On the site of each summer resident, in the greenhouse or directly on the beds, tomatoes grow. The culture is loved and popular, moreover, varieties for cultivation in any regions are now bred. Among the favorites are the largest indeterminate varieties of tomatoes, with proper care, pleasing with high yields. Among these "giants" there are varietal and hybrid forms, plants with red, yellow, raspberry fruits.
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Features of large indeterminate tomatoes
Large-fruited tomatoes are masterpieces of selection, striking not only with their size, but also with excellent taste. These include plants that produce fruits weighing 300-350 grams.
Indeterminate species are distinguished by high growth (over 1.5 meters), powerful bushes, and strong foliage. They are demanding on food, regular irrigation. With a lack of moisture, the tomatoes do not reach the maximum possible size, with an excess - they will crack.
Most often, the largest fruits are tied on the first two hands, then tomatoes are smaller. Some gardeners pluck extra ovaries in inflorescences to get large specimens.
Indets need the formation of a bush, the strict observance of the rules of agricultural technique of pinching. Without molding get thick bushes with small fruits, a small crop. When choosing tomatoes for growing on the site, it is advisable to buy zoned varieties and hybrid forms, to fulfill the recommendations of breeders indicated on the bags. Then you don’t have to give up on the culture, and the tomatoes will really grow “like in the picture”.
Large-fruited tomatoes of indeterminate type for greenhouses
Typically, these types of tomatoes in most of the regions and territories of Russia are grown in shelters. Due to the difficult climate, it is not always possible to get large fruits on ridges, while in greenhouses it is easier to create comfortable conditions for culture.
Yaroslav F1
A hybrid with the beautiful name Yaroslav is successfully grown indoors. The tomato is tall, grows under one and a half meters and above. Not subject to diseases of tomatoes, harvested, quite unpretentious.
Fruits begin to harvest on 130-150 day. Tomatoes are smooth, saturated red. The hybrid group is not accidentally assigned to the large-fruited group; tomatoes reach 600-700 grams. The average weight of the fruit is 400 grams. The taste is pleasant, sweet. The main purpose is slicing, salads.
Giant lemon
In the group of mid-ripe species, the rounded fleshy fruits of the Giant lemon are distinguished by the size. By name, it is clear that the color of the fruit is bright yellow. The weight of tomatoes is impressive - up to 900-1000 grams.
Usually the very first fruits in the hand reach this size and weight, the rest go less - 600-700 grams. The variety is suitable for cultivation in large greenhouses. Bushes grow to 2.3-2.5 meters. Tomatoes of original taste: sweet, with lemon notes.
Lover's dream
Shrubs of this late tomato variety grow up to about 1.3 meters. The unpretentious plant will surprise with large tomatoes, weight - 600 grams. Round, with juicy pulp fruits ripen quickly at home. Usage: salads. The grade is not suitable for preservation, the skin is too thin and too heavy.
Mazarin
Familiar to gardeners from different Russian regions, the Mazarin variety has not been losing ground for many years. It is famous for its excellent taste, large fruits.
Tomatoes of dark raspberry color, heart-shaped. The largest fruits - on the first brush, grow with proper care up to 800 grams. The remaining tomatoes are smaller, but the size is still impressive - up to 600 grams.
This variety needs fertile soils, regular top dressing, proper watering. Bushes are planted 2-3 per 1 square meter, otherwise the plants will not have enough nutrition. The main uses are salads, cooking sauces, soups.
The confusion with the names of firms and varieties sometimes leads to the fact that gardeners get ordinary standard-sized tomatoes instead of large fruits.
Scorpio
Only in shelters is it recommended to plant this large-fruited tomato. Tall bushes grow up to 1.8 meters, lead them into two trunks, with the obligatory removal of side branches.
A whimsical variety requiring attention. Gardeners with experience are better at it. Tomatoes bright raspberry color, fleshy. Each weight is 700-800 grams. Fruits on the bushes are few, but all large.
The color of the skin and pulp depends on the level of illumination. With more light and sunlight, the color is bright, with a lack of lighting - slightly dark, closer to red.
Australian
An interesting Australian variety, characterized by extended fruit return. It belongs to the group of mid-ripe tomatoes, in the conditions of the Moscow Region and to the north it is recommended to plant plants only in the greenhouse.
Gives large, fleshy fruits. The form is slightly flat, the skin is thin, there are few seeds in the pulp. By weight - 500 grams, giants tomatoes often grow on the first brushes - 900-1000 grams.
There are few fruits on the bush, but the amount is offset by the excellent tomato quality and weight. A good Australian in salads, suitable for juice, ketchup.
Bull heart
Pet gardeners called variety Bull heart. In the central regions of the country, it is grown on ridges, but in the Urals, in the Siberian regions and in the North-West, landing in shelters is desirable.
The variety is fruitful, large-fruited, with excellent taste. Ripens on 120-130 days after emergence of sprouts, is undemanding to food. It is enough to provide fertile soil in the greenhouse, watering and tomato will thank for the care.
The fruits of the original form - in the form of a heart (hence the name), red color. Varieties with fruits of yellow, orange color are also bred. Among them, Bull's heart red is the champion in weight, the first fruits reach 600-700 grams.
