Both large tomato growers and ordinary gardeners often face a difficult question: what sort of tomato to plant in the new season, so that it will give a quick harvest, and the fruits will be tasty and have a beautiful presentation.
For those who want to quickly collect tasty ripe tomatoes, while spending a minimum of effort, there is a wonderful unpretentious hybrid. He is simply called "My Love."
However, despite the simplicity in the care and cultivation, this type of tomato has one significant disadvantage - it is not the highest yield.
Read further in our article description of the variety, its characteristics and characteristics of cultivation, resistance to diseases.
Variety description
Grade name | My love |
general description | Early ripe determinant variety of tomatoes for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. |
Originator | Russia |
Ripening | 90-105 days |
The form | Rounded, slightly elongated, with a distinctive spout |
Colour | Red |
Average tomato mass | 120-200 grams |
Application | Universal |
Yield varieties | 4 kg from a bush |
Features of growing | Easily tolerates lack of moisture and temperature drops. |
Disease resistance | Resistant to major diseases of tomatoes |
It is a determinant, standard plant. About indeterminantny grades read here. The plant is of medium size 50-80 cm, when grown in the southern regions and in the greenhouse it can reach 120 cm. In terms of ripening, it belongs to the early varieties, from planting seedlings to ripening first fruits, you must wait 90-105 days. “My Love” is a tomato adapted for growing both in open ground and in greenhouses, hotbeds and under film.
The plant has an average number of leaves and good resistance to cracking of the fruit, to the majority of diseases of the nightshade, to the attack of pests. No wonder many people appreciate him for strong immunity. For other high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties, read this article.
Fruits that have reached varietal maturity have a red or bright red color, in shape they are round, slightly elongated, with a characteristic "spout." The pulp is homogeneous, sugary, the taste is pleasant, a little sweet.
The size of the average, aligned, have a weight of 120-200 g, which significantly increases the value of the product and attractiveness. The number of chambers is 3-4, the dry matter content is about 5%. Harvest can be stored in a cool place for a long time and tolerates transportation.
Below you can see information about the weight of fruits of other varieties of tomatoes:
Grade name | Fruit weight (grams) |
My love | 120-200 |
Diva | 120 |
Red Guard | 230 |
Pink spam | 160-300 |
Irina | 120 |
Golden anniversary | 150-200 |
Verlioka plus f1 | 100-130 |
Batyana | 250-400 |
Countryman | 60-80 |
Shuttle | 50-60 |
Dubrava | 60-105 |
Country of breeding and growing regions
Tomato variety "My Love" f1, was obtained by Russian experts. State registration as a variety recommended for open ground and greenhouse shelters, received in 2008. Since then, it has become popular among farmers due to its high commercial quality.
For a stable high yield, these tomatoes are best grown in the southern regions; Astrakhan, Kuban, Crimea and the Caucasus are optimally suited. Under film greenhouses it bears fruit well in the areas of the middle belt, the Urals and the Far East. In more northern areas, a normal harvest can be obtained exclusively in greenhouses.
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Specifications
The fruits are small and very beautiful, they will look great in canned form. Their taste will be appreciated if they are consumed fresh. Juices and pastes from tomatoes hybrid "My Love" are not only very tasty, but also useful, thanks to the high content of vitamins and sugars.
Even with careful care from one bush, you can get up to 4 kg of fruit. With a recommended planting density of 3 bushes per square meter. m. it turns out 12 kg. The result is average, especially for a medium sized plant.
You can compare the yield of My Love with other varieties in the table below:
Grade name | Yield |
My love | up to 4 kg from a bush |
Katya | 15 kg per square meter |
Crystal | 9.5-12 kg per square meter |
Red Arrow | 27 kg from a bush |
Verlioka | 5 kg from a bush |
Explosion | 3 kg per square meter |
Caspar | 10 kg per square meter |
Raspberry jingle | 18 kg per square meter |
Golden heart | 7 kg per square meter |
The Golden Fleece | 8-9 kg per square meter |
Yamal | 9-17 kg per square meter |
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the variety "My love" highlight its early maturity. And also pay attention to the good tolerance of temperature difference, as well as tolerance to the lack of moisture.
Among the main positive qualities of this type of tomato note:
- early ripeness;
- does not need to be staved;
- friendly ovary and ripening;
- immunity to diseases;
- diverse use;
- high taste qualities;
- unpretentious and strong immunity.
Among the minuses noted:
- average yield;
- weak stem;
- capriciousness to fertilizer at the growth stage.
Features of growing
This type of tomato has a strong stalk and its trunk does not need a garter, and the branches are in props. It is not necessary to pinch in the open ground, but here it must be remembered that this will slow down the ripening period. During active growth it responds very well to supplements containing potassium and phosphorus, in the future you can do with complex fertilizers. Do not forget after planting on a permanent place about regular watering and mulching of the soil.
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Diseases and pests
"My Love" has a very good resistance to many diseases, so if you follow all the measures for care and prevention, the disease will be bypassed.
The main danger is Alternaria, Fusarium, Verticillis, Late blight. You can learn more about these diseases in the articles of our website. And also read about the protection against phytophthora and about varieties that do not have it.
Landings can be attacked by pests - the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, thrips and spider mites. Insecticides will help to get rid of them.
Tomato "My Love" is suitable for novice gardeners without the slightest experience, since there is no difficulty in caring, except for following simple rules. Good luck and good harvests.
We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with other tomato varieties that have different ripening terms:
Early maturing | Middle late | Medium early |
Crimson Viscount | Yellow banana | Pink Bush F1 |
The Tsar Bell | Titanium | Flamingo |
Katya | F1 slot | Openwork |
Valentine | Honey salute | Chio Chio San |
Cranberries in sugar | Miracle of the market | Supermodel |
Fatima | gold fish | Budenovka |
Verlioka | De barao black | F1 major |