Those who love large red tomatoes will definitely be interested in the variety "Red Giant".
This is a medium-grade variety, but its fruits have very high taste qualities, and the bush itself has a high resistance to diseases.
In our article we will tell you more about these tomatoes. In it you will find a complete description of the variety, get acquainted with the features of cultivation and characteristics.
Tomato Red giant variety description
This is a medium-early variety, from the moment you planted the seedlings until the fruits are fully ripe, 100-105 days will pass. Indeterminate plant, stem type.
It grows equally well in unprotected soil and in greenhouses. The plant is quite high 140-180 cm. It has a complex resistance to diseases. Tomatoes, thereafter fully ripened, bright red. The shape is rounded, slightly flattened.
Very large 450-650 g, the fruits of the first harvest can reach 700-850 g. The number of chambers 6-8, the dry matter content of about 5%. The collected fruits are not stored for a very long time, it is better not to keep them for a long time, but to let them in for processing or use fresh.
The "Red Giant" was bred long ago in the USSR by amateur breeding, it was registered as a variety for greenhouses and open ground in 1989. Since then, has been a favorite among gardeners due to its high varietal qualities. With such properties, he will remain in the lead for a long time.
Tomatoes of this variety are best grown in the southern regions, if done in the open field. Under the film gives good results in the middle lane. This does not significantly affect the yield and incidence of the plant. In more northern regions, these tomatoes are cultivated only in heated greenhouses.
Specifications
For wholegrain canning, these tomatoes are not suitable because of the large size of the fruit, but you can make barrel-pickled. Red giant tomatoes are very good fresh. Juices, purees and pastes are very good due to the high content of sugars and vitamins.
This variety, although a "giant", but its yield is very modest. Under good conditions, 3-4 kg can be collected from each bush. With a recommended planting density of 3 plants per square. m goes up to 12 kg. This is not a record, especially for such a tall bush.
A photo
The photo shows a red giant tomato
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main positive qualities of the variety "Red Giant" note:
- high taste qualities;
- large fruits;
- immunity to diseases;
- tolerance for lack of moisture.
Among the shortcomings should be highlighted not the highest yield and capriciousness to the composition of the soil.
Features of the variety and its cultivation
The main feature of the type "Red Giant" is its large-fruited. Also, many note high resistance to diseases and high taste of the fruit. The trunk of the bush must be tied up, and the branches strengthened with the help of props, this will save the plant from breaking off the branches. It is necessary to form in two or three stems, in the open ground, usually in three. It responds very well to complex feeding at all stages of growth.
Diseases and pests
This variety has complex resistance to fungal diseases. The only thing to fear is diseases associated with improper care.
To avoid such difficulties in growing, you should regularly ventilate the room where your tomatoes grow, and observe the mode of watering and lighting. You should also pay attention to the composition of the soil, it should not be acidic. Neutral soils are best suited. These activities will help avoid problems when growing this variety.
Of the harmful insects may be exposed to melon gum and thrips, against them successfully used the drug "Bison". In the southern regions, the Colorado potato beetle can harm this species, especially in the southern regions, and the Prestige method is successfully used against it.
Of the pests that are most likely to harm in greenhouses, this is a melon aphid and spider mite, the preparation of bison is also used against them. Like many other types of tomatoes can be exposed to the greenhouse whitefly invasion, struggling with it with the help of the drug "Confidor".
As follows from a brief review, this is a variety for gardeners with a certain experience, it will be difficult for beginners. But you should not abandon its cultivation on your site, you will succeed. Good luck and the most delicious harvest.
