Wonderful variety of tomato "Liana": what is its uniqueness, description, characteristics, photo

Among the huge number of different varieties of tomatoes, it is very difficult to choose one. Many gardeners plant the familiar, time-tested ones on their plots. The most popular of these is Liang.

If you need a full description of the variety, its main characteristics and you want to know everything about the features of cultivation, then read the article below. In it you will find as much useful information as possible.

Liang tomato: variety description

The breeder is the Transnistrian Research Institute of Agriculture. This type of tomato was bred in Moldova. It was officially included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in the late 1990s for cultivation in the Central and East Siberian regions. Main manufacturer: Sedek agricultural company.

This is an early maturing high-yielding variety.... It takes about 85-100 days from germination to harvest. On its basis, an ultra-early hybrid of Liang pink and Caspar F1 was obtained.

The bush is undersized, reaches a height of 40-50 cm, medium branching, strongly leafy. It does not apply to standard types. By type of growth - determinant. It is better to form it into one stem.

The plant is quite compact. The leaves are small, dark green, slightly corrugated. The first simple inflorescences are laid above 5-6 leaves, and the next ones - after 1-2 leaves. Ideal for outdoor or greenhouse cultivation... It is not afraid of sudden temperature changes, it can give good yields even in bad weather conditions.

Absolutely not susceptible to apical fruit rot, resistant to bacterial and dry spotting. Leaves can be moderately affected by septoria and late blight. Slightly more likely to be infected with the tobacco mosaic virus. With proper cultivation, 2-3 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from a bush.

Interestingly, in Eastern Siberia, the yield is 4-4.5 kg per plant. Whereas in the Central region of the Russian Federation this figure is equal to a maximum of 3 kg. Although in Siberia, full ripening of fruits occurs somewhat later, 110-115 days after germination.

The yields of other varieties are presented below:

Characteristics

The tomatoes are round in shape, small in size and bright red in color. The average fruit weight is 50-80 grams. Tomatoes with smooth skin, medium hardness, dense fruits, have an average of 2-3 chambers, the number of seeds is about 0.30%. The dry matter content is not more than 6%, and the sugar content is 4%, the acidity is quite low: from 0.4 to 0.8%.

See below for the weight of fruits in tomatoes of other varieties:

Liang tomatoes are famous not only for their excellent taste, but also for a very high content of carotene, B vitamins and organic acids. For instance, the amount of ascorbic acid is 9-12 mg per 100 g of the product.

Reference: A large percentage of carotene is contained only in fresh fruits, so it is better to harvest and process the crop immediately after ripening.

Tomatoes tolerate transportation well and are suitable for long-term storage. Under certain conditions (air temperature + 8-10C and humidity 85%), the fruits can be kept fresh for up to 2.5-3 months. This is an absolutely versatile variety. Tomatoes are great for canning, pickling and pickling... They can be used to make juices, sauces and purees.

Due to the large amount of nutrients, they are often used in the preparation of baby food. Fresh tomatoes are very tasty. They have a pleasant sweet taste with a slight sourness. Lyana is unique in that its fruits are suitable for processing at any ripening period.

This type of tomato has many advantages. The pluses include:

• early maturity;
• friendly fruiting;
• versatility of use;
• resistance to many diseases;
• good transportability;
• pleasant sweet taste;
• high nutritional value;
• yield.

Of the minuses, it is worth noting:

• tendency to get infected with tobacco mosaic;
• can sometimes be attacked by pests;
• when grown in open ground, it often suffers from late blight.

A photo

Next, you will see photos of a tomato variety "Liana"

Growing

Tomato "Liana" is considered the best variety for the east of Ukraine and Moldova. There it is cultivated in the open field. In Siberia and the central regions of the Russian Federation, it is grown mainly in greenhouses and hotbeds.

Some craftsmen successfully harvest these tomatoes right on the windowsill in the apartment. This is one of the few tomatoes that can be grown both by seedlings and by direct planting of seeds in the ground. Seedlings are sown on seedlings in March, and in open ground, planting is carried out already at t + 10-12C. Moreover the seedless method is only suitable when planting in a greenhouse... The optimal density of arrangement is 3-4 bushes per sq. m.

There are some things to be aware of when growing this variety. So, if tomatoes grow in a greenhouse, then they need regular pinching. In the open field, it is quite possible to do without it. Usually, pinching the plant is recommended to get the earliest possible harvest... To do this, leave 1-2 main stems, and remove all appearing stepchildren. If it is necessary to get a rich harvest, then all the stepchildren are left in place.

Lyana always pleases with amicable ripening of fruits. Already in early August, each plant will have at least 5-6 ripe brushes. The bush is undersized, does not require a garter. When growing in a greenhouse, it is recommended to regularly water the plant, loosen, weed the soil from weeds and make 2-3 additional fertilizing with complex or mineral fertilizers.

In the open field, 3-4 foliar dressings are added to these procedures with any growth stimulator, with the obligatory addition of fungicides to protect against late blight.

Diseases and pests

Most often suffers from tobacco mosaic. The first signs of the disease are the appearance of variegated dark and light spots on the leaves. This disease is caused by a lack of light. With a strong defeat, the plant cannot be cured. It must be destroyed.

In order to prevent infection, it is necessary to treat the seedlings with a solution of boric acid a couple of days before planting and provide good lighting. Liana has firmly won the love of many amateur gardeners. This wonderful variety requires little effort to grow. Indeed, if you follow the rules of agricultural technology, you can get a good harvest of early, very tasty and healthy tomatoes.

Video

Below you can watch a short video about Liana tomatoes:

And in the table below you will find links to articles on tomatoes of various ripening periods that you may find useful:

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