One of the most beloved and desired plants in our garden beds is without a doubt the tomato. And, of course, vegetables with outstanding sizes have always aroused admiration and respect among summer residents, as well as the envy of their neighbors. Breeders pay special attention to developing new varieties of tomatoes with large and sometimes even huge fruits. And among these tomatoes, the King of Large variety stands out, bred in 2010, and truly a real giant.
Features of cultivation
All packers stated that the variety is tall and indeterminate. This suggests that the plant needs:
- grow through seedlings;
- when transplanting into the ground, plant lying down or very deep;
- steadily monitor the nutritional content of the soil;
- promptly plant stepsons and lead the culture in one shoot;
- Regularly tie up both shoots and fruit.
When evaluating the “King of London” tomato, the characteristics and description of the variety speak of very large fruits, even up to 1000 g. Looking at such data, it should be understood that it is impossible to get high returns from low-nutrient soils. Only balance in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus can allow the plant to show its full potential and please the vegetable grower with a good harvest.
Feeding the bushes begins 10-14 days after planting the seedlings in open ground. The first fertilizing is carried out with a solution of nitrogenous fertilizers. The second is nitrogenous with potassium and phosphorus, and the third should be without nitrogenous compounds.
Description of the tomato King of the Giants
First of all, reviews and photos taken by those who have already grown it on their own plot will help you form an opinion about the King of Giants tomato. Most descriptions of this tomato agree that it is a tall variety of indeterminate type. In the southern regions of the country it can be cultivated in open ground; in the central and northern regions it must grow in a greenhouse. In the first case, the bushes can reach a height of 150–170 cm, in the second – 180–200 cm.
Important! The long stem of the King of the Giants is actually quite fragile, and therefore a tomato of this variety must be tied up as it grows. The bush is initially spreading, needs shaping (the best results are obtained when growing it in one or two stems) and pinching, since it forms lateral shoots very actively. The bush is initially spreading, needs shaping (the best results are obtained when growing it in one or two stems) and pinching, since it forms lateral shoots very actively
The bush is initially spreading, needs shaping (the best results are obtained when growing it in one or two stems) and pinching, since it forms lateral shoots very actively
The bush is initially spreading, needs shaping (the best results are obtained when growing it in one or two stems) and pinching, since it forms lateral shoots very actively.
The leaves of this variety have a classic tomato appearance - green plates, without wrinkles.
Flower clusters are formed densely (usually after 3–4 leaves). After the sixth or seventh cluster appears, the stem should be pinched.
The ovaries begin to appear after the ninth permanent leaf has formed. Their number must be standardized.
As for the ripening period, reviews of the King of Giants tomato mainly characterize it as medium and medium-late, yielding a harvest in July–August. There is also information that the variety is an early ripening variety, but this data has not been confirmed. The ripening period of tomatoes from the moment the plant fully germinates, according to various sources, varies from 110 to 150 days.
Description of fruits
The name “King of the Giants” is intended to draw attention to the very large size of the fruits of this tomato. Advertising descriptions of seed producing companies assure that the average weight of a ripe tomato of this variety is about 0.5 kg. The largest fruits, ripening in the lower part of the plant, allegedly “break records” in weight: from 800 g to a whole kilogram
The largest fruits, ripening in the lower part of the plant, allegedly “break records” in weight: from 800 g to a whole kilogram
The largest fruits, ripening in the lower part of the plant, allegedly “break records” in weight: from 800 g to a whole kilogram.
In fact, reviews and photos provided by those who planted the King of Giants tomato indicate that these data are overestimated. Subject to proper planting and care conditions, tomatoes of this variety grow to medium and large sizes, but the average fruit weight is usually within 350 g.
Important! Based on reviews, the King of Giants tomato variety can produce the large weight fruits stated in the tomato variety if only 1–2 ovaries are left on each cluster. Under ideally favorable agrotechnical conditions, it is theoretically possible to get giant tomatoes from a bush growing in protected ground, but there will be no more than 5–6 of them. Even with the most optimal outcome, the resulting harvest is unlikely to justify the effort spent on it
Even with the most optimal outcome, the resulting harvest is unlikely to justify the effort spent on it
Even with the most optimal outcome, the resulting harvest is unlikely to justify the effort spent on it.
