Description of the Lilac Lake tomato and cultivation techniques

The Sirenevoe Ozero tomato has gained popularity among vegetable growers due to its high productivity, fruit color, and flavor. This tomato is suitable for both greenhouse and open-field cultivation.

Advantages of the variety

This semi-determinate bush reaches a height of 100-150 cm during the growing season. This variety has early ripening fruit; the first harvest can be harvested 90-100 days after planting in a permanent location.

This rare, exotic tomato is suitable for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation. The bush produces numerous clusters of flowers with stems.

Depending on growing conditions, the plant may require staking and removal of excess shoots. Vegetable growers report that training the bush with 2-3 stems significantly increases productivity.

The description of the tomato is based on its flavor. The fruits are flat and round, turning a violet-purple color when ripe. Each tomato may have a funnel-shaped depression at the top.

When cut horizontally, 10-12 light green chambers containing seeds are visible. The tomato skin is thin and inlaid with pearl-like specks. The tomatoes are fleshy, with a light fruity aroma, and when broken, have a sugary texture and firm flesh with a raspberry hue.

Ripe tomatoes are prone to cracking and do not travel well during long-distance transportation. This variety is characterized by high and consistent fruit production. The average tomato weight reaches 200-350 g.

In cooking, tomatoes are used fresh, as ingredients in vegetable salads, and for making sauces and juices.

Cultivation techniques

It is recommended to grow the plant from seedlings. Before planting, treat the seeds with an aloe vera water solution and a growth stimulant. Following the growing recommendations ensures strong planting material.

Seeds for seedlings are sown 60-65 days before the expected planting date. The container is filled and compacted with potting mix, the seeds are placed on top, and a layer of substrate is added, compacting it slightly to allow the seeds to shed their seed coats as they emerge.

After watering with warm water using a spray bottle, cover the container with plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect. For normal seedling development, maintain a consistent temperature and provide adequate lighting.

To extend daylight hours, you can use a fluorescent lamp. When one or two true leaves form, transplant the plants into individual containers. Using peat pots for repotting stimulates root development.

Before planting in the ground, harden off the seedlings for 7-10 days. This allows the plants to better adapt to the new conditions. On 1 m² It is recommended to place 4 bushes.

The Sirenevoe Ozero variety is undemanding regarding soil composition and produces fruit well in short, cool summers. Planting in a permanent location occurs after the end of spring frosts, when the lilacs are in bloom.

Caring for the plant involves regularly loosening the soil to ensure air access to the root system. Moisture balance can be maintained using black non-woven fabric, which promotes even moisture distribution.

Using straw and leaves as mulch further enriches the soil with organic components essential for crop development. Periodic feeding with mineral fertilizers is recommended for tomatoes.