Description of the King of Giants tomato, cultivation and pest control

The King of Giants tomato, the characteristics and description of which will be given below, belongs to the group of plants with medium ripening periods.

The King of Giants tomato, whose description and cultivation methods are fully documented in specialized agricultural catalogs, was developed by Russian specialists. The variety was added to the State Register of Vegetable Crops of Russia in 2010. It is grown in open fields in the southern regions of the country and in greenhouses in the central part of the country, Siberia, and the Far North.

Technical data of tomato

The King of Giants f1 tomato variety has the following characteristics:

• the first tomato harvest is collected 110-115 days after the seedlings have sprouted;
• The bush is a standard one, reaching a height of 1.5-1.8 m when grown in a greenhouse; if grown in open ground, the bushes will rise to a height of 1.4-1.6 m;
• the first brush develops above the 9th leaf, and all subsequent ones appear after 3 leaves;
• 1 fruit weighs on average 0.45-0.6 kg; if the tomato is grown in a greenhouse, then gardeners' reviews indicate that the weight of the tomato is 0.8-0.86 kg;
• The King of Giants tomatoes are oval-shaped, slightly flattened at the top, and contain 7-8 seed chambers inside the pulp;
• The skin of the fruit has increased density, which prevents them from cracking.

The variety yields 7-9 kg of berries per square meter. This figure can be improved by 30% by following all breeder recommendations and implementing all agricultural practices on time. To obtain the desired fruit quantity, the bushes are trained into 1-2 stems.

Farmers note that this variety is not susceptible to diseases common to nightshade crops. Most garden pests avoid this tomato variety. Retailers readily purchase the King of Giants' fruits from the public because they can be transported over long distances.

The berries described are eaten fresh. They can also be used to make juice or paste. If a gardener wants to preserve the fruit, the late harvest is best, as they are smaller and easier to store in a jar. Nutritionists recommend feeding the King of Giants berries to children due to the high content of vitamins and other nutrients in the pulp.

How to grow the described variety yourself

Tomato seeds are purchased from specialized stores. It's important to know that this type of plant has a high germination rate, reaching 97-98%.

When growing seedlings, you need to take into account the fact that the King of Giants loves good lighting.

When sprouts appear, 6-7 days after planting, they are watered with warm water.

When the seedlings have 2-3 leaves, they are pricked out. At the same time, the sprouts are given their first feeding. Organic or nitrogen fertilizers are used for this. Before planting the seedlings in open ground, they are hardened off.

Plant no more than 2-3 bushes per 1 m² of garden bed. Remove any side shoots from the bushes promptly.

Young plants are fertilized 4-5 times per season. Initially, organic and nitrogen fertilizers are applied to support bush growth. Once the clusters appear and the plants flower, they are fed with potassium nitrate and manure. Once fruit appears, the plants are switched to phosphorus or complex fertilizers.

Weeding the beds is recommended twice a week. Loosening the soil is done once every 6-7 days. Watering is done three times a week with warm water. All tasks must be completed promptly, otherwise 25% of the harvest will be lost.

If the tomato plants are planted in a greenhouse, the farmer must constantly monitor the humidity and temperature. To regulate these parameters, the tomato room is ventilated. To prevent the branches from breaking under the weight of the fruit, the stems are tied to sturdy supports or vertical trellises.

Reviews

Those who have planted giant (truly royal) tomatoes claim that growing them is not very difficult, the main thing is to follow all the recommendations.

Svetlana, Kirov

I planted a King last year. I'm happy with the results: the fruit is plentiful, large, and delicious.

Sergey Nikolaevich, Tomsk

This is the third year we've been growing these giants in a greenhouse. Everything's going well, except for staking the bushes to prevent them from breaking under the heavy tomatoes.

How to combat diseases and pests

Although this variety is immune to most diseases, experts recommend spraying tomato plants with medicinal preparations. This preventative measure is taken after transplanting the seedlings into the garden.

Of the various garden pests, whiteflies cause the most damage to plants. If a small number of these insects are noticed on leaves and stems, they can be controlled using traditional methods.

For example, you can take 0.15 kg of garlic, crush it, pour 1 liter of boiling water over the mixture, and let the solution steep for 5-7 days. Apply the resulting mixture to the tomato leaves. You can also use 0.1 g of dandelion instead of garlic.

If there are a lot of insects, they can be destroyed by using special chemicals, which are sprayed on the bushes in calm weather.