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Among the farmers, there are many who love yellow tomatoes. The bright color of such tomatoes involuntarily attracts attention, they look good in a salad, and the taste of most varieties is not inferior to the usual red tomatoes. The orange color of the skin also indicates a large amount of carotene, which allows us to talk about the additional usefulness of vegetables. All the listed qualities in combination with an excellent appearance are possessed by a tomato of the "Orange" variety. A detailed description, characteristics of tomatoes of the "Orange" variety can be found further in the article. Surely the information offered will interest novice farmers and experienced farmers who are looking for new tastes.
Description of the variety
The tomato variety "Orange" was bred by Russian breeders in 2000. During cultivation, tomatoes have proven themselves only from the best side and have earned the respect of many farmers. Today the variety "Orange" is widely grown in the central and southern regions of the countries, adapting greenhouses and open beds for this. For those who are not yet familiar with "Orange", we will try to tell you about the external and taste qualities of vegetables, as well as give practical advice on growing this variety.
Plant characteristic
The bush of tomatoes of the "Orange" variety is tall and voluminous. The semi-determinant plant actively grows stepsons and leaves, which must be removed periodically. The height of the bush reaches 1.5 m. During the growth process, the tomatoes should be tied to a reliable stationary support.
Flowers of the variety are simple, collected in brushes of 3-6 pcs. The first flowering brush is laid above the 7th leaf. Tomatoes form and ripen on it for a long time, slowing down the fruiting process as a whole. Because of this feature, many farmers prefer to remove the first inflorescence. Above the stem, flower-bearing racemes are formed every 2-3 leaves. They quickly form ovaries and yield crops.
Fruit characteristics
The variety "Orange" is large-fruited. Its tomatoes weigh about 200-300 g, and in especially favorable conditions the mass of vegetables can reach 400 g. The pulp of tomatoes is very sweet and fleshy. It contains 3.2% sugar and relatively high (6.2%) dry matter. When cutting the fruit in the inner cavity, you can see 2-3 chambers filled with a certain amount of juice and seeds.
Tomatoes "Orange" are covered with attractive, bright orange peel with a few longitudinal yellow stripes. The skin of the vegetable is tender, but at the same time it is able to preserve the integrity of the fruit, protecting it from cracking. You can evaluate the external qualities of vegetables by looking at the photos offered in the sections of the article. Comments and reviews about the fruits and the plants themselves can be additionally learned from the video:
Orange tomatoes with excellent taste and aroma are often consumed fresh. This allows you to emphasize the external qualities of vegetables, preserve their usefulness and aroma. Tomatoes are suitable for dietary and baby food, they can be a good alternative to red vegetables in the presence of allergic diseases in humans.Yellow tomatoes can be recommended for people who are deficient in carotene and vitamins. Vegetables normalize the digestive tract and can also be useful for people with characteristic diseases. Tomatoes are also good for processing. They make delicious, thick tomato juice and sauce. If desired, vegetables can be canned for the winter.
Crop yield and fruiting period
Ripening of large and juicy tomatoes of the "Orange" variety occurs on average after 110 days from the day of the appearance of green shoots. Tomatoes ripen gradually, which allows you to constantly remove some of the vegetables for preparing a fresh salad. Fruiting of the variety continues until the onset of unfavorable weather conditions. In the greenhouse, tomatoes can ripen until November.
The long fruiting period and large-fruited variety allow the farmer to obtain the maximum tomato yield. So, more than 4 kg of vegetables can be harvested from each bush per season. Fruit yield from 1 m2 soil is 20 kg. Such a volume of fruiting allows you to taste plenty of tomatoes in season and prepare them for the winter.
Resistance of the variety to external factors
Orange tomatoes are distinguished by their thermophilicity. They always react vividly to weather changes. In this regard, breeders recommend growing the variety in a greenhouse. Open ground for cultivation can only be used in the southern regions of the country.
The proposed tomato variety has good protection against various crop-specific diseases. However, under certain conditions, "Orange" can affect some ailments, for the prevention of which, it is necessary to provide for the presence of preventive measures. You can learn more about them from the video:
Various insects and other pests can parasitize tomatoes. To eliminate them, it is also necessary to process the bushes of the "Orange" variety with infusions and broths prepared according to folk recipes. Spruce leg mulch or special traps can help against slugs and rodents.
Advantages and disadvantages
For an objective assessment of the variety "Orange" it is necessary to compare its main advantages and disadvantages. So, the positive qualities of tomatoes are:
- excellent appearance and taste of tomatoes;
- consistently high yield;
- good disease resistance;
- usefulness of vegetables.
Thus, the external and taste quality of "Orange" tomatoes is at its best. The disadvantage of the variety is the lack of the possibility of long-term storage of fresh fruits and the thermophilicity of the culture. The tallness of tomatoes can also become a problem for novice farmers, because semi-determinant bushes require special, careful care and competent formation.
Features of cultivation of the variety
Tomatoes of the "Orange" variety are grown mainly in seedlings. Seeds are sown in containers in the first decade of March. At the age of 55-60 days, plants should be planted in a permanent place of growth. By the time of planting, tomatoes should have 6-9 leaves, a well-developed root system. The height of the seedlings should be between 20-25 cm.
It is necessary to plant tomatoes on open beds and in a greenhouse according to the following scheme: 1 seedling per 40 × 50 cm area of soil.After planting, it is recommended to water the bushes and cover the unprotected beds with polyethylene before the onset of stable warm weather.
The ridges must be weeded and loosened regularly. This will help oxygenate the roots of tomatoes and prevent the development of certain diseases. The formation of bushes involves the removal of stepchildren and lower large leaves. The shaping procedure should be carried out in sunny, calm weather, so that all wounds heal on time and do not become an “entrance gate” for pathogenic fungi.
Top dressing of tomatoes "Orange" should be carried out 3-4 times during the entire cultivation period.Many farmers systematize feeding by drawing up the following schedule:
- The first time you need to fertilize it 10-12 days after planting the seedlings at a permanent growing place. It is recommended to use rotted organic matter as a fertilizer.
- A week after the appearance of the second fruiting brush, it is necessary to carry out secondary feeding. Complex fertilizer can be prepared from 1 kg of rotted manure, 1 tbsp. l. "Solution" and copper sulfate with potassium permanganate (3 tbsp. L).
- For the third feeding, use the same substance as before. You need to apply fertilizer during harvesting in a small amount.
In general, the process of growing tomatoes of the "Orange" variety does not differ significantly from other crop varieties. Tomatoes need regular watering and nutrients. Shrub formation is also a must. By fulfilling all the basic requirements listed above, even a novice gardener will be able to grow a good harvest of healthy and tasty tomatoes.
Conclusion
Tomatoes "Orange" - an excellent combination of taste, benefits and external qualities. These tomatoes are easy to grow and delicious to eat. They are truly aesthetic and tasteful, suitable for children and adults, including allergy sufferers. This variety can be recommended to beginners and experienced farmers, because with minimal care, everyone who wishes will be able to get the highest quality harvest of good vegetables.
