Characteristics of the tomato variety Pepper giant
Even among the varieties of tomatoes, you can find unusual varieties. Tomato The pepper-shaped giant does not fit into the general idea of this culture, and all thanks to the fruits that look like bell peppers.
Characteristics of the tomato variety Pepper giant
Description
The variety was bred by Siberian scientists in 2005. It belongs to the pepper-like varieties, is mid-season. Ripening occurs approximately 110-120 days after germination. The average weight of fruits is 150-200 g, under good conditions it can reach 250 g.
The shape of the fruit is elongated (up to 15 cm). The color of ripe vegetables is deep red.
Even when cut, 3-4-chambered fruits resemble pepper. There are few seeds inside. The pulp is fleshy and firm. The skin is smooth and firm. Sweetish taste, rich aroma. Tomatoes contain a lot of sugars.
The bush is indeterminate, reaches a height of 1.5-2 m. The leaves are dark green, large. The plant is planted in greenhouses in regions with more severe climates. In the southern regions, cultivation is also possible in open areas of soil.
The crop is harvested from mid-July to the first frost.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the positive characteristics of the variety are:
- High yield - with proper care from 1 sq. m are harvested from 6 to 8 kg of fruits per season.
- Excellent taste.
- Marketable condition.
- Good transportability thanks to its thick skin.
- Versatility of use: suitability for food in various forms.
The disadvantages include a predisposition to apical rot.
Landing
Seedlings are planted in March. The box is placed in a warm place and covered with a film, which is removed after germination of the seedlings. Then the seedlings are grown on a windowsill from the sunny side at a temperature of 16˚С. When 1-2 leaves appear, it is transplanted into cups.
7-10 days before disembarkation, hardening begins:
- once a day, plants are sprayed with cool water;
- every day the seedlings are taken outside for 15-20 minutes.
Seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place 60-65 days after sowing, when they have 5-7 true leaves and one flower cluster. They are planted according to the scheme 60 × 50 cm. For 1 sq. m should not be more than 4 bushes.
Care
Proper care will allow you to harvest a good harvest.
The bush needs shaping. To do this, throughout the entire growth of the culture, pinching is carried out - side shoots are removed, only 2-3 branches are left.
The plant requires a garter. For this purpose, vertical trellises are installed. To form a strong root system, weeding and hilling are carried out.
Watering
According to the description, for high-quality growth of bushes, the soil needs frequent moisture. A moderate amount of warm water is applied in the evening 2-3 times a week. After drying, the soil is loosened.
Top dressing
To stimulate fruiting and increase yields, Pepper Giant tomatoes are fertilized. Fertilizers are applied sequentially:
- The first feeding is carried out 10-15 days after transplanting. This is necessary for better adaptation of the plant.Fertilizers must contain nitrogen and phosphorus (when using artificial preparations, it is necessary to follow the proportions indicated by the manufacturer). It is worth using organic substances such as chicken manure or manure. Solutions are prepared from them (for 10 liters of liquid 250 g of organic matter).
- During flowering, superphosphate or other substances containing potassium and phosphorus are added (proportions according to the instructions for the preparation). You can use yeast or milk-iodine feeding (yeast: add 20 g of dry yeast to 10 liters of liquid; milk-iodine: add 1 liter of sour milk or serum and 2-3 drops of iodine to 10 liters of liquid).
- During the ripening period, superphosphate or nitrophosphate with sodium glutamate is used. Organic fertilizers using wood ash, iodine, boron, manganese are also effective (for 10 liters of liquid 200 g of droppings, 3 handfuls of ash, 2-3 drops of iodine, 2 g of boron and several manganese crystals).
Pest control
Among the characteristics of the variety, its resistance to diseases is distinguished, however, if the plant is improperly taken care of, it will get sick with apical rot. The disease occurs due to insufficient watering and affects the fruits of the culture.
A lack or too much calcium in the fertilizer can cause harm, so the tomatoes must be watered correctly and the amount of substances introduced when feeding is monitored.
Conclusion
If you follow all the rules for growing tomato Pepper Giant, it will delight you with its unusual appearance and yield.