Tomato LOTAAR, also known as "Lorraine Beauty," is a rare mid-season variety with a vegetation period of 110-120 days. This variety is suitable for cultivation both in open ground and in greenhouses, though in open ground it behaves as a late-maturing type. Indeterminate plants reach a height of 170-200 centimeters and require mandatory staking and pinching. It is recommended to train the plant into a single stem, although experienced gardeners have successfully grown it with two stems. LOTAAR prefers higher temperatures and moderate humidity; yield significantly decreases under cool conditions.
The fruits of tomato LOTAAR have an eye-catching appearance: they are flat-round, deeply ribbed and corrugated, resembling a harmonica, and when cut open, they resemble a flower. The tomatoes are firm, large, weighing 250-350 grams, with the largest specimens reaching up to 700 grams. At full maturity, the fruits develop a rich ruby-red color. Internally, they are multi-chambered, hollow, and nearly seedless, giving them an attractive appearance but making them less juicy. The taste is pleasant, slightly sweet with a mild acidity, and under hot weather, the fruits become sweeter. The yield is average — 5-7 kilograms of marketable yield per plant, with 10-15 tomatoes forming on each plant.
Tomato LOTAAR tolerates transportation and storage well, does not crack on the plant. It is widely used fresh due to its striking appearance and flavor, making it ideal for vegetable assortments, side dishes, and buffets. It is also suitable for stuffing, although this variety is not suitable for canning. LOTAAR exhibits resistance to several diseases, including fusarium and verticillium wilt, leaf spot, tobacco mosaic, stem alternaria, cladosporiosis, and nematodes, though it may be affected by gray, white, and root rot.
