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Very soon the time will come for planting tomato seeds for seedlings. During this period, gardeners face a very difficult task: what to plant on their site? After all, it is important not only to choose good planting material, but also to provide your family with tasty and healthy vegetables. The variety of tomato varieties is amazing: round, oval, banana, yellow, orange, red, pink ... The list goes on and on. Someone prefers to grow traditional varieties. And many are not afraid to experiment and plant unusual and exotic novelties.
Deserved recognition among gardeners was given to a relatively young tomato variety "King of Giants". The characteristics and description of the variety, as well as photos and reviews of those who have already planted it in their garden and managed to assess the quantity and quality of the crop, you will learn from this article.
Tomato "King of Giants" belongs to large-fruited varieties, the popularity of which is growing every year. In any region of the country, each gardener, wanting to get an excellent harvest, makes a choice, focusing on the size, taste of the fruit and, of course, yield. And this variety surprises even seasoned gardeners with its yield. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the King of Giants tomato, what are its characteristics? Is he really that good? What are the features of its cultivation? How do tomatoes taste? Should you grow these tomatoes in your garden? Reviews of the so-called pioneers who have already grown it will help you make your choice.
Tomato "King of Giants": variety description
The King of Giants tomato variety was bred quite recently, in 2010. He is not yet 10 years old, but he has already gained popularity among summer residents. When breeding this variety, Siberian collectors sought to solve the following problems:
- High productivity;
- Excellent taste;
- High resistance to disease;
- Pest resistance.
All set goals have been achieved. Judging by the reviews, the "King of the Giants" really has the following characteristics:
- very large and tasty fruits;
- very tall and spreading bushes;
- high productivity.
Indeterminate. Refers to mid-season varieties. The formation of a bush is a must to increase the yield of tomato. Grow "King of Giants" in 1 or 2 stems. Plants require special attention and care, namely, regular pinching and garters.
When planting, the parameters of the plant should be taken into account. The tomato reaches a height of 1.8-2 meters when grown in greenhouse conditions. When planting tomatoes in open ground, the height will differ slightly - no more than 1.5-1.6 m.
Tomato "King of Giants" is intended for cultivation in the open field only in the southern regions of Russia. In the middle lane and areas with a harsh climate, it can only be grown in greenhouse conditions.
Subject to the rules and timing of planting, the fruits begin to ripen 110-120 days after the first shoots appear. A very high resistance of tomato to pests and diseases inherent in the species of nightshade was noted.
Description of the fruits of the royal variety
Tomato "King of Giants" really deserves the honor of wearing this royal title. Proof of this is the numerous reviews of those gardeners who have already planted these tomatoes in their garden. Fruit color is bright red. The shape is round, slightly flattened.
The average weight of tomatoes from the "King of Giants" ranges from 450-600 grams, but when grown in a greenhouse and following the rules of agricultural technology, larger specimens weighing 800-850 grams were also noted.
The pulp of tomatoes is fleshy, juicy. This variety also differs in the excellent taste of tomatoes: they taste sweet, with sourness. Fruits have no more than 7-8 chambers. The peel of the King of Giants tomato variety is dense.
During the ripening period, tomatoes of this variety practically do not crack. Gardeners gardeners noted one more advantage of this variety. Usually, when ripe, large-fruited tomatoes have a rather large spot of green or yellowish-green color at the stalk. The "King" does not have such a disadvantage. On the contrary, tomatoes ripen evenly, without any stains indicating under-ripeness.
Tomatoes "King of Giants" are high in nutrients and vitamins, as well as low in acids. For this reason, it is recommended by nutritionists for baby and dietetic foods.
The yield of the King of Giants tomatoes reaches 8-9 kg per 1 m². Subject to the observance of the rules of planting and growing, as well as in the southern regions, this figure can be much higher. Tomatoes of this variety are distinguished by good keeping quality, while maintaining taste and marketable appearance. Suitable for long distance transportation.
Planting and follow-up rules
The cultivation technique for growing tomatoes "King of the Giants" practically does not differ from the rules for growing traditional varieties of tomatoes. But there are some differences.
First, plants are very demanding on the level of light. Secondly, given the size of the fruits, these tomatoes need additional feeding. And, thirdly, when planting tomatoes in open ground, it is necessary to observe the planting norms for 1 m².
It is advisable to purchase tomato seeds "King of Giants" only in specialized stores. In this case, you will be sure that the characteristics and description of the tomato variety declared on the package will correspond to reality. If you collected the seed and prepared it yourself, it is recommended to keep it in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection before planting.
