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Tomato Lukum is a recently developed hybrid variety that has attracted the attention of Russian gardeners. The variety is characterized by neat, bright fruits. These tomatoes will decorate any holiday table. To reap the optimal harvest, before planting seedlings, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the nuances of its agricultural technology.
History of appearance
Lukum tomato fruits contain a lot of lycopene
A hybrid variety of tomatoes, Lukum, was bred by breeders from Ogorodnik Center LLC, Agrofirm Poisk. The main developer is the legendary breeder L. Myazina. The variety was approved for use in 2018. In the same year it was included in the State Register.
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Lukum
The tomato variety Lukum is an indeterminate plant that does not require care. The bushes look compact and can be grown in small areas. The variety is widely grown for personal consumption or for sale. The variety produces a lot of high-quality harvest.
Description:
- The bushes reach a height of 1-1.5 m in the absence of formation. The bush is spreading, the foliage is strong. The leaves have a characteristic shape for tomatoes, pointed at the ends. The surface is leathery, smooth, with slight pubescence.
- The stems are strong, thick, and reliably hold the fruits. The brushes form up to 8-10 tomatoes. The inflorescences are decorative, lilac-white, small in size.
- The tomatoes are small, similar to cherry tomatoes. They are deep red in color with a smooth surface. The weight of one tomato is 30 g. The shape of the fruit is round, slightly ribbed.
- Inside, the tomatoes are fleshy and have a dense consistency. The pulp is light scarlet, veiny, with a small amount of seeds. It contains a lot of sugars and solids. The taste of tomatoes is dessert, sweet, with barely noticeable sourness.
The hybrid tomato variety Lukum is an ideal choice for a garden with a small area.
The harvest is stored in a cool room for about 1.5 months
Ripening and fruiting
Tomatoes of the Lukum variety ripen 100-105 days after the first shoots appear. This usually occurs at the end of June or beginning of July. It all depends on the climate in the region. The fruits continue to ripen until early to mid-September.
Tomato yield
The Russian variety is considered high-yielding. From 1 sq. m you can collect up to 8 kg of fruit. In greenhouses, the harvest is larger (up to 10 kg). About 4 kg are collected from 1 bush. The yield is influenced by the availability of care and the climatic features of the region.
Disease resistance
Hybrid cream tomatoes Lukum are famous for their strong immunity, capable of resisting diseases typical for vegetable crops. Also, bushes are rarely attacked by pests. If you don’t take care of your plantings, they will be more often susceptible to diseases and beetle attacks.In greenhouses there is a high risk of developing fungal diseases.
Where is it grown?
The Lukum variety can be grown throughout Russia in greenhouses. In the South, cultivation in open ground is allowed. Tomatoes are heat-loving, but resistant to temperature fluctuations.
If you mulch your tomato bushes, they will better withstand summer cyclones
Methods of application
Cream tomatoes are universally used; they are good both fresh and processed. They can be preserved whole due to their small size. They are also salted and dried. Tomatoes make excellent vegetable salads and holiday cuts. You can also process tomatoes into purees and juices.
Advantages and disadvantages
This is a hybrid variety of indeterminate type, intended for cultivation in the garden or in a greenhouse.
Lokum tomatoes are often grown for the purpose of further preservation.
Pros:
- fruits of universal use;
- possibility of growing in a greenhouse or garden;
- abundant harvest;
- pleasant taste;
- tomatoes do not crack and are famous for their long shelf life;
- bushes are resistant to aggressive environmental influences and temperature changes;
- high immunity to diseases and beetle infestations.
Minuses:
- demands on the soil.
Landing dates and rules
It is advisable to start planting Turkish delight tomatoes in late April or early May. Then the soil will warm up enough and the threat of a return of night frosts will pass. 2-3 days before the planned planting date, holes measuring 25*20 cm and 17 cm deep are prepared. Peat, compost and bird droppings are added to them and watered with settled water. Vegetables should be planted in a well-lit area, protected from drafts. The optimal level of soil acidity is considered neutral.Groundwater must lie at a depth of at least 1.5 m.
If the soil is too dense, you can add river sand. The area is first plowed to improve aeration and destroy weeds. Don't forget about the rules of crop rotation. Legumes, carrots, and onions are considered good predecessors of tomatoes. You can plant green manure next to the tomatoes. They repel pests.
Landing algorithm:
- The root system of the seedlings is first straightened manually. You can dip the plant in the growth stimulator Epin for 2 hours.
- Seedlings are carefully placed in the hole and covered with earth.
- The root zone is compacted by hand, and the planted beds are watered with settled water in the amount of 1.5 liters per bush.
Two weeks after planting the Lukum tomatoes in a permanent place, they are fertilized with nitrogen. This substance stimulates the formation of the aerial part.
You can purchase soil mixture for planting tomatoes at a garden store.
Care instructions
Lukum cream tomatoes are easy to care for. The main thing is to follow the schedule for performing care procedures:
- Tomato bushes are irrigated 2-3 times a week. Active fruiting begins in July. The plant needs more moisture. It is recommended to water the beds 3-4 times a week. An adult bush requires 1.5-3 liters of settled water at room temperature. You can add 0.5 tsp to the liquid. potassium permanganate for soil disinfection.
- Tomatoes need intensive feeding. It is advisable to fertilize them with complex compounds: Potassium Humate, Mortar, Senor Tomato. They are sold in gardening stores. Special products for tomatoes are also suitable. This is ammophosphate, superphosphate, potassium nitrate.
- The row spacing should be weeded once a week with a small rake. Then the moisture is retained in the ground longer.
- Cream tomatoes are formed into 1-2 stems, removing the remaining shoots. You also need to pinch the top with disinfected garden shears.
- Prevention of diseases and beetle infestations. Tomatoes of the hybrid variety Lukum need to be treated with special preparations 2-3 times a month. Two weeks before the start of fruiting, treatments are stopped.
Disease and pest control
Lokum tomatoes are rarely attacked by pathogens. Usually the bushes are affected by: spotting, late blight, blossom end rot or blackleg. It is advisable to start treatment in the early stages of the disease. It is necessary to treat the bushes with Tomato Rescuer, Ridomil or Topaz according to the instructions. Usually 1-2 treatments are enough to completely eliminate diseases.
Pests can also attack the beds - these are the Colorado potato beetle, spider mites, nematodes or nightshade miners. To remove them, insecticides are used.
Effective drugs include Iskra-M, Fitoverm, Confidor or Actellik
Conclusion
Tomatoes Lukum are a hybrid variety characterized by small fruits and high yield. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, even beginners will be able to grow vegetables.
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