Each gardener enjoys early tomatoes received from his own garden. To obtain this result, preference should be given to tomatoes of the Katya variety. Ultra-early tomatoes can be removed from the garden after 80 days from the appearance of the first seedlings.
Tomato "Katya": characteristics and description of the variety - the result of the work of Russian breeders are as follows. Tomato inflorescences are simple, each containing up to 8 plane-round fruits. Tomato diseases such as late blight, vertex rot, tomato mosaic are not scary for Katya, as this variety fights infections as much as possible. It can be grown in a wide variety of climatic conditions: it is resistant to both drought and frequent rains. Both greenhouse and open ground are suitable for growing.
Among the early-ripening varieties "Katya" occupies a leading position. Even a beginner gardener can get a rich harvest, it is enough to follow the following simple requirements:
- planting of seeds is carried out in March in pre-prepared containers with nutrient soil;
- dive is carried out immediately after the development of the first cotyledons;
- before planting seedlings on the beds, it should be kept outdoors for several days so that she gets used to the environmental conditions in which she has to grow;
- seedlings should be at least 15 cm, but not more than 20 cm;
- plants are planted after the risk of frost has passed;
- seedlings are planted in pre-prepared deep holes at a distance of about 45 cm from each other;
- at least 2-3 tomatoes should be planted in one hole so that the formed bush is strong and stable;
- the soil in which tomatoes grow should be regularly fertilized with potash top dressing, loosen;
- tomato "Katya" requires constant plentiful watering, the soil should not dry out much;
- if necessary, the tomatoes are tied to a support and stepson;
- after the first ovary appears, top dressing should be applied daily.
Tomato "Katya" is characterized by high productivity. With proper care from 1 square meter of land, you can get about 10-15 kg of the crop. The fruits reach a mass of 120 g, red in color. The crop of tomatoes of this variety ripens once, which greatly simplifies their collection and further processing.
Tomato "Katya" has high taste characteristics, suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for conservation. It is transported well thanks to dense pulp.
Tomatoes of this variety are rich in high content of vitamins of groups A, B and C, as well as carotene and minerals.
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