The scheme for planting tomatoes in open ground - 2-3 plants per 1 m². Thickening the planting is strongly discouraged! Otherwise, the plants will not have enough sunlight and nutrients. In this case, you can not expect a good harvest - the fruits become smaller, their quantity and quality are noticeably reduced. Tall tomato bushes "King of Giants", according to the description, simply need space.
When growing tomato seedlings, keep in mind that at the initial stage, it is important for the sprouts to provide good lighting.
The first feeding can be done at the time of picking the seedlings (in the phase of 2-3 leaves). It is necessary to re-fertilize the plants when transplanting plants into open ground. For the entire growing season, tomatoes need to be fed at least 4-5 times.
Pay particular attention to the formation of the bush. The plant is formed only in 1-2 stems, no more !!! Do not forget to remove stepchildren in a timely manner. Traditionally, the first cluster in plants is formed above the ninth leaf, subsequent clusters are tied every 3-4 leaves.
Further, regular watering, weeding and loosening - that's all the activities that are required to care for tomatoes.
You can compare the description of the tomato variety "King of Giants" and the declared characteristics with the result obtained in this video
Pests and diseases
Diseases that often affect traditional tomatoes are absolutely not terrible for royal tomatoes. After all, this hero has strong immunity to many diseases.
Of the pests, only the whitefly can harm him. When growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions, you need to constantly monitor the air temperature and humidity level. For prevention, you can regularly spray plantings with herbal infusions:
- Finely chop 150 g of garlic or pass through a garlic press. Insist in 1 liter of water for at least 5 days. Spray the tomato bushes with the resulting solution. The whitefly doesn't like the smell of garlic.
- Grind 100 g of dandelion and pour in a liter of water. You need to infuse the solution within a week. Spray the plants with the resulting infusion.
If there are a lot of insects in the greenhouse, the invasion can only be stopped with the help of special preparations for pest control. You need to breed special equipment strictly according to the instructions. When spraying, do not forget about personal protective measures - wear rubber gloves and goggles. It is necessary to spray tomatoes only in calm weather.
Advantages and disadvantages
The large-fruited royal tomato is actually worthy of attention. Indeed, according to the characteristics and reviews of those who planted the King of Giants tomatoes, it has much more pluses than minuses. Planting and growing rules are so simple that even a novice gardener can cope with them.
The advantages of tomato include:
- High plant productivity;
- Excellent taste of the fruit;
- Large weight of each individual tomato;
- Unpretentiousness;
- Long shelf life, suitable for transportation;
- High percentage of seed germination (more than 98%);
- They tolerate picking and transplanting well;
- Plants react calmly enough to a slight decrease or increase in temperature;
- Considering that this tomato is not a hybrid, but a variety, you can harvest seeds yourself.
Unfortunately, this variety also has a significant drawback - it is easily susceptible to attack by a whitefly. But with the correct cultivation of seedlings, compliance with all the rules for caring for tomatoes and maintaining the microclimate in the greenhouse, the appearance of pests is reduced to zero.
Tomato "King of Giants", characteristics and description of the variety, as well as numerous photos and reviews about it, indicate that you should still try to grow these tomatoes in your garden.
Application area
Many summer residents fell in love with the King of Giants tomatoes for their exquisite taste. Sweet, slightly sour tomatoes are very good for making fresh, aromatic summer salads or just for slicing.
Fleshy pulp and absence of voids are another advantage of tomato. At the beginning of fruiting, while the fruits are the largest, they can be used for the following types of winter harvesting:
- Tomato juice, paste;
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Ketchup;
- Lecho;
- Various salads;
- Adjika.
Great for freezing sliced. But for drying, the King of Giants tomato is not suitable.
You can heat-treat tomatoes of this variety, adding them to the first and second courses as an ingredient.
For whole-fruit canning, only smaller tomatoes can be used, which most often ripen in the last stage of fruiting.Large specimens that ripen first will not fit into the jar due to their incredibly large size.
So the versatility of this tomato variety is simply undeniable.
Conclusion
Most often, the size of summer cottages is strictly limited to a few hundred square meters, on which it is necessary to grow vegetables, fruits, berries. It is very difficult to fit everything in one garden. Therefore, many summer residents choose the most productive and large-fruited varieties. Tomato "King of Giants", given its description and characteristics of the variety, fits very well. In a relatively small area, you can get an excellent harvest of bright red, large and very tasty tomatoes.
