 52 years old.
When I was a dacha, I grew Yamal varieties with my husband. Now health does not allow her to do. Therefore, I grow tomatoes on my balcony and on the windowsill. Fresh tomatoes on our table not only in summer, but also in winter. I was very worried that the seedlings did not have enough light, but this had no effect on the quality of the harvest.
Reviews about the Yamal variety are always unequivocal: high yield and good taste. Soot tomatoes on the advice of his sister. Tomatoes are unpretentious and tolerate very small temperature fluctuations and drought. A lot of space in the garden they do not occupy. Fruits ripen almost the very first. It tastes juicy tomatoes with a characteristic sweetness.
Irina, 48 years old.
Many descriptions of varieties do not always coincide with reality, but the characteristics of the Yamal variety are true. I do not like tall varieties of tomatoes. They are very difficult to care for. Yamal in this regard is very happy. Bushes do not need to tie up and stepchild. Very tasty and taste of tomatoes. Tomatoes are small, so I use them for preservation.
Galina, 45 years old.
The description of the Yamal variety is true. The bushes are small, and there is no need to tie them up, the fruits are average, with a fairly good taste. I grow them on the windowsill in the kitchen. It is very convenient. Cooking dinner, picked a tomato and added to any dish. Well, isn't it lovely? Definitely advise anyone who wants to always have fresh tomatoes on hand.
Michael, 39 years old.
We live with my wife in my home. 2 years ago, tried tomatoes Yamal. Very small bushes with red and sweet tomatoes. Tried to grow them in the winter on the windowsill. But apparently, there was not enough light, as the tomatoes withered, planted again this spring, and the result is much better. Harvest harvested, planted more.