Description of the Lagidny tomato, cultivation and growing of the variety

Many gardeners use the Lagidny tomato for canning—one of the most robust, crack-resistant varieties. Growing this variety isn't particularly difficult, but to achieve the highest yield, you need to follow a few simple farming guidelines.

What is the Lagidny tomato?

The Lagidny variety was developed by Ukrainian breeders. For a quarter of a century, it has been grown in the Russian Far East, the Central Black Earth Region, and the Middle Volga region. Experts recommend growing this variety outdoors or in greenhouses.

Description and characteristics of the Lagidny variety:

1. The tomato is an early ripening variety.
2. On average, it takes about 4 months from the moment the first shoots appear until harvest.
3. With proper care, the plant produces a rich harvest: about 9 kg of tomatoes per 1 m².
4. The bush is not a standard, its growth is limited, its height does not exceed 60 cm.
5. The tomato plant has simple, medium-sized leaves. The color is a rich, dark green.
6. On the first brush, which forms above the 6th leaf of the shoot, about 5 ripe fruits are formed.
7. Further ovaries are formed through each pair of leaves.
8. The plant has a good and strong root system.

The fruits of the Lagidny variety are used in cooking fresh, for canning and for making sauces and juices.

The Lagidny variety has gained widespread popularity due to its flavor. Ripe tomatoes are sweet and rich in sugar. Furthermore, these tomatoes have very strong skins, allowing them to be stored for a long time without cracking. Thanks to these qualities, gardeners can not only make a delicious salad but also preserves for the winter, sauces, or tomato juice.

The plum-shaped fruits reach 90 grams in weight. The color is described as a rich red. Inside lies a fleshy, highly flavorful pulp. Reviews from those who have grown this variety indicate that the tomatoes withstand long-distance transportation without losing their quality.

Among the tomato's most notable advantages are its simultaneous ripening, resistance to skin cracking, and high yields even in unfavorable climatic conditions. Farmers also note its good resistance to long-distance transportation and its relative ease of cultivation.

In addition, the variety has good immunity and can resist bacterial spotting.

How to grow tomatoes?

When growing this variety, thoroughly treat the seeds with potassium permanganate before sowing and rinse them under clean, warm water. This will allow the seeds to germinate faster and protect them from fungal attack.

Once the seeds sprout, take the following steps. Transplant the plants into several containers after a couple of leaves appear. In their permanent locations, space the plants at least 30 cm apart. Before the initial inflorescences appear, it is necessary to feed the plants three times using complex fertilizers.

All shoots that form on the sides must be removed before the first brush is formed.

Tomatoes need to be regularly pinched out, leaving only one stem. The bush requires support, despite its small size.