The fruits of the King of Giants variety have a flat-round shape with some ribbing in the area of the stalk (although photos printed on seed bags often show images of a round and smooth tomato).
The same uncertainty exists with regard to color. It is mainly characterized as “kumachovy” (bright red), but raspberry and even yellow tomatoes are also mentioned under this name.
However, there is something on which farmers who describe the King of Giants variety are almost unanimous - this is the excellent taste of the fruit. Their flesh is fleshy, dense and juicy. In ripe tomatoes it is sweet with a pleasant, slightly pronounced “sourness”.
Warning! If the King of the Giants tomato is overripe, its taste becomes “sugary”.
Inside, the pulp is divided into 6–8 chambers. The tomato skin is smooth and dense, but not rough. As a rule, it does not crack (however, prolonged waterlogging or extreme heat can cause this effect).
Reviews
The most informative reviews from people who grow the “King of Giants” tomato:
★★★★★
Vladimir, 52 years old. I have been growing the “King of Giants” variety for almost 5 years.
We are in the northern region, so we have to plant them in a greenhouse. The tomatoes germinate well, the fruits are large and juicy. An excellent option for making juice. Every year I prepare seeds and soil myself and get a good harvest. ★★★★★
Anna, 49 years old. I have been growing this variety for 2 years.
I like that it does not require special care and can be stored for a long time without losing its qualities. I love the salads that come out of King of the Giants. I prepare them for my grandchildren so that they receive the necessary vitamins that the fruits are rich in. ★★★★★
Lydia, 60 years old. I purchased the seeds of the “King of Giants” not so long ago.
I was satisfied with the harvest. The tomatoes are beautiful, large, and ripen evenly. So far I have only managed to grow a tomato weighing 500 g, but I think next time I will be able to get a richer harvest. Hide
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“King of the Giants” is highly regarded among gardeners. The plants do not require much care and produce a good harvest. It can be consumed fresh or in juice form. The only drawback is the high susceptibility to pests such as whiteflies. Therefore, it is necessary to take timely precautions.
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Care
In order for a tomato to produce its full genetic potential in the form of a harvest, careful care of the plantings is necessary.
Watering
Nutrients enter the vegetative system through the root system only in dissolved form.
As soon as the earthen lump under the plant dries out, growth stops, flowers and buds fall off. Plant cells begin to age, the growing season ends. That is why maintaining optimal humidity near the root system is the most important point when caring for tomatoes.
Watering should be rare 2-3 times a week, but very plentiful, with complete wetting of the earthen clod.
Formation
A tall, large-fruited plant forms only one shoot. This means that all stepsons must be removed at the moment when their size has reached 2-3 cm.
When planting seedlings, supports are installed at the same time, with the help of which the plants will be fixed.
You also need to take care of the garter material in advance, since fruits weighing 400 g or more will not be able to hang on the shoots on their own and will need fixing.
The plant needs to be tied as the shoot grows.
At the end of August, the top of the tomato needs to be pinched. This will stop the growth of the shoot, and will give the opportunity to gain marketable mass and ripen the fruits that have already set.
To speed up ripening, you can harvest the tomato in the technical ripeness phase and ripen it already in room conditions.
Having purchased “King of Siberia” tomato seeds once, in the future you will be able to collect the seeds yourself and use your own planting material.
Features of agricultural technology of the variety, reviews from summer residents
It is better to sow seedlings in March. Young sprouts need a lot of warmth and light. Make the pick after the third leaf appears. The optimal age for transferring seedlings to a permanent place is 60-65 days. Plant on 1 sq. m of open garden bed 3 bushes, in the greenhouse - 2 tomatoes.
Advice. Usually the plant is formed into 1 stem. Less often - at 2.
Tomato growers from Siberia, the Urals, the Moscow region, Belarus and other regions have positive experience in growing the variety. Reviews from practicing gardeners differ from the indicators declared by the manufacturer. People note: the yield of the King of the Giants is slightly lower. There are no complaints about other characteristics, and in general, summer residents are happy with the tomato.
Natalya from Minsk region. and many other gardeners share photos of their tomatoes. The fruits are really large and fleshy. Ekaterina from Tomsk region. I planted a tomato at the southern entrance to the greenhouse. The harvest turned out good. He arrived later than expected. Therefore, the summer resident doubts the advisability of replanting.
King of the Giants is a productive large-fruited tomato. He has a lot of positive qualities, although there are also disadvantages.
