An early ripe hybrid with an exceptional taste - tomato "Lily Marlene f1"

The unusual name of the tomato Lily Marlene refers to an old forgotten song that was popular during the Second World War. It featured two different girls named Lily and Marlene, whom the young soldier met. Those who have heard this unpretentious song will probably remember the inexplicable admiration for the heartfelt words.

Of course, gastronomic addictions are not comparable to emotional experiences. But for real gourmets, the taste of ripe tomatoes called Lily Marlene can cause no less strong admiration. Rich in vitamins, with a deep pink tinge that shimmers in the sun, these vegetables will brighten up any summer salad or side dish. They are appreciated for their high nutritional quality and are in great demand in the sales markets.

Feature and Description

Hybrid Lily Marlene f1 belongs to the classification of beef tomatoes... These are large-fruited tomatoes weighing more than 150 g, with fleshy pulp.

Reference. The term comes from the English word "beef", literally translated into Russian meaning "meat, beef" or "meaty" as we say.

Beef tomatoes less susceptible to fungal and viral diseases, and the taste of the fruit is always at a high level.

Distinctive features

Indeterminate type, bush height - 1.8-2 m... Average leafiness, emerald-colored leaves. The first inflorescence is laid over 6-7 leaves. The ovaries are collected in racemose inflorescences, each of which forms 4-5 fruits.

High growth requires a mandatory garter of plants... To avoid thickening of the plantings, the culture is regularly stepson.

Early ripe species, 90-105 days pass from the moment of sowing to full ripening... The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouse conditions.

Productivity is high, from 1 sq. m, up to 16 kg of fruits are harvested, placing no more than 4 seedlings per 1 sq. m.

The hybrid genes contain good resistance to major diseases family of nightshades.

Fruit characteristics

Average fruit weight - 220-330 g, rounded shape, deep pink color with a reddish tint... The taste is excellent, sweet, with a barely perceptible sourness characteristic of tomatoes. The pulp is fleshy, dense, seed chambers 5-6. The peel is thin, so tomatoes cannot keep their presentation for a long time. They cannot be transported, and they are stored in the refrigerator for no more than a week.

From the reviews of those who planted, it follows that the best option for eating ripe vegetables is to cook various dishes fresh. These tomatoes are not suitable for canning and pickling., but they are processed into juices, ketchups and sauces.

The photo shows Lily Marlene tomatoes.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing work begins 2 months before planting in the ground... Before sowing, prepare seed material, container and soil.

Cooking seeds, container and soil

Purchased seeds are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate pink for 20 minutes, then washed with running water. Seed material of hybrid crops cannot be collected independently, they are bought every time. The producer takes care of the quality of the seeds, carrying out all the necessary treatments.

Reference. The purchased seed is usually already disinfected.In potassium permanganate, it is soaked in order to strengthen the immune system.

To increase germination, they are soaked in a growth stimulator for 10-11 hours. From stimulants use "Kornevin" or "Zircon".

Any capacity will do - common wooden box, separate plastic or peat containers. Before sowing, they are treated with a strong solution of manganese and drainage holes are made at the bottom. If this is not done, moisture will accumulate, which can lead to the development of fungal diseases.

The soil is prepared from garden soil, mixed with peat and humus in equal amounts... River sand is added as a baking powder. The finished mixture is spilled with a hot manganese solution or steamed in an oven at 60 degrees for 10 minutes. The disinfected soil is laid out in planting containers, filling them by two-thirds.

Sowing

Seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5 cm, sprinkle with earth on top, slightly compacted and watered with warm, settled water from a spray bottle. The containers are covered with foil and left indoors at a temperature of at least 24 degrees. The film is periodically removed to ventilate and moisten the soil. The covering material creates a greenhouse environment and seeds germinate faster.

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Seedling care

Once the seeds sprout, containers are placed on the windowsill to provide the right amount of light. Daylight hours should be at least 13 hours. If there is insufficient light, lamps are installed.

Water the seedlings with warm, settled water as the top layer of the soil dries up. Watering is carried out from a shallow watering can, without flooding the sprouts. After watering, the soil is loosened superficially, ensuring air permeability.

Reference. Oxygen is better supplied to the roots through the loosened soil.

When forming two true leaves, the seedlings diveby placing them in separate containers. A pick is necessary for a more intensive development of seedlings. If the seeds were sown in peat containers, picking of seedlings is not required. 2 weeks after the pick, with poor growth, the seedlings are fed with liquid fertilizer for tomatoes.

10 days before planting in the ground, the seedlings are hardened in outdoor conditions at a temperature of 16 degrees. First, the containers are taken out into the open air, leaving for 1 hour. Gradually, the time is increased to 10 hours. With sufficient hardening, the leaves acquire an emerald hue.

How to grow tomatoes

Before planting, superphosphate is added to the soil to improve fertility... The holes are made no deeper than 20 cm, a little wood ash is placed on the bottom of each and poured with warm water.

Landing

For 1 sq. m place 3-4 seedlings in a checkerboard pattern... When planted in this way, the plants do not suffer from a lack of light and are freely ventilated. This is to prevent the development of fungal infections.

Reference. The day for transplanting into the ground is chosen overcast or planted after sunset.

