Today there are so many different varieties of tomatoes on the market that it is quite difficult to choose the most suitable ones. It is important to remember here that the variety should be chosen taking into account the region of growth, yield, disease resistance and, of course, the taste of the fruit.
In this article you will find a detailed description of Dean's tomato. This variety of yellow tomatoes has already won the hearts of gardeners and received a lot of good reviews.
Characteristic variety
Dina's variety is mid-early. Approximately 80-100 days pass from seed germination to fruit ripening (it will depend on the region of growth). This variety is not a hybrid, so you can collect seeds from grown tomatoes.
The average height of the bush is 60-70 cm, the branches are distributed evenly, so it is not necessary to tie the bush. The foliage is not dense, with ordinary leaves and simple inflorescences. The first flowers are laid over 6-7 leaves, and the next - every 2 leaves. Blooms profusely.
Dina's tomato is suitable for growing both outdoors and in greenhouses. Sowing seeds is done 50-60 days before transplantationtomatoes in a permanent place. Seedlings practically do not get sick and take root well.
Description of fruits
Dina's tomato is distinguished by yellow, rounded and smooth fruits, very beautiful in appearance. The fruits are quite large, they can reach 140 g. The dry matter in the juice is approximately 4.5-5.9%. Ripe tomatoes are a beautiful yellow or bright orange color. The taste of tomatoes is pleasant and sweetish, there is a slight sourness.
The main advantage of the fruits is that they are very fleshy with a small amount of seeds inside. These tomatoes are good for salads and pickles.
Dean's description of the tomato is not in vain talking about its beautiful yellow color and attractive appearance. Yellow tomatoes look great in salads and in jars with pickles, diluting the red hues. Also, the unusual color and sweet taste attract children.
Planting and care
Tomato variety Dina is an unpretentious plant and does not require special care.
Seedlings are planted in the garden when the threat of frost has passed. It is better to choose favorable days for planting tomatoes according to the gardener's calendar, which is compiled individually for each year. Seedlings for planting choose strong and he althy. Plants love sunlit areas, loamy or sandy soil.
Before planting, the land must be treated with a solution of copper sulfate - this is necessary to prevent fungal diseases.
The interval between rows is about 70 cm, between bushes - 40 cm. Tomato loves loosesoil, so it is advisable to loosen it at least once a week. Top dressing tomatoes require the most common, as well as for other tomatoes.
Dignity of the variety
This variety has many advantages:
- The variety has a high, stable yield. On average, one bush produces 4-4.5 kg of tomatoes.
- Great taste of fruits and useful properties. The yellow color of the fruit indicates a high content of provitamin A. This variety is distinguished by the low calorie content of the fruit, and these tomatoes are also considered hypoallergenic.
- The versatility of tomatoes. They are pleasant to use both raw and for cooking various dishes and pickles.
- Low fruit acidity. Therefore, they can be given to children and people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- The variety does not require constant watering, it tolerates drought well.
- Long storage without loss of taste and benefits.
Disadvantages of the variety
The only drawback of Dean's tomato is its susceptibility to certain diseases such as late blight, watery rot and blossom end rot. Of course, today this is not a big problem, because there are many effective drugs to prevent these diseases. These drugs can be bought at a gardening store, and you can make your own.
Diseases and how to get rid of them
As mentioned above, Dean's tomato is susceptible to late blight, watery and top rot.
1. Late blight makes itself felt with brown spots on the leaves,then these brown spots appear on the fruits. The fruits subsequently become deformed, become ugly and rot. Special drugs that can be bought in the horticultural department will help prevent this disease.
2. Watery rot. This disease is spread by sucking or chewing pests, such as cutworm caterpillars. The defeat usually begins with the lower part of the stem - it becomes soft, brown, then it begins to decompose and smell unpleasant. The fruits themselves become infected in the region of the stalk, then the fruit softens and rots. It is important to remember that in the event of a plant disease, the seeds and soil also become infected and retain the infection for a long time. As a preventive measure, the following activities can be carried out:
- Thinning out dense plantings.
- Removal of diseased plants.
- Destruction of pests, in particular scoop caterpillars.
- Collecting affected fruits.
- Removal of crop residues and soil disinfection.
3. Blossom end rot is manifested by a dark spot on the top of the fruit. Further, the stain darkens and begins to fall inward, the fruit itself begins to dry and harden. As a rule, this is not a mass disease, but a disease of individual fetuses. To prevent blossom end rot from spreading, you need to regularly inspect the plants and remove the affected fruits in time. To prevent this disease, you can use calcium nitrate and chalk suspension.
Many gardeners are afraid of the above diseases, but today there are many modern means to combat diseases. There are also folkways.
Folk methods for combating tomato diseases
- Garlic. It destroys fungal spores. Tomatoes are sprayed with garlic solution before the appearance of the ovaries and after 10 days. After spraying you need about once every two weeks. To prepare a garlic solution, you need to pour a glass of chopped garlic into a bucket of water and leave for a day. After that, strain the solution and add about 2 grams of potassium permanganate to it.
- S alt. Pour a glass of s alt into a bucket of warm water, dissolve it and sprinkle the tomatoes with this solution. This kind of protection covers the plants with a s alt film. It is important to remember that this measure is only a preventive measure, and it is effective to apply it before the first signs of the disease appear on the plants.
- Kefir. Ferment a liter of kefir in a warm place for two days. Pour kefir into a bucket of water and mix well. Tomatoes are sprayed with this solution 10-14 days after they are transplanted into the ground. Then sprayed every week. This remedy is also used for disease prevention.
These methods, combined with proper care (loosening, fertilizing and watering) will bring a rich harvest and delight with delicious fruits. Gardeners, despite their susceptibility to diseases, are very fond of Dean's tomatoes, reviews about them only confirm this fact.
