Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Raspberry giant, its yield
There are many varieties of hybrids, of which the Raspberry Giant tomato is most in demand. The description of the variety is amazing: the tomato conquered gardeners with its large fruit weight and excellent taste characteristics.
general information
Raspberry Tomato - determinant, does not need growth regulation, and therefore does not require pinching of growth points.
The main features of the variety are as follows:
- bush type - not standard;
- strong stem and root;
- height - not less than 0.7 m;
- number of brushes - 10 - 12;
- leaf color - dark green;
- the fruits retain their integrity, do not crack;
- the stalk is articulated;
- holds large fruits well;
- a small amount of seeds.
The tomato variety is immune to disease, does not have time to get sick with late blight, since the ripening of the fruits begins three months after planting the seedlings. At this time, the weather is stable, temperature drops have not yet begun.
The variety grows well both in the garden and in greenhouses. Productivity - up to 6 kilograms from one bush and up to 18 kilograms from 1 sq. m.
Features of the variety
The Raspberry Giant tomato has a flattened shape, medium or low ribbing. The fruits retain their presentation for a long time, all have approximately the same size.
The weight of tomatoes of the described variety reaches 400 grams, the diameter is 10 centimeters. Among all varieties of tomatoes, the Raspberry Giant is one of the largest. Thin, dense skin shines and remains smooth for a long time. Unripe tomatoes are pale green, ripe ones are pink or crimson.
The pulp of a tomato is juicy, fleshy, with an average density. The small number of seeds, the size of which is very small, is surprising. The dry matter content of the fruits is below average.
The crop can be stored for quite a long time. To do this, you need to choose a dry, dark place, the temperature in which will be room temperature. The changes are extremely undesirable, because the taste of tomatoes deteriorates from this. The Raspberry Giant tomato perfectly tolerates transportation, including over long distances.
The Raspberry Giant tomato has a sweet taste with a slight sourness, the vegetable is loved by children, allergy sufferers, people on a diet. It is possible both fresh consumption and freezing, stewing, adding to salads and other dishes.
Canned tomatoes of this variety are not very popular due to their rather large size, but in a crushed form they are perfect for use in various preparations: pasta, juice, ketchup and various sauces. The characteristic and description of the variety is fully confirmed by the obtained results of cultivation.
Benefits and cons of the variety
Like all tomatoes, the Raspberry Giant has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Obvious pros:
- early ripeness;
- large fruit size;
- preservation of the presentation;
- excellent harvest;
- resistance to diseases and pests.
Each gardener who planted and cultivated the Raspberry Giant notes that most of the beneficial properties and high taste qualities are preserved during heat treatment, giving the most positive reviews about the variety.
The only fact that in a certain way can play the role of a disadvantage and spoil the description of a tomato is the impossibility of using this tomato in canning as a whole. There may be isolated cases of diseases, but this is a fairly rare occurrence. In general, the Raspberry Giant is characterized exclusively positively, has many excellent reviews from gardeners.
Features of planting and growing
The Sedek Raspberry Giant tomato variety was bred specifically for cultivation in a greenhouse, but if a warm dry climate prevails in a particular region, then cultivation in an open area is possible. Seedlings are sown for seedlings after March 10. Before this moment, the seeds should be tested for germination by dropping them in a glass of water for 20 minutes. The seeds, which are well preserved, sink to the bottom of the glass, the rest float. To increase the percentage of seed germination, they are treated with a growth stimulator.
Sowing is carried out exclusively in nutritious soil, which is a mixture of earth, peat and sand in equal proportions. To achieve the desired pH level, ash must be added to the soil. If necessary, ready-made soil can be purchased at an agricultural store or hypermarket.
Peat pots should be used as a container for seedlings. This is the preferred option. If a different container is used, drain holes must be made at its bottom.
After filling the container with soil, it should be slightly moistened, and then put the seeds on the surface. The distance between them is at least 3 centimeters. The material should be sprinkled on top with a layer of soil and covered with a vapor barrier light-transmitting material. After 5 - 6 days of being in a warm and bright place, the first shoots will appear.
Once the seeds have germinated, the boxes should be opened and placed in a location that does not lack sunlight. The optimum air temperature is from 22 ° C to 25 ° C. If there is not enough light, then it is necessary to organize the backlight. Drafts are not allowed.
In the process of growing tomatoes before planting in open ground, plant nutrition should be carried out. This is the key to a set of green mass and the formation of immunity.
When two or three real leaves appear on the plant, you should think about a pick. When the plants reach the age of two months, the seedlings are transferred to a greenhouse, the soil in which has been dug up and well moistened in advance.
Throughout the entire growing period, the bushes of the Raspberry Giant form and stepchild. The lower leaves are cut off in order to prevent the appearance of pests, the beginning of putrefactive processes. In the middle lane with two formed stems, you can grow an excellent harvest of tomatoes of this variety, the first few brushes even have time to fully ripen on the bush.
At the initial stages of development, immediately after planting in the ground, plants should be fertilized with nitrogenous fertilizers, which will help the plant to build up a strong mass of leaves and form strong branches. When flowers appear, you should switch from fertilizers with nitrogen content to phosphorus additives, compositions with the inclusion of potassium.
Features of variety care
It is not difficult to care for the Raspberry Giant, but it is necessary to withstand the frequency.The care is as follows:
- correct garter of plants;
- watering according to the most optimal scheme;
- high-quality feeding.
Despite the fact that tomatoes of this variety do not grow very tall, they still need a garter. The installation of stakes should occur simultaneously with the planting of seedlings, so that later damage to the root system does not occur. At the moment when the stem of the plant begins to sag, it should be tied up.
A week after planting the seedlings, it is necessary to feed. A great way to fertilize tomatoes is to use last year's leaves that are sprinkled around the plants. After a while, the foliage will rot, the root system will receive the necessary nutrients. Feeding using manure is possible.
Watering tomatoes should be carried out as the soil dries out. If the ground is very dry, then you should consider moistening it. Watering in this case must be plentiful.
I have been growing the Raspberry Giant variety for a long time. This can be done most successfully in the southern regions of the Russian Federation, however, under the condition of greenhouse cultivation, an excellent harvest can be obtained throughout Russia.
