Description of the King Kong tomato and recommendations for growing the plant

The King Kong tomato is a rare, yet striking example of the giant varieties. It is a tall, mid-season, indeterminate tomato. It is primarily suitable for growing indoors or in greenhouses.

What is a King Kong tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The plant grows up to 1.8-2 m in height.
2. It has a very powerful and tall trunk, so it requires a strong tie to the stem and brushes to a strong support.
3. This variety requires pinching out the side shoots; it is possible to divide the bush into 2, 3 or more trunks, which will increase the yield.
4. One bush can yield more than 5 kg of tomatoes, which is an excellent indicator for tomatoes of this type.
5. The fruits have high taste qualities.
6. The yield can be increased by adding mineral fertilizers to the irrigation water.
7. King Kong tomatoes are heart-shaped, some with slight ribbing. When ripe, they are red.
8. The fruit weighs 350–650 g, often reaching 900 g (sometimes reaching 1.5 kg). The flesh is dense, juicy, with an excellent sweet flavor.
9. The fruits can be eaten fresh or used to make juices, thick sauces and tomato pastes.
10. This variety is not recommended for long-term storage and long-distance transportation.

This tomato is resistant to major diseases and tolerates harsh weather conditions. The period from germination to full ripening is approximately 110-115 days, which is well within the typical summer cottage season in our country. It's safe to say that this variety is a good choice for summer cottages.

Reviews from gardeners and enthusiasts of giant varieties indicate that the King Kong tomato occupies a leading position thanks to its amazing fruit taste and high yield.

How to grow tomatoes?

Let's look at the specifics of growing tomatoes. Seeds for seedlings should be sown 65-70 days before planting. After two true leaves appear, tomatoes should be pricked out. Once the plants have strengthened after pricking out, they should be hardened off, gradually increasing their time outdoors.

No more than three plants per square meter should be planted in the ground to ensure they feel comfortable and have sufficient space and light. Tomatoes have few leaves, so when grown in the south, they need to be planted in partial shade, otherwise the fruit may develop yellow spots. In order for the bush to bear fruit well despite its tall growth, it requires constant watering and feeding with mineral and organic fertilizers.

Because this variety's plants are tall and produce large fruits, they yield more than shorter varieties. To stop the tomato from growing taller, you can pinch the tops.

To do this, simply trim the stem and growth will stop, and all the plant's strength will go into fruit production and strengthening the root system. Gardeners' reviews of the King Kong variety are mostly positive.

From the above, the following conclusions can be drawn:

1. King Kong is a tall, mid-season indeterminate variety.
2. It has a high yield.
3. The fruits are very tasty, juicy, and the flesh is dense.
4. Not suitable for long-term storage.

If you have a small garden plot, this variety is ideal for getting the maximum yield from your bushes.