Tomato King of Beauty. Description of the variety, photos, reviews

Characteristics of the variety

The presented tomato of an indeterminate (unlimited growth) type belongs to the category of mid-season varieties. This plant, bred by American breeders, has an official synonym (original name) - Beauty King.

The table shows the main indicators of culture:

Tomato King of Beauty in section.
The presented variety of tomatoes, according to gardeners, fully justifies all the declared characteristics; there are no special problems with growing the crop. However, one should remember the important fact that climatic conditions in Russia are not as favorable as in the homeland of this plant, therefore the rules of agricultural technology must be observed in the most impeccable manner.

Tomato King of Beauty - description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato King of Beauty is a species of the genus Solanum, family Solanaceae, country of origin - USA. This magnificent tomato variety was brought to Russia by breeders in 2015-2016 from the USA. And it immediately established itself as a specimen resistant to adverse weather conditions, with good vital and productive potential. The unusual and exotic color of the King of Beauty tomato, referred to by experts as “splashes of red-yellow-orange fireworks” (transverse stripes with a play of color), immediately attracted the interest of Russian breeders and collectors of rare varieties from the moment it appeared in Russia. By 2018, “King of Beauty” became available to all gardeners. Therefore, today this variety is the best-selling in terms of rating, popularity and novelty among other types of tomatoes.

Description of the variety

Tomato King of Beauty is an annual plant, has an original color and rich tomato taste, and has fleshy, pink fruit pulp. The color of the skin of the fruit is red-yellow-orange, in the form of transverse decorative stripes. The variety is shelf-stable and suitable for canning, making juices, salads, and other dishes, has an original delicate aroma, tomato-sweet taste, and does not belong to genetically modified crops, which is especially important for human health.

“King of Beauty” is an unpretentious crop to grow. With normal care, plant growth rates reach 1.5 m, characterized as medium-sized, with fruits of 200-300 grams of round shape, and with good care, the bush can reach 1.7 m in height, with the largest fruits gaining weight up to 400 grams , and are similar in size to the “ox heart” tomato varieties. That is why it is popular among lovers of large-fruited tomato crops. The harvest volume ranges from 5 to 7 kg per bush, which is especially pleasing to gardeners.

Features of cultivation

The growing time for a tomato is from 110 to 120 days; about three months pass from sowing the seeds to harvesting the fruits. Hence, it is recommended to grow the “King of Beauty” variety in seedlings, followed by tying it to a trellis as it grows. Transplantation of seedlings into the ground should be carried out per 1 sq.m of no more than four plants.

No disadvantages of this variety have been identified during cultivation in Russia, since both in the middle zone and in the south of the country the plant feels excellent and is resistant to late blight.

There are quite a few ways to grow tomatoes, it all depends on the climate and place of cultivation. So, if the plant receives backlight, then this method allows you to accelerate ripening with an optimal light resource. The soil for growing seedlings is prepared in advance. The seeds are soaked for at least two hours in warm water. Picking for tomatoes is mandatory in the phase of appearance of 1-3 leaves. During the same period, fertilizing is recommended for the transition of plants into the active phase of growth.

If you want to increase your yield, then you need to use growth stimulants, which are presented in large quantities on the Russian market. Listening to our recommendations, the “King of Beauty” variety will enchant you.

Reviews

1. Lekha F., 50 years old:
   I purchased the seeds in 2022, as recommended, planted them in the ground and placed them on the windowsill, building a night light. I collected a good harvest, I didn’t weigh it, about half a bucket from the bush. I believe that the qualities of the “King of Beauty” variety really differ from ordinary tomatoes, with a rich, sweet and sour taste.
2. Miroslava, 45 years old:
   “King of Beauty” seeds were ordered by mail. I grew it in the usual way - through seedlings, which accelerated the ripening period. I can't complain at all, beautiful exotic look and amazing variety. I collected and saved the seeds, in the future I plan to compare the yield and plant them again using seedlings.
3. Sergey Ivanovich, 39 years old:
   I ordered “King of Beauty” tomato seeds on this site in 2017, they arrived quickly. I grew it in seedlings, which is what I always do. The tomatoes gained a height of 1.6 m, the fruits were an average of 300 grams. The taste of this variety is original, the flesh is tender and loose. Overall satisfied.

Video: Beauty King tomatoes

Advantages and disadvantages

The king of beauty is the tomato (the description of the variety and photos of the crop reveal its main characteristics and demonstrate the peculiarities of its appearance), which is gaining more and more popularity among summer residents. To resolve the issue of the intricacies and nuances of plant cultivation, vegetable growers must have complete consumer information on this topic.

