Description of the tomato variety Gigant Novikova, reviews and yield
The tomato belongs to the mid-season varieties. After planting the seedlings, the fruits will fully ripen in 110 - 120 days. The type of culture is indeterminate, standard. Cultivation is successful both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions.
Characteristics of Giant Novikov
After ripening, the tomatoes acquire a bright crimson color. The fruits are round, flattened, fleshy, deeply ribbed. The tomato gives a large harvest: from 500 to 900 grams - the weight of one tomato. Fruiting until the first frost.
In terms of taste, many varieties are inferior to Gigante Novikov. The tomato has a sugar, sweet and juicy taste.
The fruits are not stored for a long time; after harvesting, they are recommended to be eaten immediately or processed.
Description of the characteristics of the variety:
- has an excellent taste and aroma;
- large-fruited variety;
- has good immunity to various diseases;
- patient with lack of water;
- low productivity;
- not every composition and type of soil is suitable for growing.
The tomato was bred in the Soviet Union by selection. In 1990 he earned a registration place.
Landing features
Seedling of seeds before sowing in the ground is carried out in 60 days. After ripening, the seedling shoots are planted in open ground or in a greenhouse. There should be no more than 4 bushes per 1 m² of the plot. You should dig a deep hole, add one bucket of manure, 0.5 liters of ash, a handful of complex fertilizers.
The bushes grow up to 2 meters high with a lot of juicy fruits. In greenhouse conditions, giant tomatoes give less yield than in open ground, which may be due to the tightness of the space inside the greenhouse.
At the time of growth, it is recommended to tie up the trunk, and put supports under the branches so that the bush does not break off. According to the advice of experienced summer residents, it is recommended to feed the tomato 5 times during the entire growing season.
Which regions are suitable for growing
Tomato of this variety takes root faster in the southern latitudes in the open field. In greenhouse conditions, it bears fruit well in the middle latitudes of the country. In the northern regions, it is better to grow tomatoes in well-heated greenhouse conditions.
How to use
An excellent variety for preparing various pickles, twists and simple dishes.
But for canning whole fruits, it is still better to choose other varieties. The giant tomato is suitable for cask pickles, tomato juice, pasta and puree. It is recommended to eat it raw, as the fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Diseases and pests
Tomato Gigant Novikova has good resistance to various fungi.A tomato can get sick if it has not been properly cared for. The right conditions for a good harvest are regular watering, good illumination of the area and fresh air.
If the plant is sick with root rot, it is worth reducing the amount of watering. The soil around the root of the plant is raked off, a mixture of sawdust, peat and sand is added.
The most dangerous insects:
- potato scoop (destroyed by loosening the soil);
- Colorado potato beetle (Prestige works well against it);
- aphids and spider mites (die when exposed to the Zubr drug);
- slugs (the soil is covered with sand).
Experienced gardeners say that the tomato always brings a stable large harvest. But you should think about additional feeding in order to grow fruits up to 1 kg.
It is advisable to pay attention to pest attacks, which can occur frequently due to the sweetness and juiciness of the crop.
According to the characteristics of the Giant Novikov tomato (reviews, photos, yield), truly unique properties: the juiciness, depth of taste and size of the fruits tempt many summer residents to plant this variety in their garden. It is also recommended for beginners to try planting it in the garden - with experience and perseverance, it will be possible to achieve a good harvest.
