Lovers' Lunch Tomato: Variety Characteristics, Reviews (Photos)

Lovers' Lunch is a well-known tomato variety that emerged relatively recently and has already gained particular popularity. Its impeccable appearance and remarkable flavor make this tomato, invented by Brad Gates, considered one of the very best.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Characteristics of the Lovers' Lunch tomato variety:

• flat-round shape;
• red color with golden stripes and strokes;
• weight – 150–300 grams;
• Sweet and pleasant taste, which makes tomatoes ideal for salads, juices and sauces.

Gardeners note that the Lovers' Lunch variety is one of the most delicious and nutritious.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

• The love dinner appeared in Russia relatively recently, but has already managed to delight with numerous advantages:
• attractive appearance and resistance to external factors, which makes the transportation and sale of tomatoes promising to be successful;
• optimal weight and size, which makes tomatoes considered universal and suitable for preparing various dishes;
• pleasant taste, which makes tomatoes suitable for eating fresh and using them for making sauces.

Rules for growing the variety

This tomato variety can be grown in greenhouses and outdoors. It's crucial to plant it only in warm soil, as mid-season tomatoes are sometimes vulnerable to adverse weather conditions.

It's advisable to properly prepare the existing seed material. To do this, soak the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate, which increases their resistance to low temperatures. Without this procedure, germination often decreases, as predicting spring weather is impossible.

Comprehensive care is essential, as it turns out to be essential for growing vegetable crops:

1. Watering. Moderate watering is recommended. Initially, water with a sprayer, then with a watering can. Until seedlings emerge, daily watering at minimal rates is recommended, as the soil should not become dry. Only moderately moist soil is ideal for tomato germination.
2. Pricking out. This procedure is performed after the seedlings emerge and one or two leaves have developed. Pricking out strengthens the tomato seedlings and stimulates their growth.
3. Fertilizing. To improve tomato plant growth and ensure a good harvest, fertilizing is recommended. Fertilizing is especially important if the seedlings or tomato plants are weak.
4. Seedlings are planted outdoors only in the second half of spring. It's important to ensure that the threat of spring frost has passed, as American tomato varieties are more vulnerable to the Russian climate. It's advisable to provide comprehensive care, including watering, weeding, fertilizing, and mulching with pine needles and wood chips.
5. Disease and pest prevention is important, although American tomatoes are resistant. Chemical treatments can be used initially, but only safe, natural remedies are permitted during flowering and ripening.

Reviews

Tatiana:

"Lovers' Lunch is a truly worthy tomato variety, worthy of the attention of Russian gardeners. I can only praise the impeccable taste of these tomatoes, which require minimal time and effort to care for. Moreover, they promise to be delicious and juicy."

Igor:

"I'm a fan of foreign tomato varieties, which are just beginning to gain popularity. Of course, growing such vegetables in Russia is a bit of a challenge. However, even Russian gardeners can confirm that Lovers' Lunch is the ideal tomato variety, as the effort required to grow it is well worth the immensely delicious harvest."