PATRIKIEVNA

The tomato variety Patrikeevna is an early-maturing determinate type with a low-growing, compact bush. The fruits of this variety have a bright yellow color, pear-shaped form, and medium size, weighing approximately 95 g, but can reach up to 250 g. They are distinguished by their excellent sweet taste and dense texture, making them suitable for fresh consumption, pickling, and canning. The variety is suitable for cultivation both in open ground and in plastic greenhouses, expanding its growing possibilities under various climatic conditions. Patrikeevna is characterized by high yield — up to 5.7 kg per square meter, with fruiting continuing throughout the season until late autumn. The early maturity (about 110 days) allows for a quick harvest. For planting, seeds are sown in March into slightly compacted soil, covered with a thin layer of peat or soil, watered with warm water, and covered with plastic film to create an optimal microclimate. After germination, the film is removed, and seedlings are placed in a bright location with gradually increasing temperature. At the 8-9 true leaf stage, seedlings are transplanted with spacing of 40x40 cm. The bush can be trained using 3-4 stem pruning or grown without it. Potassium feeding is recommended during fruit set to improve fruit quality. The variety exhibits high resistance to common tomato diseases such as late blight and powdery mildew, reducing the risk of losses and increasing yield stability. Unripe fruits can ripen off the plant, which is convenient for harvest and storage.