Description of Sugar Elephant tomatoes and characteristics of the fruits

High-yielding and delicious tomatoes are every gardener's dream. In search of the perfect option, many choose the Sugar Elephant tomato.

Description of the variety

Although this variety is considered new, it already has many fans who leave positive reviews. In the state register, it is listed as a tomato intended for outdoor cultivation in the southern and central regions of the country. However, a good harvest can also be achieved in the northern regions by growing the Sugar Elephant in greenhouses.

It's worth noting that this tomato has several similar varieties. They also have the word "elephant" in their names. They are similar in characteristics, although there are some differences. These mainly concern the color of the ripe tomatoes.

Sugar Elephant tomatoes are considered indeterminate. Their bush can grow indefinitely. However, in open ground conditions, the stem most often grows up to 1.5 meters. In a greenhouse, the plant can reach up to 2 meters. Given the tall growth of the bush, it is essential to tie it to a support. This ensures a bountiful and healthy harvest.

Sugar elephant is considered mid-season. The fruit ripens in 115 days. If you sow the seeds in March, you can get ripe fruit as early as July.

Sugar Elephant tomatoes have leaves that are quite typical of tomatoes. However, some varieties may have foliage that resembles potato tops. Experienced gardeners believe this depends on the grower, as even the same variety can have different appearances.

One of the important characteristics of this variety is its extreme disease resistance. Sugar Elephant is resistant to late blight and other common diseases, with the exception of blossom-end rot. This can affect yield, but can be remedied by applying potassium fertilizer during the growing season. Once the fruit begins to ripen, no additional feeding is necessary.

In addition to potassium, the Sugar Elephant also requires other beneficial elements, so a complex fertilizer is a good choice. These can be store-bought or natural, consisting of compost, manure, and dung.

This variety produces a large amount of fruit, but to maximize yield, it's important to properly train the bushes, remove side shoots, and harvest ripe fruits promptly to allow new ones to develop. This allows for a yield of over 5 kg of tomatoes per bush.

Characteristics of fruits

The Sugar Elephant produces a profusion of delicious tomatoes. The variety's characteristics and description suggest that it's best grown in the south and central parts of the country. Here, yields can be record-breaking. However, even in areas with cold summers, you can harvest plenty of delicious tomatoes in a greenhouse.

This variety is considered a dessert variety. Its fruits are very sweet, making them ideal for salads, juices, and sauces. Fully ripened fruits have virtually no tartness.

Description:

• The tomatoes are quite large, weighing on average 400 g.
• The first ovaries can produce tomatoes weighing up to 600 g.
• Smaller fruits appear at the top, sometimes weighing up to 200 g.
• Experienced gardeners recommend not neglecting fertilizing. With proper fertilizer application, tomatoes can weigh up to 800 grams. A single plant, with proper care, can yield more than four such tomatoes.
• The shape of the fruit is oval and slightly flattened.

A distinctive feature of these tomatoes is that they are very juicy and have thin skins. However, such fruits are not suitable for long-term storage or transportation. It is advisable to process the harvest immediately, before it begins to turn black. Reviews about tomatoes are only positive.

Irina, Kursk: "The tomatoes are truly sugary. It's a shame to use them for canning."

Alexandra, Rostov-on-Don: “Good tomatoes with stable fruiting throughout the warm season.”