The Leningradsky Skorospel'nyy tomato is adapted for cultivation in the Northwestern region. This variety is characterized by high yields, a long fruiting period, and excellent flavor.
Benefits of Tomatoes
The early-ripening Leningradsky tomato was developed by specialists for cultivation in regions with short, cool summers. The bushes begin to bear fruit in the third ten days of July. By mid-August, the harvest is fully completed. The growing season can last up to 150 days, but the first tomatoes ripen after 60-65 days.
The variety's description revolves around the formation of a standard bush, 25-30 cm tall, requiring no pinching. When grown in a greenhouse, the plant reaches 80-90 cm in height. The stems are covered with long, corrugated, intensely green leaves. Due to its early maturity, this tomato is resistant to late blight.
The crop's yield indicates a yield of up to 13.7 kg per square meter. The tomatoes are round, slightly ribbed. When ripe, the fruits turn red. They weigh up to 50-60 g.
Up to 13 fruits form and ripen in a single cluster. The pulp contains 3.21% sugar and 7.1% dry matter. In cooking, tomatoes are used fresh for salads, preserves, and processing.
Cultivation techniques
The Leningradsky variety is grown from seedlings. Seeds are placed in boxes with prepared soil 50-55 days before planting. A soil mixture containing 2 parts turf and humus, and 1 part sand, is recommended.
The seeds are placed on the surface and covered with a 1 cm layer of soil. The container is kept at a temperature of at least 16 °C. When the seedlings have developed two true leaves, they are transplanted into pots.
When growing seedlings, it is recommended to fertilize them with complex fertilizers. A week before planting in the permanent location, add mineral components containing phosphorus and potassium.
When planting in the ground, 5-6 bushes are placed per 1 m². Caring for the crop involves timely loosening of the soil, removing weeds, and watering.
Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers
Reviews from gardeners cultivating the Leningradsky variety point to early ripening, versatility, and excellent flavor. Easy care and tolerance to temperature fluctuations are among the advantages for which this variety is prized.
Natalia Safronova, 56 years old, Kulebaki:
"The Leningradsky variety attracted attention due to its positive properties, including resistance to temperature fluctuations and early ripening. This ultra-early tomato began ripening in late July, and the fruiting period ended in mid-August. Most importantly, the bushes planted outdoors were not affected by late blight. The compact plants reached a height of 30 cm, and the moderately foliated bushes do not require side shoot removal. In the greenhouse, tall plants with large leaves developed. The fruits are densely skinned, red, and have excellent flavor."
Anatoly Gerasimov, 59 years old, Zelenogorsk:
"I grow the Leningradsky variety in open ground. The low-growing bushes tolerate low temperatures well, which doesn't affect yield. The fruits are small, slightly ribbed, and ripen in clusters. The tomatoes have a slightly tart flavor and firm skin. I appreciate the relatively long fruiting period and early ripening. I mainly use them fresh for salads."
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This tomato ripens very quickly, and there are no problems growing it. Seedling care is fairly standard, and nothing special is required. I only use [the following] as an activator: BioGrow.