The advantages of the King of Culture, which has taken a leading position among similar species, lie in the following factors:

• excellent immunity to late blight, as well as to a whole range of infections that most often affect nightshades;
• the ability to actively set fruit regardless of weather conditions;
• fast ripening of tomatoes;
• large size of the vegetable, beautiful appearance;
• good transportability, ease of storage of the crop without loss of taste and commercial qualities of the product;
• suitability of fruits for industrial and home preparation (salting, pickling) for future use.

Experts cite the following disadvantages of the plant:

• the need to install supporting elements, tying up bushes;
• increased plant need for heat.

As can be seen from the information presented, the advantages of the American variety are complex and reliable, which ensured the popularity of the tomato throughout almost the entire territory of Russia. And even the heat-loving nature of the plant did not prevent summer residents from receiving quite decent yields in the north of the country when cultivating tomatoes in greenhouse conditions.

Harvesting and application

Harvest time begins towards the end of July. You can shorten the period of fruit ripening by a couple of weeks when growing tomatoes in greenhouses. Ripe fruits do not take on a rich red color; an orange tone with yellow stripes is considered normal.

The application of the Beauty King can be called universal. Juices and purees are prepared from tomatoes, used in salads for the winter, and used in combination with other varieties to make pasta. You can enjoy the original taste with fresh tomatoes. They give the salad not only a pleasant refreshing sourness, but also an original color.

Sowing seeds

Growing high-quality and healthy seedlings for an early harvest is the desire of every gardener, however, in an effort to achieve such a result, some gardeners lose sight of the fact that for this they have to create ideal conditions - heat, light, humidity, maintained in a certain range.

Even minor deviations in temperature with a lack of light will lead to undesirable consequences - the sprouts will prematurely elongate, the stems will become thin and weak, and there will be a threat of their death.

The seed sowing algorithm consists of the following activities:

• It is recommended to carry out such work in the second half of March - early May in order to provide seedlings with a period of 2 months before planting in a permanent place of growth;
• Tomato seeds should be prepared for use. To do this, you need to sort the material - fill a glass with drinking water, add 1 tbsp. l. rock salt, stir the solution thoroughly, pour the seeds into it. After about 20 min. empty, unusable grains will float to the surface, good material will remain at the bottom of the container;
• In order to prevent fungal infections, you should leave the seeds for 20–30 minutes. in a disinfectant composition - a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After this manipulation, the mass must be rinsed well, then dried until crumbly;
• To be on the safe side, experienced vegetable growers recommend biostimulating seeds with aloe juice or preparations like “Vympel”, which will help get a healthy harvest;
• to make sure that the selected raw materials are fully suitable for sowing, and the seeds will certainly sprout, it is recommended to leave them for 2 days in a damp cotton cloth;

• prepare the soil and containers for sowing. High-quality neutral soil for vegetable crops can be bought in a specialized store or prepared independently - mix ashes, garden soil, coarse sand and humus;
• fill the container with the prepared substrate, make shallow grooves in the soil at intervals of 10 cm, width and depth up to 1–1.5 cm, spread out the seeds, then cover them with a thin, no more than 5 mm, layer of soil, previously sifted through a sieve with a fine mesh. This technique will eliminate excessive deepening of the seeds and ensure their rapid and uniform germination;
• The first irrigation should be carried out from a spray bottle so as not to displace the grains away from their planting. When the soil settles, you can use a watering can for watering;
• Cover the container with film and move the container to a dark room.

The king of beauty - the tomato (the description of the variety and photos of the crop are placed on the packages of seed material) is natural, so it is possible to obtain high-quality material for planting next season from a ripe tomato fruit. In order not to purchase bags with questionable contents, you need to choose the best fruit on the bush from the first two clusters and let the tomato ripen completely.

Landing

Sowing time is from the 2nd half of March or 60-65 days before the planned planting in stationary beds.

The soil mixture is made up of turf soil, humus, vermiculite, and ash. For drainage, egg shells and a thin layer of expanded clay are laid on the base of the container.

Sow to a depth of 1.5 cm. Irrigate with a fine spray bottle. Keep under the film for 7-10 days until shoots appear. Place in a dark place and maintain a temperature of 26-27 degrees.

After the seedlings have pecked, the film is opened and the containers are placed in sunny areas.

What conditions are created for seedlings:

• temperature 20-22 degrees;
• humidity within 80-85%;
• lighting 15-16 hours a day (phytolamps are installed nearby);
• moisturizing with settled water;
• fertilizing with nitrogen compounds, nitroammophos, Kemira, Krepysh (a total of 2 procedures are needed before transplantation).

Picking is carried out when 2 true leaves grow.

