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Many gardeners grow exclusively salad varieties of tomatoes. The Lorraine beauty tomato was created precisely for such purposes. Tomatoes are famous for their excellent taste and unusual shape. They are often called decorative gifts.
The Lorraine beauty tomato is not a high-yielding crop; the fruits are grown as decoration
History of selection
The Beauty Lottringa tomato was created in North America. US breeders came up with a plant specifically for decorating the garden. Residents of the continent grow the variety because it has tasty fruits. In Russia, the exotic species is still rare. At first these were red tomatoes, then varieties with yellow, orange and crimson fruits appeared. They were created a little later.
Description of the tomato variety Lorraine beauty
The variety belongs to indeterminate self-pollinating crops.In southern latitudes it can be grown in open ground. But vegetable growers in the middle zone and the north will have to use greenhouses, otherwise the plant will not have time to produce a harvest.
Bushes
The tomato is not a standard variety, according to the characteristics and description, both red, orange, and yellow Lorraine beauty are distinguished by thin stems. The plant is highly branched, up to 2 m high, with a large number of leaves. Rich green plates of large sizes, with well-defined corrugation.
When growing, you will have to tie the crop to a support. On each Lorraine beauty tomato bush, at the 7-8 internode level, a flower cluster with 2-3 tomatoes is formed. As a rule, there are up to nine of them at their entire height.
Fruits: taste, weight, size
The Lorraine beauty tomato has fruits of an unusual shape for Russians. They are slightly rounded and flattened. Already on the ovary the ribbing is clearly visible. If you look closely, the tomato is somewhat reminiscent of a flower whose petals are closed.
The fruits weigh from 200 to 450 g, although there are also giants weighing over 600 g; the skin is thick and dense. The color of the fruit depends on the variety; it can be yellow, orange, red or ruby-crimson. The pulp contains practically no dry matter and is moderately juicy. There are a lot of chambers without seeds, which allows you to stuff tomatoes like peppers.
Huge “flowers” can ripen on the Lorraine beauty tomato
Not only the color of the variety is responsible for the taste.In hot weather the fruits are sweeter. You can pick brown tomatoes; they ripen well and do not crack. They can be stored at home for a long time.
Characteristics of tomato Lorraine beauty
According to the description and characteristics, the Lorraine beauty yellow tomato, like its other varieties, is best grown in protected ground in Russian conditions. Fruiting is long, the last tomatoes are harvested in the first ten days of October.
The Lorraine beauty tomato fruits vary in weight, but this does not detract from their originality
Tomato yield Lorraine beauty
The yield of the crop depends on compliance with the rules of care and weather conditions. If all standards are met and a favorable climate is created, approximately 3-4 kg of tomatoes are usually obtained from the bush. The first full fruits are harvested 125-130 days after germination.
Resistance to diseases and pests
If the Lorraine beauty tomato is grown in protected soil, then it gets sick less. After all, he has a weak immunity to blossom end rot and late blight. In wet weather, plants grown outdoors are severely affected by these diseases. This, in turn, reduces yields.
As for pests, they are the same as those of other representatives of the crop.
Methods of application
Beauty Lorraine tomatoes are not suitable for canning. They are consumed only fresh: in salads, slices. Stuffed tomatoes look interesting.
Yellow Lorraine beauty is no different in form and purpose from other varietal varieties
Advantages and disadvantages
The Lorraine beauty red tomato, like other varieties of the variety, is not particularly popular among Russian gardeners. Therefore, it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of the species.
Those involved in culture note the following advantages:
- exotic fruit shape;
- long-term storage and possibility of transportation;
- do not crack when ripe;
- do not lose their taste and beneficial properties when ripening;
- pleasant taste;
- having good immunity.
The disadvantages are:
- dryish taste and lack of pulp in the fruits;
- restriction of culinary use;
- impossibility of canning;
- obvious dependence on weather conditions.
Features of cultivation
The Lorraine beauty tomato with raspberry, orange or yellow fruits is not difficult to grow, according to reviews from gardeners. The agricultural technology for caring for nightshade crops is almost the same. Although there are differences. In particular, without regular fertilizing and watering it will not be possible to get a decent harvest.
Growing seedlings
Tomato varieties are grown through seedlings, otherwise the harvest cannot be harvested. Seeds are sown in April in the usual way. The seedlings do not require special care. So you can safely plant 3-5 bushes. Picking is carried out when 3-4 leaves have already formed on the plant; they are hardened off before planting in a permanent place.
After planting seedlings, it is useful to cover the roots with straw mulch.
Formation
Since the Lorraine beauty variety is tall and heavily leafy, it is best to grow it in one stem. It will be more convenient to remove stepsons and care for large fruits. In addition, you need to pick off the leaves from below, but no more than 3-5 at a time.
Garter
The bushes are tied to the cut after planting and during further care. It is best to install a strong stake, to which you then attach the stem and fruits. The fruits are very heavy, without a garter they can break off and damage the plant. Shoots need to be attached frequently, every 25-30 cm along the entire length of the stem.
Watering and fertilizing
Watering with cold water reduces crop yields and leads to diseases. Therefore, there should always be a filled container in the greenhouse. The Lorraine beauty does not tolerate drought, so you need to monitor the condition of the soil. At the same time, do not forget about ventilating the greenhouse. A layer of mulch will help retain moisture.
As for feeding, the tomato needs to be fed with nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. No less important for the variety are substances such as sulfur, zinc, manganese, and iron.
Many gardeners use nettle infusion to feed tomatoes.
Pest and disease control
The Lorraine Beauty variety has good immunity. But gray, white or root rot cannot always be avoided. As a preventive measure, before planting seedlings, the soil should be watered with a solution of potassium permanganate or copper sulfate, and then the rows should be mulched.
To get rid of pests such as aphids, whiteflies, thrips, slugs and others, you can plant spicy plants in the greenhouse and spray them with an aqueous solution of ammonia from time to time.
Conclusion
The Lorraine beauty tomato is still a rarity for Russian gardeners.But those who grow these unusually shaped tomatoes note the unpretentiousness of the crop.
Reviews from gardeners about the Lorraine beauty tomato
