GIRLS

Tomato variety "Girls" is an early-maturing type, with fruit ripening occurring 100-110 days after emergence of seedlings. This variety is suitable for cultivation both in open ground and under plastic coverings. The fruits are cylindrical, smooth-surfaced, and bright red, with each tomato weighing 80 to 100 grams. The flesh is juicy, succulent, and sweet, making this variety ideal for fresh consumption, whole-fruit canning, and processing into tomato products.

The cultivation technique for the "Girls" variety requires warm conditions. Seedlings are sown from early to mid-March into nutrient-rich pots measuring 10x10 cm, where they grow for approximately 55-60 days before transplanting into open ground. Transplanting to permanent locations occurs in the second decade of May, with row spacing of 50x50 cm. To accelerate growth and increase yield, young plants are recommended to be temporarily covered with transparent plastic until stable warmth arrives. Best preceding crops for planting include legumes, cucurbits, root vegetables, and leafy greens; however, planting tomatoes after potatoes, peppers, eggplants, or watermelon is not recommended.

The "Girls" variety plants have an indeterminate growth habit, reaching up to 160 cm in greenhouses and approximately 100 cm in open ground. For proper formation and increased yield, support and pinching are necessary; optimal plant formation involves one or two stems. The fruits have a dense, meaty structure with a small number of seeds, are resistant to cracking, and have good transportability. The variety is resistant to several common solanaceous diseases, including late blight. Thanks to their flavor qualities and versatility, "Girls" tomatoes are suitable for making salads, juice, ketchup, and other dishes, and their taste is not compromised by heat processing.