When 7-8 leaves grow and there is 1 cluster of flowers, the seedlings are ready for replanting.

Growing seedlings

When the first shoots appear in the container with the seed, you need to remove the shelter and move the box to the windowsill.

The maintenance of grown seedlings consists of carrying out the following activities:

• for better growth of seeds, it is necessary to create comfortable conditions - ensure the room humidity is within 80–85%, the temperature is 20–22°C, lighting is 15–16 hours a day (it is advisable to install phytolamps near the planting);

• After all the seeds have sprouted, it is recommended to remove weak and excess sprouts, which can thicken the planting. Between seedlings you need to leave a free distance of about 1–2 cm;
• As the seedlings grow, add the substrate between the rows 2–3 times in a layer of approximately 3–5 cm. The resulting soft top soil absorbs and retains moisture well. The proposed technique will allow you to somewhat “slow down” the growth of the bushes, stimulate the emergence of new roots, and make the stems as powerful and strong as possible. Seedlings grown using this method will take root well after moving to open beds and will show better results;
• growing bushes need to be fed 2 times with an organic-mineral, environmentally friendly complex (for example, EcoGumate plus ovary), which has a weak concentration. If the plants have grown strong and problem-free, you should not get carried away with fertilizers, since the soil at the permanent growing site should be better than in the container with seedlings. Only under this condition will the process of rooting and further flowering not be disrupted;
• When real leaves appear, the variety will need to be picked.

Before planting in open ground, seedlings must be hardened off - left near an open window or taken out into fresh air, initially for 20–30 minutes, then gradually increasing the time of “walks”.

Agrotechnics of cultivation

Tomato seeds of the King variety are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and soaked before sowing. Prepare a soil mixture of soil, humus, sand, and ash. Special soil for vegetable crops is sold. Sowing of seeds is carried out in advance, 55–60 days before the expected date of planting the tomato. Sowing depth 1–2 cm.

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Important: excessively early sowing leads to overgrown seedlings, they are poorly transported, take a long time to take root, and are injured during planting.

The box with the seeds is placed under a film, creating a greenhouse effect. At the first shoots, the shelter is removed and the container is placed on a bright windowsill. Further maintenance of the Beauty King tomato seedlings is as follows:

1. When true leaves appear, the variety is picked. It is advisable to simultaneously increase resistance against diseases by treating tomatoes with a growth stimulant, for example, Vympel.
2. Growing sprouts are fed twice with a low concentration mineral complex.
3. Before planting, the seedlings are hardened off near an open window for 10–12 days and taken out into the fresh air.

The garden bed is fertilized, dug up, and tomato seedlings are prepared. The tomato variety in question is planted sparsely, at the rate of four bushes per 1 m², and immediately tied up. Water the soil carefully at the root, avoiding the foliage getting wet with water.

Caring for bushes during the growing season

Tomato bushes are periodically pruned, thinned, and barren side shoots and wilted leaves are removed.

It is recommended to grow bushes of 2-3 stems. Loosening, hilling, timely weeding, and watering in the evening with water heated by the sun are required.

Regular application of organic fertilizers and nitroammophosphate is required. Fertilize rooted, strong tomato bushes 15 days after planting. The processes of flowering, formation of ovaries and fruits occur more efficiently with the positive influence of superphosphate.

Reviews from vegetable growers indicate that the variety grows better and bears fruit in the southern climate. The resistance of tomato against fungal diseases is confirmed; It is noted that the description of the variety King of Beauty, the characteristics of the fruit, is completely true.

If necessary, collect seeds of the variety you like; next season you will not have to buy questionable seed. Select the best tomatoes from the first two clusters of the bush and allow the fruits to ripen completely.

The gardener’s work will be rewarded not only with a tomato harvest, but also with the pleasure of growing an amazing tomato variety - the King of Beauty.

Picking

To carry out this work correctly, you need to prepare planting containers (cups or pots with a volume of 15x15 or 12x12 cm), a tool (for example, a teaspoon), a weak solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 1 liter of liquid), and settled water at room temperature.

The picking process consists of the following steps:

• disinfect the container, fill it with soil;
• using a spoon, carefully dig out the plant along with the earthen lump from the planting container, without touching the roots of both the tree being handled and the neighboring bush;

• place the seedling in a separate pot, deepen it to the first leaf blades. Stretched specimens should be in the ground up to the middle of the stem. In any case, you must leave 1 cm free from the top edge of the container;

You need to complete the picking by watering the plants abundantly, waiting for the liquid to start flowing out from under the glass/pot.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing of seedlings is carried out 2 months before transferring young shoots to beds (greenhouse or open ground). But first, the seeds are sorted, rejecting specimens with an uneven surface, spots and signs of fungal infection. Often, seed material is infected with common diseases, so it is disinfected by soaking in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. You can also use special products as a treatment agent, which are sold in a gardening store.

