Description of the King of Early tomato, cultivation features, and temperature requirements

The King of Early tomatoes is a variety intended for cultivation in the northern and Siberian regions of the Russian Federation. Initially, King of Early tomatoes were adapted only to southern regions, such as the Astrakhan region. Later, through selective breeding, the variety was adapted to regions with harsher climates, including Siberia. However, the harsh Siberian climate requires a greenhouse; King of Early tomatoes will only grow outdoors in the south or central regions of the Russian Federation.

What is the King of the Early tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. Adaptability to environmental conditions. Anyone who has planted this variety will confirm that the King of Early Crops can tolerate short frosts.
2. Ripe tomatoes have a bright red color.
3. On average, each ripe fruit can reach a weight of 200 g with proper care.
4. It has seven seed chambers.
5. The tomato has a round shape.
6. 5% of tomato pulp is made up of seeds.
7. Good yield. Up to 12 kg of ripe fruit can be harvested from 1 m² of King of Early bushes.
8. Greenhouse-grown tomatoes can be picked from the bush before they're fully ripe. They can then be left to ripen indoors in a cool, dark place. This will somewhat extend the tomatoes' shelf life.

The first harvest of the King of Early tomato variety can be harvested within three months of planting. Typically, the first fruits do not exceed 500 g. The remaining tomatoes will be smaller. With proper care, one plant can produce up to 5 kg of ripe tomatoes. Experts recommend growing no more than four plants per square meter.

A variety description, as well as reviews from tomato farmers and gardeners, help determine how to eat the fruits. A large garden allows for planting a wide variety of tomatoes, and the first fruits are used for slicing in salads, making juice, or eating fresh. The remaining fruits are best eaten fresh or used for pickling and preserving.

Despite the fact that the King of Early tomatoes have many advantages, including high yields and the possibility of early harvesting, they also have disadvantages:

1. A weak immune system can cause tomatoes to become susceptible to late blight.
2. Susceptibility to weeds.
3. Plants of this variety require constant care.

How to grow tomatoes

To get a rich harvest, it is enough to follow a few basic care rules.

Tomatoes prefer well-lit areas. Consider this when choosing a location for your future tomato beds. It's best to plant different crops at a reasonable distance from each other.

Don't forget to treat your plants with antibacterial agents. This will help preserve a large percentage of your harvest. Anyone who has grown vegetables before knows from experience when pests appear. This is necessary to carry out the processing in a timely manner.

Aerate the soil if growing in a greenhouse. Allow the soil to dry after watering. Follow a watering-drying-loosening cycle. Staking the royal tomato variety is essential, as the meter-tall bush requires it. Otherwise, the branches will bend under the weight of the tomatoes.

This will also protect the plant from soil bacteria and allow the tomatoes to receive more sunlight. Don't forget to add mineral fertilizer to the water you use to water your tomatoes at least three times per season.

Monitor the temperature, especially in greenhouse conditions. Ideally, it should not fall below 18ºC. A drop in temperature can slow down many processes responsible for fruit ripening.

Temperatures above 25°C risk preventing fruit set and preventing the plants from bearing fruit. Following all the necessary growing and care guidelines for the King of Early tomatoes will allow gardeners to achieve maximum results in a short period of time.