Description of the Lazy Man's Dream tomato, its characteristics and yield

Reviews of the "Dream of the Lenya" tomato from farmers who have grown this variety are positive. The plant is easy to grow, so even a novice gardener can harvest it. "Dream of the Lenya" tomatoes are an early variety with a mid-season ripening period. They are used raw and in salads. They have a long shelf life and can be preserved whole for the winter.

Brief information about the variety

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

1. This type of tomato does not belong to hybrid plants.
2. The fruits ripen on the bushes 90-95 days after planting the seedlings and the development of full shoots.
3. The plant reaches 0.4 m in height. Its leaves are green and cover 40% of the stem.
4. Tomato is highly resistant to diseases such as late blight, tobacco mosaic virus, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, and fusarium.
5. The variety is intended for cultivation under film cover or in a greenhouse.
6. The fruit has the appearance of a flattened sphere with weakly defined ribs.
7. Unripe fruits are light green in color; when ripe, they turn red.
8. A single specimen weighs up to 0.13 kg. The fruits are quite fleshy, with a pleasant flavor. Each tomato has up to 5-6 chambers.

Tomatoes of this variety can be seen in a photo in an agricultural reference book. The plant has simple inflorescences and grows well in well-cultivated, sunny soil.

The variety's yield is quite high: up to 5 kg of fruit can be obtained from 1 m². However, it's important to keep in mind that these results will only be achieved in greenhouses with additional insulation. In simple greenhouse complexes, the yield of this variety ranges from 3 to 3.5 kg per m².

This tomato variety was developed by Russian breeders in 2008. Gardeners note that with proper and timely care, it produces a good harvest and is virtually disease-free. The fruits appear and ripen simultaneously, allowing for quick harvesting. Therefore, even the laziest gardener will not be left without a harvest.

The "Drechta Lentya" variety is planted in the southern regions of the country and in central Russia. To prevent plant death during sudden temperature drops, it is recommended to cover the plants with plastic film in unheated greenhouses. When planting this tomato variety in Siberia or the Far North, it is necessary to use greenhouses with a good heating system that remains operational throughout the entire growing season.

How to grow the tomato variety described

Most gardeners who have planted these tomatoes advise that once the plants reach their maximum height and fruit sets, each bush must be supported. Failure to do so can cause the stem to break. The supports must be sized to support the weight of the developing fruits.

Plant the seeds in containers with soil. This is recommended from January to March. Space the seeds as far apart as possible. After sowing, it is recommended to cover the seeds with soil. Then, moisten the soil, compact it, and cover the container with glass. To ensure germination, maintain a temperature of 15–16°C in the room where the seeds are kept.

The first shoots appear in 7-14 days. After this, the glass should be removed. When the shoots reach 9-10 cm in height, they are transplanted into individual pots, each 8 cm in diameter. At the same time, do not forget to maintain the room temperature at +15…+16 °C, otherwise the plants will die.

Seedlings are planted in the greenhouse soil in April using nests (0.7 x 0.3 m). Regular watering, timely weeding, and loosening of the soil are recommended. When the first flowers appear, the plants should be fed with liquid fertilizer. Fertilize every 14-20 days.

When garden pests infest the bushes, it's best to spray them with insecticides. The "Dream of the Lazy" variety is resistant to some fungal diseases, but there's always a risk of infection that can overcome the plant's defenses. Therefore, if signs of any infestation appear on the leaves, it's recommended to eliminate the disease with appropriate chemicals.