Large and small tomatoes are adjacent to the bush, the largest are formed on the lower brush. Taste is excellent.
King of Siberia
The list of tomatoes with large fruits has a lot of “royal” names. Here is another - the King of Siberia, with meaty tasty tomatoes of bright orange color.
Giants weight - 400-500 grams, sweet taste. The indeterminate variety grows to one and a half meters, requires support and tying. This tomato was bred specifically for regions with a harsh climate, cultivated in shelters. Manages to give the crop before the onset of adverse weather conditions.
Cardinal
Another representative of the "upper" class by name is Tomato Cardinal. A classic pattern of indeterminate tomatoes with large fruits. Height - up to two meters, leafyness is strong. Tomatoes are ready for harvest in 115 days, but the exact dates are determined by the conditions in which the variety grows.
Tomatoes are red, fleshy, reach a weight of 500-600 grams. Great in salads, suitable for making soups, various sauces, juices.
In addition to the above, tomato varieties and hybrids are grown in greenhouses:
- Ural hero;
- Pink Elephant;
- Chinese pink;
- Russian size F1.
To obtain especially large specimens, plants are carried in one stalk, a brush is formed.
Large-fruited indeterminate type tomatoes for open ground ridges
Varieties and hybrids of this group performed well in open air conditions. But if in the southern regions there are no special problems with cultivation, then in the middle lane and to the north, plants need to provide proper care.
Usually they are formed in one trunk, so that in the conditions of a short summer all the fruits have time to form. Stepsons break off, also periodically remove excess leaves (strictly according to the norm). After transplanting seedlings, as well as at the end of summer, it is recommended to cover tomato plantations on ridges from cold and rain with a non-woven material.
Abakan pink
Grade "Abakan pink" bred in amateur breeding, grown everywhere. It proved to be “excellent” when cultivated in areas with harsh climates. It grows well on ridges without shelters. Height - up to one and a half meters. When landing in shelters - up to two meters and above.
Indet, but the plant is not sprawling, compact enough. They form more often in one trunk, less often they leave the stepson.
By weight, tomatoes are up to 500-600 grams, fleshy. It is desirable to collect them in red, since they are ripened for a long time, they are not suitable for storage. Taste excellent. The pulp is juicy, sugary on kink. The variety is registered in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 2007.
Sprint timer
Tomatoes of the unpretentious Sprint Timer cultivar grow up to 700 grams. They are grown on ridges, as the plants are resistant to temperature changes, do not reduce productivity.
The fruits are fleshy, saturated red. Usage: fresh juices. Bushes need binding, support.
King of the giants
Tomato has been on sale since 2010. During this time, many gardeners appreciated it, noting the taste and large size of the fruit.
It grows on ridges, although in the northern regions landing in shelters is preferable. High tomato - up to two meters, fruitful, requiring garter. Fruits grow up to 600 grams on the ridges, while cultivating in shelters - under 800-900 grams. Fleshy contents, a small amount of seeds, a sweet taste - these are the distinguishing characteristics of the fruits of the "royal" tomato.
They collect up to 9 kg from one square meter, in the south - up to 12 kg. Fruits tolerate transportation well, lie for a long time during storage.
Grandma's Secret
Tall, up to 170 bushes of this tomato variety must be grown with supports and garter. Fruits grow large, up to 400-500 grams. There are reviews about the cultivation of tomatoes in 800-1000 grams.
Mid-ripe, productive tomato. Fruits are red, with a slight ribbing, fleshy and sweet. Tomatoes grade "Grandma's Secret" use in preparations (winter salads), in fresh slices, salads.
Goose egg
Not so long ago, gardeners began to grow a variety of Siberian goose egg selection. Its large oval fruits are tasty in salads, suitable for canning in marinade and brine.
Bushes are high, inflorescences are racemose type. In the lower tier, 6-8 fruits are formed in the hands, in the upper - up to 3-4 fruits. Unlike other varieties, tomatoes grow larger at the top.
Weight - 300-400 grams. The skin is thin, bright red. The pulp is dense and juicy. The taste of a goose egg is not inferior to many large-fruited meaty tomatoes. It gives up to 7-8 kg per square meter.
American ribbed
Original variety with ribbed large fruits. Gives a high yield on ridges, requires a variety of top dressing. The fruits are ready for harvesting after 120-130 days, peeled off with green, then ripened.
Coloring is red. This variety, despite large tomatoes (400-500 grams), is recommended for pickling and pickling in large containers (barrels).Feature: complex resistance to diseases, including late blight.
Honey saved
For planting on ridges without shelters, the Honey Spas variety was bred. The tomato is fruitful, resistant to disease, large-fruited.
On tall bushes (up to 1.8 meters) several brushes are formed with fruits of 500-600 grams. Needs additional nutrition, regular watering. Subject to agricultural technology, it will please a high harvest even in the short northern summers.
Large-fruited tomatoes of the indeterminate group are recognized favorites of gardeners. Despite the troubles and labor of growing, summer residents are happy to plant these giants, getting high yields of tasty and sweet fruits.
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