For patient gardenerswho is ready to wait, but at the same time get a very large crop there is a very good variety, it is called "Titan".
It is perfect for owners of low greenhouses, and due to its size You can try to grow on the balcony city apartment.
The variety of tomatoes "Titan" was bred in Russia, in the regions of the North Caucasus. State registration as a variety recommended for unprotected soil and greenhouses Received in 2000.
Since that time, it enjoys well-deserved attention from farmers and amateur gardeners.
Basic data
Tomato "Titan", description and main characteristics: it is a determinant, stem variety. In terms of ripening is a mid-late species, from the disembarkation of the seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits, it is necessary to wait 120-140 days. The plant is low: 40-60 cm. This type of tomato is recommended both for cultivation on the open ground, and in greenhouse shelters.
Due to its small height successfully cultivated in urban environments on the balcony. It has a high resistance to fungal diseases.
Ripe fruits of red color and rounded shape. Tomatoes themselves small and medium size about 80-120 g. The dry matter content of 5%, the number of chambers 3-4. Harvest tolerates well long storage in cool rooms and transportation, for which like many lovers and farmers.
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Where better to grow?
The best thing tomatoes "Titan" will grow in the southern regions, such as the North Caucasus, Crimea, Astrakhan region. In such places it can be grown in open ground. In areas of central Russia, plants need to be covered with foil, in more northern regions it produces crops only in greenhouses.
Way to use
The fruits of this type of tomato are very good fresh and will be a great addition to any dish. Due to its small size, these tomatoes are very good for preservation and barrel pickling. They also make great juice and pasta.
Yield
With the right approach to business it is possible to collect 4-4.5 kg from one bush. Permissible planting density of 7-9 bushes per square meter. m. Thus you can collect 30-35 kg! This is more than a good result, almost a record.
Features grade
The main feature of tomato varieties "Titan" is their yield, it is very good. Also worth necessarily note disease resistance. Low plants also can be attributed to the features.
Among the main positive qualities of this type of lovers and experts note:
- disease resistance;
- very high yield;
- the possibility of growing in urban environments;
- high commercial quality;
- tolerance for lack of moisture.
The disadvantages of the variety are:
- poor low temperature tolerance;
- capriciousness at the growth stage to supplements;
- late harvest, in the open field in the middle lane may not have time to mature.
Growing tips
The trunk of the plant needs a garter as needed. Branches literally strewn with fruits and are experiencing heavy loads, they need props.
The bush is formed in two or three stems, but more often in three. During development and active growth needs feedingcontaining potassium and phosphorus.
Diseases and pests
Of the possible diseases susceptible to late blight, to combat this disease it is necessary to reduce watering and more often aerate the greenhousethus moisture will decrease and the disease will recede. In the future, should be treated bushes drug "Fitosporin". For the rest only prevention is needed.
Also, it is often affected by white trees, codling mites and sawflies, and Lepidocide is used against them. When grown on the balcony significant of problems with diseases and pests not noted.
As can be seen this type of tomato does not require titanic effortdespite the name. A novice gardener can handle it and get a very good result. Successes you and big harvest.
