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Tomato Love and Doves is a Russian hybrid that appeared in 2019. It produces a consistently high yield, reaching 15-20 kg per square meter. The taste is excellent, but depends on the growing conditions and care. Tomatoes are large and are used for salads and preparing various dishes.
History of origin
Tomato Love and pigeons was eaten by breeders Kandoba E.E. and Kandoba A.V. Refers to the first generation hybrids (F1). The originator and applicant for inclusion of the crop in the register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation is Premium SIDS LLC. The application was submitted in December 2018, registration took place in 2020.
Hybrid Love and Pigeons can be grown in most Russian regions, including:
- middle lane;
- Volga region;
- Chernozem region;
- southern regions;
- Northwest;
- Ural;
- Western and Eastern Siberia;
- Far East.
Description of the tomato variety Love and doves
Tomato Love and Pigeons is a hybrid, not a variety. Therefore, seeds collected independently will not produce full-fledged offspring.The bush is of indeterminate type, grows throughout the season, reaches a height of 1.8-2 m. Spreading is insignificant, the plants do not take up much space.
Leaves are of moderate length, green in color. Inflorescences of intermediate type. The stalk of the Love and Pigeons tomato has an articulation. The fruits are heart-shaped, slightly ribbed. When unripe, the color is green, becoming crimson as it ripens. The pulp is juicy, medium density, 4-5 nests with seeds are noticeable on the cut. Tomatoes Lyubov and pigeons are quite large, weighing up to 200 g. The taste is excellent.
The fruits are large, weighing up to 300 g
Characteristics of tomato Love and doves
The hybrid Love and Pigeons belongs to the category of early ripening. From the moment of emergence to the technical ripeness of the fruit, 95 to 98 days pass. The harvest can be left to ripen on the bush or sent for ripening in a dark, moderately cool place.
Tomato productivity Love and doves
The hybrid is high-yielding. Each plant produces 3.5-4 kg, so from 1 square meter you can get 15-16 kg of large fruits. There is evidence that in good conditions and following agricultural techniques, it is possible to harvest up to 18-20 kg.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The hybrid is resistant to diseases and pests. It can be grown both in greenhouses and greenhouses, and in open beds. However, disease cannot be completely ruled out. Therefore, plantings are periodically inspected and, if necessary, treated with drugs or folk remedies.
Methods of use
Tomatoes Lyubov and pigeons are mainly used for salad purposes. They are not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to their large size.Can be used for preparing appetizers, first and second courses, vegetable caviar and other winter preparations.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Love and Pigeons tomato appeared recently, but some summer residents have already managed to grow this crop. The hybrid gets generally good reviews. It is unpretentious and grows normally in different regions. With proper care, it is quite possible to achieve the declared yield of 15-16 and even 18-20 kg per square meter.
Tomato Love and Pigeons is valued by vegetable growers for its taste
Pros:
- high productivity;
- the pulp is juicy, without a white core;
- early ripening;
- can be grown in open ground and in greenhouses (in most regions).
Minuses:
- seeds have to be purchased every year;
- not suitable for whole-fruit canning;
- requires tying to the support and pinning.
Recommendations for cultivation
Sowing tomato seeds Lyubov and doves for seedlings is done 60-65 days before transplanting into the ground. The approximate date is mid-March: in the south it is possible 1-2 weeks earlier, in the Urals, in Siberia - a few days later. Boxes or containers are used for growing. The soil can be bought in a store or prepared in advance using garden soil, humus, black peat and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1:1.
Tomato seeds Lyubov and Pigeons are pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water with a solution of Epin, Kornevin or another growth stimulant. Then they need to be kept in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes.
The rules for planting seeds and growing seedlings are standard:
- Deepen by 1-1.5 cm.
- Moisten the soil.
- Cover with film with holes.
- Place in a warm, illuminated place (temperature 23-25 degrees).
- After the shoots appear, remove the film and continue watering.
- As soon as two leaves are formed, dive into peat pots.
Seedlings are planted according to a 70*40 cm pattern. As a result, there will be 3-4 plants per square meter, which will ensure high yields at normal planting density.
After picking, the seedlings are grown in peat pots
In the future, caring for Love and Pigeons tomatoes comes down to the following:
- Regular watering at least twice a week. It is better to settle the water in advance - it should be at room temperature.
- Fertilizing every 10-15 days - complex mineral fertilizers alternate with organic matter (dung, mullein, infusion of freshly cut grass).
- Weeding and loosening are carried out regularly.
- To stop the growth of weeds and protect the soil from loss of moisture, planting tomatoes Lyubov and doves is mulched with straw, hay, and sawdust.
- As necessary, stepsoning is carried out.
- As soon as the seedlings reach a height of 60-70 cm, they are tied to a support.
Pest and disease control
Hybrid Love and Pigeons is resistant to diseases and pests. But with improper care (excessive watering) it can suffer from rot. For prevention, water should be given in moderation so that the surface layer of the soil remains slightly moist. Another recommendation is to treat the bushes with a fungicide a few days after replanting. For this you can use any effective drug, for example:
- Bordeaux mixture;
- "HOM";
- "Ordan";
- "Fundazol";
- "Skor."
In the summer, invasion of aphids, spider mites, nematodes and other pests is possible. If they are detected, even in small quantities, it is necessary to carry out treatment with folk remedies.Infusions of tobacco dust, wood ash, mustard powder, chili pepper, wormwood, onion peels, and garlic cloves help well. In extreme cases, treat with insecticides:
- "Decis";
- "Karate";
- "Aktara";
- "Biotlin";
- "Fufanon."
At least a week must pass from the last treatment to harvest.
Conclusion
Tomato Love and Pigeons is suitable for beginner gardeners. The hybrid is unpretentious and grows normally in the climatic conditions of different regions. At the same time, it produces consistently high yields and sets fruit well even in unfavorable weather.
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