Description of the Max tomato, features of growing and caring for the variety

Tomato Max is one of the popular early varieties, suitable for growing in all regions of the country. This resilient, unpretentious plant is one of the first to produce a harvest, even under the hands of inexperienced, novice gardeners.

Characteristics and description of the Max variety

Max tomatoes have been known to gardeners since 1998, when they were introduced by Poisk-Plus JSC. They are equally suitable for growing both in open beds and in greenhouse conditions. It is recommended to place tomatoes in closed ground if you want to “squeeze” maximum yield from the crop.

Semi-spreading bushes are distinguished by medium-level branching and foliage. Max belongs to varieties with limited stem growth and does not exceed 70 cm in height. The leaves are light green, slightly corrugated.

The plant forms simple intermediate inflorescences - the first is formed above the 6-7th leaf, the next - after 1-2 leaves.

4-5 ovaries are formed on each inflorescence. The largest fruits grow on the middle part of the stem.

Flat-round, bright red tomatoes ripen together. There are at least 4 seed chambers in a tomato. Behind the dense skin, which partly provides the vegetables with good shelf life, lies a fleshy, juicy pulp with high taste qualities. The characteristic tomato taste is dominated by sweetness and barely noticeable sourness.

In the photo and in reality the fruits look beautiful.

The Max variety is distinguished by its culinary versatility - these tomatoes can be used for making salads, homemade ketchup, juice and canning.

Characteristics of this variety

There are must-have varieties that I always plant every year.
I like them not only for their taste and unpretentiousness, but also for the way they look on the bush. I’ll paraphrase one bearded joke: “I don’t really like tomatoes... But the process itself...”. I love going into the greenhouse and admiring the tomato plantations. And I don’t hesitate to show off my particularly spectacular huge tomatoes to my neighbors, and then post photos on the forum. It’s a shame to hide it – we all love it! The following varieties are among the favorites also because they do not need to be fanatically cultivated and shaped. And they will always give a harvest: small, large, and a lot, depending on the variety and what I grow them for - for salads, for preparations, or, the smallest and sweetest ones, so that “like seeds, they click.” .

The “Rocket” variety is suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. The fruits are identical in shape and sweet. We love to eat them by the handful. Look good in blanks. The bush requires garter, despite the fact that the package says the opposite. This is because a lot of fruits grow, and the bush bends from the weight. Its height in open ground is about 40 cm, and in a greenhouse it can reach up to 60 cm. This is a mid-season variety; it does not need to be pinched.

Rice. 1. “Rocket” matures smoothly and is well stored in both technical and biological maturity.

I got the “Big Man” variety from a neighbor. During a tour of her greenhouse, I really liked the way it looked on the bush. The neighbor said that she has been planting it for a long time, that it is unpretentious and always sets fruit, even if the ventilation regime in the greenhouse is not followed. Of course, I took one fruit for seeding. “Zdorovyak” can grow up to 100 cm in height, so it is better to grow it in a greenhouse, although it produces large tomatoes in open ground.

Rice. 2. There is almost no need to pin the “Big Man” wrist.

Rice. 3. It ripens in batches, gradually, which is very convenient.

Among the vigorous-growing tomatoes with large fruits, I singled out the “Red Giant” variety. This amateur variety was bred by simple gardeners. Despite the fact that it grows a lot of leaves, it does not have to be pruned too often. The fruits on the lower tiers are the largest. If I had not been lazy and plucked out the inflorescences, leaving no more than 3-4 in the brush, the fruits would have been even larger. It is fleshy inside and contains few seeds.

Rice. 4. “Red Giant” in mid-July.

Rice. 5. You can take your own seeds, but the fruit must ripen on the bush and come from the second cluster from the bottom.

Rice. 6. The fruits are slightly ribbed, quite transportable, there is never a yellow-pink top from unbalanced care, as in pink-fruited varieties.

Rice. 7. Both the side of the stalk and the reverse side always have a marketable appearance.

Rice. 8. The only drawback of the “Red Giant” is that the largest fruits require a garter.

However, almost all large-fruited tomatoes require additional tying of the brushes. Except for my next favorite, Bull's Heart. I also always grow it year after year, as my grandmother advised me. “He will never let you down!” - she said, and every year I am convinced of this. Even if I took my own seeds and not factory ones, “Bull’s Heart” invariably bears fruit and does not require pinching at all, although it is vigorous.

