The King of Giants tomato is a tall, large-fruited variety that appeared on the market quite recently, in 2010–2011, but has already gained some popularity among gardeners. At the same time, the situation with him is ambiguous. This variety is not included in the State Register; there is no exact information about its originator (although the prevailing opinion is that it was bred by breeders in Siberia). Its seeds are sold on the Russian market by several agricultural companies - not only domestic, but also Belarusian and Ukrainian. There are significant discrepancies in the descriptions of the variety, as well as in the photos of the King of the Giants tomato fruits that they provide. It’s worth trying to figure out what actually lies behind the beautiful name of this variety.
Tomato King of the Giants: variety description, photos, reviews
The time has come to plant seeds of various vegetable crops for seedlings. And vegetable growers go to specialized stores to buy additional seed material. The most popular vegetable crop is still the tomato. And not all summer residents prefer to grow the same varieties of this vegetable crop from season to season. Sometimes you want to plant new tomatoes with an unusual shape and color of the fruit.
Which new tomatoes to choose among the variety of varieties and hybrids offered - this is the question that arises before a summer resident near the counter with tomato seeds. This article will talk about the King of Giants tomato.
– a relatively “young” variety, about its characteristics, advantages and nuances of cultivation.
The content of the article:
1. History of creation 2. Tomato “King of Giants” description of the variety 3. Yield indicators of the variety King of Giants 4. Growing, planting and care 5. Pests and diseases 6. Advantages and disadvantages 7. Reviews of the tomato variety “King of Giants” 8. Information from the manufacturer
Advantages and disadvantages
Based on the characteristics of the tomato, we can highlight the following advantages of the King of Giants variety:
- good presentation and transportability;
- high productivity;
- early ripeness - the first fruits ripen on the 110-115th day from the moment the seedlings are planted in the garden;
- high content of useful and nutritious substances;
- large fruit;
- good shelf life - 2-3 months in cool conditions;
- versatility of application.
Disadvantages include the need for staking and shaping the bush (pinching, pinching), the requirement of seedlings for fertilizing, fertile soil and careful care.
Another important point is that tomatoes must be picked slightly unripe - this way they retain their original taste and marketability. Overripe vegetables begin to burst and quickly deteriorate. Typically, the cause of spoilage of tomatoes on the bushes is excessive moisture.
History of the variety
The King of the Giants tomato was bred by Siberian breeders at the beginning of this century. When developing a new type of tomato, experts set themselves the goal of obtaining a variety with the following qualities:
- good yield indicator;
- excellent taste;
- increased resistance to diseases characteristic of tomatoes;
- resistance to pest attacks.
All these positive qualities were combined in the King of Giants tomato they bred. After testing in 2010, this vegetable plant was included in the State Register of Russia and zoned for cultivation in most Russian regions in open and closed ground.
Photo of tomato King of the Giants
Tomato King of the Giants: characteristics and description of the variety
The bushes of this tomato are of the indeterminate type, so the central shoot of such a plant has unlimited growth power. It is usually recommended to pinch the top of the stem at a height of about 2 meters to encourage the growth of side stems.
The King of Giants variety is quite heat-loving
Therefore, it is recommended to grow it in open ground only in the south of the country, and in regions with a short summer period, this tomato is grown in greenhouses or greenhouses. When grown indoors, the height of the shoots of these tomatoes can reach 2 m, but in garden beds the bushes grow only up to 1.7-1.8 m.
In order for the yield of these vegetable plants to be high, the plants should be formed into no more than 2 stems. The King of the Giants tomato has actively growing stepsons that need to be plucked off regularly. You should also tie the shoots to supports so that they do not lie down and break off under the weight of ripening fruits.
This tomato is classified as a mid-early variety - no more than 4 months pass from the moment of planting to the harvest of the first ripe tomatoes.
The stems are quite strong and powerful, well leafy, the leaves are typical tomato, rich emerald color. The first inflorescences are usually formed after 5-6 true leaves, and subsequent ovaries are formed every two leaves.