Reference! To increase germination and create protection against diseases, seed material is kept in a growth stimulator!

The soil for sowing is chosen to be neutral. It is easier to use a ready-made substrate for universal use or a special one for tomatoes. Also suitable is the option of preparing your own soil mixture from sand, garden soil, wood ash, and humus. A container for seedlings is selected with a side height of 15-25 cm. The bottom must have drainage holes and a drainage layer (for example, expanded clay).

The seeds are buried 0.8-1 cm into moist (not wet!) soil. After spraying the soil over the seeding, the container is covered with film or glass. In an environment of 23-25°, seedlings appear after 6-10 days. As soon as 1-3 leaves appear on the shoots, pick. It is advisable to combine this process with treatment with a growth stimulant (for example, using the Vympel product).

Important! Treatment of seedlings with a growth stimulator increases the plant’s immunity and optimizes its acceptance of mineral supplements.

The normal development of young shoots is ensured by the following factors:

1. sufficient lighting (daylight hours should be 8-12 hours);
2. sliding temperature regime (daytime 20-23°, night 16-18°);
3. regular watering with settled warm water (you can’t overwater the seedlings, and you shouldn’t let the soil dry out);
4. timely feeding and treatment with growth stimulants.

When irrigating, do not allow water to get on the green part of the plant. Before planting in the beds, seedlings need to be hardened off. To do this, the containers are taken outside for 1-2 hours. When growing seedlings and during the adaptation period, drafts should be avoided.

Landing in the ground

The king of beauty is considered a tomato that requires light, as follows from the description of the variety with the accompanying photos, in which the fruits resemble bulk apples filled with juice. To grow the crop, it is necessary to allocate a sunny place on the site, protected from the winds, with groundwater at a depth of 1 meter or more. It is desirable that the soil is loose, light, rich in mineral and organic components.

Grown seedlings should be moved into the ground in May, when the soil has warmed up and the threat of frost has passed. By this period, approximately 55–60 days should have passed after sowing, during which the bushes will reach a height of 33 cm and produce approximately 5–6 true leaves.

The algorithm for planting seedlings consists of the following manipulations:

• Initially, you need to dig up the area allocated for growing tomatoes, clear the ground of weeds and plant debris;

• form the beds according to the developed pattern in a checkerboard pattern, so that there are 3-4 bushes per 1 m². Rows for tomatoes are usually marked with a wooden marker;
• the interval between ridges for an indeterminate variety should be up to 100 cm. With such agrotechnical practice, the bushes are provided with good ventilation, dew will not linger in them or excess moisture will accumulate, which will simultaneously increase resistance to infections and prevent the occurrence of many diseases;
• dig holes, pour Bordeaux mixture onto the bottom, lightly tamp the hole with soil;
• move the seedlings from the container into the formed holes, trim the lower leaves so that they do not come into contact with the soil. If the plant's stem is quite high, the plates can be left in place;
• drive pegs into the holes to support the growing bush, bury the roots, and water the planting generously;
• To increase the natural immunity of the plant, it is recommended to mulch the soil around the roots with any natural material. The ideal substrate for this is wood chips or pine needles.

The main guideline and signal to start planting plants in the beds is the temperature at night, which should be above zero. If the weather suddenly deteriorates, the bushes need to be covered with film or geotextile material.

Review of the tomato variety “King of Beauty”

Tomato King of Beauty

Tomatoes King of Beauty in section

Tomato variety King of Beauty

The Beauty King variety was obtained at a breeding station as the fruit of the labors of American scientists. An unusual appearance, excellent taste and inertness to late blight are the calling card of the King of Beauty tomato. The outstanding qualities of the plant and cultivation features are described below.

Description of the variety

The peculiarity of the variety is the unlimited growth of the plant, which indicates that the crop belongs to an indeterminate species. The height of the bush can reach 2 meters.

Characteristics of Krol beauty:

• growing season – 110-118 days;
• external signs - a tall bush with large leaves and large fruits, the leaf color is rich green;
• fruit weight – 180-300 g;
• peel color – orange with red stripes;
• fruit shape – round, flattened;
• rules of agricultural technology - standard;
• the purpose of tomatoes is universal;
• resistance to diseases – high;
• place of cultivation - under cover and in open ground;
• yield - from 5 to 7.5 kg per bush.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing of seedlings is carried out 2 months before transferring young shoots to beds (greenhouse or open ground). But first, the seeds are sorted, rejecting specimens with an uneven surface, spots and signs of fungal infection. Often, seed material is infected with common diseases, so it is disinfected by soaking in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. You can also use special products as a treatment agent, which are sold in a gardening store.

