Description of the tomato Lezhebok f1: growing rules and care

The Lezhebok f1 tomato can be stored fresh in cool rooms and cellars for 5-6 months. Lezhebok tomatoes are a mid-season variety, with the time from first germination to full-sized fruits not exceeding 120 days.

Tomatoes can be planted both in open ground and grown in greenhouses. Processing plants and retailers readily purchase this variety from gardeners because it withstands long transportation and stores well. These tomatoes are used in salads and other dishes, and some of the harvest is canned.

Some information about the plant

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

1. The bush of the Lezhebok variety has a height of 110-130 cm. The leaves cover 45% of the stem.
2. The first inflorescences appear at the level of the 8th or 9th leaf, and then they begin to develop through every 3-4 leaves.
3. The fruits are round, firm, and deep red. The average fruit weight ranges from 0.15 to 0.18 kg.
4. If the farmer properly cares for the plant, the resulting fruits will remain fresh for a long time. The skin of this tomato variety is resistant to external influences and does not crack.

Photos of the Lezhebok variety can be found in agricultural catalogs. The yield is quite high, as despite the small size of the fruits, due to their large number, 8-9 kg of fruit can be harvested from each square meter.

Feedback from farmers who have grown the Lezhebok f1 tomato indicates that for maximum fruit production, it's best to form bushes with 2-3 stems. Consumers appreciate the sweet and sour flavor of this tomato variety. This variety can be grown throughout Russia. In central Russia and the south, it thrives in open ground. In northern regions, greenhouses are recommended for growing the Lezhebok variety.

To store the tomatoes of this variety, many farmers place them in a single layer in any suitable container and then store them in a cool place. In this condition, the tomatoes can be stored from summer until the New Year.

How to plant and care for plants?

This tomato is a hybrid variety, so growing it has its own nuances. To get the maximum yield, Lezhebok tomatoes should be planted in nests. One bush should occupy an area of ​​0.5 by 0.4 m. It's important to remember that there shouldn't be more than 8-9 bushes per square meter.

It's recommended to plant seedlings in the last ten days of May or early June. The soil under planting must be well-warmed. If this condition isn't met, the tomatoes won't grow. To avoid planting errors, it's recommended to first mark out the entire garden area allocated for the tomato variety in question.

After this, dig holes up to 10 cm deep in the desired locations, water the soil, and then plant the plants in the holes. It's important to remember that it's best not to plant tomato seedlings in areas where potatoes previously grew. Potatoes leave behind acidic soil, which negatively impacts tomato growth.

The best soil for growing the Lezhebok variety is one that has been fertilized with compost or ash the previous fall.

Place the seedling in moistened soil. Cover it with soil, then compact the soil lightly with your fingers.

The plant needs to be watered with warm water on time. It is recommended to weed the beds 1-2 times a week. The lazybones does not like excess or lack of moisture, as the stem and roots of the plant begin to rot.

Tomatoes are protected from various fungal and viral diseases using special anti-infective products. Gardeners should closely monitor their crops and take action if pests are present. These pests are eliminated by spraying the plants with chemical solutions that kill the insects.