Rice. 9. The hands grow in such a way that they do not need to be additionally secured with a garter to prevent them from falling.

Rice. 10. There is one feature of the “Bull’s Heart” - a predisposition to the formation of such gnarled fruits.

Therefore, if you see a bud or flower that is too large, feel free to cut it with scissors, it will still take a long time to ripen, even though it will be large, the skin will be hard and gray, you cannot take seeds from it.

Rice. 11. But the bulk of the “Bull’s Heart” fruits are very beautiful, tasty and fleshy. By the way, this variety comes in both orange and red.

In terms of ripening time, this variety belongs to the early varieties of tomatoes. The harvest begins 95-105 days after planting the seeds. The bush is semi-spreading, the foliage is average, the branching is also average. The plant reaches a height of 60-70 cm.

Simple intermediate inflorescences form on the branches: the first - above 6-7 leaves, the next - after 1-2 leaves.

The fruits have a regular round shape and are slightly flattened. The size of ripe tomatoes reaches 110-120 grams. The color of ripe vegetables is rich red. Each vegetable contains at least 4 chambers. The taste of the fruit is excellent: sweet, fleshy, with a pleasant sourness.

The stated description of the variety indicates the versatility of using tomatoes. They can be consumed fresh and in the form of salads, and can be processed into juice, ketchup, and sauce. They are used stewed and boiled. These tomatoes look great marinated or salted in jars for the winter. The high yield of tomatoes allows them to be used both on an industrial scale and for private use and cultivation in summer cottages.

A characteristic feature of this variety is the different growing methods. The plant can be left without a garter and not pinched. But you can also tie it up and perform stepsoning. If you nevertheless decide to plant tomatoes during the growing season, then as a result you will get much higher yields, larger fruit sizes and earlier ripening.

The variety is determinate, the height of the bush is 60-70 cm. The ripening period is early - 100-105 days from germination. The plants are semi-spreading, low-growing, with a strong stem. The foliage is medium, the tomato leaf is thick, dark green in color. The inflorescences are simple, bearing 3-5 fruits. Brushes are laid regularly, starting from 5-6 sheets and alternating through 1-2 sheets.

Tomatoes are suitable for canning, processing into paste, juice, and ketchup. Good fresh, in salads and slices.

The tomato is flat-round, smooth, with slight ribbing in the area of ​​the stalk. In the lower and upper parts of the stem the fruits are smaller, and in the middle they are larger - up to 120 grams. The skin is durable, rich red in color. The pulp is juicy, elastic, fleshy. Taste qualities are high, the tomatoes are sweet, aromatic, with a pleasant sourness.

Features of cultivation and care

The dates for sowing seeds should be planned taking into account the fact that Max is planted in open ground at the end of May - early June, in closed ground - in early May.

In the northern regions and the middle zone, for the full development of the plant, it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings 60 days before the expected date of planting them in open beds or in a greenhouse; in the southern regions, this period can be reduced to 55 days.

To plant Max tomatoes, it is recommended to set aside an area where carrots, zucchini, cucumbers, cabbage, and salads grew last year.

The cultivar is not picky about soil, but feels best on sandy loam soil.

For full development, it is recommended to plant no more than 6 bushes per 1 square meter.

Max loves sunlight, but in principle, he grows well and bears fruit even in conditions where daylight hours last for 8.5-9 hours. Experienced gardeners advise, if there is a lack of sun, to increase illumination to 10 hours a day using LED lamps.

Tomato Max belongs to that convenient group that does not require tying or pinching for care.

When growing a variety in a greenhouse, you should maintain the air temperature in it no higher than 23-25 ​​° C, and also ventilate it regularly.

Both in the ground and in closed ground, it is important to weed weeds in a timely manner and loosen the soil after each watering. In not very hot summers, it is enough to water the tomatoes 2-3 times a week.

Diseases and pests of the variety

The Max tomato variety is highly resistant to diseases and pests. According to some gardeners, these tomatoes are still susceptible to fungal infections if the rules of agricultural cultivation are not followed.

Black leg may appear on tomato seedlings almost immediately after germination if the seeds and soil have not been treated. The impetus for development is severe waterlogging of the substrate. Symptoms of the disease: blackening and drying of the root part of the stem, the appearance of a scattering of dark spots on the leaves. Seedlings may die.

