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The Lyrica tomato is one of the fastest ripening varieties. The tomato has other advantages, and it is very interesting to carefully study its characteristics in order to understand whether it is profitable to plant the variety in your summer cottage.
Description of tomato Lyrica
Lyrica is an early ripening and unpretentious tomato variety bred agricultural firm "Partner" from the Moscow region quite recently, only in 2017. When creating the hybrid, specialists tried to obtain a high-yielding, tasty and undemanding variety in terms of growing conditions - and achieved their goal. The Lyrica tomato is equally suitable for both greenhouse conditions and open ground, therefore it is extremely popular among gardeners.
In fact, the hybrid is a low plant, reaching a little over half a meter in height. The tomato bush is small in size and compact. Despite its small height, in the last stages of growth its stems need gartering, since they cannot support the weight of the fruit on their own.
Fruit inflorescences on the stems of Lyrica are formed above the 4th leaf from the ground and then go through the leaf. Each inflorescence consists of several flowers, which subsequently form fruits - up to 8.When growing tomatoes of this variety, you can allow the inflorescences to develop independently, or you can thin them out to form larger and heavier fruits.
Description of fruits
An early ripening tomato variety produces fruits within 78 days after planting the seeds - and at the same time, the tomatoes ripen evenly and at the same time. In appearance, ripe fruits are very beautiful - round, with small protrusions near the stalk, they have a bright red rich color and a dense shiny skin. There is no green spot at the point of attachment of the tomato to the stem during the ripening period - the shade of the fruit remains uniform.
The tomato pulp is juicy and without voids. The taste is slightly sour, but this does not spoil the tasting qualities of the variety, but only gives Lyrica a pleasant uniqueness.
One tomato of this variety can weigh about 130 g. The fruits are stored well and for quite a long time, they are not prone to cracking and therefore do not rot for several weeks.
Characteristics of tomato Lyrica
To better understand the features of a new tomato variety, it is necessary to study its main characteristics. How abundantly does Lyrica bear fruit, and what advantages and disadvantages does the variety have?
Productivity
From the point of view of fruiting and productivity, Lyrica can be considered one of the most profitable tomato varieties. From the moment the seeds are planted to the appearance of the fruit, very little time passes - only 78 days. Bushes of this variety produce a lot of tomatoes - up to 15 kg per bush, up to 20 kg per 1 square meter. m.
Considering the good preservation of the fruits and their high transportability, when growing the Lyrica variety, you can both provide yourself and your friends with tomatoes, and successfully send tomatoes for sale.
Area of application of fruits
Characteristics and description of the Lyric tomato classify the variety as universal. This means that you can use tomatoes completely freely - eat them fresh in salads, add them to snacks, and also can them or heat them. However, it is not recommended to use tomatoes to create juice. Since Lyrica f1 tomatoes are very fleshy, the juice will be appropriate - with pulp.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Among the main advantages of the Lyrica variety, one can note increased resistance to:
- tobacco mosaic virus, which infects the tops;
- late blight - a fungal disease that causes rot and drying out;
- Alternaria blight is another fungal disease that affects leaves, stems and fruits.
The listed diseases especially often harm tomatoes, so it is very valuable that the variety is not susceptible to them.
Tomatoes must be regularly inspected and treated with Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate solution and home remedies - for example, based on laundry soap or garlic.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Having familiarized yourself with the characteristics and features that Lyric tomatoes have, you can briefly highlight their main advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of the variety certainly include:
- High immunity to common diseases that affect tomatoes - it’s easy to care for seedlings.
- Unpretentiousness to growing conditions - the variety is suitable not only for greenhouses, but also for open-air beds.
- Early ripening and yield - the full ripening cycle takes only 78 days, the variety bears fruit very abundantly.
- Beautiful, neat and juicy fruits with excellent taste - Lyrica has an unusual but pleasant sourness.
- Versatility - tomatoes can be used in any form, fresh or processed.
- Quite a long shelf life - up to 2 weeks - and good transportability.
The description of Lyric tomatoes is practically free of flaws. The only thing that can be attributed to the disadvantages of the Lyrica tomato is the modest size and light weight of the fruit. However, this feature is compensated by abundant fruiting - small tomatoes in significant quantities completely cover the need for tasty fresh tomatoes.
Features of planting and caring for Lyrica f1 tomatoes
Tomatoes of this variety can be planted both in a greenhouse and in an open bed. In both cases, the seeds are first planted - in warm and fertilized soil, in small boxes. This should be done around the end of March. Then the seedlings will have time to sprout just in time for full spring warming, when the soil warms up.
After sprouts appear in the boxes and the ground has completely thawed, the seedlings will need to be thinned out and then planted in moist, loose soil. Plant tomatoes in fertilized soil in small holes - 5 sprouts per 1 square meter. m. Immediately after planting, the tomatoes are watered abundantly; it is recommended to immediately treat them against pests in order to protect young shoots at an early stage of development.
The rules for caring for the Lyrica tomato are quite simple and do not require much effort from gardeners. It is enough to follow several procedures.
- Watering the seedlings is carried out as needed - as the soil dries out.Tomatoes love moist soil, so it is recommended to add moisture at least twice a week, 2 times a day. Particular attention should be paid to hydration during the period of fruit ripening - at this time the plant requires an increased amount of water.
- As the tomato bush grows, the shoots are inspected and, if necessary, the excess shoots are cut off. It is better to leave no more than 2-4 stems in one bush - otherwise the roots will simply interfere with each other, the development of the plant will slow down, which will affect the yield.
- Seedlings in open ground and in greenhouses are regularly weeded from weed, which not only take away useful substances from tomatoes, but also contribute to the development of diseases.
- Another necessary procedure is pinching the stems. The bottom line is that all excess shoots that are not involved in fruiting are removed from the plant. “Stepchildren” without control can grow greatly, and then this will affect the yield, since the main plant will receive less moisture and nutrients.
- The grown shoots are strengthened and tied to a support. One Lyrica tomato bush can produce up to 20 kg of tomatoes - sometimes the stems cannot withstand the load and simply break.
If the soil in which tomatoes grow is not nutritious enough, the seedlings can be fed with potassium or nitrogen fertilizers. Sometimes it is advisable to use mulching - for example, if spring frosts are still expected, and tomatoes are growing in the open air. A dense layer of mulch will protect the seedlings from freezing and help retain moisture and nutrients.
However, even in the open air the variety bears fruit very well - the yield can be only 1 - 2 kg less.Therefore, the choice of landing site depends only on personal preferences and capabilities.
Conclusion
Tomato Lyrica is one of the best unpretentious varieties for the middle zone. Minimal care is required for seedlings, and the fruits can be obtained very abundantly, of high quality and suitable for any use.
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