King of the Giants - video about tomato variety
The shape of ripe fruits is round, slightly flattened at the base. The skin is smooth, dense, not prone to cracking. Its color is deep scarlet. The fruits do not have a characteristic green spot on the stalk when they are fully ripe. The pulp of these fruits is fleshy and dense.
The taste of ripe products is excellent; the sugar pulp also has the sourness inherent in tomatoes. Inside tomatoes there are up to 8 seed chambers with an average number of seeds.
The average weight of harvested tomatoes can reach 500-600 g
, however, in closed ground with good care, summer residents can harvest tomatoes weighing up to 0.85 kg. But it is noted that large fruits grow on the lower clusters, and fruits that ripen later on the upper part of the shoots have more modest sizes - up to 350 g.
Although the official description of this tomato says that the King of Giants belongs to the salad type, many housewives use the ripe products of this tomato for preservation - making juice, ketchup, lecho or paste. Therefore, the ripe fruits of the King of Giants can safely be attributed to the universal type.
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Ripe King of the Giants tomatoes contain a large amount of vitamins and other useful substances, and the amount of acids is minimal.
Therefore, they are included in the diet, and are also recommended for children.
Bushes of the King of Giants are highly resistant to most diseases
, are practically not affected by pests. And the harvested crop tolerates transportation well over any distance, and has good shelf life.
Care
Let's find out how to care for this popular tomato variety.
Top dressing
- Regular feeding is the key to a good harvest in this case.
- It is recommended to apply fertilizers at least once every two weeks.
- Gardeners usually use complex mineral mixtures for tomatoes. In addition, universal vegetable compositions are also suitable.
- Organics are rarely used. You cannot use organic fertilizers when the tomato is blooming and bearing fruit - fertilizers can have a bad effect on the taste of the fruit.
Garter
Since the bush grows quite large, a garter is required for it. Carry out the garter as the stem grows.
Pruning, pinching
The variety is determinant, therefore it requires mandatory formation. Typically, gardeners leave only one or a couple of fruiting stems. The remaining shoots are disposed of so that they do not take away nutrition and strength from the main plant.
For a good harvest, it is necessary to normalize the ovaries. To obtain especially large fruits, you need to leave no more than 2-3 ovaries in each fruit cluster.
Prevention
These tomatoes are not afraid of the most common diseases that affect most nightshade crops. The plant has impressive immunity, and this variety is given genetically, from birth.
Whiteflies, small flying insects similar to moths, can pose a pest threat. To prevent their invasion, optimal humidity and temperature should be maintained in the greenhouse.
Herbal infusions that are safe for the plant will also help protect tomato plantings: from garlic, dandelion. But these remedies will only be effective as prevention or in the initial stage of the appearance of whiteflies. If the insects have already spread, only industrially produced insecticides can help.
Harvesting
For fresh consumption, it is recommended to remove the red fruits. If you plan to store the crop for a long time, it is recommended to harvest the fruits at the stage of blanzhe ripeness.
More interesting information about the variety can be found in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCFfk8RfAs0
Productivity of King of Giants tomatoes
Typically, gardeners regulate the number of ovaries formed in racemes, leaving no more than 3 pieces in each raceme. As a result, each tomato can reach a weight of 0.9-1.0 kg. And the average yield from one square can reach 9 kg.
If all the rules for caring for these plants are followed, the yield may be higher.
King of the Giants - photo of large tomatoes
Tomato king of the giants: cultivation and care
In the southern regions of Russia, seeds of this variety can be sown directly in open ground, and the sowing rate is no more than 3 plants per square.
In other regions, it is recommended to first grow seedlings at home, which are then transplanted into greenhouses or greenhouses.
The main thing this vegetable plant requires at all stages of growth and development is good lighting.
Also, to obtain a large number of large fruits, it is recommended to feed the bushes regularly, since this vegetable plant requires an increased amount of nutrients to form fruits.