Description of the variety
Despite the name, the variety has nothing to do with England - it appeared thanks to amateur selection by Siberian scientists. It is not included in the State Register of Selection Achievements. But this does not prevent it from taking its rightful place among tomato crops and remaining a favorite among hundreds of gardeners.
Distinctive features
The type is indeterminate, the height of the bush is 1.5-2 m, the stem is strong, the root system is powerful. The foliage is moderate, the leaves are medium sized, light green in color. The inflorescences are simple, the first inflorescence is formed after the 9th leaf, the subsequent ones - every 2 leaves. Each brush forms 4-5 fruits.
A mid-early species, 105-110 days pass from the moment of sowing the seeds to full ripening.
The yield is high, up to 5 kg is harvested from 1 seedling, provided that no more than 3 plants are planted per 1 square meter. m.
It is distinguished by its stable immunity to the main diseases of the nightshade family, such as late blight, tobacco mosaic virus and powdery mildew.
The culture requires mandatory systematic pinching and tying up tall bushes.
Recommended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouse conditions.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits are large, average weight - 700-800 g, heart-shaped, pink or crimson in color. The taste is excellent, sweet with a characteristic sourness, and has a high content of nutrients. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, the skin is dense. There are 6-8 seed chambers, there are few seeds. The purpose is universal: the fruits are used for preparing various fresh dishes, cold and hot. For winter preparations, canning, marinades and pickling, vegetables have to be cut due to their large size. They are also excellent for processing into tomato products: juices, pastes, ketchups.
Ripe vegetables can be stored for a long time if the necessary conditions are created: the room should be dry and cool. Thanks to the dense peel, transportation over any distance takes place without loss of presentation.
The photo shows the King of London tomatoes.
How to grow tomatoes
Two weeks before picking, the seedlings begin to harden. To do this, plants are taken out to the balcony or outside every day. The first time - for 30 minutes, then increase the time daily, bringing the hardening duration to 16 hours.
5 days before picking, the plants are watered and fed. This will help the seedlings quickly take root in their new location.
Plants are planted in open ground when the soil warms up to +12 °C at a depth of 15 cm.
Landing in a permanent place
Before planting seedlings, the holes are prepared. This is done in the fall:
- the beds are dug up and cleared of weeds;
- for every 1 sq. m add 6 kg of manure or humus;
- crushed tomato tops treated with a solution of potassium permanganate are buried in the soil;
- check the acidity of the soil with litmus paper and, if necessary, add ash;
- if the soil is heavy, the soil is mixed with sand.
In the spring, the soil is dug up again. It is poured with copper sulfate. To prepare a solution, take 1 tbsp per 10 liters of water. l. vitriol.
The holes are dug in rows in a checkerboard pattern. For 1 sq. m place from 5 to 9 plants. The Kemerovo resident accepts thickened plantings.
A handful of ash or long-acting granular fertilizers are poured into the bottom of the hole. 1 liter of water is poured into each well. After the liquid is absorbed, the seedlings are planted. The depressions are filled with soil, which is compacted.
Plant care
The Kemerovo variety does not need to be tied up. Its bushes are low and strong and do not break under the weight of the fruit.
It is also not necessary to form a plant. Only yellowed and withered foliage is removed from the bushes.
Water the tomatoes as the top layer of soil dries with water at room temperature. This is done in the morning or at sunset. During the watering process, make sure that the liquid does not fall on the above-ground part of the plants.
After each watering and rainfall, the soil is loosened. This helps to destroy the earthen crust that impedes air exchange. During the loosening process, weeds are removed.
Tomatoes are fed 2 times per season. The first time is two weeks after disembarkation, the second time is another 2-3 weeks later.
Useful tips from gardeners
Experienced farmers know several tricks to get a rich harvest and avoid many problems:
- Agronomists advise avoiding nitrogen-containing fertilizers, since nitrogen provokes abundant growth of foliage and the fruits become small and tasteless.
- After planting the tomatoes in a permanent place, the beds are mulched with hay, straw or humus. This layer protects against frost, pests and diseases.
- Ugly inflorescences need to be removed. They will interfere with the formation of high-quality fruits.
- Incomplete ripening of tomatoes is associated with a lack of sunlight due to dense plantings or a lack of fertilizers.
