Characteristics and description of the tomato variety King of the market, its yield
Tomato King of the Market is a hybrid belonging to the category of early maturing varieties. Its main purpose is outdoor cultivation. The name of the culture is very significant. The result of cultivation is a beautiful red fruit, the mass of which can reach 300 grams. The shape of the tomato is round, smooth. In an unripe state, it is light green, in the finished state it is bright red.
History of appearance
This hybrid variety was bred by domestic breeders on the territory of the Russian Federation. The market king passed state registration in 2009. Since that time, it has become widely known and recognized by many gardeners who grow tomatoes f1 King of the market ii for themselves, and farmers who have mastered the cultivation of this crop on an industrial scale.
general information
The characteristic of this hybrid is liked by many summer residents and farmers. The king of the market belongs to the varieties with an average ripening period. From the moment the seedlings were planted in the ground, approximately 95 - 105 days pass until the first fruits appear. Character - determinant, standard.
Best of all, the tomato behaves in the open field, since it was bred specifically for these conditions. The yield of the variety does not break records, but it can boast of stability and quality. If you take proper care of the crop and sow the seeds correctly, then during the season from one square meter you can easily collect up to 12 kilograms of beautiful fruits.
The king of the market differs from other varieties in the excellent quality of the fruit. Tomatoes are very smooth, smooth and resistant to cracking. These advantages make these tomatoes an excellent choice in the market.
Taste qualities, according to the description of the variety on the seed packaging, are excellent. The antioxidant properties of tomatoes, high content of vitamins, minerals and acids are the reasons why these fruits can be easily used in dietary nutrition. Their benefits for the body are great.
The main characteristics of the fruit are as follows:
- weight - up to 300 grams;
- beautiful colour;
- elongated shape;
- the amount of dry matter is less than 5%.
The tomatoes are delicious. Thanks to the large amount of minerals, they make an excellent juice. The variety is not suitable for canning due to a sufficiently large mass of fruits. For those who still want to try the King of the Market tomatoes in salted form, we can recommend salting in barrels, tubs. The King of the Market is well suited for making sun-dried tomatoes.
Pros and cons
This hybrid has a number of advantages over other varieties:
- resistant to arid climatic conditions;
- shows resistance to the development of diseases;
- gives a wonderful harvest;
- demonstrates excellent taste.
The description of the variety also contains disadvantages:
- The king of the market is a zoned variety, so its cultivation is possible only in the southern regions of the country.
- Impossibility of canning in general.
Despite some disadvantages, very relative, the variety has a large number of fans who do not change their favorite hybrid for several years and leave only good reviews.
Growing features
The tomato is intended for outdoor cultivation. This can be done in two ways:
- direct sowing: seeds are planted directly into the ground;
- for seedlings.
If the tomato is used for further processing, direct sowing is practiced. Harvest terms are reduced, but this significantly reduces the cost of growing crops, which means that it increases the level of possible earnings.
If tomatoes are to be sold fresh on the market, then cultivation must be started by sowing seedlings. If the region is not too warm, you can practice moving to a greenhouse.
The king of the market is destined for open field cultivation, and due to its love of lots of heat and ability to tolerate lack of moisture, it becomes the ideal choice for gardeners.
As warm southern regions that are perfect for growing this variety, you can name:
- Astrakhan region;
- Krasnodar region;
- Crimea.
When cultivated in the middle lane, you can get a crop, but it will not be as high-quality and plentiful as in the south. The variety becomes less resistant to the development of diseases and pests. These tomatoes tolerate elevated temperatures perfectly.
Tomato The King of the Market is a very responsive culture. With regular feeding, it responds with a well-formed bush and tasty fruits. The fertilizer used for the King of the Market must be complex.
Stepping
During the growth of the bush, the formation of two stems should be expected. Pruning will help you get the right shape of the plant.
After the appearance of flowers on the first brush, which has formed, the beginning of the appearance of 2 stepsons is marked. The most powerful of these grows directly under this brush. With a frequency of about once every 11 days, stepsons should be removed.
The weather on the day the stepsons are removed should be sunny and warm. It is advisable to carry out the manipulation in the morning or before lunch, in this case, the wound will have time to heal, which will reduce the risk of infection entering the site of the breakdown. To make healing happen as quickly as possible, sprinkle the bummer with charcoal or ash. Stepsons should be removed with their hands, breaking off.
Plants should not be grazed in the evening. Some summer residents even grow indeterminate varieties in two stems. But this is done only with a small number of bushes. Then the stepson should be left over the first brush, and subsequently tied up separately and developed further.
The fruits harvested from the Market King can be stored for a long time, the temperature should be room temperature. If there is a need for transportation, then you can be sure that the tomatoes will tolerate it well, which is why the King of the Market is one of the favorite hybrid varieties of farmers in southern Russia.
Diseases and pests
The queen of the market is a disease-resistant tomato species, but it can also suffer from infections. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the bush suffers from diseases such as Alternaria.
To combat, you can use drugs such as:
- Antrakol;
- Tattoo;
- Consento.
Another problem that overtakes tomatoes of the described variety is bacterial spotting.If bushes suffering from a disease are found, they should be immediately destroyed, the rest of the plants are urgently treated with Bordeaux mixture. Do not forget about the soil, the disinfection of which is a guarantee that the spread of the disease will stop.
The king of the market is the cultivar that grows primarily outdoors. This has one drawback: it is difficult to control the appearance of pests that can destroy the plant. So, for example, among the frequently encountered "neighbors" of the tomato bear and slugs.
You can fight slugs using folk remedies. It is easy to prepare a solution, since you need the ingredients that are in every home:
- spicy pepper;
- dry mustard;
- water.
After mixing all the components in equal proportions, water the area occupied by slugs at the rate of 1 tablespoon of solution per square meter.
You can also cope with a bear. Careful weeding of tomato beds, treatment with a preparation called "Thunder" will help to solve this problem.
There is a possibility that the bush will infect Colorado beetles. Fighting them is a usual thing for all gardeners. You can simplify the task using the modern drug "Prestige".
Plant feeding should be regular. Best of all, the variety accepts preparations containing copper and nitrogen. Following simple recommendations for caring for tomatoes will allow you to get bright tasty tomatoes.
