Description of the Raja tomato, characteristics of the fruit, and reviews from gardeners

Early, outdoor tomatoes, such as the Rajah tomato, are always prized by gardeners. They offer many advantages, including being relatively disease-resistant and resistant to insect damage. The manufacturer's description of the variety indicates that it is semi-determinate, meaning the bushes will be medium-sized. For gardeners looking for low-growing, early-ripening varieties, this is the perfect choice.

Brief description of the variety

This tomato is sure to please those who prefer large tomatoes. Unlike most large tomatoes, this one is not round, but oblong, like a plum. When fully ripe, it turns a bright red.

The average weight of these tomatoes is 300 g. With proper care, larger specimens can be grown from the first bunches. They have a very pleasant flavor, a distinct sweetness, meaty flesh, and are virtually seedless. Experts note that this characteristic is very rare for ultra-early varieties.

The Raja variety isn't yet very popular among gardeners. However, those who have already tried this tomato have left overwhelmingly positive reviews. They claim it has many good qualities and virtually no drawbacks.

Description of fruits:

• The medium-sized bushes produce fairly large clusters.
• Given that the fruits can weigh over 300 grams, and each branch produces 6-7 tomatoes, the clusters require staking. Otherwise, they will break, fall to the ground, and rot.
• As for the taste, the fruits are simply incomparable.
• Sweetish, with a firm skin and a meaty filling, they look great in salads.
• These tomatoes are also used to make juice, adjika, various sauces, and tomato paste for the winter.

Characteristics of the variety

The main feature of this tomato is its ripening period. It takes less than 90 days from the moment the seeds are planted for seedlings. This means the plant can be safely grown even in areas with variable summer temperatures and very few sunny days. The Raja variety will ripen quickly even in such conditions, giving gardeners a chance to harvest plenty of delicious tomatoes.

The description states that this variety is semi-determinate, meaning it should be medium in height. Rajah tomatoes can be grown outdoors, where they will reach about one meter. However, they are also suitable for greenhouse cultivation, where the bushes can reach 1.5 meters in height.

Tomatoes shouldn't be planted too close together. The bushes will become spreading and will interfere with each other. The optimal ratio is 4 plants per 1 m² of fertilized soil. Bushes require shaping, otherwise the yield will be significantly reduced. With proper cultivation techniques, you can harvest up to 4 kg per bush.

A major advantage of this variety is that it requires no additional treatment against most diseases. Rajah is resistant to fungi and various types of rot. This means preventative fungicide spraying is not necessary.

As for the common disease late blight, there's no need to worry about it either. The fruits ripen early enough that the disease doesn't have time to attack them. This disease primarily affects mid- and late-ripening varieties.

To maximize yield, it is recommended to periodically apply mineral fertilizers and natural fertilizers. Watering should also be closely monitored. Tomatoes of the Rajah variety do not like excess moisture, but a lack of water can also be fatal for them.

Gardeners' reviews of tomatoes

Lyudmila, Primorsky Krai: "This is my first time planting Radja tomatoes. They have very beautiful fruits. Sweet, firm, and fleshy. We had a good harvest, even though there wasn't much of a summer."

Miron, Irkutsk: "I was growing different varieties of tomatoes and decided to plant Raja. They ripen very quickly. And those that were a little late and picked green ripened perfectly on the windowsill. However, this variety isn't suitable for long-term storage. And you can't keep them for long; they're eaten quickly because they're so delicious!"