Diseases and pests
The variety is not susceptible to late blight, the main enemy of plants in the nightshade family. But some diseases still affect him:
- Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that forms a white coating on leaves and flowers that turn yellow and fall off. The plant is treated with fungicides (Topaz, Teovit Jet, Skor).
- Mosaic. Dark spots appear on the leaves and deformation of the fruit occurs. To prevent disease, remove affected leaves and fruits.
- Bacterial wilt. Brown or yellow rings with pathogenic mucus appear on the stem of the plant. Bacteria spread from the soil. To combat the disease, the affected plant must be destroyed.
To protect tomatoes from insects, the bushes are treated with a soap solution (1 piece per bucket of water) or wormwood solution. Chemical preparations are also used, for example, “Barrier”.
"Market King 7"
This is the only hybrid entered into the register of selection achievements. Its number is 9552974, but the number of the hybrid is VII.
The applicant and originator of the tomato is CJSC Scientific and Production Corporation NK.LTD, Moscow region. Shchelkovo. The trial lasted two years and was legalized in 2006.
The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus region as a salad plant, for growing gardens in private gardens of citizens in open ground.
In terms of ripening time, the variety is mid-season. The leaf blade is medium.
The fruit is flat-round in shape, with slight ribbing, dense, very resistant to cracking.
The tomato does not have a green spot on the stalk. Its color is even, uniform, and red during the period of botanical ripeness.
In the section, 4 nests are clearly visible.
The weight of a tomato varies from 80 to 130 g, sometimes tomatoes can reach 190 g. Reviews say that although the fruits are not equal in weight and size, they all find their consumers on the market and remain in demand.
During the tasting it received an “excellent” rating.
Productivity
Having a marketable product yield of within 90%, the hybrid shows very high yields.
When registering a variety, yields are usually compared with regional standard varieties. When compared with the variety “Podarok Kuban”, which is the standard, “King of the Market 7” shows 16 c/ha more, and when compared with the variety “Novichok” it shows 98 c/ha more.
Such a yield, with good commercial indicators, is very impressive. The average commercial yield recorded for the hybrid is in the range of 253-584 c/ha. The numbers are very different. This suggests that the hybrid is plastic. To obtain the highest performance, he needs:
- high nutritional value of soils;
- timely feeding at the root;
- foliar regular feeding.
The originator of the variety and vegetable growers involved in the production of commercial products for the market speak about the very high shelf life of the fruit. The preservation of commercial qualities for a month after collection without creating special conditions puts this hybrid on the podium in terms of demand.
Sustainability
Market King VII has been extensively tested for susceptibility to contagious tomato diseases and has been found to have increased resistance to Fusarium, Verticillium, Alternaria and Nematode.
Advantages
It is not for nothing that this particular hybrid was included in the register, since it has a number of advantages:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste;
- good marketability;
- impeccable keeping quality;
- excellent transportability;
- good disease resistance.
Advantages
- Attractive fruits of bright red color.
- The eggs are round, slightly flattened at the poles, with pronounced ribbing closer to the tail.
- Considerable and sometimes even huge size of fruits - from 500-600 grams to as much as 1 kg! Moreover, usually the largest tomatoes are in the first selections.
- Unparalleled appearance, good commercial characteristics of tomatoes in general.
- The variety is insufficient both for personal consumption and for sale in fresh vegetable markets.
- Elastic, dense cover with a glossy sheen, resistant to mechanical damage and cracking.
- Fleshy, juicy, sweet pulp with excellent texture.
- Refers to low-seeded tomato varieties. The King of Large actually has a complete absence of seeds in the pulp, which adds an extra advantage to the tasting characteristics of the variety.
- Excellent taste due to high sugar content and good acid balance.
- Good keeping quality of tomatoes after harvesting and high transportability over fairly long distances, despite the large size of the fruit.
- The versatility of fruit use. This includes fresh consumption, heat-processed products, salad preparation, and all kinds of processing purposes, including the production of sauces, ketchups, tomato paste, and juices. Exploitation for preservation in its entirety is not possible due to the large size of the fruit.
Features of cultivation
For outdoor cultivation, southern regions such as the Astrakhan region, Crimea or the North Caucasus are more suitable for this species. In greenhouse shelters it is possible to grow in conditions of the middle zone, the yield does not decrease or decreases slightly.
