Characteristics and description of the Jane tomato, agrotechnical growing conditions

The Jane tomato, whose description points to positive taste characteristics and ease of cultivation, has gained popularity among gardeners.

Advantages of the variety

The Jane variety belongs to the mid-season vegetable crop group. The period from germination to fruiting takes 110-119 days. These tomatoes are suitable for cultivation in open ground, under temporary shelters, and in greenhouses.

This crop is suitable for growing in cool regions with short summers. The variety's characteristics and description classify it as a determinate tomato, with plants reaching 80 cm in height. Fruit ripening occurs in waves, with several ripe tomatoes appearing on the bush simultaneously.

Description of fruits:

• Tomatoes are flat, round, red in color.
• Fruit weight: 160-190 g.
• The yield per bush, if agricultural practices for open-ground plants are followed, can reach 4 kg; in a greenhouse, up to 6 kg of fruit can be harvested from a bush.

Tomatoes have thick, dense skin, fleshy pulp, and a sweet and sour flavor. In cooking, tomatoes are used fresh, in salads, tomato juice, and as an ingredient in various dishes.

Tomatoes withstand long-distance transportation well and retain their flavor for a long time. Jane tomatoes are resistant to fusarium and other diseases. Preventative treatment against fungi is carried out at the end of the summer season, when the risk of late blight increases.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

Seedlings are sown at the end of March. The seeds are placed in prepared containers with soil to a depth of 1.5 cm. The plants are kept at a suitable temperature. The seedlings are watered periodically with warm water using a spray bottle.

When the first true leaf forms, transplant the seedlings into individual containers filled with soil. Peat pots are best for this purpose. This will preserve the root system when transplanting to their permanent location.

Tomatoes are planted in greenhouses in May, when the seedlings are 35-40 days old. They are spaced 50 cm apart between plants and 40 cm between rows. The planting density is 7-9 plants per square meter. To increase crop yield, the method of mechanical pollination is used. To do this, gently shake the bush by the stem.

Opinions and recommendations from gardeners

Vegetable growers' reviews attest to the Jane variety's high yield and excellent taste. To ensure a good harvest, gardeners recommend planting tomatoes in a sunny location.

Each bush requires sufficient moisture throughout the growing season, so regular watering is recommended. Bushes use the most water during the fruiting period.

Tomatoes can be ripened in a warm environment. Naturally ripened tomatoes have a rich tomato flavor. Mineral fertilizers are recommended early in the plant's development. This process is stopped during the fruit set stage, after which complex fertilizers are resumed.

Evgeny Efimov, 56 years old, Chelyabinsk:

I grew the 'Jane' tomato from seedlings. To ensure uniform germination, I soaked the seeds in aloe vera juice and then in a growth stimulant solution. I planted them in containers with prepared soil under plastic film. After the seedlings emerged, I removed the film and illuminated the container with a lamp, extending the daylight hours to 16 hours. I pricked out the seedlings when they had formed one true leaf. I transplanted the plants into the greenhouse 35 days after germination. During the growing season, the plants reached a height of 90 cm. The slightly flattened fruits are very tasty and perfect for fresh salads. Harvested tomatoes retain their flavor for a long time.

Irina Florovskaya, 52 years old, Nizhny Novgorod:

"I've been growing tomatoes for a long time, so I often plant new varieties. The Jane tomato caught my eye with its presentable appearance, glossy surface, and fruit shape. I grew it in open ground and planted some of the plants in a greenhouse. Weather conditions influence the growth and yield of the crop. In the greenhouse, the plant reached a height of almost 1 meter, and the yield was much higher than from an open-ground plant. I liked the taste of the tomato and its long shelf life. Because of its thick skin, the tomatoes retain their flavor very well."