Where does a good tomato harvest begin? Of course, from a productive variety, which includes Fitous. Created in 1997, it has long been widely sold, and has become a leader in the mid-early group. It is valued for its abundance of harvests and excellent product and taste qualities.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Mid-early | Reds | Average | Variety | Plum-shaped or oval |
Description and characteristics of the variety
Tomato Fitous belongs to the group of determinants. The shoots are characterized by compactness, but at the same time the strength of the stems.
What signs are typical for bushes:
- height within 50-60 cm;
- powerful thickened trunks;
- inflorescence simple;
- 4-6 tomatoes are tied in clusters;
- 7-8 fruiting clusters are formed on the bushes.
The ripening period is mid-early. Harvesting begins 95-100 days after germination.
Tomato characteristics:
- average weight 50-70 g;
- color bright red;
- the pulp is fleshy, moderately juicy, sugary;
- seed chambers 2-3;
- the skin is durable, does not burst or crack;
- tomatoes tolerate transportation well;
- presentable presentation.
The taste harmoniously combines sweet and sour notes.
Harvest volume and application
The productivity of the Fitous variety is high. With proper agricultural technology and compliance with all necessary requirements, a small plant grows, strewn with vegetables.
Retains excellent taste regardless of the cooking method.
The application is very diverse, depending on who has the imagination. All favorite winter preparations are prepared with their participation. The taste of tomatoes is excellent; with whole-fruit canning, the appearance and integrity of the structure are preserved. Perfect for preparing salads and eating fresh.
Features of cultivation and storage
Planting on beds is carried out when the bushes reach the age of 50-55 days.
Holes are dug 30 cm deep. In each hole add:
- 10 g of superphosphate;
- 1 tbsp. wood ash;
- 5 g potassium sulfate.
Maintain a distance of 40-50 cm between bushes. Fix tall shoots to a support. They grow bushes with 2-3 trunks.
Ripe tomatoes can be stored for up to 3-4 weeks. Use dark, cool closets, rooms, and basements for storage.
Planting and care
"Fitous" tomatoes grown by seedlings. They begin to sow seeds at the end of March or beginning of April (depending on the region). The seed planting depth is 1 cm.
Does not require pinching or gartering.
Planted in the ground at a distance of 50 cm between plants. Thus, no more than 3 bushes are placed per 1 m2. The soil should be well moist and slightly acidic. You can add superphosphate (10 grams per hole).
It is best to water tomatoes after sunset, and the water should be warm. To obtain a high yield, you should feed the tomatoes. The first time, 2 weeks after landing in a permanent place. The second time before flowering, the third time before the active ripening of fruits.
Do not forget about standard agricultural practices, weeding and loosening. Timely implementation of which will significantly increase the yield of the bush.
What is the species
Tomatoes of this variety are quite popular. The description shows that they are unpretentious and resistant to diseases.
Plant:
- Bush: determinate.
- Height: 50 cm.
- Stem: powerful.
- Inflorescence: simple.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: from 4 to 6 pcs.
- Ripening time: 95-110 days (from seed germination).
Fruit:
- Color: red.
- Shape: oval.
- Weight: 50-70 g.
- Number of cameras: 2-3 pcs.
- Density: high.
- Peel: not hard, but does not allow cracking.
- Taste: excellent.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: long time.
Positive and negative aspects of the species
Many gardeners pay attention to the characteristics of good and bad in a plant. Making your final choice on this basis
- High yield.
- Disease resistance.
- Unpretentiousness and undemandingness.
- The fruits do not crack, last a long time and tolerate transportation well, maintaining their presentation.
- Does not require plant formation.
No disadvantages of the variety have been identified.
Opinions of summer residents regarding the Fitous tomato
Reviews from summer residents will help a novice gardener understand how to grow tomatoes, whether they should be fertilized or not, whether formation is necessary and much other useful information.
- Lyudmila Ponomoreva. They live in Siberia. He writes: “I grow it in open ground. Even the smallest tomatoes ripen. Excellent for preservation. Very good variety."
