Tomato 'New Königsberg': description and characteristics of the variety, recommendations for growing a good crop of tomatoes

All lovers of large-fruited tomatoes will be interested in variety "New Koenigsberg".

Its main feature is that it was bred by amateurs, not scientists. About this wonderful variety and will be discussed in our article.

Tomato "New Koenigsberg": description of the variety

"New Königsberg" is the result of the work of amateur breeding, it was bred in Siberia. Received state registration as a variety recommended for greenhouses and open ground in 2002. Almost immediately became very popular among amateurs and farmers, as it has a number of remarkable qualities.

This indeterminant cultivar reaches a height of 180-200 cm. The stem plant belongs to medium-early types, that is, about 100-110 days pass from the moment of transplanting to ripening of the first fruits. It grows well on open ground, but can be successfully bred in a greenhouse.

Because of its high growth, it is raised in greenhouse shelters, as this protects it from wind gusts. This type of tomato is resistant to most diseases.

This variety of tomatoes, many love for high yields. With proper care, you can get up to 4 kg per plant. The optimal scheme of planting 3 bush per square.m, goes up to 12 kg, which is quite good, though not a record.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the "New Koenigsberg" include:

resistance to temperature extremes;
high immunity to diseases;
good yield;
excellent taste.

Among the shortcomings, many note that the "New Konigsberg" requires careful attention to watering and fertilizing.

The main feature of this type of tomato is the growth of the bush and its resistance to diseases. Also note the possibility of growing in open ground in the middle lane without loss of yield.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits that have reached varietal maturity are rather large, about 300 grams, but may be more, reaching 500-600 grams.
In shape, they are slightly elongated.
The color of the fruit depends on the variety, so the “golden” color is yellow, and the “red” color is bright red, there is also a new pink Koenigsberg.
The number of chambers in the fruit is 5-6, the dry matter content is up to 5%.
Harvest can be stored for a long time and tolerates transportation, which has earned the attention of farmers who grow tomatoes for sale.

List of tomato varieties,which are well kept and transportable: “Marina Grove”, “Large Cream”, Pink Paradise, Eagle Beak, Bear's Paw, “Red Icicle”, “Honey Cream”, “Orange Miracle”, “Liana”, “Siberian Past Ripe”, “Heavyweight Siberia”, “Russian domes”, “Friend F1”, “Sugar cream”, “Premium F1”, “Orange Miracle”, “Blagovest F1”, “Tarasenko Yubileyny”, Gift of Volga region, Khokhloma, Etoile, Moskvich, Mazarin .

Way to use

The fruits of this type of tomatoes are beautiful fresh. For wholegrain canning is not suitable because of the size of the fruit. Very suitable for barrel pickling. Juices and pastes are made from the red type of these tomatoes, thanks to a combination of acids and sugars, they have a pleasant taste.

Features of growing

For cultivation will fit not only the southern regions, but also areas of central Russia. In greenhouses can be grown in the northern regions, the yield is not significantly affected. It is for these properties that this type of tomato was loved by many gardeners.

"New Königsberg" - a tall plant, therefore, needs a garter. Its branches are dotted with heavy fruits, they necessarily need props.The bush is formed in two stalks. Very good response to complex feeding.

Other unpretentious varieties of tomato, the description of which you will find here: Russian domes, Zhigalo, Blizzard, Yellow Giant, Pink Miracle, Schelkovsky Early, Spasskaya Tower, Chocolate, Market Miracle, Pink fleshy, De Barao Pink, Honey sweetie, Khokhloma, Etoile, Moskvich, Juggler, Torch, Marusya, Crimson Giant, Heart of Ashgabat, Pink Stella, Masha, Valentine, Katya, Verlioka, Caspar, Intuition, Mazarin, French Thunderstorm.

A photo

You can get acquainted with the varieties of tomato varieties “New Konigsberg” in the photo:

Diseases and pests

"New Königsberg" has good resistance to many diseases, therefore, if you follow all the measures for care and prevention, the disease will not affect you.

Compliance with the regime of irrigation and lighting, regular airing of greenhouses - these are the main measures for the care of this tomato.

Still, one should beware of phomosis, the drug "Chom" is struggling with this disease, and the affected fruits are removed.

Among harmful insects, both in open ground and in shelters, especially in the southern regions, it is often affected by rust mites, and they are fought with the help of the Bison preparation.

Conclusion

As seen, New königsberg not the most difficult to care variety of tomatoes, although it requires certain skills in the care. The main thing: to observe the mode of watering and in time to feed the plants. Good luck and great harvests.