To prevent blackleg, preventive measures are important - plants should not be thickened when planting and should not be over-watered. It is also recommended to add ash to the soil (100 g per 1 sq. m of planting) to reduce the acidity favorable to the disease.

Long-term observations have shown that mole crickets in greenhouses and open ground can harm Max. They attack the roots of the plant.

Marigolds planted next to tomatoes or fresh green aspen stakes stuck between the rows are good repels for the pest. You can also bury eggshells flavored with fragrant vegetable oil in the planting holes - for the mole cricket it is poison, and for the crop it is fertilizer. Of the chemicals, the Grizzly remedy helps.

Maximato - variety of tomato plant

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Information on the admission of Tomato Maximato from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 68368, registered 2015-11-25. The Tomato Maximato variety is included in the register of those approved in 2022. Approved for use in the regions: Central, Central Black Earth.

The originator of the Tomato Maximato variety is:

• AXIA VEGETABLE SEEDS BV (BURGEMEESTER ESENWEG 53, 2671 DP NAALDWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS)

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Advantages and disadvantages

Max tomatoes have many features that explain their popularity:

• simultaneous ripening of early harvest;
• the highly valued taste of the fruit and its versatility in terms of culinary processing;
• the attractive appearance of the fruit and the fact that up to 97% of the harvest can be used for sale;
• crack resistance;
• good immunity to nightshade diseases;
• cultivation available in open and closed ground;
• it is not necessary to pin and strengthen with trunks;
• the bush does not exceed the height determined by selection;
• ease of care;
• endurance and adaptability, allowing them to be grown in any climatic zone.

Max tomatoes do not have the highest yield. Tomatoes are also sensitive to heat, in which they need daily watering, and if there is too much direct sunlight, they can lose up to 20% of their ovaries.

Similar varieties

According to the characteristics and description of the variety, Tomato Max is similar to other hybrids:

• Aphrodite F1;
• Fry F1;
• Siberian early ripening.

Aphrodite F1 is an ultra-early hybrid of the determinate type. The fruits are round, bright red, rich in taste, weighing about 100 g. The harvest can be harvested after 2.5 months. With proper care, fruiting extends until September. According to reviews, obtaining the declared yield of 12 kg is difficult to achieve without industrial technologies and it is better not to chase quantity, preferring quality. So you should count on 6-8 kg/sq. m. The variety is resistant to fungal diseases.

The fry is an early ripening hybrid with a harvest 90-100 days after the start of the growing season. The determinate type of bush does not allow the stem to grow more than 65 cm high. The average weight of bright scarlet fruits is 100-120 g. Tomatoes are very tasty and aromatic. Productivity per sq. m. – 6 kg. The tomato is adapted to adverse weather conditions.

Siberian early ripening is grown in open ground and greenhouses. It reaches a height of 50 cm. The plant does not grow wildly; moderate pinching is recommended for it. Average yield - 6.5 kg/sq. m. It has flat-round, slightly ribbed fruits of good taste, weighing up to 115 g. The variety is resistant to diseases and cold-resistant.

Tomato 'Max'

Latin name: solanum lycopersicum 'maks'

Main genus: Tomato

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Description of the plant:

Tomato 'Max' is a variety bred by Poisk-Plus JSC. Approved for use throughout the Russian Federation in 1998.

Recommended for outdoor cultivation in garden plots, homesteads and farms. Requires tying to stakes and pinching.

Dimensions and growth form:

The 'Max' variety is represented by non-standard, determinate, semi-spreading plants, 60–65 cm high. The foliage and branching are moderate. The leaf is ordinary, medium-sized, light green, slightly corrugated, with stipules.

The inflorescence is simple, the structure is intermediate. The first inflorescence is formed above the 6-7th leaf, the subsequent ones - after 1-2 leaves. Pedicel with articulation.

Fruit:

Size, shape and color:

The fruits are flat-round in shape, large, with an average weight of 114–121 g. The number of chambers is more than 4. The color of the unripe fruit is green with a dark spot, the mature fruit is dark red.

The taste of fresh fruits is excellent.

Ripening time and yield:

Tomato 'Max' is an early ripening hybrid (early ripening). Fruit ripening occurs on the 102–106th day after full germination. Productivity is high and amounts to 4.7–5.2 kg/m2.

Directions for use:

Recommended for fresh consumption and pickling.