Description and description of tomato Donatello

Tomato "Donatello" is a hybrid. The variety is listed in the State Register of the Russian Federation for cultivation in open spaces or under special films made from LPH.

Translated into English, tomatoes are read and called Donatello. Hybrid bred by French breeders.

Characterization and description of the variety

Tomato "Donatello" refers to indeterminate, early ripening, large-fruited variety. Ripening periods vary from 55 to 60 days from the planting of seedlings in the ground.

Tomato bushes have medium growth power and a fairly powerful root system. They are plastic and unpretentious, there is a real opportunity to grow a variety of 8 or 10 brushes. Leaves of the usual type, the edges are slightly corrugated. They have a dark green color.

Tomatoes can reach a mass of approximately 220 to 250 grams. The fruits have a rounded shape, as well as a rich dark pink color - without green spots. Tomatoes are the same both in shape and size throughout the growing season

Productivity is high. Approximately gardeners can collect 10 kilograms of vegetables from 1 square meter.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Tomato "Donatello" is very speedy and transportable, but in addition, the variety has many other advantages. Among them:

1. Stable fruit setting under the most adverse weather conditions.
2. High degree of resistance to diseases and pests.
3. Beautiful external presentation - up to 95%.
4. Excellent tastes of fruits.

Also, experienced breeders have noticed that tomatoes are completely resistant to cracking or microcracking.

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But among the disadvantages of the variety, only one is visible: it is necessary to carefully cultivate the land before planting seeds in a permanent place. Mineral fertilizers with a high content of potassium and phosphorus are suitable for this. It is these substances that can protect potatoes from infections and pests.

Cultivation and care

The Donatello tomato is unpretentious in leaving, but to get an excellent harvest, you should know about the nuances. So, sowing seedlings must be done in the second decade of March. Trace follows air humidity - it should not exceed 65 percent. Seedlings should germinate at a temperature of no more than 18-19 degrees Celsius. Experienced breeders recommend seedlings to be additionally highlighted.

Place the sprouts in a permanent place should be in those places where you have already done this. It is recommended to make a placement from May 10 to May 25, when the last frost will pass. Planting sprouts is carried out according to the planting scheme: 60 to 70 centimeters. Do not forget to feed the soil with special mineral complexes. Many gardeners are advised to take double superphosphate.

You will also have to do the mulching. This process takes a little time, but it is needed. First, you need to prepare grass, straw, add black non-woven material. Secondly, do not forget to use humus, since the variety does not like waterlogged soil. It is necessary to apply fertilizing with mineral fertilizers purely according to the instructions that are indicated directly on the packaging from the manufacturer.Do not overdo it - follow the tips to get a rich harvest.

Reviews of those who planted

Vladimir, 45 years old: “I am a farmer who loves Donatello pink tomatoes. I recommend that all gardeners feed the land only with complex fertilizers. Personally, during each planting of sprouts, I add the necessary amount of top dressing to each well, as it is written on the packaging from the manufacturer. I do this once, and then additionally apply green fertilizers. On my own and at home, I prepare infusions from weathered weeds, to which I also add mowed grass. The solution is perfect, the soil feels excellent, this can be seen from the crop. ”

Sergey, 42 years old: “I am a summer resident, I cultivate the Donatello variety for myself and my family. Very pleased with the pink tomatoes. Although tomatoes are resistant to disease, once the bushes still got an infection. Since I have many familiar summer residents, I consulted and acquired a special remedy for infectious diseases called Fitosporin. I process tomato bushes in the month of June. Also used when the disease overtakes. It is very important to make sure that it is fresh before buying this product. Expiration dates are written directly on the packaging and the date of manufacture is indicated. "Fitosporin" must be fresh. "

How to store tomatoes

In order for the tomatoes to maintain their marketable appearance for as long as possible, it is necessary to remove the fruits when they are still completely green and, after that, lay them in wooden boxes in one layer. If there are few boxes, then you can take a chance and put the tomatoes in two layers. In case you picked tomatoes fresh and pink, then keep them in the refrigerator. They are stored in excellent condition for a little over a week.