Reference! To increase germination and create protection against diseases, seed material is kept in a growth stimulator!

The soil for sowing is chosen to be neutral. It is easier to use a ready-made substrate for universal use or a special one for tomatoes. Also suitable is the option of preparing your own soil mixture from sand, garden soil, wood ash, and humus. A container for seedlings is selected with a side height of 15-25 cm. The bottom must have drainage holes and a drainage layer (for example, expanded clay).

The seeds are buried 0.8-1 cm into moist (not wet!) soil. After spraying the soil over the seeding, the container is covered with film or glass. In an environment of 23-25°, seedlings appear after 6-10 days. As soon as 1-3 leaves appear on the shoots, pick. It is advisable to combine this process with treatment with a growth stimulant (for example, using the Vympel product).

Important! Treatment of seedlings with a growth stimulator increases the plant’s immunity and optimizes its acceptance of mineral supplements.

The normal development of young shoots is ensured by the following factors:

1. sufficient lighting (daylight hours should be 8-12 hours);
2. sliding temperature regime (daytime 20-23°, night 16-18°);
3. regular watering with settled warm water (you can’t overwater the seedlings, and you shouldn’t let the soil dry out);
4. timely feeding and treatment with growth stimulants.

When irrigating, do not allow water to get on the green part of the plant. Before planting in the beds, seedlings need to be hardened off. To do this, the containers are taken outside for 1-2 hours. When growing seedlings and during the adaptation period, drafts should be avoided.

How to grow tomatoes

Landing

The seedlings are transferred to the beds 55-60 days after sowing. When planting in open ground, you should take into account the night temperature; it should not reach zero. In the event of a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, it is recommended to cover the planting with geotextiles or film at night.

Planting is carried out in prepared soil. To do this, it is dug up, fertilized with organic or mineral fertilizers and moistened. The beds are formed according to the following scheme: 3-4 bushes per 1 m2. The hole is first enriched with wood ash and watered thoroughly. When burying the growth, the lower leaves are cut off so that they do not come into contact with the ground. If the leg is high, this action is skipped.

Reference! When planting seedlings in the beds, nitrogen fertilizers are applied, which have a beneficial effect on the development and growth of the plant.

Rules for caring for the King of Beauty tomato are not significantly different from the agricultural practices of other varieties. Periodic weeding and loosening of the soil is required. These procedures are usually combined to optimize the process. Neighborhood with weeds is fraught with fungal and putrefactive lesions, which actively develop in a humid, warm environment. Soil aeration promotes better penetration of nutrients and oxygen into the root part of the plant.

The watering mode is selected taking into account the type of soil. It is important not to let it dry out. Typically, during the growth stage of seedlings, irrigation is used twice a week. As daytime temperatures increase, watering becomes more frequent to the point of daily procedures. The soil should be moistened in the early morning or evening, as soon as the sun begins to hide behind the horizon. Only warm, settled water is used.

After planting the seedlings, nutrient mixtures are introduced 2 more times:

• before flowering;
• during fruit formation.

If during the period of green mass growth there is a need for nitrogen fertilizers, potassium-phosphorus compositions are more suitable for the formation of ovaries.

The variety is characterized by intensive bush growth, so the plant needs a garter. For these purposes, high pegs are installed or a trellis is built. The bush is formed into 2-3 stems. As the shoots increase, pinching occurs (barren branches are formed on the sides).

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

When growing the King of Beauty variety, you need to pay special attention to the following issues.

1. When growing seedlings, the main conditions are sufficient watering and daylight hours of about 10 hours. To create an acceptable microclimate, it is important to find the right place.
2. If seedlings that have not undergone hardening are transferred to the beds, there is a high probability of them wilting.
3. Irrigation should be carried out regularly, but before watering the degree of soil moisture is checked. Water should not be allowed to stagnate, as this can lead to fungal infection and the development of rot.
4. The plant grows quickly. Bushes that are not tied up in time easily break from the wind and under the weight of ripening fruits. Therefore, you need to inspect the beds more often and make a garter.
5. Active sun causes a lot of damage; tomatoes can get burned and simply wither. For protection, it is recommended to build primitive structures with light shading. This can be a special garden net or chintz fabric.
6. Despite a strong immune system, preventive measures cannot be ignored. All treatments should be carried out according to the schedule.

Diseases and pests

The beauty king is inert to common nightshade diseases, but preventive measures should not be neglected.

The following are considered serious problems:

• streak;
• verticillium wilt;
• crown rot;
• brown spot;
• Fusarium wilt, etc.

