Description of the Marisha tomato and rules for growing seedlings

Many gardeners are interested in how to grow the Marisha tomato. Specialty stores offer a wide selection of tomato seeds. Not every gardener has a greenhouse, so the most popular varieties are those suitable for growing in plastic greenhouses, or even better, in open ground. Among these varieties, the Marisha variety stands out, and we'll describe it in more detail.

What is the Marisha tomato?

Characteristics of the variety:

1. This variety is early maturing. It takes an average of three months from germination to the formation of the first ripe fruits.
2. The plants are low-growing. Rare specimens grow taller than 55–60 cm, so staking the seedlings is not required.
3. Tomatoes are round in shape, their surface is quite smooth, and the color of ripe fruits is bright scarlet.
4. The fruits ripen small, weighing only 80-120 g. With a planting pattern of 50 x 40 cm, recommended by the seed manufacturer, which allows for about 7 plants per 1 m², the total yield from such an area can reach 7-8 kg, which is quite good for a low-growing variety.

The tomatoes ripen juicy and sweet, making them ideal for salads, whole-fruit pickling, and canning. They withstand long transportation well, making them suitable for long-term fresh storage.

Growing tomatoes

The optimal time for planting seeds of this variety is March. According to the lunar calendar, favorable dates for planting seeds in 2025 are March 5-6, 19-23, and 25-27. If tomatoes are to be grown in a greenhouse, planting can be postponed until April, where, according to the calendar, tomato planting can be carried out until the 6th-9th.

Before planting, soak the seeds for several hours in a solution of potassium permanganate (manganese). As for the soil, you can use ready-made potting soil available in specialty stores or make your own: mix equal parts peat and soil, adding wood ash and superphosphate.

Plant seeds 2-3 cm deep, with at least 5 cm between furrows. Until germination occurs, place the seed trays in a warm, dark place, covered with glass or cling film.

When the third leaf appears, the seedlings should be pricked out: transplanted from the general mass into separate containers for the fastest formation of a strong root system.

It's also important to choose the right location for planting tomato seedlings. It's best to choose a location where greens, cucumbers, cabbage, and carrots grew last season. Potatoes, eggplants, and peppers should be kept away from the current plantings.

A few days before planting tomato seedlings in the ground, it's time to begin hardening them off. In the garden, care consists of timely watering (avoid overwatering), weed removal, loosening the soil, and applying mineral fertilizers two to three times.

Those planning to grow Marisha tomatoes should read reviews from gardeners. Vegetable growers have spoken highly of this variety, praising it for its quick ripening and excellent taste.