Description and characteristics of the variety
The tomato bush is indeterminate, grows up to 200 cm. Its stems are thin, covered with small green leaves with a fibrous surface. The variety grows well both in greenhouses and in open ground, but bears fruit worse in greenhouses. Able to bear fruit until frost.
Productivity
Each cluster of bush consists of 4-5 fruits, the average weight of which is 500–600 g. Therefore, 4 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one such plant.
Important! If the conditions are suitable and the crop is properly cared for, then from one bush you can collect 6
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9 kg of fruits.
Description of the fruit
Ripe fruits turn a deep crimson color. Their shape is flat-round, the ribs are well defined. The skin is thin and often cracks, revealing the aromatic, juicy, sweet, fleshy flesh. The maximum weight of the fetus can be 1–1.3 kg.
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Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- The advantages of the Giant Novikov tomato include:
- good taste, rich aroma;
- large fruits;
- resistant to many diseases and pests;
- fruits contain many nutrients;
- drought resistance;
- If tomatoes are picked unripe, they will withstand long-term transportation well.
- Flaws:
- due to the thin skin, ripe fruits are not stored for a long time;
- tomatoes are not suitable for canning, since they do not fit whole in a jar;
- the variety is very sensitive to temperature changes;
- needs nutritious soil.
Basic growing rules
The rules for growing seedlings are the same, whether for further planting in a greenhouse or in open ground.
Growing seedlings
Store-bought seeds are soaked in a growth stimulant a day before planting. If the seed was collected independently, it must first be checked for germination and disinfected. To do this, the seed is soaked for a quarter of an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate - the material suitable for planting will settle to the bottom. Afterwards it is washed under water.
Planting is carried out in seedling boxes filled with nutritious soil mixture. It can be purchased in the store. Grooves 10 mm deep are made in the ground, and seeds are laid out in them at intervals of 10 mm. They are sprinkled with earth on top, watered and covered with film. The box is located in a warm, dark place. With the emergence of seedlings, the film is removed, and the seedlings are transferred to a well-lit place with a slightly lower temperature.
When the seedlings grow two true leaves, they are planted in separate containers with a volume of at least 500 ml. This is necessary so that the powerful root system has space to develop.
The seedlings are watered as the soil dries out and fed once, shortly before planting in the ground.
Preparing the soil for planting seedlings
In the garden bed where the tomatoes will be planted, the soil is cleared of weeds and residues of other plants. The soil is checked for pests. If the soil is slightly loose and does not retain moisture well, you need to add perlite and vermiculite. The soil must be nutritious and neutral in acidity, so organic matter, peat and wood ash are added. You can also add sand.
Important! When planting tomatoes in open ground, the bed is prepared in the place where the following crops previously grew: cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin, cabbage, carrots, squash.
Technology of planting seedlings
Seedlings are planted in such a way that there are 3-4 bushes per square meter of bed. From the cups, the seedlings are transferred into the hole by transshipment. A bucket of manure, half a liter of ash and a handful of complex fertilizers are first added to it. The seedling is carefully sprinkled with earth and compacted.
Landing
Seeds for seedlings are sown in the last days of February or early March. If there is insufficient illumination, additional illumination must be done artificially. Usually it is ready for transplanting into a greenhouse within two months from the moment of sowing.
Sowing
The fruits are characterized by excellent taste
Seed preparation includes disinfection with a manganese solution and treatment with a growth stimulant.
A layer of soil fertilized with a mineral complex is poured into the tray and the seeds are laid out on it (every 1.5-2 cm).
If ready-made soil is used for sowing seeds, no additional mineral and organic fertilizers are required. The soil is completely ready for use.
Using a spray bottle, they are moistened with warm water and covered with a second layer of soil 1 cm thick.
The tray is covered with film until the first shoots appear, and the temperature is set to 24-25°C.
Seedling
According to the description, shoots appear in 4-5 days - from this moment the film is removed. The hatched sprouts are carefully watered with warm water.
The tray is transferred to the windowsill, the temperature is lowered to 18 ° C (for one week). When 2 true leaves become clearly visible, you can plant the seedlings into separate containers.
During the procedure, mineral fertilizers are again added to the soil.
Transfer
Two weeks before transplantation, the hardening process begins: the seedlings are taken out onto the street or balcony every day, gradually increasing the time of their stay.