Among the features of this variety are its large fruit and yellow color, which is unusual for many. It is also worth noting its resistance to many diseases. When growing, branches are pruned to form two stems; supports and branch garters are actively used to support the branches.
Harvested tomatoes tolerate storage and transportation well.
Characteristics and features of the variety
Super large-fruited, indeterminate variety of tomatoes. Everything about this tomato is royal. Even its growth - in closed ground under suitable growing conditions - reaches up to 1.8-2.0 m. This giant is mid-season, harvesting can begin 110-115 days after seed germination. In addition, the variety has high, truly royal productivity! Gardeners can actually get 8-10 kg of tomatoes from one square meter of greenhouse.
Recommended for cultivation in closed ground - film, glass, polycarbonate greenhouses, tunnels and temporary shelters. But in the southern regions it is allowed to grow large Kings in open ground. But, of course, it will not produce the same yield as in protected soil conditions.
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Growing seedlings
Seeds for seedlings are sown in early March in all regions. This is due to the fact that the Honey Salute tomato in the central and northern part of the country is planted only in a greenhouse. Picking in protected ground is possible much earlier than in open ground
Working with planting material
Before starting to grow seedlings, prepare planting material. This reduces the likelihood of plant infection and speeds up seed germination.
Before purchasing seeds, be sure to check their expiration dates. Expired planting material will have a low chance of germination.
To select the most viable seeds, they are soaked in saline solution for half an hour. To prepare the product, stir 1 tsp in a glass of water. salt. Specimens that float up are thrown away, and those that sink to the bottom are washed and used for planting.
Due to the instability of Honey Salute to tomato diseases, its seeds must be treated with a disinfectant composition. Some manufacturers sell already treated planting material, as evidenced by the inscription on the package and the orange or green color of the seeds. In other cases, the seeds are disinfected independently.
To do this, they are soaked:
- in a light pink solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour;
- in a solution of soda for 12 hours;
- in aloe juice diluted in half with water for 12 hours.
After dressing, the seeds are treated with a growth stimulator. I often use Epin, in which the seeds are soaked for 3-5 hours.
Selection of soil and containers
Usually the seeds are sown in one common container. Stores sell special wooden boxes and plastic trays.
The following materials are also used for these purposes:
- disposable tableware;
- trays for semi-finished products;
- trimmed 5-6 liter bottles.
To pick plants into individual pots, use containers with a volume of 300-500 ml. For these purposes, special pots, cut-off bottles or disposable cups are used.
The containers are disinfected before use. To do this, they are soaked in a strong solution of potassium permanganate.
You can prepare soil for tomatoes yourself or buy it in a store. The soil for tomatoes should be light and nutritious. To prepare the soil, turf, peat and humus are mixed in different proportions. Spit substrate or river sand is added to the resulting composition.
The soil is disinfected. To do this, water it with a solution of potassium permanganate or boiling water. Another option is to calcine the soil in the oven.
Sowing seeds
Soil is poured into the container so that there is a distance of 2 cm to the edge. Grooves are made in the soil, 1 cm deep. The distance between them should be 3 cm.
Seeds are placed in the grooves at a distance of 1.5 cm from each other. They are sprinkled with earth on top without compacting it.
Boxes with seeds are moistened with warm, settled water. After this, they are covered with film and placed in a warm place. Depending on the room temperature, seed germination times vary from 3 to 7 days.
It is convenient to grow seedlings in peat tablets. To do this, such blanks are soaked until they swell, after which seeds are placed in the holes. Next, all the tablets are placed in one container and covered with film.
Seedling care
Caring for seedlings should be regular. Only in this case will it be possible to grow healthy and viable plants. Below are the main nuances that a gardener who grows his own tomato seedlings needs to know about:
Seeds do not need sunlight before germination. Therefore, they are placed in a dark, warm place. Sometimes gardeners cover the boxes with dark film to speed up germination. When the first shoots appear, containers with seedlings are placed in a well-lit place. If there was a dark film on them, it is removed. If the boxes are covered with transparent glass, then leave it in the first week after germination. Before the seeds germinate, the soil is moistened with a spray bottle. After the first shoots appear, water the plants with a syringe. Use water at room temperature. When the first true leaves appear on the plants, they are picked into individual containers. The root is not pinched. This slows down plant growth. After picking, the tomatoes are watered from a watering can
It is important that water does not fall on the ground part. During the entire period of growing seedlings, plants are fed 3 times.