After the hole is compacted, watered with warm, settled water and leave the tomatoes to get used to the new place for 8-9 days.

Further care

Water the seedlings after sunset or early in the morningwhen the sun is not at full strength. Only warm water is used for irrigation. You can heat it in a barrel exposed to the sun.

After watering, the ground is loosened... Removing weeds is essential for healthy plant growth. Weeds often contain pests and disease-causing spores. So that the beds retain moisture longer, they mulch... Mulch also serves as a preventive measure in pest control.

Feed the culture three times throughout the season: during flowering, during fruit formation and at the time of fruiting. Tomato responds well to mullein infused with water and bird droppings. The ratio of organic matter to water is at least 1:15, otherwise root burns are possible.Also, superphosphate or a full complex of minerals is used as fertilizers.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

The bush is formed into two stems, removing all other stepsons... With this technique, the maximum return is obtained. Also, regularly remove the lower leaves to the first brush so that they do not come into contact with wet beds.

Reference. Stepsons are shoots that grow in the axils between the main leaves. If the stepsons are not removed, this leads to a thickening of the plantings and a decrease in fruiting.

For garter plants next to each bush, a wooden or metal support is installed, to which the stem and fruitful branches are fixed as they develop. A trellis is also used for fixation. Supports are installed on different sides of the beds and a wire is pulled horizontally, to which the seedlings are tied with soft fabric ribbons.

Diseases and pests

The hybrid is well resistant to fungal and viral infections, nevertheless, as a prophylaxis, plants are sprayed with fungicidal agents or a weak solution of manganese. Potassium permanganate is treated immediately after transplantation. Also, before transplanting, for preventive purposes, tomato beds are spilled with copper sulfate.

In case of fungal infection, use for treatment drugs "Fitosporin" or "HOM". Saplings can get sick if crops from the Solanaceae family are planted in the neighborhood. In this case, all plants are treated at once.

If aphids, slugs and Colorado potato beetle are found on the site the stems of the bushes are sprayed with soapy water and each seedling is carefully examined, preventing the pests from spreading. Colorado potato beetle and its larvae are harvested by hand. If there is a lot of pest, use Prestige or Confidor insecticides.

Nuances for open ground and greenhouses

The height of greenhouse bushes reaches 2 meters... This growth requires a lot of nutrients. To direct nutrition to the forming ovaries, the tops of the plants are pinched, artificially limiting the height.

When a bush is formed in 2 stems, the greatest return both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions. But in a greenhouse, the yield is usually 2-3 kg higher.

To keep humidity and temperature within normal limits the greenhouse is ventilated every day without creating drafts. At elevated temperatures and humidity, bacterial spores and many pests multiply rapidly.

According to the rules of crop rotation, the tomato is planted in those beds where they were previously cabbage, carrots, greens and legumes. After these plants, the soil is not depleted and is quite suitable for the full development of the tomato. It is not recommended to plant Lily Marlene on those beds where potatoes, peppers and eggplants previously grew.

The topsoil in the greenhouse must be replaced every year... In the absence of such an opportunity, the earth is dug up with the introduction of a full complex of minerals. Then spill with a hot solution of potassium permanganate and copper sulfate.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Lily Marlene's early ripe tomato allows you to collect harvest already in the first summer month if seeds were sown in March... Smooth, deep pink fruits are mainly consumed fresh. In summer salads, their thin delicate skin is not felt at all. But it is precisely because of her that tomatoes do not retain their presentation for more than a week. For the same reason, they cannot withstand transportation.

From ripe vegetables you get great cocktails, fresh juices and side dishes. They are processed into sauces, adjika, pasta and canned juices. For a richer color, pink tomatoes are mixed with red ones.

Ripe tomatoes do not hold their shape after heat treatmenttherefore they are not used for conservation.

Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid

Section Let's start with a description of the positive properties of the Lily Marlene tomato:

• early maturing view;
• uncomplicated agricultural technology;
• the possibility of growing in all regions;
• high rate of fruiting;
• strong immunity;
• excellent fruit taste;
• high nutritional value.

Of negative qualities:

• garter required;
• formation and pinching is necessary;
• short storage;
• impossibility of transportation.

Farmers reviews

Elena, Sevastopol: “I tried to plant a lot of tomatoes in my garden, but I liked Lily Marlene f1 the most. The agricultural technology is quite simple, and the result is impressive. Tomatoes fully correspond to the characteristics and description of the variety on the package with seeds. Tomatoes are so delicious and beautiful that, having tried them once, you cannot refuse them. I will be happy to plant them next year too ".

Ekaterina, Yaroslavl: “There is not much room in the greenhouse, but there is always room for a hybrid. This is exactly the taste that I love, sweet, delicate, just delicious. The tomato does not require constant attention, it is resistant to diseases, which I cannot say about many other varieties. In short, I'm happy with everything ".

Conclusion

Tomato Lily Marlene f1 has become a favorite of many gardeners for its unpretentious care, strong immunity to diseases and high yield. The taste of ripe tomatoes is in perfect harmony with the taste of other vegetables in any dish. Tomatoes are indispensable for making sauces and juices. Despite the short storage time, tomato is in demand among farmers, as it is in high demand in sales markets.