Description of tomato Sugar Giant
Fans of growing exceptionally large varieties of tomatoes should pay attention to the Sugar Giant tomato. It is characterized by high yield rates, pleasant taste characteristics and large sizes.
Description of tomato Sugar Giant
Country of withdrawal
It is believed that the Sugar Giant was launched on the territory of the Russian Federation in 1999. The most famous breeders of the country tried to create a universal species that would bear fruit not only in a greenhouse or greenhouse, but also when planted in open areas. Literally in 2000, the large tomato variety Sugar Gigant received recognition and was entered in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
The variety is suitable for planting in all regions of the country. In areas with moderate climatic conditions, planting is possible in open ground. In the northern and eastern regions, planting in a greenhouse should be preferred.
Description of the plant
Sugar Giant tomatoes belong to indeterminate crops with a standard type of bush. According to the characteristics, the growing season of the plant is about 115 days. The height of the bush is impressive and is about 180 cm. High growth rates were noted when planting in the southern parts of the country.
Leafiness, according to the description, is of a moderate type. Leaves on bushes of medium size, dark green in color. Due to the height of the bush, it must be tied to supports, otherwise the yield may drop to zero.
Description of the fetus
According to the characteristics, if you properly care for the plant, it is possible to collect about 10 kg of selected tomatoes of the highest quality from 1 bush. If for 1 sq. m to have 2-3 bushes, the yield will be about 20-30 kg. As soon as the round fruits are ripe, they begin to take on a rich red hue.
The average weight of one fruit is about 500 g. In rare cases - 800 g.
The inside of the fruit contains about 6 chambers with a moderate number of seeds. Dry matter - 5%.
Tomatoes have a sweet taste with no bitterness or acidity.
Benefits
The fruits are suitable for consumption in any form
There are a number of positive properties of the species:
- ripe tomatoes are large;
- universal in use;
- have excellent immunity to a large number of diseases.
Growing rules
Experts recommend paying attention to the fact of the obligatory formation of a bush in 2 stems. Planting is carried out exclusively by the seedling method. Seeds should be treated with growth stimulants and manganese solution. This will allow the plant to be more resistant to diseases and parasites. The seeds can then be planted in containers and placed in a warm place. After the formation of the first leaves, the seedlings must be planted in open ground or in a greenhouse.
The distance between rows and holes is extremely important. To achieve the best yield indicators, a distance of 50 cm should be adhered to between holes, and 70 cm between rows. For optimal care and harvesting per 1 sq. m should have no more than 3 bushes.
Care
The irrigation system should be normalized. Watering should be done with warm water and only in the evening. Loosening the soil, removing weeds and weeding the beds are mandatory stages of care, not only the yield indicator, but also the appearance of the plant depends on them.
Top dressing should contain mineral fertilizers with high levels of potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. These substances are able to correctly form the plant and the root system.
Diseases and parasites
Problems only arise if the farmer does not properly care for the plant. To minimize them, you should establish a mode of airing the room where the plantation is located.
Sometimes there are cases when aphids or thrips begin to affect the plant. In the fight against these pests, the drug "Bison" comes to the rescue. They should be used very carefully: it can negatively affect the taste of the fruit - it is used in the most advanced cases and only 1 day before the installation of watering.
Against the Colorado potato beetle use harmless for humans "Prestige". In the fight against the greenhouse whitefly will help "Confidor".
Conclusion
To get a good harvest of Sugar Giant tomatoes, you should carefully look after the plant. Fortunately, Sugar Giant requires minimal maintenance. If you follow all the rules and recommendations, the variety will thank you with a good harvest and excellent external data.