The soil in the greenhouse is treated with a manganese solution, fertilized, and loosened. Install a trellis for tying up tall bushes. Plants are planted at a distance of 60 cm from each other.
Features of caring for tomato crops
The Giant Novikova tomato is very demanding to care for. Without following all the rules, you will not get a good harvest.
Irrigation rates
The first time the plant is watered immediately after planting in the ground, and very abundantly. Then they don't bother him for two or three days. All subsequent waterings are carried out at intervals of 3-4 days (adjustments are made depending on weather conditions). While the bush is young, 2-3 liters are enough for it; An adult plant needs at least 10 liters. The water should be warm.
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Top dressing
During the entire growing season, the crop must be fed three times:
- The first time fertilizer is applied a week and a half after planting the seedlings in a permanent place. Nitrogen mixtures or organics with a high nitrogen content are used.
- The second feeding is carried out at the beginning of the flowering period. Superphosphates and potassium monophosphate are added. The dosage is calculated according to the instructions given on the package.
- The last time the bush is nourished is when the ovary appears on it. It is advisable to use nutrient mixtures to increase yield.
Stepping and bush formation
Since the fruits of the Giant Novikov are very large, it is necessary to normalize the ovary. It is recommended to leave 3-4 ovaries on the lower hands. The lower foliage covering the stem below the first cluster is also removed. This will reduce the likelihood of illness.
We advise you to read how to properly plant tomatoes in open ground.
The formation of the bush is carried out in 2-3 stems, but there is no need to rush to pinch all the shoots. The variety is characterized by a long fruiting period, so it is necessary to leave room for the formation of late ovaries.
The bushes are tall, so they definitely need staking.
Weeding the soil
Loosening and weeding of the soil is carried out along with watering. Only the thin top layer is fluffed up so that a crust does not form, preventing air exchange.
Diseases and pests of the variety
The Gigant Novikova variety was bred to be resistant to various ailments. Nevertheless, preventive measures must be carried out. A week before planting the seedlings in a permanent place, the soil is treated with a 5% solution of copper sulfate. A weak solution of potassium permanganate is poured into the holes when planting (2 g per 10 liters of water).
If the soil is very waterlogged and loosening is not carried out in a timely manner, then the plant may be damaged by root rot. If a problem is detected, the number of waterings is reduced, the soil is loosened generously and raked away from the bushes. Peat mixed with sand and fine sawdust is poured in its place.
If tomato beds are located close to potato beds, the Colorado potato beetle can be found on them. To destroy it, the insecticide “Prestige” is used.
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Farmer reviews
Review from a gardener: For several years after its appearance, the tomato variety “Giant Novikova” has been popular among domestic farmers. Huge tasty tomatoes and excellent yield are the key to the success of this variety. Thanks to such positive qualities, the tomato will occupy a leading position for a long time.
Considering all the characteristics of the variety, the “Giant Novikova” tomato is more suitable for experienced gardeners; beginning vegetable growers should choose a simpler tomato crop. But as an experiment, following all the recommendations, beginners should try planting this tomato variety.
Most reviews about the tomato are positive. Gardeners claim that the fruits in the photographs are no different from those that grow in the beds.
Angelina, Tver: “This is not the first season I have been growing tomatoes. I would like to note that despite its tall stature, it is not difficult to care for. I really like the taste, sweet, with a characteristic sourness. I collect a whole bucket of vegetables in 1 day.”
Valentina, Abakan: “For the first time I planted a tomato in a ventilated greenhouse. At first, the seedlings did not grow too quickly, but they bore fruit beautifully, and by the end of the season they grew more than 1.8 m. On the upper tiers, the fruits formed smaller than on the bottom, but they retained the taste. The harvested crop was cut into salads and added to side dishes - the taste was excellent.”
Rules for collecting and storing tomatoes
The fruits ripen 110–120 days after planting. It is better to collect them at the stage of technical ripeness, so that they can lie until late autumn, ripening gradually. They need to be stored in a dark, cool place, away from other vegetables that can speed up the ripening process.
Gigant Novikova tomatoes, although they grow very large, have an excellent, juicy, sweet taste. They are great for fresh consumption, and preserves prepared with them will become the highlight of your table.
