We present to your attention an interesting hybrid. Its peculiarity is that, being an early one, it has rather large fruits.
This may please many: because you get two big advantages at once.
Tomato is called "King of the market", this plant today and will be discussed.
Breeding history
This hybrid was bred in Russia by domestic experts. Received state registration as a hybrid variety for cultivation in open ground in 2009.
Since then, he received respect from tomato lovers for themselves and farmers who grow tomatoes in large quantities for sale.
Tomato "The King of the Market": variety description
"The king of the market" is an early ripe hybrid, from the moment of transplanting to the appearance of mature fruits it passes 95-105 days.
The shrub is deterministic, stem. It is recommended for cultivation in an open ground. It has good resistance to most diseases peculiar to tomatoes.
What is the grade yield?
Representatives of this species have at least a record, but still very good yield. With proper care and good conditions you can get 10-12 kg of excellent fruits from 1 square. meter
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main advantages of this hybrid, experts point out:
- resistance to lack of moisture;
- resistance to diseases;
- good yield;
- high taste of fruits.
Its main disadvantages include:
- The variety is only suitable for the southern regions. It is not grown in the middle lane and northern areas.
- Some gardeners to the disadvantages also include the impossibility of whole-canning.
Fruit characteristics
- When fruits reach varietal maturity, they are red.
- and slightly elongated shape.
- Tomatoes are quite large, weighing about 300 grams.
- The number of chambers in a fetus is 4-5.
- The dry matter content does not exceed 6%.
"King of the market" is very tasty fresh. Thanks to the balanced content of microelements, it makes good juice.
For wholegrain canning is not suitable because of the large fruit. Tomatoes of this variety can be salted in barrels, as well as dried.
A photo
We suggest you to get acquainted with the photo-materials on tomatoes of the variety “King of the market”:
Features of growing
This type of tomato is intended for cultivation in the open land and exclusively in the southern regions of the country, as it is characterized by heat-loving and resistant to moisture deficiency.
From the characteristics of tomatoes "King of the market" is to highlight its resistance to moisture deficiency and elevated temperatures.
When growing it is necessary to take into account the fact that it responds very well to complex feeding.
At the growth stage, the bush is formed in two stems, by pruning.
Harvested fruits can be stored for a rather long time at room temperature and tolerate transportation well, which is very important for farmers.
Diseases and pests
Alternaria - This is one of the diseases that the "King of the Market" variety is exposed to. Against this, use drugs "Antrakol", "Consento", "Tattu".
Another disease that often affects this tomato is bacterial spotting. In this case, the affected bushes are destroyed, and the rest are treated with Bordeaux mixture.
For prevention, apply top dressings containing copper and nitrogen.
Since this hybrid is intended for open ground, it has a corresponding set of pests.
It can hit slugs and a bear.
Vs slugs apply a solution of hot pepper with dry mustard 1 spoon per square. meter, then the pest will leave your site. WITH Medvedka they fight with the help of thorough weeding of the soil and the preparation "Dwarf".
Also, this tomato can affect Colorado beetles, against them use the drug "Prestige".
Conclusion
This variety of tomatoes does not require special skills in the care. It is enough to follow the simplest recommendations for watering and feeding. Therefore, even a not very experienced gardener can cope with it and at the same time get good large tomatoes. Good luck and great harvests.