For treatment and prevention purposes, special chemical fungicides and products developed on the basis of biologically active substances are used. Among the popular ones: Ridomil, Quadris, Syngenta; Magnikur et al.

Pests that pose a danger to the plant:

The following agents are active in the fight against parasites: Confidor, Karbofos, Strela, Bazudin. Along with drugs, folk methods are used using wood ash, saline solution, tobacco infusion, calendula, etc.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

When planting a small number of seedlings, organizing the beds correctly is not difficult. If the number of seedlings amounts to several hundred, or even thousands, it is necessary to adhere to a certain arrangement of bushes. Greenhouse options differ from the rules in open ground.

When cultivating tomatoes under cover, the following requirements are met:

1. constant monitoring of the degree of soil moisture; do not allow water to stagnate in the soil;
2. scheduled ventilation is required;
3. drafts should be avoided;
4. planting scheme: interval between bushes - from 40 to 50 cm, row spacing - 75-80 cm.

Important! Mature plants should not touch the branches of a neighboring crop, so shortening the recommended distances is prohibited.

In open ground, beds are formed according to the following schemes:

• the interval in the rows is 40 cm, the row spacing is 65-70 cm;
• staggered planting – 50x40 cm.

Free spaces between tomatoes can be planted with herbs.

Harvesting and application

Harvest time begins towards the end of July. You can shorten the period of fruit ripening by a couple of weeks when growing tomatoes in greenhouses. Ripe fruits do not take on a rich red color; an orange tone with yellow stripes is considered normal.

The application of the Beauty King can be called universal. Juices and purees are prepared from tomatoes, used in salads for the winter, and used in combination with other varieties to make pasta. You can enjoy the original taste with fresh tomatoes. They give the salad not only a pleasant refreshing sourness, but also an original color.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The King of Beauty is considered universal, as it is suitable for growing under cover and in open ground. Among other advantages of the variety:

• distinctive ability to form ovaries;
• strong immunity to late blight;
• attractive and unusual appearance of the fruit;
• the harvest is preserved for a long time without loss of taste and presentation;
• tomatoes tolerate transportation well.

When choosing this variety for growing in greenhouses or vegetable gardens, it is important to take into account some nuances:

• relatively low yield (in comparison with other varieties it is average);
• when growing tomatoes in Siberia or central Russia, a method with shelter is suitable (in open ground, young plants can freeze if planted according to a schedule; with late planting, there is a high probability of obtaining an unripe harvest).

Watch a video review of the variety:

Farmer reviews

• Nikolay Vasilievich, Novgorod region

The King of Beauty variety has taken root in my greenhouses because of its decent fruit taste and unpretentiousness in agricultural technology. For any farmer, it is important that the crop be sold in a timely manner, as long as the presentation meets the needs of consumers. There are no such problems with Beauty King tomatoes; they are distinguished by excellent keeping quality and transportability. I transplant the seedlings into the beds with bushes, which are formed from 2 shoots. I maintain an interval between plants of 40-50 cm.

• Dmitry, Krasnodar region

The king of beauty cannot be called anything other than exotic. This is due to the unusual color of the fruits and their shape. I have been cultivating tomatoes in open ground along with other varieties for more than 5 years. On average, the weight of one tomato is 200-250 grams, but the majority of the harvest does not weigh more than 180 grams. I form the bushes into three trunks. I consider the main advantage of the King of Beauty to be its high resistance to late blight and other fungal diseases.

• Valentina, Kursk region

I maintain 6 greenhouse complexes for growing tomatoes, I have been practicing for more than 7 years. During this time, leading varieties appeared, which I plant annually. Among them is the King of Beauty. The culture is ideal for covered cultivation. The height of an adult bush reaches 160-180 cm, the weight of the largest fruit is 250-300 g. Preventive treatments against common misfortunes are kept to a minimum, which is explained by the high resistance of tomatoes to fungal infections and rot. The harvest is stored for quite a long time, transportation is carried out without subsequent sorting, and the fruits tolerate transportation well.

On gardener forums, reviews of the Beauty King variety are mostly positive, which indicates strong immunity and good adaptation of the plant to different conditions.

Watering, fertilizing

The king of beauty is the tomato (a description of the variety and photos of ripe fruits will help you evaluate the merits of a well-groomed plant), which requires compliance with the soil irrigation regime, taking into account its type. To grow a healthy crop, you must not allow the soil to dry out or become waterlogged. The first time after transplanting the seedlings, it is necessary to water the soil not very much - once every 7 days, completely soaking the soil.