The first time fertilizer is applied 2 weeks after picking, the second time after 2-3 weeks, the 3rd time 3 days before planting in the greenhouse. 14 days before picking tomatoes to a permanent place, they begin to harden
To do this, they are taken out to the balcony, gradually increasing the time spent in the fresh air.
Features of planting and care
It is recommended to grow King of the Giants tomato seedlings yourself. It is advised to take seeds with a shelf life of no more than 2 years. It is advisable to purchase them from reliable suppliers, after making sure that they have been treated against harmful insects and fungal diseases.
Advice! If the treatment has not been carried out, it can be done at home using a weak solution of manganese.
Sowing King of the Giants tomato seeds for seedlings is carried out approximately 60–65 days before the plants are supposed to be planted in the ground or greenhouse.
The soil mixture can be used ready-made (in particular, black soil for indoor plants purchased at a gardening store or soil for seedlings). You can cook it yourself. To do this, it is recommended to mix fertile soil from the garden bed with river sand in a ratio of 2 to 1, heat it over a fire and add wood ash, ground into powder (0.5 kg for every 10 kg of mixture).
The prepared soil should be scattered into boxes and the seeds should be planted to a depth of 0.5 cm at a distance of 2–3 cm from each other. Next, they should be watered from a sprayer with water slightly warmer than room temperature, covered with film or glass and placed in a warm place (25–26 degrees) until shoots appear.
As soon as the seedlings begin to sprout, the temperature should be lowered (to about 18 degrees during the day and 16 at night) and place the containers with it in a well-lit place.
Important! At the initial stage, there is no need to water the seedlings. But the glass or film must be turned over or removed for a short time every day - this will make it possible to ventilate the seedlings and maintain optimal humidity.. When the plants have 3 independent leaves, the tomatoes should be picked and planted in separate pots
At this stage, watering (with warm water) is carried out as needed, making sure that the soil does not dry out
When the plants have 3 independent leaves, the tomatoes should be picked and planted in separate pots. At this stage, watering (with warm water) is carried out as needed, making sure that the soil does not dry out.
In the 3rd–4th decade of May, the bushes can be transferred to a greenhouse or open ground, making sure that frosts on the soil have already stopped.
Important! Before planting, the plants are “hardened”: within a week, the boxes are taken out onto the balcony or placed on an open window. Initially, this procedure is carried out for 30 minutes, then – an hour and a half, gradually increasing the time the seedlings remain in the air to 5 hours a day.. King of the Giants tomato plantings cannot be thickened: per 1 sq.m.
area should be planted no more than 2-3 bushes. Since this variety is large-fruited and tall, it is necessary to take care of additional growth of the root system by deepening the shoot into the ground when planting. After this, the plant should be thoroughly watered, mulched and hilled.
Planting of the King of Giants tomato cannot be thickened: per 1 sq.m. area should be planted no more than 2-3 bushes. Since this variety is large-fruited and tall, it is necessary to take care of additional growth of the root system by deepening the shoot into the ground when planting. After this, the plant should be thoroughly watered, mulched and hilled.
When planting, it is imperative to form a support system. As soon as the shoot grows, you need to tie it up immediately. In the future, you need to carefully monitor the plant and fix it at the support as soon as the need arises, so that the stem does not bend or break off under the weight of the tomatoes.
For successful growth, development and fruiting, the King of Giants tomato needs regular and abundant watering (ideally drip). It is recommended to regularly loosen the soil under the plants. It is also necessary to promptly remove stepsons located below the very first one (they leave it), without waiting for them to grow excessively.
Important! The soil under the tomato should be loosened after watering, while also removing weeds.
You also need to properly fertilize the soil, alternating minerals with organic substances. Tomatoes of this variety are fed for the first time 2–3 weeks after planting the seedlings in the ground. Next, nutritional compositions are added at the same intervals. The scheme could be as follows:
- the first feeding is an aqueous solution of ammonium nitrate (10 g per 10 l);
- the second - animal manure (1 kg) or chicken droppings (500 g), dissolved in 10 liters of water;
- the third is superphosphate (for 1 bucket of water - 30 g).
The norm for adding fertilizers according to this scheme is 500 ml for each plant.