- Alexander. I planted “Fitous” on my plot. Several bushes produced a variety of other tomatoes. Definitely going to grow more.
- Margarita. He has been growing tomatoes on the plot for 3 years. Satisfied with the characteristics of the variety. The yield is very high, it formed into 2 trunks. The tomatoes turned out larger than in the description. After forming 6 brushes, the growth point was removed. I was satisfied with everything. The taste of pickled tomatoes is amazing.
Many summer residents choose this variety because it is resistant to late blight, is unpretentious and produces a lot of yield. Thanks to these qualities, it became a favorite for many of them.
When do early tomatoes ripen?
At the same time, the period for determinate varieties is approximately 90-100 days, and for indeterminate varieties - from 95 to 98 days.
When choosing a tomato variety, the type of classification is important, which, in addition to the speed of ripening, includes the height of ripening of the fruit, which is indicated on bags of seeds using the terms “determinate” and “indeterminate”.
Determinate varieties of tomatoes are distinguished by the fact that their growth stops immediately after tying 4-5 bunches. The first flower cluster is formed after 5-7 leaves appear, and the periodicity of their growth occurs every 2 leaves.
In appearance, these bushes are usually low. They can be cultivated in open ground at southern and middle latitudes, but it makes no sense to grow them in more northern regions, even in greenhouses. It is necessary to garter the bushes in time, preventing the fruits from falling to the ground.
Among the varieties of this degree of ripeness, two main varieties are distinguished:
- Superdeterminant, the earliest ones, do not require stepsoning;
- Determinate, the formation of which is carried out by removing excess stepsons in order to avoid overloading the plant with fruits, which extends their ripening period.
In addition to those mentioned, there are indeterminate varieties, which also include hybrids. Their main difference is the unlimited development of the main stem. When cultivated in heated greenhouses or in warm climates, their growth can continue throughout the year and produce up to fifty clusters of juicy fruit.
An important condition for this is the need for their careful formation with the removal of all stepsons. Most often in the southern regions, these varieties are chosen for growing in greenhouses or outdoors, tied to long stakes or trellises. In all other latitudes they must be grown in greenhouses.
Attention: Such varieties are not suitable for cultivation in the northernmost territories, where the summer is short, due to the fact that the process of fruit ripening will be much longer
In addition to the two main types of tomato varieties, several more subspecies are known, which are subspecies of determinate early-ripening tomatoes:
- standard, have even lower growth and a strong stem, they do not require tying or shaping at all;
- semi-determinate, which are not inclined to complete growth, but sometimes this can happen unexpectedly. Suitable for cultivation in greenhouses at mid-latitudes, it is recommended to grow them in two stems.
Summarizing the characteristics of the varieties, we can conclude that it is preferable to grow low-growing varieties of tomatoes in open ground, the seeds of which are labeled “determinate” on the packaging.
Tall varieties called “indeterminate”, including their hybrids, are more suitable for greenhouses.
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Now let's look at the red-cheeked representatives of la mela d'oro.
Honey Saved, Persimmon and Oxheart Orange and Gold. Golden heart
Honey saved
Filled with honey to the brim...
Typically, orange-colored tomatoes are considered more acidic than those with a “skin” of a different color. But these three have an excellent sweet taste! Especially Honey saved!
Bred by such a breeding luminary as V.N. Derenko, Honey Spas, registered in 2004 as a “variety for greenhouses and open ground,” quickly won its place in each region of Russia.
Growing freely in a greenhouse up to 2 m in height (in open ground - up to 170 cm), this nightshade forms on one cluster up to 6 large, round orange or deep yellow, rich berries covered with large green leaves. Berry weight up to 250 g.
Ripe pomo d'oro keeps well in the refrigerator until winter.
“I sowed the seeds in mid-March, since I don’t use lighting. The seedlings grew well and strong (spring brought us plenty of sunny days). I planted my tomatoes already in mid-May. I grow a lot of different ones in order to select the best ones for myself.
