Description of the sweet tomato Ledenets and the growing characteristics of the variety

If you're looking for sweet tomatoes that can be preserved whole, consider the Ledenets tomato. These delicious fruits fit perfectly in a jar.

One of the key advantages of the Ledenets variety is its low maintenance. It requires little care and is rarely susceptible to disease. The tomato adapts to cool temperatures fairly quickly, making it easy to grow in many regions of the country. However, it's important to remember that yields can be affected by severe cold, so in risky farming areas, extreme caution is advised and Ledenets tomatoes should be grown in a greenhouse. This way, you can reap a bountiful harvest of delicious tomatoes, enough for both winter canning and summer vitamin-rich salads.

Fruit characteristics

Many gardeners are drawn to this variety primarily by its name. But don't think that Ledenets tomatoes are overly sweet, like candy. These fruits are more like shaped sweets. As for the taste, this variety does have a slight tartness, but it's not noticeable.

Ledenets tomatoes have a very pleasant aroma. Therefore, they are recommended for adding to salads and eating fresh. Compared to other varieties, Ledenets tomatoes are not as sweet as many, but among ordinary small tomatoes suitable for canning, they are one of the most delicious.

Description:

• A big advantage of the Ledenets tomato variety is that they are small.
• Each tomato weighs about 35 g.
• On one brush 8 fruits appear at the same time.
• They grow to be the same size, so they look great in the jar.

Another advantage of this variety is their dense skin. It's not too hard, so the tomatoes are great for eating fresh. These tomatoes don't crack during transportation or after being treated with boiling water, and they can be stored for a long time in a cool place.

Description of the variety

According to the description and characteristics, these tomatoes are determinate. They don't grow taller than 1 meter. However, according to experienced gardeners, this information isn't entirely accurate. If grown outdoors, the Ledenets variety produces bushes about a meter tall. However, those who grow tomatoes in a greenhouse describe them as very tall plants—the Ledenets variety can reach up to 2 meters. These tomatoes require staking.

The bushes of this variety grow very vigorously. They require shaping. All side shoots should be promptly removed. It's best to form the stem into two branches. This should positively impact the yield.

Additionally, pinching the tops is recommended. This will allow the plant to produce larger, more abundant tomatoes on the lower clusters.

Typically, clusters form on the plant every two leaves. Each cluster will bear eight medium-sized fruits. Warm conditions are recommended to ensure a high yield. If the summers in your region are cool, it's best to plant Ledenets tomatoes in a greenhouse.

Overall, this variety doesn't require much care. It just needs watering, weeding, and fertilizing. The yield will be much higher when using mineral fertilizers. In hot weather, watering should be done twice a day, but in the rainy season, a couple of buckets of water a week is sufficient.