Characteristics and description of the King of Kings tomato
The variety is an indeterminate hybrid. His growth is unlimited. The bush is allowed to grow to a height of 1.5 to 1.8 m. After this, the main stem is pinched. Compact plants are easier to care for. This applies to both greenhouses and open ground. The stems of the King of Kings tomato are branching and require support. In one season, up to three tyings are carried out. The stems are covered with light fluff.
Medium sized leaves. Their surface is slightly wrinkled and covered with a thin network of veins. The colors are dominated by light tones of green. The inflorescences are simple. The first cluster of fruits is laid exactly above the ninth node. All subsequent ones are formed every T3 sheets. One brush can support about five ovaries. Approximately 110-120 days pass from seedling germination to harvesting.
Attention! In open ground, the King of Kings variety is grown only in the south. In regions with cool and rainy summers, greenhouses are used
Additionally, artificial lighting is provided.
Description of fruits
The shape of the fruit is rounded and slightly flattened. The tomato is slightly ribbed with smooth, rich red skin. The weight of one fruit ranges from 300 g to 1 kg.
Judging by the reviews with descriptions and photos of King of Kings tomatoes, there are lucky ones who managed to get tomatoes weighing 1.5 kg each. This figure is a record, not a standard. The ripeness of a tomato can be easily determined. If the green edging around the stalk has disappeared, it’s time to harvest. On overripe fruits, the skin bursts quickly, especially in hot and humid climates.
The pulp has a dense structure. The tomato is not watery and has few seeds. The taste is rich, sweet, with barely noticeable sourness. The fruits contain many useful substances: vitamin C, various trace elements, antioxidants and fructose. Harvested tomatoes are stored for a long time (up to 40 days) and do not lose their presentation even after long-term transportation.
The King of Kings variety is ideal for fresh salads. It makes delicious juices and pastes. Tomatoes can also be used to make pizza or baked in the oven. A whole tomato will not fit into the neck of the jar, so it is preserved in slices or made into lecho.
Fruiting time, yield
According to reviews, tomatoes of the King of Kings variety (pictured) fully ripen within 4 months after planting the seeds. With proper care, you can collect 5 kg of excellent fruits from one bush. With 1 m2 the harvest will be more impressive - from 12 to 15 kg. The fruiting period is slightly extended. In open ground, tomatoes ripen better in the southern regions. In more severe weather conditions, the fruits need to be provided with the necessary conditions for ripening.
Variety resistance
The hybrid has strong immunity. The main scourge of nightshades is late blight. But it is not terrible for this variety. You should be wary of whiteflies. The back of the leaves is covered with small whitish dots. If measures are not taken in time, the plant will die. You can fight the pest with the help of Mospillan, Verticillin and Actellik.
Among fungal infections, the most dangerous are anthracnose, alternaria, all kinds of rot, fusarium wilt and brown spots. King of Kings tomato bushes must be inspected regularly. At the slightest suspicion, treat with medications. Compliance with the principles of crop rotation is of great importance. The soil must be cleared of weeds and disinfected before planting.
Advantages and disadvantages
The purpose of hybridization is to create varieties with superior qualities. According to reviews with photos and descriptions of King of Kings tomatoes, this vegetable has both advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of this tomato include:
- excellent taste and aroma of fruits;
- impressive weight of tomatoes;
- high yields for any growing method;
- tomatoes retain their freshness for a long time, which makes them suitable for sale;
- The variety is rarely affected by pests and diseases.
Among the shortcomings of the variety is that the tomato seeds are not suitable for further cultivation. Planting material will have to be purchased. In cold areas, King of Kings tomatoes can only be grown in greenhouses. This entails extra costs for heating and lighting.
Description of tomato variety King of Siberia, planting rules and care
Gardeners often call the King of Siberia tomato the best yielding variety. And this is truly a royal vegetable.
A tomato is not only a bright and tasty fruit, but also a storehouse of useful substances. The vitamins and minerals contained in tomatoes help fight cancer and also help improve the condition of the skin and hair.
About tomato
The bushes of the plant are quite tall (about 1.5 m) and are not limited in growth. The fruits of the King of Siberia are large, weighing 600 g.
The yellow color of tomatoes is unique and unusual. Tomatoes are very tasty when eaten in their pure form. In addition, they make healthy and beautiful juice.