But the weather in the summer of 2014 was not on the side of gardeners; heavy torrential and prolonged rains were followed by heat. Many died, but Honey saved us, and the first babies on it had already matured by July 20, although it was declared as average, while the well-known Riddle gave nothing at all.
My Honey Spa fruited the longest and lasted until the last and survived the fight against late blight. The last tomatoes were picked clean and healthy, although not very ripe. Honey Spas showed its best side even in not very favorable conditions. Sow this variety and you won’t regret it!”
It even looks sweet!
The Persimmon tomato is not so tall - only 70-90 cm in open ground and 120-140 cm in a greenhouse. It needs a garter. This nightshade has good yields, but is susceptible to frequent diseases.
The shape of the Persimmon berry resembles a persimmon, weighing 350-400 g. Ripe Persimmon is very sweet and fleshy, but overripe ones begin to sour. Excellent for both salads and canning.
There is no exact definition for ripeness. Judging by the reviews, some believe that ripeness is in a bright, orange-yellow color, others argue that this color is a sign that the Persimmon is already overripe.
Red-red F-1, Siberian precocious, King of kings, Babushkino
Let's skip ahead to the classic hybrid.
Red-red F-1
Like a bright light in the garden
This is not just a red tomato, this is a pure scarlet tomato! And despite the fact that this “spark” still does not feel very comfortable among the established types of tomatoes, it is stable enough to recommend it for private greenhouses and plots - it is reproduced from the seeds that its berries contain without changes.
The berry size is average (at least 150 g, but not more than 500).
Number of scarlet balls up to 7 pcs., early ripening. The pulp is very juicy, classic tomato taste with a slight sourness, when broken it is sugary, loose, crystalline. The height of the stem does not exceed one and a half meters.
Babushkino
Everything for your beloved grandchildren!
But this is not a hybrid at all and, contrary to widespread rumors, the F-1 does not have any hybrids! Grandmother's Basket, Grandmother's Happiness, Grandmother's Kiss or Grandmother's Secret are separate varieties of “grandmothers”.
And Grandma’s Secret generally applies to pink tomatoes! True, this does not prevent Secret from growing sunny fruit weighing up to 700 g, but to be honest, the normal weight of the fruit is 350-400 g.
But let's return to the blush-red Babushkino. Their weight is 300-800 g. Outwardly, the skin of the flat-round, smooth, dense “granddaughters” may have a faint pinkish tint, but when scrapped you can see how bright red their flesh is. “Apple” can be stored for a long time, but its puree tastes simply excellent! Salads and marinades are also good. There are usually 12 of these red-cheeked “granddaughters” on the hand.
Grandmother's mid-early plant can be planted not only with seedlings, but also with seeds in open ground, because These sprouts tolerate low temperatures well and are resistant to common tomato diseases. So Babushkino tomatoes can be grown in any region of Russia!
Turns red right before our eyes...
This Peruvian fruit especially pleases the residents of the Urals and Siberia. It can be sold under different names: Siberian Tiger, Siberian Giant, Siberian Trump, Siberian Malachite, Siberian Bear and even Siberian Pirouette or Cossack. These are all varieties of an early, productive, low-growing variety of Siberian early ripening bunch tomato.
The name speaks for itself - a pleasant red color with yellow-green “streaks” or an orange-yellow tint, weighing 100-120 g, with a yield of up to 7 kg. from an open bush and up to 9 kg. in the greenhouse.
Excellent pure tomato taste, ideal for juices and salads. The downside is that it is completely devoid of keeping quality, and when you try to fill it with marinade, it bursts.
But it is absolutely resistant to brown spot and tobacco mottle virus (TMV). It is resistant to other nightshade diseases with a solid “4”.
King of Kings
A royal product - definitely!
This is another giant among tomate, the favorite “tomatl” of Ukraine and Moldova.
Bushes with medium foliage reach 1.80-2 m in height, so it is worth forming them into 2 stems and be sure to tie them up, otherwise round, dense, heavy tomatoes weighing 1 kg (and more!) will easily break the fragile support, and the entire harvest will be destroyed. 5-6 kg. from the bush will end up on the ground.
