All fans of large-fruited tomatoes will be interesting. Orange Giant. This is a very productive variety. He will please summer residents not only with the taste of his fruits, but also with unpretentious care.
Orange Giant was withdrawn by domestic experts in 2001received state registration as a variety recommended for cultivation in unprotected soil and in greenhouse shelters in 2002.
Tomato "Orange Giant" variety description, photo
Orange Giant - this indeterminant stem grade. By maturation refers to medium early species, from planting seedlings to ripening first fruits passes 100-115 days.
Suitable for cultivation in unprotected soil, and in greenhouses. It has high immunity to major diseases and pests.
With good care from one bush you can get up to 3.5-5 kg of fruits. With a recommended planting density of 3 bushes per square meter. m can be collected 12-15 kg. This is a pretty good indicator for tomatoes, although not a record one.
Among features most note the size and color of the fruit. You should also highlight the fact that it is unpretentious and resistant to diseases. The plant responds well to top dressing.
A photo
See a photo of tomato "Orange Giant":
Advantages and disadvantages
Main merits The varieties of "Orange Giant" are:
- large-fruited tomatoes;
- beautiful presentation;
- resistance to temperature extremes and lack of moisture;
- high immunity to diseases.
Among deficiencies varieties highlight the fact that the plant is demanding on the mode of fertilizer during plant growth, as well as the weakness of the branches.
Description of the fruit and how to use
Upon reaching the fruit of varietal maturity, they acquire Orange color. The shape is rounded, slightly elongated. Tomatoes are not very large 150-250 grcan even reach 350-450 gr, in rare cases, it was possible to get the fruit weight 650 gr.
REFERENCE. Large and massive fruits can be grown only in the southern regions. The number of chambers 6-7, the solids content of about 5%.
Tomatoes Orange Giant possess very high flavoring qualities. For wholegrain conservation unsuitable because of the impressive size.
Often used in barrel pickling. Due to the almost perfect combination of sugars and acids and the low content of dry matter in the composition of these fruits is obtained wonderful juice.
Growing up
Shrub is most often formed in two stems, but it is possible in one. Sure to tie up and put supports under the branches. It will also provide additional protection for the plant from the wind if the tomato is grown in the open field.
It responds very well to subcortex containing potassium and phosphorus, especially at the growth stage, in the future you can go to the complex. Tomato variety Orange Giant grows better in open ground in the southern regions.
Diseases and pests
Many amateur gardeners have noticed resilience "Orange Giant" to diseases. The only thing to fear is diseases associated with improper care.
To avoid this when growing, you should regularly maintain air circulation in the greenhousewhere your tomatoes grow and observe the mode of watering and lighting.
IMPORTANT! In the southern regions, it is often attacked by whitefish, podzhozorki and sawflies, they are used against "Lepidocide". The Colorado potato beetle can also infect this variety; a drug should be used against it. "Prestige".
In the rest of the areas one should be afraid of melon aphids and thrips, the drug is successfully used against them. "Bison".
Conclusion
As you can see it simple in the care of a variety of tomatoes. It is enough to follow the general rules of care and everything will be fine. Good luck and good harvest.
