Tomato Darenka: characteristics and description of a mid-season variety with photos

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Benefits of Tomatoes
Cultivation techniques
Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

The mid-season Darenka tomato is gaining popularity among gardeners due to its high yield and ease of care. These tomatoes boast excellent flavor, firm skin, and retain their shape after pickling and canning.

Benefits of Tomatoes

The Darenka tomato is a mid-season variety, suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and temporary shelters. During the growing season, the bush grows to a height of 1.2 m.

Description of fruits:

Up to 6 red tomatoes ripen in a cluster.
The fruits of this variety are calibrated, oval-shaped, and resemble plums in appearance.
The tomato weight reaches 150-200 g.
The skin is dense, the pulp is fleshy, delicate in taste, with a distinct aroma.
When cut horizontally, chambers containing a small number of seeds are observed.
The yield per bush reaches 3.5 kg.
In cooking, tomatoes are used fresh, for canning and pickling.

Cultivation techniques

Depending on growing conditions, sow seeds for seedlings 50-60 days before transplanting to their permanent location. To accelerate germination and promote plant health, soak the seeds in a potassium permanganate aqueous solution.

To improve fruit set, it is recommended to treat the seedlings with a growth stimulant before planting. Place the seeds in containers with soil to a depth of 1.5 cm. After watering with warm water using a spray bottle, cover the container with plastic wrap until germination occurs.

The optimal temperature for seed germination is 23–25 °C. When two true leaves have formed, transplant the plants into individual containers filled with potting mix. Peat pots are best for this purpose, and then plant them in their permanent locations.

When planting in the ground, space 3-4 bushes per square meter. When growing, form 2-3 stems. To increase the yield, it is recommended to remove excess shoots. The bush requires staking.

During the growing season, the plant is watered periodically and fertilized with complex mineral fertilizers. Periodic soil loosening is recommended to maintain a balance of moisture and air around the root system.

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Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

Reviews from gardeners who cultivate the Darenka variety indicate the tomato's excellent taste and the versatile use of its fruits.

Daria Yemelyanova, 46, St. Petersburg: "When choosing a tomato for growing in a greenhouse, the description of the Darenka variety caught my attention. I soaked the seeds in aloe juice before planting them as seedlings. To ensure healthy plants, I also treated them with a growth stimulant. When they had two true leaves, I transplanted them into pots.

During the growing season, the bushes reached a height of over 1 meter. Clusters of tomatoes formed on the stems. Initially, the tomatoes were a rich green, but later turned a deep red. The aroma was amazing, and the flesh was plump and delicate. When canned, the tomatoes retained their shape and didn't fall apart.

Anatoly Andreev, 56, Krasnodar: "A neighbor at my dacha suggested the Darenka variety seeds. I was drawn to the fruit's characteristics and the ability to grow under plastic cover. I sowed the seeds two months before transplanting them to their permanent location. Before planting them in a container with potting soil, I treated them with special growth enhancers.

I transplanted the seedlings in mid-May to prepared holes filled with compost. I also added complex mineral fertilizer. Before planting, I watered each hole to ensure the root system was adequately moistened. I trained the bushes into two stems, so some fruits reached 300 g in weight. The tomatoes have a rich flavor, meaty flesh, and few seeds. Their thick skin helps them retain their shape when canned.