Tomato Lazy

Despite the fact that tomatoes are a demanding and capricious culture, even novice summer residents tend to grow them on their plots. And given that this is one of the most thermophilic crops, it is quite difficult to get a good harvest in regions of our country with a cold climate. Every year, breeders bring to our attention new varieties. And a few years ago in Siberia, the Lazy Tomato was brought out. Thanks to its excellent characteristics, the popularity of the Lazy Tomato variety is rapidly gaining momentum. So let's talk a little more about it.

Tomato Lazy: description of the variety and characteristics

Tomato Lazy: photo of tomato variety

Tomato seeds Lazyayka are produced by the agricultural company "Siberian Garden". But they are popular throughout the country due to the combination of the qualities inherent in the plant. The funny name of the variety indicates that it requires minimal maintenance. And it will grow almost independently. The fact that the variety was bred by Siberian breeders also leaves its mark. All Siberian varieties are able to withstand temperature extremes. Moderate cooling. And also, in rare cases, even small frosts.

It is thanks to these properties that the Lazy Tomato can be grown in any region of our country. Of course, if we talk about the northern regions, then tomatoes should only grow in greenhouses and greenhouses. But in the middle lane, they will be quite comfortable in the open field. And this will not affect the yield of tomato Lazy.

Tomato variety Lazy can be attributed to early ripening tomatoes. After the shoots have appeared, it will take about 100 days, and you can taste the first tomatoes. The bush is determinate. That is, its height is limited. And, as a rule, it is 60 centimeters. Due to the fact that the bushes are quite small and compact, it is convenient to grow them in small greenhouses. And also under film shelters.

Bushes of the tomato variety Lazy is not necessary to form. The main thing is to remove the lower stepsons. Those below the first fruits. As well as the "vershoking" of the main stem after 45-50 cm. Since the fruits of the Lazyka tomato variety are large, heavy and there are quite a few of them, it is imperative to install supports. And tie tomato bushes to them. So that they do not break under the weight of the harvest.

Tomato Lazy: photo of the variety

The ovaries appear and grow always amicably, located mainly on the lateral stepsons. Rounded and elongated to the bottom, the fruits resemble the shape of a heart. The color can be bright red. And also red with a raspberry tint. The fruit usually weighs 0.3 kg. But sometimes giants grow up weighing up to 0.5 kg. This is with extremely careful plant care. Inside the berry there are 4 to 5 seed chambers. The dry matter content of tomatoes is about 4.5 percent.

Taste qualities of the Lazy Tomatoes are excellent. There is a slight sourness. Of course, they can be consumed fresh. And also, like all other tomatoes, prepare tomato juice, sauces and various dishes. Perhaps, due to their rather large size, they are not very convenient for preservation. But they can be used to make lecho and various spices. And also tomato Lazy, can be prepared for the winter in dried or dried form. So the fruits retain all the nutrients. And also do not spoil and take up less space than canned vegetables.

The yield of tomatoes Lazy is also at a very high level - from 1 sq. meter, you can collect about 15 kg of fruit.There are record-breaking bushes that produce up to 6 kg of tomatoes.

Tomato Lazy: pros and cons

Lazy Tomatoes: photo of the variety

An important point when choosing a variety is its disease resistance. You can not be afraid of late blight. As well as macrosporosis. They affect the tomato variety Lazy very rarely. But various types of rot and fungal infections, on the contrary, are common. They can infect any part of the plant from roots to fruits. This happens most often because gardeners forget to ventilate the greenhouses. This means that the humidity and air temperature rise too much. Which creates a comfortable environment for pathogens.

To the main merits varieties include:

• large fruits;
• excellent taste;
• ability for long-term storage;
• resistance to temperature extremes;
• the ability to ripen after removal from the brush.

Well, to be honest, we need to voice some limitations tomato Lazy. Tomatoes of this variety do not tolerate hot, dry weather very well. They do not grow well in any soil. And also they need to provide a very strong support. Agree, the disadvantages are not so terrible. And in comparison with the merits, they are even insignificant.

Preparing tomato seedlings Lazy

In terms of agricultural technology, the Lazytom tomato is not much different from the rest. It all starts with seedlings. Plants must be at least 50 days old at the time of transplantation to a permanent place. In the southern regions 45 days are allowed. So determine the timing of sowing seeds based on this information. In any case, do not plant Lazy Tomato seeds until mid-March. Because the seedlings will outgrow. And it will also be bad to take root in a new place.