And so that the plants do not interfere with each other during the process of growth and fruit formation, it is necessary to comply with planting standards - no more than 2-3 plants per square.
Important!
Many vegetable growers regularly collect their seeding material from this variety, but we must remember that it is better to update the planting material once every 3-4 seasons by buying seeds in specialized stores.
You need to form a tomato into 2 stems (no more!)
, you also need to constantly remove stepsons so as not to overload the plant with extra shoots. A garter is also necessary for bushes during the period of active fruit ripening.
Other measures for caring for these tomatoes are following the watering regime, loosening and removing weeds.
Care
Nutrients are necessary for the growth of vegetative mass, good flowering and fruit set. In order for them to be consumed by the root system, they must be in a soluble state. Therefore, only regular and abundant watering can ensure optimal plant development.
In the era of drip irrigation, it is not difficult to install a system, and it will faithfully serve for the benefit of tomato yields.
If this is not possible, you need to carefully mulch the soil around the shoot.
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Feeding
If the soils in which the seedlings are planted have low nutritional value, regular and constant fertilizing is necessary.
Fertilizers alternate between mineral and organic. This technique will help balance the intake of microelements and also provide the plant with macroelements. Feeding is carried out according to the following plan:
- 2-3 weeks after planting in open ground or greenhouse. 30 g of ammonium nitrate is dissolved in 10 liters of water. Application dose under the bush is 0.5 liters;
- 2-3 weeks after the first feeding. 1 kg of animal manure or 0.5 kg of chicken droppings is dissolved in 10 liters of water. The application dose is 0.5 liters for each bush;
- 14-20 days after the second feeding. 30 g of superphosphate is dissolved in a bucket of water. 0.5 liters are added to each bush.
Before fertilizing, the plant needs thorough watering.
Formation
A tall and large-fruited tomato is formed into one trunk. When planting, a fixation and garter system is immediately installed, and as soon as the shoot grows, it is tied to the supports.
When stepchildren appear, they are removed. Overgrowth should not be allowed; the optimal length of the stepson is 3-4 cm.
Stepchildren divert nutrients to themselves, and the yield decreases.
As large tomatoes grow, they may also require staking. Under the weight of the fruit, the shoot can bend and break off, so daily observation and timely tying will ensure the safety of the crop.
If the weather is unfavorable (heat, cold, high humidity), measures must be taken to protect the plant. Depending on the circumstances, you may need:
- treatment with boric acid solution (to improve fruit set);
- spraying with fungicidal preparations (if there is a threat of the spread of fungal diseases).
By carrying out agrotechnical measures regularly and in a timely manner, you can easily get a good harvest of tasty and large tomatoes.
Advantages
The main advantages of the King of Giants tomato include:
- high yield;
- good taste of ripe fruits;
- ripe tomatoes are not prone to cracking and tolerate transportation well at any distance without losing their taste and presentation;
- this vegetable plant is resistant to most diseases and is also not affected by insect pests;
- The harvested crop can be stored for a long time in a cellar or barn.
The King of Giants has no disadvantages, but you need to remember that the bushes of this vegetable crop require shaping, pinching and tying up.
Tomato "King of Giants" reviews and photos of those who planted
Many gardeners who have already grown King of Giants tomatoes have left their reviews about it on the tomato forum. Some of them are given below:
Yana, 45 years old:
I constantly grow tomatoes in my greenhouse. A couple of seasons ago I was recommended to plant a King of the Giants tomato. And the truly ripe fruits of this variety are amazing in their size - having formed the plants into 2 stems and reducing the number of ovaries in the emerging inflorescences, I collected tomatoes weighing 800-900 g. They are so large that half the fruit was enough to prepare a salad.
Inna, 39 years old:
We use the collected fruits of the King of Giants both fresh and for making ketchup and lecho. The taste of canned products is simply excellent. I would also like to add that in the process of caring for the bushes there was no need to fight pests and diseases.
