Characteristics of the ultra-early tomato Lakomka and description of the fruits

Early tomatoes, such as the Lakomka tomato, are a real find for those gardeners who grow tomatoes in unfavorable summer conditions. These varieties often produce a harvest even with limited sunshine.

Many early-ripening tomatoes have another advantage: their small bush size. This eliminates much of the gardener's hassle, including the need to tie and shape the bush.

These plants are very easy to grow in greenhouses and even small hotbeds. Therefore, low-growing, early-ripening tomatoes are ideal for the northern and eastern regions of the country.

One such variety is Lakomka. It has many positive qualities, including extremely early ripening. Lakomka can be found in garden plots throughout Russia. These tomatoes are not only early but also delicious, making this variety a favorite among some gardeners.

Description of the variety

One of the main characteristics of this variety is its early ripening period. Even in unfavorable summers with little sunshine, tomatoes ripen in no more than 100 days. However, if you choose an open bed for permanent planting and enjoy a warm summer, the tomatoes will ripen in no more than 90 days from the time the seeds are sown.

Another important advantage of this variety is that it produces low-growing bushes. They don't require gardeners to have any knowledge of plant training, which often determines yield. Furthermore, the low bushes don't require staking. This type of tomato is called determinate.

This variety of tomato has several advantages, including extreme ease of care. However, the small size of the bush often results in a limited harvest. The yield of Lakomka tomatoes isn't comparable to that of indeterminate tomatoes, but they still produce a large number of tomatoes.

The bush itself doesn't grow more than 60 cm tall. The stem doesn't need shaping. Removing leaves is also unnecessary, as there aren't many of them anyway. The plant grows semi-spreading with several clusters of fruit. The first cluster usually appears above the eighth leaf. Subsequent clusters will appear after one or two leaves.

Even without shaping, the plant grows very compact. Therefore, it can be planted densely. Up to six Lakomka tomato plants can be planted per square meter. This is very convenient for those growing tomatoes in a greenhouse or hotbed.

A key advantage of this variety is not only its tolerance for cold temperatures but also its ability to withstand dry weather. However, in this case, it's essential to ensure the tomatoes are well-watered. The plant should be watered in the morning or evening. You need to try to prevent the liquid from getting on the leaves and stem, as this can lead to them burning. This way the bush will quickly die.

Lakomka tomatoes produce a good harvest in both extreme heat and cool weather. A distinctive feature of this variety is that tomato clusters form even in unfavorable weather conditions. However, low sun exposure can negatively impact yield. Therefore, in such situations, special attention to fertilizing is necessary.

By applying organic and mineral fertilizers, fruits are larger and ripen earlier. Fertilizers should only be applied during the growing season.

As for spraying against various diseases, it's not necessary. The fruits ripen quickly enough to avoid late blight. Furthermore, the plant has strong immunity to many other diseases, including rot.

Distinctions of the Black Delicacy

Every gardener choosing the right variety should remember that the regular Lakomka and the "Black" tomato are completely different. The former is short-growing and early-ripening with a high immunity, making it an ideal choice for planting in unfavorable growing conditions.

The characteristics and description of the Chernaya Lakomka variety indicate that it is an indeterminate variety. It grows up to 2 meters tall and produces a bountiful harvest. And it's not just the size of the plant that distinguishes these varieties. Chernaya Lakomka has large fruits, similar in color to pomegranates. Their ripening period exceeds 100 days.

Caring for a tall tomato will be more challenging. Moreover, the plant doesn't have the same immunity as the regular Lakomka, so preventative spraying is essential.

Characteristics of fruits

The fruits of this low-growing variety are very tasty. They are round and uniform in size. The average weight of a single tomato is 120 g. This size is ideal for whole-fruit canning.

The fruit's flesh is very dense yet juicy, as evidenced by numerous reviews. The skin is thin, but the tomatoes do not crack when exposed to hot liquids or during long-distance transportation. When ripe, the tomatoes turn a raspberry color. They have a very pleasant tomato flavor with a distinct sweetness.

Those who have planted the Lakomka variety claim that with proper cultivation techniques, you can get a large yield. If you plant six plants per square meter, you'll get over 20 kg of delicious tomatoes.