Before going on sale, all seeds of the Lazytom tomato are pre-processed. But experienced gardeners still advise to carry out sorting and preparation on their own. To get started, dip the seeds of the tomato lazy in the water. Some of them will sink to the bottom. Others will float to the surface. All floating seeds can be thrown away. Because they are empty. Planting them will only waste your time. Nothing can grow out of them.

Also, reject all the small seeds of the Lazy Tomato. If they do sprout, the plants are likely to be weak. But those tomato seeds Lazy, which sank to the bottom, are heavy. So they are suitable for planting. After selection, soak the planting material in potassium permanganate for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse and soak again. This time in a growth stimulant solution for 10-12 hours. Thanks to this treatment, you will not only get one hundred percent germination. But also significantly increase the immunity of future tomato bushes.

Growing seedlings

Soil for sowing in the spring can be bought at any flower or agricultural store, but it is better to additionally process it too - steam, calcine or spill with the same potassium permanganate. Next, you need to deepen the seeds of the tomato lazy 1-1.5 cm into the moistened ground and cover with foil until the first sprouts appear. The temperature at this time should be maintained around +25 degrees, but after the shoots appear, it should be lowered by 7-9 degrees. This is necessary in order to slightly slow down the growth of plants and allow them to grow stronger. At the same temperature, tomatoes will grow rapidly and stretch into thin strings, which will make them fragile and weak.

It is necessary to cut the seedlings at the usual time for all tomatoes - after the appearance of the second true leaf. At this point, it is worth carrying out the second sorting - to reject all weak plants that are noticeably inferior in growth to the rest. And also when transplanting, you must carefully examine the roots in order to identify signs of root rot, if any.
A couple of weeks before transplanting tomatoes to a permanent place, start hardening the plants.First, take them out into the air during the day, leaving them in the shade and gradually increasing the time spent outside, then start leaving them overnight (if the air temperature does not drop below + 10 ... + 12 degrees).

Tomato Lazy: transplanting and caring for the plant

For all its undemandingness, the Lazy Tomato, like other tomatoes, does not tolerate soil with an increased level of acidity. Loose soil with medium or neutral acidity is best suited for tomatoes. So taking the time to prepare the soil is an important step towards harvesting.

Remember about the crop rotation: tomatoes belong to the "nightshade" family, which means that they cannot be planted where their "relatives" - potatoes, eggplants and various types of peppers - grew last year. The best precursors for tomatoes will be different types of cabbage, cucumbers, onions and carrots, as well as any legumes.

When planting seedlings, place no more than four plants on one square meter. When planting, immediately take care of installing a strong support to which you will tie the bushes.
Watering is carried out at the root. Watering tomatoes growing in a greenhouse is enough once every seven days, outdoor plants need to be watered twice a week (but at the same time, you should also be guided by the weather conditions, if it rains, then additional watering is not needed). It is believed that Lazy Tomatoes do not need to be loosened or weeded, but these manipulations will undoubtedly benefit the plants and affect the yield of Lazy Tomatoes.

Tomato Lazy: reviews of gardeners who planted a tomato

Tomato Lazy: photo of the variety

Most gardeners in their reviews note the unpretentiousness of the Lazy Tomatoes, their excellent yield and resistance to diseases.

Evgeniya, Kovrov

A very beautiful photo on the package, a funny name and early maturity became the arguments in favor of buying tomato seeds Lazy. Later I read good reviews about these tomatoes. The seedlings grew unevenly, several bushes died, but after transplanting into the greenhouse, the remaining plants grew stronger. Based on my experience, I will say - be sure to tie up the bushes, otherwise everything will break under the weight of huge tomatoes! Tomatoes of the Lazyayka variety are delicious, I will not say that they are somehow different from the rest. But the overall impression is very good, so I will plant again.

Elizaveta, Krasnogorsk

For the first time I have harvested such a good harvest of tomatoes from the garden (there is no greenhouse yet, but now it may not be necessary). With minimal maintenance, the plants do not get sick and bring a good harvest. Now this is definitely my favorite tomato variety!

Svetlana, Kaluga

Tomato Lazy was my tomato debut, before that I could not dare to try to grow tomatoes. I pecked at the name, assumed that I could handle it and was not mistaken. I, as a novice gardener, did not even count on such a magnificent harvest! So next year I will plant the Lazy Tomato again and try to swing at some more yellow or chocolate tomatoes.

Margarita, Chekhov

In my opinion, the unpretentiousness of the variety is somewhat exaggerated. I have been growing Lazyanka tomatoes for several years and I am sure that it needs to be looked after, like other tomatoes, if you are counting on a large harvest. But the tomato variety Lazy is good, so I plant it myself and recommend it to everyone.