Tomatoes of the King of Siberia variety can be eaten by both children and allergy sufferers. The fruits are not used for canning, but not because of their bad taste, but because of their large size. They cannot be placed in a jar. With proper care, you can harvest 3.5 kg of harvest from one bush.
Rules for planting seedlings
Two months before planting in the ground, you need to sow seeds for seedlings. At the two-leaf stage, it is recommended to dive.
To begin with, the seeds are sown in a common container, then the seedlings are transplanted into separate cups. Before planting seeds, the ground needs to be prepared. To do this, you will need to treat it with a weakly concentrated solution of potassium permanganate and leave it overnight in a warm place.
After the seeds are planted, the room temperature must be maintained at +25°C. To do this, the container is covered with a film, which is removed only when the first shoots appear. In order for the plants to become stronger and stronger, after the first week of emergence, the temperature must be lowered to +15°C.
4 plants are planted per 1 m². The place chosen for planting should be warm and well lit. It’s good if there were potatoes growing in the garden in front of the tomatoes, then the growth and development of the King of Siberia tomatoes will be faster.
Further care of the crop is quite ordinary. It needs timely watering, weed removal, pinching, fertilizing and prevention. The King of Siberia tomato variety is quite unpretentious, but high-yielding and tasty.
The plant is tall, so it needs staking. It’s good that there are few leaves on the bush - this helps the fruits to ripen and fill faster. This variety tolerates sudden temperature changes well.
Since King of Siberia tomatoes have good immunity and disease resistance, it is better not to treat the bushes with chemicals again. It is advisable to eat organic vegetables.
Watering is carried out several times a week with warm, settled water. Plants need to be watered in the evening. If you do this during the day, during the heat and scorching sun, the bushes may get burned.
It is imperative to weed and loosen the soil, then more oxygen will flow to the roots. Accordingly, the yield will be higher, and the fruits themselves will be tastier.
The King of Siberia variety can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. This plant is not afraid of even cold, as the name suggests.
Tomatoes grow in the shape of yellow hearts, which looks quite original. The taste is bright, the fruits are rich in vitamins.
The description shows that the bushes are tall and the fruits are heavy, so it is necessary to tie supports in time so that the bush does not break under its own weight.
If someone decides to buy seeds for growing tomatoes of this type, you need to pay attention that different agricultural companies sell the same seeds, but under different descriptions. They can be called Altai seeds, Aelita or Siberian Garden
It is important to remember that although growing these tomatoes does not require anything special, watering must be regular. Only then can you get an excellent harvest
The King of Siberia tomato variety is not for those who appear in the garden only once a week.
Reviews from experienced gardeners about this hybrid note the positive qualities of the tomato: productivity, unpretentiousness, taste and appearance. Sometimes tomatoes become so full that they begin to crack. Reviews from those who have planted royal tomatoes more than once show that summer residents love them and recommend that others try to grow them.
Tomatoes can be not only very tasty and juicy, but also healthy and beautiful, and the characteristics and description of the King of Siberia variety once again confirm this.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Big Carol tomato variety
The most important advantage of such tomatoes is their weight and fleshy, juicy pulp. The taste of the litter is excellent, and it is quite resistant to weather conditions.
- large fruits (400-450 grams);
- pleasant sweet taste of tomatoes;
- high commercial properties of fruits;
- disease resistance.
The American tomato is a variety, so you only need to register its seeds from collectors once, and in the future collect seeds from your plantings.
But in order to grow such a tasty and large tomato, you will have to work hard. The variety requires plant formation and obligatory pinching.
The Big Carol tomato has a peculiarity: it is prone to double flowers (fasciation), and this must be taken into account. To obtain large tomatoes, it is recommended to pluck the flowers in a brush, leaving 2-3 pieces. Large tomatoes are usually formed from deformed inflorescences, and their shape may be slightly clumsy. It is up to the gardener to decide whether to remove or leave such inflorescences. It is believed that most often double flowers appear in the first cluster and can inhibit the development of other fruits. Therefore, double flowers can be removed.
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If you grew King of Kings tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this tomato? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this variety. If possible, attach to the comment a photo of the entire bush as a whole or individual fruits that you grew. Thank you!
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You can see other interesting varieties and hybrids of tomatoes with photos, descriptions and reviews in our Tomato Catalog. Enjoy watching.