Olga, 50 years old:
I would like to note some of the positive qualities of the King of Giants tomato - good yield, a fairly long shelf life of the harvest, excellent taste of ripe fruits, and fairly easy care of plants. I will plant this variety in the future.
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Maria, 44 years old:
We live in the south of Russia and grow the King tomato in open ground. The shoots grow up to 2 meters, side stems are well formed, as a result, the yield is off the charts. And although we use the harvested crop for food and make twists, some of the fruit remains for sale. In a word - truly the king among tomatoes.
This recently bred variety is already popular among summer residents in different regions of our country. And its main advantage is the ability to grow in greenhouse conditions in the harsh conditions of Siberia, the Urals, and the Leningrad region.
Pests and diseases
Diseases that often affect traditional tomatoes are absolutely not scary for royal tomatoes. After all, this hero has strong immunity to many diseases.
The only pest that can harm it is the whitefly. When growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions, you need to constantly monitor the air temperature and humidity level. For prevention, you can regularly spray your plantings with herbal infusions:
- Finely chop 150 grams of garlic or pass through a garlic press. Infuse in 1 liter of water for at least 5 days. Spray the tomato bushes with the resulting solution. Whiteflies do not like the smell of garlic.
- Chop 100 grams of dandelion and add a liter of water. The solution must be infused for a week. Spray the plants with the resulting infusion.
Important! These compositions are effective if whiteflies have just appeared in your greenhouse and there are not so many pests.
If there are a lot of insects in the greenhouse, the invasion can be stopped only with the help of special pest control products. Special equipment must be diluted strictly according to the instructions. When spraying, do not forget about personal protective measures - wear rubber gloves and goggles. Tomatoes should only be sprayed in calm weather.
Tomato “King of Giants”: description and characteristics from the manufacturer
Mid-season, large-fruited variety. It can rightfully be considered the king among tomatoes in all the main parameters: large fruit, productivity, taste. The fruits are round, red, weighing up to 1000g, long-lasting, sweet. Good for both salads and winter preparations. The plant is indeterminate, 1-1.7 m high, depending on growing conditions. The harvest from one bush reaches 7-8 kg. The variety is grown in open ground and in greenhouses.
Manufacturer: Siberian Garden, Ural Summer Resident, GL Seeds, and others.
Description
There are several main characteristics of tomatoes of this variety.
Plants
They differ in the following parameters:
- Height. Tomatoes can reach 1.5 m in height and even more if their growth is not limited in time.
- Ovaries. The first is formed at the level of the 9th leaf. Then the brushes grow every 3 leaves.
- Inflorescences. 2-3 flowers are formed on one brush. The fruits appear in small clusters.
Fruit
As for the fruits, they can be described as follows:
- Form. Round, slightly flattened below. Closer to the stalk, the surface becomes ribbed.
- Weight. Large ones. The average weight of 1 tomato reaches 400 g. Cases have been recorded when it was possible to grow fruits weighing up to 800 g.
- Pulp. Meaty in texture. It contains a lot of juice and vitamins. Therefore, the fruits are recommended for children and those losing weight.
- Skin. Dense. Thanks to this, the tomatoes practically do not crack.
- Taste. Sweetish with a slight sourness.
- Seeds. Located in 7-8 separate chambers of the fetus.
- Color. Rich red. It is rare to find yellow and pink tomato seeds.
Productivity
The following is known about this:
- Maturing period. Medium late. At least 120 days must pass from the emergence of seedlings to the harvest of the first harvest.
- Fertility. Good. You can get no more than 6-8 kg of tomatoes from a bush. That is, about 8 large fruits.
- Collection period. Falls in July-August.
Application
From the “King of the Giants” you can cook:
- various sauces;
- fresh salads;
- snacks;
- tomato juice.
Difficulties may arise during canning - the whole fruit does not fit in a jar, and if you cut it into pieces, it loses its outwardly attractive appearance. Therefore, this method of application is not suitable for everyone.
Due to their high juiciness, tomatoes are not suitable for drying.
You can learn more about the main characteristics and features of this variety while watching the presented video:
