Tomato "Gina": reviews

The "Gina" tomato isn't just another variety of this plant, but a true gem for Russian breeders. It's ideal for outdoor cultivation and boasts a number of other advantages, as highlighted by reviews from gardeners who have come to appreciate the "Gina" variety.

Description and characteristics of the "Gina" variety

The "Gina" tomato is designed for outdoor cultivation, with bushes reaching 60 centimeters in length, rarely reaching 80 centimeters. The bushes are not heavily branched, so they don't require staking. "Gina" ripens in 110-120 days from planting, making it a mid-season variety. The variety produces its highest yields when planted in central Russia, but its yields are also enviable in other growing regions. One square meter can yield up to 10 kilograms of juicy, fresh tomatoes.

The fruits grow to 230-250 grams, sometimes reaching 350 grams in favorable weather conditions. The "Gina" tomato has a scarlet-red color, a thick skin, and subtle ribs on the surface. The unique flavor of this variety is noteworthy: the fruits are very juicy, fleshy, and nutritious, with a rich aroma. "Gina" tomatoes are suitable for salads and fresh eating. Due to their thick, crack-resistant skin, "Gina" tomatoes are also excellent for canning, according to reviews from those who have grown them (photo).

A distinctive feature of the described variety is that it easily tolerates diseases such as late blight and verticillium.

You can read about the technique of growing the tomato "Gina" Here.

Feedback from those who planted

Reviews from those who have planted the Gina tomato show why it's worth trying to grow them in your own garden.

Ilya Alexandrovich: "A neighbor at my dacha recommended I try planting 'Gina' tomatoes; she even shared some seeds. My tomatoes sprouted 107 days after planting them outdoors, and the fruits ripened to be quite large and fleshy. I had a plentiful harvest, so I decided to try making tomato paste. It turned out perfect—a thick, tart sauce. Now I mainly grow them for this purpose, as 'Gina' is considered the best variety for this purpose. But, as I said, the yield is so large that my family eats some of it or adds it to salads."

Anna: "Since I don't like varieties that need to be tied up, I chose 'Gina,' whose description and characteristics I liked. It lived up to all the manufacturer's promises! It's suitable for canning, salads, and fresh eating. The only problem is that when canning, the large fruits barely fit through the jar, so I select smaller ones for this purpose, which is rare for 'Gina.' I haven't encountered any problems growing it; it's very simple. Therefore, I will be buying more seeds of this variety."

Galina: "I grow the 'Gina' variety exclusively for winter preserves. I don't like the taste of it fresh; the tomatoes are too dense. However, it produces a reliable harvest no matter the weather, so it's worth considering as a backup."