Description of the large-fruited tomato variety Lemon Giant and growing instructions

The Lemon Giant tomato amazes everyone who sees this marvel of breeding for the first time: the beautiful shape of the fruit and its unusual, vibrant color are a delight to the eye. Gardeners have rated the variety's flavor as very good and excellent, and the special properties of its flesh make it suitable for children and dietary nutrition.

Features of the variety

An indeterminate plant with unlimited growth of the main stem, the Lemon tomato reaches a height of 2 meters when grown in a greenhouse, but in the open field it typically reaches only 1.5 meters. Growth is artificially restricted to produce larger, more harvestable fruits, which mature in mid-August. To stop growth, simply pinching the tops of the stems is used.

The bush is vigorous, with extensive branching. These plants must be trained into 2-3 stems and tied to a trellis. Due to the bush's dense foliage, gardeners will need to remove some of the foliage at the base of the trunk to ensure better ventilation and prevent the development of late blight.

Lemon Giant tomatoes can be planted both outdoors and in greenhouses of any design. They tolerate short-term temperature drops in midsummer well, are tolerant of high soil moisture, and are adaptable to dry conditions. This variety produces high yields thanks to its large fruit size, reaching up to 10 kg per plant.

The Lemon Giant tomato variety is considered a mid-season variety (110-120 days to harvest). The first tomatoes in the greenhouse begin to ripen in late July or early August. Gardeners note that in the open ground, tomatoes develop more slowly and ripen 7-10 days later. Even in a warm autumn, some tomatoes are harvested unripe.

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Lemon Giant tomatoes are relatively resistant to the main diseases of nightshade crops (fusarium, macrosporiosis, and others). However, late blight in the second half of summer damages almost all tomato varieties that grow in the garden until autumn. During cold, rainy seasons, spraying the bushes with special fungicides is recommended to prevent the disease. Follow the instructions for use.

Fruits of the Lemon Giant variety

The bush produces 4-5 clusters with ovaries, each containing 3-5 fairly large, round or heart-shaped tomatoes. The average "lemon" weighs 400-500 g, but individual tomatoes exceed this average and reach 700-800 g. They usually form on the lower branches.

The tomato skin is firm but not rough. It reliably protects the berry from cracking during ripening, but is practically unnoticeable when eaten fresh. The skin is bright yellow and glossy, resembling a large lemon. At commercial maturity, tomatoes are green with a darker base. They are highly transportable, maintaining their marketable appearance for several days, even during long-distance shipping.

The pulp contains a high amount of dry matter and has a wonderful flavor and aroma. The characteristics and descriptions of the variety, given by those who have planted it, also note the berries' high sugar content. The lemon tomato has a mild flavor, but when grown in cold seasons, it can be slightly watery and tasteless.

The light, almost colorless flesh contains vitamins, proteins, and lycopene, comparable to red varieties. However, due to the reduced acidity of the juice and the hypoallergenic properties of the lightly colored flesh, the Lemon Giant variety is considered beneficial for those on a diet. The texture of the flesh resembles that of a ripe melon: tender and pleasant.

Like most modern large-fruited varieties, the Lemon Giant is classified as a beefsteak tomato. It has few seed chambers, which are almost invisible in the fleshy core of the fruit.

A salad variety, these lemon giants are delicious in fresh salads, look beautiful sliced ​​for festive occasions, and can be used as a base for gourmet appetizers or as sandwich slices. Their tomato-like flavor and clear flesh are perfect for light sauces where a hint of flavor is desired.

Tomatoes can be processed into juices and purees for sauces with unusual light colors. These unconventional products are very popular with children and are useful for dietary nutrition. Tomatoes can only be preserved as appetizers or salads, slicing them into wedges.

Agricultural technology of tomatoes

The mid-season Lemon Giant variety can be sown for seedlings 70-90 days before transplanting to a permanent location. Before sowing, disinfect the soil with a hot solution of potassium permanganate: generously saturate the soil with the solution right in the container. You can sow immediately after the substrate has cooled.

Spread the seeds over the soil surface and cover them with dry sand to a thickness of 0.5 cm. Cover the container with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place for germination. At a temperature of +25°C the seeds will germinate in 4-5 days.

Let the young plants grow for 2-3 weeks. During this time, it's important to water the seedlings regularly, preventing the soil from drying out too much. To prevent blackleg, lightly tint the water with potassium permanganate. The water temperature should be approximately the same as the soil temperature.

When the plants develop 1-3 true leaves, they should be pricked out, meaning transplanted into individual containers 5-7 cm in diameter. When transplanting, the tomatoes are planted deep down to the cotyledons. After pricking out, care for the tomatoes consists of regular and timely watering.

Lemon Giant can be transplanted into a greenhouse in mid-May. For open ground, the best time to plant is after the last frost has passed. Space the tomatoes in a 40x50 cm pattern. One week after planting, feed the plants with nitrogen fertilizers (nitroammophos, Kemira Plus, etc.).

When the first flowering brushes appear, add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers: superphosphate, potassium nitrate or ready-made mixtures for tomatoes of the Signor Tomato type.