Tomato Jane: characteristics of the variety, description, reviews (photo)

Tomatoes

When a garden plot is small, it's important to conserve land and utilize every bit of it. Therefore, many gardeners are interested in vegetables that produce a good harvest despite their compact size. The Jane tomato is one such high-yielding variety. Its attractive appearance makes it a great garnish for dishes. Reviews say this variety has a very rich flavor.

Before looking for seeds, you need to know what's needed to get good results. After all, even the best hybrids can't produce many fruits if they don't have the right conditions. The Jane tomato variety produces a good harvest, which is attractive to many gardeners.

Characteristics of the Jane tomato variety

The Jane tomato variety is a mid-season variety. It ripens 110–120 days after germination. The bush is determinate, reaching a maximum height of 90 cm. Therefore, the plants can grow both in open ground and under plastic cover.

Advice! It's not practical to grow this variety in a large permanent greenhouse. Small shelters are ideal for these tomatoes.

Because the bush is determinate, most of the ovaries appear almost simultaneously. This allows this variety to be harvested earlier than taller tomatoes. The entire crop can be harvested in 1–7 days. The speed of tomato ripening depends on how well the plants are cared for. This affects the rate of growth and the timing of ovary formation.

Description of fruits:

in shape, the fruits are flat-round, slightly ribbed;
the color of ripe fruits is uniform, bright red, rich;
increased dry matter content;
The weight of a tomato varies from 160 to 200 g.

Due to its thick skin and high dry matter content, this variety is ideal for juicing and canning. Tomatoes can also be eaten raw for a long time. The fruits retain their shape and flavor well. It's important to store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Yield of the variety

With proper cultivation, one plant yields 3.5–4 kg in open ground. If grown in a greenhouse, the harvested tomato yield increases to 6 kg. Although greenhouse tomatoes are larger, their skin is thinner. This reduces the shelf life of untreated tomatoes. Therefore, this growing method is only suitable for quick sale or canning.

Jane is a variety whose seeds retain all their hereditary qualities, which is a distinct advantage over hybrid varieties, which gradually degenerate. Gardeners only need to purchase the right seeds once, and then plant their own.

Important! Seeds from last year's harvest are considered optimal. They contain enough nutrients to grow full-fledged plants. The older the seed, the less vigor it has for development. This affects the vegetative organs. Also, even if the seeds are fresh, they should be checked for germination. This will ensure the maximum yield.

Checking raw materials

First, check the seeds for sterility. To do this, dissolve 60 grams of salt in a liter of water. Then, pour the seeds into the jar and stir. Any that don't sink to the bottom within 1-2 minutes do not contain an embryo. This means these seeds are defective and will not germinate even under the best conditions.

Important! Before purchasing seeds in large quantities, check their germination rate. High-quality seeds should have a germination rate of over 70%. If it's lower, you should look for a different supplier.

Checking seeds for germination:

From a batch (packet), several seeds are randomly selected (preferably 10, for accuracy of measurement).
Place a piece of damp cloth in a flat container with a lid, the length of which is twice the diameter of the container.
The seeds are dipped in a weak solution of potassium permanganate to prevent fungal or microbial contamination. This removes any microbes that may have contaminated them during transportation or packaging. This procedure will help prevent skewed results. Ideally, soak the seeds for 3–5 minutes, then remove them and rinse with cool, boiled water.
They are placed on a cloth and covered with the free edge. After this, the container is loosely sealed to retain maximum moisture without creating a musty atmosphere.
The container with the wrapped seeds should be placed in a warm place, but it's important that it's not too hot. The optimal temperature is between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Therefore, if you plan to place the seeds near a radiator, it's best to place them under the radiator, first securing them off the floor with a piece of wood.
It is necessary to constantly monitor the humidity of the fabric, not allowing too much moisture to accumulate or for it to dry out.

If all conditions are met, the seeds should sprout the first white roots within 3-5 days. The number of sprouts can be used to determine how many more seedlings will be needed to achieve the desired number of plants.

Growing technique

Determinate varieties were bred for regions with short summers that become quite cool towards the end of the season. Therefore, these plants often have an early or mid-season harvest. To maximize sunlight exposure during fruit set and development, transplanting should be used. This ensures peak plant growth occurs during the warmest and sunniest months.

Seedlings for open ground are planted in the last ten days of March or the first week of April. For greenhouses, the timing should be calculated based on the nighttime temperature under cover. Seeds are sown 50–60 days before optimal conditions.

Indoor seedlings tend to develop foliage, causing them to grow rapidly upward without strengthening the stem. This process must be stopped to ensure uniform development. To achieve this, transplanting (removing the upper portion of the stem) is performed after the first true leaf appears.

For reference! The ambient temperature should not fall below 13 degrees Celsius. Below this temperature, tomatoes stop growing, which negatively impacts the plants and fruits.

Before planting seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse, they need to be prepared. This is done by hardening them off for 7-14 days, taking the boxes outside or onto a balcony. Gradually increase the duration of this process from 1 hour to 7-8 hours per day. This will allow the plants to prepare and strengthen their vegetative organs.

To plant seedlings, prepare holes 40–50 cm apart in all directions. Afterwards, add humus or other organic fertilizer to the holes, and insert the root system, carefully removed from the cups. Fertilize the plants during the flowering period. If the soil is deficient in micronutrients, fertilize every 35–40 days.

The bush produces too many clusters of ovaries, which, given the relatively heavy fruit, puts increased stress on the stem. Therefore, the plant requires not only generous watering but also staking. It's advisable to use both stem and individual cluster supports.

Please note! The wrists can be supported using a thick, spirally wound thread. Don't pull it too tight; the turns should be loose and the thread should not be too taut. Avoid lifting the wrist too much; the support should only hold it in place.

Reviews from gardeners

Liliya Alexandrovna, 54 years old. Voronezh region:

"Beautiful and delicious tomatoes, they look great in a salad, and the slices hold their shape. My husband and son gobble them up so quickly, I barely managed to save a few kilos for canning. They look wonderful in jars, so I have to hide them. Next time, I'll plant twice as many plants to have enough for both eating and canning."

Artem, 31 years old. Kaluga:

"I've been growing this variety for three years now. Although it produces fruit in dense clusters, its good shelf life allows for processing or selling. The fruit is attractive, and the yield per bush is quite large. I'm considering setting up a small operation, since I have land."

Elizaveta Andreevna, 65 years old. Ukraine, Odessa region:

"I didn't have much luck with this variety. I planted it for two years, and it never worked. The first time, I didn't have time to tie it up, so many of the ovaries broke off, and the second time, frost hit two weeks after planting the seedlings. I'll try again; maybe I'll get a big harvest. The tomatoes are delicious and beautiful, but they require timely care."

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Yuri Vladimirovich, 61 years old. Rostov region:

"The Jane variety produces beautiful tomatoes with a rich flavor, which is quite rare among tomatoes that can withstand cool climates. Due to its modest size and abundant yield, not only I but my neighbors grow this variety as well."