At the growth stage of tomatoes, it is recommended to irrigate the bushes twice a week. Then, as the air temperature rises, the frequency of water procedures will gradually increase depending on the natural precipitation. The liquid consumption rate is 0.7–2 liters per plant. Such work should be carried out in the morning or evening, using settled water heated by the sun for these purposes.

To improve the composition of the soil, the following components should be added to the soil (per 1 m²):

• potassium nitrate + superphosphate - 80 g;
• coarse sand - 1 bucket;
• ash - 3 kg.

The first feeding can be done only 14 days after picking. It will be especially beneficial for planted plants to enrich the soil with nitrogen fertilizers or phosphorus-potassium mixtures, which have a better effect on crop growth.

After the work has been carried out, it is necessary to feed the plants 2 more times - before flowering begins, and also during the process of fruit formation.

Stepsoning

This stage is important in the life of tomatoes, since timely removal of additional shoots (pinching) formed in the leaf axils can have a significant impact on the quality and quantity of formed fruits and ensure an earlier harvest. If the shoots are left in place, they will form new branches with plates and peduncles, but most of the fruits set will not have time to ripen before the onset of cold weather.

The pinching procedure does not take much time and effort - it is necessary to remove the least powerful shoots that are located between the stem and leaf petiole. This procedure should begin after the flowers in the lower cluster open, first breaking off the stepsons from those parts of the bush that touch the ground. In one procedure, it is possible to rid the plant of 3 stepsons, including the largest ones.

Tying up

This variety is characterized by intensive stretching of bushes in height, so the crop needs both stable support and tying up the branches. For these purposes, it is necessary to build trellises or install high pegs, a wire frame, or use a linear fastening. The type of support depends on how the tomato is grown in a greenhouse or in a garden bed.

It is necessary to fix not only the stems of the plant, but also heavy bunches so that they do not break under the weight of the fruit. For tying, it is recommended to use twine or synthetic threads, since natural material quickly rots, which will adversely affect the health of the crop. Specialized stores sell “clamps” for such purposes. It is not recommended to tightly tie the stems and bunches of pilaf, which threatens to disrupt the vegetation of the bush. And also, you should not use a tapener or stapler to attach the stems - such tools will lead to disruption of the structure of the crop.

Tomato Royal beauty. Description

What could be tastier than home-grown tomatoes? The modern assortment allows you to choose the option that will be most successful for growing in suitable conditions. The tomato variety “Royal Beauty” is considered mid-season with high fruiting. It is often called "The Beauty of the Queen". It received recognition not only for its excellent taste characteristics, but also for the decorativeness of its fruits.

Characteristics of the variety

This exotic tomato has specific characteristics. Its bushes are liana-like, which is why they require garter. Can reach 2 m in height. It is advisable to form the stem into 1-2 sleeves. This variation allows you to get the largest number of ovaries and large fruits. According to reviews, as side shoots grow, fruiting decreases.

Pest and disease control

The presented variety demonstrates high resistance to attacks by parasites and fungal/bacterial infections.

The following pests and diseases pose a danger to the plant:

• brown spot;
• whitefly;
• streak;
• slugs;
• crown rot;
• Fusarium (Verticillium) wilt;
• medkadka.

The following measures will help to resist insect attacks and dangerous crop damage:

• adding Trichodermin to the soil when sowing seeds;
• irrigating bushes with the drug Fitosporin, used against fungi;

• use for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes such products as Syngent, Ridomil, Magnicur, Strela, Quadris, Bazutin, and other compounds. It is important to remember that plants very quickly get used to the best, newest drugs and become immune to them, so when treating bushes it is necessary to change the products each time;
• promptly remove affected plants, as well as weeds, especially field bindweed, which attracts cicadas - carriers of such a dangerous infection as Stolbur;
• periodically dig up the beds.

In addition to chemicals, folk methods using saline solution, wood ash, and infusions of calendula or tobacco have proven to have good results. The best remedy for treating a crop or getting rid of pest attacks should be selected individually, taking into account the degree of damage to the planting and other objective factors. When using drugs, you must strictly adhere to the instructions of the manufacturers of such products.