One can sing songs of praise about the taste qualities of the mid-late King, they are so good fresh, in salad delights, and in tomato pastes and juices. This is when the berry has already turned deep red, and while it is still yellow-green, it is readily used as an ingredient for interesting winter salads and as individual twists.
Nobleman or Budenovka?
How to distinguish and is there a difference?
And so - Nobleman.
Noble berries
The powerful stem grows up to 80 cm in height. Formed from 2 initial ones.
In order for the plant to become as fruitful as possible, only 1 stepson is left at the bottom under the very first flower cluster, the rest are pinched.
Somewhat similar to the Bull's heart - elongated, heart-shaped (sometimes adjacent to rounded, robust ones), weighing up to 500 g, fleshy, sugary at the break, excellent sweet, slightly sour taste of freshly squeezed juice. A whitish spot remains on the cut near the stalk.
Ideal for table consumption. Unfortunately, it cannot be stored for a long time.
Now - Budenovka.
The nobleman, having changed color, becomes... Budenovka!
A powerful bush grows up to 80 cm in height... And so on.
The description is one to one with the Nobleman. So why are they still separated by name? There is a difference - the color of the berry.
Velmozhi has red-burgundy fruits, while Budenovka has bright pink-scarlet fruits.
Both tomatoes have common related roots, hence their identity. The only difference is the color!
“I grew Budenovka for many years and was very pleased. This year I replaced her with Nobleman. It is more productive, it seems to me, although the varieties are very similar. The fruits grow by leaps and bounds, are very fleshy and sweet. The trouble is that they quickly lose their elasticity, but they don’t go into salads and are not processed – that’s just it!”
“This year I tried Velmozha. Didn't like it at all! The fruits quickly lose their elasticity, begin to leak, and become soft. Next year I will return to my beloved Budenovka!”
How to properly plant seeds and care for plants
Tomato can be propagated using seedlings. The seeds are planted in the ground quite late - at the end of March, early or mid-April (depending on the climate). The seeds are buried shallowly - about 1 cm.
Bushes of the Fitous variety do not need staking or pinching. The distance between bushes should not be less than 50 cm. That is, 3 bushes should be placed on one square meter. For tomatoes, slightly acidic, well-moistened soil is most preferable. A little superphosphate won’t hurt – about 10 grams. per bush (applied when planting in a hole).
You can’t water tomatoes in hot weather; it’s best to do it in the evening, after sunset. It is highly advisable to use warm water for irrigation. The bushes need to be fed periodically. The first feeding is carried out 14 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. The second time is applied before flowering, the third time before the fruit begins to ripen.
Of course, you should not neglect the simplest agricultural techniques in the form of weeding and periodically loosening the soil between the bushes.
Tomato Fitous
Resistant to late blight
The variety was created in the Oryol branch of legumes and cereals in 1997. Early ripening (from germination to fruit ripening 104-109 days), for open ground and film coverings. The plant is compact, determinate type, up to 50 cm high. The fruit is long-oval, slightly ribbed, deep red, weighing up to 70 g, excellent taste.
Value of the variety: resistance to late blight, good shelf life and transportability of fruits. Recommended both for fresh use and for whole-fruit canning.
Agricultural technology: tomato prefers fertile soils. The best predecessors: legumes, cucumber, onion, cabbage. In central Russia and northern regions it is grown through seedlings. For open ground, they will seed in the first ten days of April to a depth of 0.5-1 cm, for protected ground - 2 - 3 weeks earlier. Seedlings are planted in open ground according to a 50 x 30 cm pattern after the threat of the last frost has passed. In the southern regions, as well as early ripening varieties in central Russia, they are grown without seedlings: they are sown when the soil at a depth of 5–6 cm warms up to 10–120C. Seeds germinate in 7-10 days. Care consists of loosening, weeding, fertilizing and watering with warm water. Low-growing varieties do not require pinching or staking.
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