Low-growing neat varieties of tomatoes are convenient, do not require special care, their can be grown right at home in flower pots. Varieties "Orange Cap" and "Yellow Cap" are just like that.
Developed varieties by Russian breeders, originator is the Research Institute of Vegetable Growing. It is registered in the State Register across the Russian Federation for cultivation in an open ground and as pot culture in 2011.
Description of the variety
These varieties differ only in the color of the fruit, according to the type of the bush, the shape of the fruit, the degree of ripening - they are similar. Plants are determinant. The determinant plant does not require artificial growth stops, they grow to a certain height and direct all forces to the development of fruits.
By type of bush - standard. The stem plant is usually small in size, compact, the root system is poorly developed. Plant does not require staking and tying. Stem resistant, strong, no more than 50 cm high, usually 20-30 cm. It has several brushes of a simple type. The root system is poorly developed, small in size, growing in different directions without deepening.
The leaves are medium in size, dark green, in shape - tomato type, the structure is wrinkled, has a tendency to twist. No pubescence. The inflorescence is simple, intermediate type.The first inflorescence is laid over 5 - 6 leaves, then comes with a gap of 1 leaf, sometimes without a gap.
Stem with articulation. Fruits on the plant are kept well. According to the degree of maturation - early variety, after most shoots, only 80 - 90 days elapse before harvest. Has a high degree resistance to tobacco mosaic, verticillosis, Fusarium. No time to get late blight due to rapid fruiting.
Suitable for greenhouse cultivation, open ground with insulation and cultivating the variety as a houseplant - on the balcony or windowsill. The yield from one bush of any “Caps” is about 0.5 kg, C 1 square. m. you can get about 1, 5 kg, sometimes up to 3 kg. When winter plantings in the room will not bear fruit without additional highlighting.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- early maturity;
- beautiful fruits;
- high taste qualities;
- resistance to major diseases.
Disadvantages:
- low yield;
- short storage period;
- poorly tolerated transportation.
Fruit characteristics
The shape of both varieties is round, low-ribbed. Sizes are small - about 3-4 cm in diameter, weight about 30 g. The skin is thick, thick, smooth, shiny. The color of unripe fruit is pale green. The ripe fruit of the “Orange Hat” has an orange or dark yellow color, while the “Yellow Hat” has a light yellow and yellow color.
The flesh is soft, juicy. The seeds are slightly arranged evenly in 2 chambers. The amount of dry matter is below average. Not for long storage, prolong the storage will help the correct approach - to store in a dark place in a room with room temperature, without sudden drops (allowable interval +/- 5 degrees).
Transporting bad, lose their shape. Reviews of taste qualities are only excellent, they note the wonderful aroma and sweet taste of tomatoes, which are sweeter than those of red tomatoes. Contains a large number of nutrients, do not cause allergies. Fresh consumption is preferable, but after freezing or hot processing, tomatoes are also useful.
Ideal for preserving whole fruits - a dense skin will not let the tomatoes lose their shape. Suitable for the production of original tomato paste, ketchup, sauces and juice.
Special features
It is resistant to cracking the fruit on the plant. Fruits crack due to sudden changes in humidity as a result of the difference between day and night temperatures. It is necessary to regulate the humidity when watering plants. Humidity should not exceed 60% when grown.
Tomatoes Yellow and Orange Caps: growing
In greenhouse or indoor conditions may grow in any region. The most favorable for cultivation in open ground are the southern regions. Growing orange and yellow "Caps" should begin with the sowing of seeds for seedlings. Seeds must be decontaminated in a weak solution of potassium permanganate - place for an hour, then rinse with warm water. The soil, if it is not purchased in specialized stores, must also be decontaminated.
Soil temperature when landing should be about 25 degrees. Seeds in late March or early April are planted in a wide shallow container with a distance of 2 cm from each other, depth - 2 cm. The soil is compacted and shed with warm water. Cover with a dense material that does not allow evaporation - polyethylene, plastic, thin glass. Humidity in the tank will give stimulation for seed germination.
After most shoots cover to remove. Seedlings watering as needed. With the formation of 2 leaflets on plants need to make a pick. Pick-up - planting plants in individual containers (300 ml). Need for the formation of a strong root system in seedlings. In the tank you can add mineral fertilizer.
Feed dressing hold 2 times. Hardening seedlings spend a week before disembarking at a permanent place. If you plan to grow tomatoes at home hardening is not necessary. At the age of 50-55 days seedlings can be transplanted. With outdoor cultivation, take care of temporary insulation (film). In the greenhouse or open ground planting is carried out at a distance of 50 cm from each other.
Watering is carried out at the root abundantly. Loosening, weeding - as needed. Masking or forming a bush is not required.Tying is not necessary, the stem and hand can easily withstand small fruits.
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Diseases and pests
Even with the promised disease resistance preventive actions (biological sprayings) are needed. Use special preparations of the general spectrum of action - against diseases and pests. Also carry out the disinfection of seeds and soil, thereby stopping some diseases immediately.
Tomatoes "Orange Cap" and "Yellow Cap" - a great option for growing right at home. The fruits are small, but incredibly tasty.