Tips and tricks for growing

The experience and knowledge of plant growers will help you get a high-quality harvest, and they recommend taking into account the following recommendations:

• The King of Beauty, as befits his chosen position, requires constant attention. It is necessary to regularly inspect the beds for pests or the presence of symptoms of dangerous infections;
• constant care should be taken in relation to branches bent under the weight of fruits - such shoots must be tied up in time so that the bushes do not break, including from gusts of wind;
• Before watering plants, it is necessary to check the degree of soil moisture in order to prevent water from stagnating in the soil, creating conditions for the development of rot, and the appearance of fungal infections of the crop;
• hardening of seedlings cannot be neglected - plants that have not gone through this stage of cultivation are prone to wilting after being moved to the beds;

• The presented variety belongs to light-loving plants, however, too active sun can cause irreparable damage to seedlings - tomatoes can get severely burned, after which they will begin to wither. To avoid such negative manifestations, it is necessary to build simple structures over the bushes with covering material from cotton fabrics or garden netting, which can be found in garden stores;
• To prevent the development of fungal/putrefactive lesions of tomato, which are promoted by a humid and warm environment, it is recommended to periodically, at least once every 10 days, loosen the soil and remove weeds. Such measures not only fulfill these tasks, but also help increase soil aeration, the penetration of oxygen and nutrients into the root system of the bush;
• The best predecessors of the presented plant are considered to be dill, zucchini, parsley, cauliflower, and cucumbers.

The King of Beauty is a large-fruited and very attractive tomato, which, according to the description of the variety and colorful photos, during the cultivation process does not require professional knowledge of agricultural technology, however, any manipulations to care for the crop should be carried out exclusively according to the established schedule.

Tomato P20+Beauty King: characteristics of the variety with photos, reviews

The tomato variety P-20 Beauty King was brought to us from the USA. Let us immediately note that this giant can truly be considered the king of beauty among all tomatoes. Why? – more on this later.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The variety is classified as mid-season and exotic. The bushes are of medium size, height is about 160 cm. The best option is to form one trunk during cultivation.

On the first large stems, simply a huge number of fruits appear, which have a very unusual color - light red, slightly golden. But, at first they become blue-greenish, then brown, and the green ones turn yellow.

The shape and weight of the fruits can vary greatly. Most often they grow in a round or flat shape. Weight – from 150 to 300 grams. The shape will depend on the characteristics of cultivation and care.

Taste qualities

The taste of this tomato is very sweet, which is due to the large amount of sugar in its content. The aroma, however, is not at all tomato-like, more reminiscent of peach or caramel. The pulp is juicy and fleshy.

Application

It is mainly used for various winter preparations, but has also found application in a variety of salads and juices. The purposes of cultivation are largely commercial. Grows well both in open soil and in greenhouse conditions.

Advantages and disadvantages

Gardeners highlight the following advantages of the King of Beauty:

• Fast ripening time (if properly grown);
• High ability to form ovaries;
• Resistance to various “tomato” diseases (for example, late blight);
• Unique appearance of the fruit;
• Easy storage and transportation;

Among the disadvantages of the variety, one can highlight the need for greenhouse cultivation in Siberia and central Russia, as well as the relatively average yield compared to other varieties.

Features of cultivation and care

How to plant

For normal development of the plant, it is necessary to first prepare the soil. It should be neutral. Seeds can be planted 50 days before the intended transplantation into the ground.

Picking can begin after the first 2-3 sheets appear. During picking, it is necessary to treat with one of the growth stimulants. It will increase the plant's endurance and balance the amount of nutrients in the soil.

When transplanting to a garden bed or greenhouse, you need to feed the soil with some kind of “tomato” fertilizer complex.

You need to water the seedlings exclusively with warm and clean water, right to the very root of the bush. Everything must be done carefully so that water does not get on the leaves of the plant. This variety produces the most abundant harvests in southern climates.

How to care

Seedling bushes need to be systematically pinched, thinned, and cleared of barren stems and wilted leaves.

Fertilizers and regular fertilizers should be introduced together with nitroammophoskas. Only strong bushes need to be fertilized, and not earlier than 2 weeks after sowing the seeds.

Superphosphates will help the plant begin to bloom faster, form ovaries, and also bear the first fruits. But you need to fertilize the soil regularly, strictly following the instructions on the package.

P-20 Beauty King is resistant to diseases, therefore, there is no need to additionally protect it from them.

If you like the variety, then after harvesting you can collect the seeds and not buy any more. The most optimal are tomatoes from the first 2-3 bushes, which are already fully ripe.

There will not be any noticeable results from planting this tomato. But the stability of the harvest and originality are definitely guaranteed.

Reviews

Ekaterina Avdeeva, 29 years old, Astrakhan

“I really liked the variety for its attractive appearance. I grew it into 5 bushes at once. The height of each was 2 meters. I can classify P-20 Beauty King as a mid-late but productive variety. The fruits grew very strong, fleshy inside. The taste is sourish-sweet, not for everyone. I use it both for salads and for canning.”

Nina Olegovna, 61 years old

“I bought P-20 Beauty King from Kraft and Kulik. The first one came out medium early. Bushes 1 m long (grew on the balcony). The fruits were all smooth, I couldn’t find any spoiled or diseased ones. I recommend it for home growing!”