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Tomatoes, capable of producing a rich harvest in a short period of time, are highly valued by vegetable growers, especially in the northern regions, where the duration of the warm period is minimal. One of these early-ripening varieties is the Primadonna tomato.
Description
Tomatoes "Primadonna" are hybrid, early-ripening varieties. The period of biological maturity begins 90-95 days after seed germination.
The bushes are tall and determinate. The height of the plant reaches 150 cm. The variety is intended for cultivation both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground. Due to their rather large size, tomato bushes need timely and regular staking as they grow. This type of tomato has few side shoots, so there is no need for frequent pinching.
The fruits of the “Primadonna” variety, as you can see in the photo, have a round shape with a small “nose” characteristic of this species. The weight of one tomato is 120-130 grams. The color of a ripe vegetable is scarlet. The pulp is dense, fleshy.
Productivity is high. From one plant you can harvest up to 8 kg of vegetables with proper care.
The variety has universal application.Due to its characteristics, tomato is widely used for preparing salads, ketchups, and is especially valued for canning and pickling.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the obvious advantages of the Primadonna tomato are the following:
- ultra-early fruit ripening;
- high productivity in all weather conditions and even on poor soil composition;
- good resistance to most diseases typical of tomatoes;
- the fruits have good transportability.
The variety has practically no disadvantages. The only thing that can cause inconvenience to a gardener during the growing process is the height of the plant.
Features of cultivation and care
The reproduction process of the hybrid tomato “Primadonna” includes the following sequential stages:
- Sowing seeds.
- Growing seedlings.
- Planting a plant in open ground or a greenhouse.
- Tomato care: watering, fertilizing, loosening, garter.
- Harvesting.
Let's look at all these stages in more detail.
Sowing seeds
Seeds are planted in pre-prepared soil at the end of March, beginning of April to a depth of 2-3 cm. With the appearance of the first shoots, it is necessary to regularly water the plants and monitor their growth and development.
Growing seedlings
With the appearance of the first three true leaves, the seedlings dive. Picking is necessary for the proper development of the plant and good growth.
Seedlings must be watered in a timely manner, fed and turned towards the sun at least once a day so that the trunk is even.
Planting a plant in open ground or a greenhouse
When planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to harden the plant at least a week before this process. To do this, the tomatoes are exposed to the air, first for a couple of hours, and then overnight.When planting tomatoes in a greenhouse, pre-hardening may not be necessary.
Bushes are planted at a distance of 40-50 cm from each other. Since the plant is tall, it is necessary to think in advance about options for gartering the bush as it grows.
Tomato care
As you may have noticed from the description of the variety, the Primadonna tomato is unpretentious, so to get a good harvest it is enough to water, loosen, fertilize and tie up the plant in a timely manner.
Harvesting
After 90 days, judging by the reviews, it is already possible to harvest the first harvest of tomatoes. Ripe fruits should be collected regularly and at least 1-2 times a week to increase the chances of ripening the remaining, later fruits.
You can find out more complete information about the Primadonna variety from the video:
