Description of the Altai Orange tomato, cultivation and growing of the variety

The Altai Orange tomato, reviews of which point to its positive qualities, is intended for cultivation in the southern and central regions of the country, as well as in the Altai Mountains. The tomato varieties differ in the color of their ripened fruits.

Advantages of the variety

Altaic orange tomato This tomato is a mid-season variety and is characterized by high yield. The first fruits ripen 110-115 days after the seeds emerge. This tomato variety series includes Altai pink And Altai red tomatoes.

The variety's characteristics and description indicate that it can be grown outdoors in southern regions. For the central part of the country, greenhouse cultivation is recommended.

During the growing season, a bush grows to a height of 1.6-1.8 m. The highest yield is achieved when the plant is trained into two stems. The tomato foliage is large and a rich emerald color. The inflorescences are collected in clusters, each containing 5-6 flowers.

The first cluster forms after the second permanent leaves, and each subsequent cluster forms two leaves apart. Tomatoes that ripen at the top of the plant are smaller in size and weight.

The tomato is flat and round, with medium-dense flesh and a firm skin. When ripe, it is orange-orange in color and weighs 250–350 g. When trained as a single-stemmed bush, the fruits are large, weighing up to 500–700 g. When cut horizontally, up to six seed chambers are visible.

The variety description is complemented by yield characteristics. One bush can yield 4.5 kg of tomatoes, and 11-12 kg per square meter.

The fleshy pulp of the fruit has a high sugar content and contains:

• lycopene;
• amino acids;
• beta-carotene.

Ripe tomatoes are resistant to cracking and withstand long-distance transportation well. The Altai orange tomato has a light, fruity aroma and a sweet flavor. In cooking, the fruits are used for juice, puree, and fresh.

Cultivation techniques

This tomato variety can be grown using seedlings or by sowing seeds directly into the ground. Preparing the planting material involves preparing containers with soil and planting the seeds 1.5 cm deep in moistened soil.

At the stage of formation of 2 true leaves, the plants are transplanted into separate peat pots, in which the seedlings are planted in the ground at the age of 45-50 days.

When planting in a permanent location, maintain a distance of 50 cm between bushes and 40 cm between rows. With this scheme, there are 3-4 bushes per 1 m².

Before the end of the growing season, remove side shoots and pinch off the tops of the shoots so that the plant does not use nutrients only for growth. A tall bush requires tying to a support or trellis.

Due to the heavy weight of ripening tomatoes, it is recommended to additionally strengthen the tomato trusses to prevent stem damage. The fruits begin to ripen in the second ten days of July, and the last tomatoes are harvested in the fall before frost.

Care for the crop includes regular watering with warm water, loosening the soil, and applying mineral and organic fertilizers. To minimize weed control, mulching the soil with grass or non-woven black fiber is recommended.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

Reviews from those who have grown the Altai Orange Tomato indicate excellent taste, high yields, and ease of care throughout the growing season.

Alexandra Yakovleva, 45 years old, Yartsevo:

"The Altai Orange variety caught my attention due to its appearance and its suitability for open-ground cultivation. For beginning vegetable growers, I'd like to warn you that if you plant seedlings, you risk discarding weak plants. Therefore, I always sow tomato seeds in containers with soil at a depth of 1.5 cm, moisten them with warm water using a spray bottle, and cover them with plastic wrap until the sprouts emerge. When the first two true leaves have formed, I transplant them into individual containers. I transplant them into the ground after the spring frosts have passed. It's essential to tie the shoots to stakes to prevent deforming the stems. The fruits are very large, juicy, buttery, and sweet. Thanks to their long fruiting period, they can be enjoyed fresh throughout the season."

Oleg Evdokimov, 56 years old, Biysk:

"I've been growing the Altai orange tomato for many years. I usually plant it in two trunks to maximize the yield. The tomato is very tasty, sweet with a hint of tartness. I'm happy to be able to harvest fresh tomatoes from the vine for a long time."