Description of the tomato Gigant Novikova
Each gardener has different tastes: some love sweet tomatoes, and others with sourness. Someone gives their preference to large tomatoes with pink skin and incredible taste. It is this characteristic that the Gigant Novikov tomatoes are endowed with. In addition, tomatoes are resistant to many diseases, so it will be a pleasure to grow this variety.
Description of the tomato Gigant Novikova
Tomato characteristic
Tomato Giant Novikov was bred by breeders back in the USSR. It was officially registered in 1990. It can be grown both in open soil and in greenhouses. It gained popularity due to its high yield and quality fruits. To date, the Novikova Giant tomato variety is the leader among other types and is often grown by gardeners.
Tomatoes of this type are recommended to be grown outdoors in the southern regions. If the site is in the middle lane, then the tomatoes are grown under a film. For northern regions, the cultivation method in greenhouses is suitable. But, as practice shows, the cultivation methods do not greatly affect the quality and quantity of the crop. The Gigant Novikova variety is mid-ripening, the growing season lasts 110-120 days.
Description of the plant
Description of the bush Tomato Giant Novikova has the following: the bush rises up to 2 m in height. Stems are thin with green fibrous leaves. To prevent the plant from breaking off the stems, it is recommended to tie it up and install supports.
The bush is formed into 2-3 stems. Vegetables develop normally, both in open areas and in greenhouses.
Description of fruits
Tomatoes are large enough, the weight of one fruit is 500-900 g. Tomato Giant Novikova description of the variety - ripe fruits are pink in color. The shape is round, slightly flattened with slight ribbing. Tomatoes are multichamber, always large.
The taste of tomatoes is pleasant, sugary and juicy. They are canned for the winter, eaten fresh and salted in barrels. They are in perfect harmony in dishes with other products. The fruits are suitable for making pastes, sauces and juices. But, unfortunately, tomatoes cannot be stored for a long time, they have properties that quickly deteriorate, so it is advisable to use them as quickly as possible.
In addition, the Gigant Novikova variety contains many vitamins. It includes the following substances:
- dry matter - 5.5-6.0%;
- sugar - 3, -36-3.56%;
- acidity - 0.48-0.52%;
- vitamin C - 23.8-29.29 mg.
Pros and cons of the variety
Gardeners give out many positive qualities of the variety, they include the following:
- excellent taste;
- large fruits;
- high content of nutrients;
- strong immunity to many diseases;
- good for severe drought;
- possibility of transportation without damage.
The disadvantages include the rapid destruction of the product and the requirements for fertilizing the soil on which the vegetable is grown.
Planting tomatoes
Tomato can be grown in greenhouses and outdoors
Tomatoes of the Gigant Novikova variety can be cultivated outdoors, under film cover and in greenhouses. The basic rules for planting gardeners include the following:
- seedlings begin to be prepared in March - for this, tomato seeds are sown in special vegetable boxes;
- they begin to plant seedlings when 1-2 leaves appear on the plant;
- if the gardener grows tomatoes under a film, then it is better to plant in mid-May, if it is open ground - the first days of June: at the age of 60-65 days, the first leaves appear on the plant bush;
- the landing scheme should look like this: 0.6x0.5 m;
- be sure to tie up the plant and form a bush.
Plant care
Kind of tomatoes Giant Novikova loves feeding, so he should pay attention during the ripening period. It is fertilizers that can increase the yield and quality of tomatoes. If a gardener grows tomatoes in a greenhouse, he needs to open the greenhouse for several hours when the weather is good, and for 1 hour when the wind is present. Every day it is necessary to gradually increase the number of hours and allow the plant to breathe fresh air.
It is imperative that the plant is carried out preventive measures to avoid possible diseases. To do this, use a solution of copper sulfate 5% and potassium permanganate. Copper sulfate begins to be used a week before planting, the entire planting site is sprayed with a solution. A solution of potassium permanganate is added to the wells themselves also before planting. To do this, take 2 g of the substance and dilute it in 10 liters of water.
To strengthen the roots of the plant, they carry out not only hardening and prevention, but also root the lower shoots. Gardeners with good experience recommend using hardened seedlings for planting in open areas. It is also worth knowing that the Novikov Giant tomato needs feeding, it is fed 4 times throughout the growing season. First, the seedlings themselves are fertilized, 2 times the next day after planting, and then 2 weeks later.
Top dressing is desirable to be carried out simultaneously with watering and a little loosening of the site. Every gardener should know that tomatoes of this variety normally relate to drought, but do not forget about timely watering. The second top dressing is applied when green fruits appear. The third in 2-3 weeks after the second. For feeding, ready-made complex minerals are taken. For a grown plant, fertilizers are selected that do not include urea.
Diseases and pests
The Gigant Novikova variety has a strong immunity to many diseases. But every gardener needs to be careful while leaving, since diseases appear from improper care during cultivation. To prevent this from happening, during the period of growing vegetables in greenhouses and under films, airing is carried out, and the regime of watering and lighting is observed.
The plant can pick up root rot, in order to avoid this, the soil is loosened and the amount of watering is reduced. The earth around the bushes is raked off and a mixture of peat, sand and fine sawdust is poured. Of the type of pests, potato scoops are often noticed; loosening, removal of injured and unhealthy fruits and stems also helps against them.
In the South of the country, the Colorado potato beetle may appear. To combat this insect, the chemical Prestige is used. In greenhouses, mainly melon aphids and spider mites can live. Bison is used to destroy them. Just like other types of tomatoes, the Novikov Giant has a weakness for the appearance of slugs. Such insects must be collected by hand, and sprinkle the soil with sand and lime near the bushes.
Conclusion
This type of tomato can be grown by experienced gardeners; amateur gardeners may not be able to cope with the growing conditions. But you do not need to immediately give up vegetables, everyone can try to grow them.Subject to all the rules of cultivation and care, you can collect a large and high-quality crop, because the yield depends directly on the method of cultivation and care.
This type of tomato tastes great. They are suitable for canning and cooking many dishes, and the size of the fruit makes it possible to pickle vegetables in barrels. The variety has many useful substances and strong immunity.