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It is very difficult to find a person who does not like tomatoes. Tomato gourmets believe that yellow fruits have the most exquisite taste. Fresh salads, mashed potatoes, juices and original sauces are prepared from them. In the article we will get acquainted with the amazing large-fruited variety of yellow tomatoes "Giant Lemon".
Description and main characteristics of yellow tomato
The Lemon Giant variety bewitches exotic tomato lovers with its fruits. They are bright lemon-colored, beautifully shaped, large and very tasty. Therefore, having tried tomatoes for the first time, I want to grow them on my site. In addition, tall plants greatly adorn the site with their decorative effect.
So that the result does not disappoint, before planting, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics and requirements of agricultural technology of the original large-fruited tomatoes:
- The tall variety belongs to the middle ripening period.
- Growing method. Lemon Giant tomatoes are planted both outdoors and in greenhouses. In the open field, large-fruited tomatoes are slightly smaller, but the number of fruits is greater than in greenhouse cultivation.
- The type of bush is indeterminate. There are few leaves on the plant. In the greenhouse, bushes of tall, large-fruited tomatoes reach a height of 2.5 meters, so gardeners need to form stems and tie up powerful plants. For proper formation, regular pinching of the bushes will be required. In the open field, they will be lower, but without tying and pinching, the Lemon Giant variety may not meet the expectations of the grower.
- Fruit. Large, multi-chamber, ribbed, the weight of one tomato with good care reaches 700-900 grams. The color of tomatoes is intense lemon yellow. The pulp is not watery, but juicy and sweet, with hints of lemon flavor. The peel of tomatoes is strong, but not dense, thanks to which the fruits do not crack. Green Lemon Giant tomatoes ripen at room temperature without losing their taste.
- The nutritional value is high. The fruits contain sufficient amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene to nourish the human body. The variety is useful in a dietary diet, with vitamin deficiency and colds.
The general parameters of tall large-fruited tomatoes help to assess the possibilities of the site and the summer resident for growing crops. But besides these indicators, it is important to know all the pros and cons of the original variety.
The advantages and disadvantages of tomato
In addition to the description, photo and manufacturer's recommendations, reviews of vegetable growers are considered the main source of information about the variety. Those who grew this variety on their site highlight the following advantages:
- large-fruited, very pleasant taste and aroma of tomatoes;
- high stable yield with proper care;
- the nutritional value of tomatoes;
- good keeping quality and transportability of large-fruited tomatoes;
- plants rarely get sick with enough attention.
Gardeners also note some disadvantages of large-fruited tomatoes, although it would be easier to attribute them to varietal features:
- The exactingness of a tall tomato to the irrigation regime. Solanaceae are sensitive to quality and moisture. Therefore, in order to obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to water a large-fruited tomato variety competently.
- Demanding nutrition. Large-fruited tomato "Lemon Giant" will not show its qualities without good nutrition.Gardeners should familiarize themselves with the fertilizing schedule of the variety in advance.
- Demanding on soil fertility. On poor land, a tall tomato will not be able to demonstrate varietal large-fruited and yield. The tomatoes will be smaller and the number of fruits on the bush will be much lower.
If we consider the disadvantages from a different angle, then we can say that these are the usual requirements of elite tomatoes. To get extraordinary fruits, you have to work hard.
Agricultural technology for growing seedlings
It is recommended to grow tomatoes of medium-ripening large-fruited varieties in seedlings, especially in regions with a cool climate.
Do not use fresh seeds for sowing. Take 2-3 years old to increase the germination rate.
The sowing date is determined by several criteria:
- climatic features of the region;
- weather conditions of the current year;
- the date of the proposed landing in the ground;
- the recommendations of the lunar sowing calendar.
Usually this is the period of the first half of March.
The second important action with planting material is disinfection. The seeds of tall tomatoes are kept in a solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide for 10-15 minutes. Then they dry and start sowing.
Fertile soil and containers are prepared in advance. The soil and containers are also necessarily disinfected before sowing seeds of tall tomatoes. If it is not possible to prepare the soil mixture yourself, then it is safer to buy ready-made soil in a specialized store. It should be light so that tomato seedlings do not suffer from moisture stagnation. Indeed, the yield of the large-fruited variety "Giant Lemon" directly depends on the quality of the grown tomato seedlings.
The containers are filled with soil mixture, the top layer is leveled and grooves are made 2 cm deep. The seeds of tall large-fruited tomatoes are placed in them and sprinkled with earth. It is advisable to moisten the soil in advance so as not to water it after sowing the seeds. It is only necessary to lightly sprinkle the grooves with water from a spray bottle, protecting the seeds of large-fruited tall tomatoes from washing out.
Now you need to cover the containers with foil to maintain moisture and the desired temperature. The ideal temperature for germination of tall, large-fruited Lemon Giant tomatoes is 24 ° C - 25 ° C.
As soon as the first shoots appear on the surface of the soil, the container is transferred to a place with good lighting.
Caring for tomato seedlings consists of watering, nutrition, picking and prevention.
You can dive the seedlings of large-fruited tomatoes twice. In this way, they stimulate the formation of a powerful root system in tall varieties of tomatoes. The first time the procedure is carried out in the phase of unfolding the first pair of true leaves. Re-seedlings are transplanted tomato after 2 weeks.
Planting tall tomatoes in a greenhouse is scheduled for the second decade of May. The trellis for the garter of tall large-fruited Lemon Giant tomatoes are pre-installed. Plants are planted in a permanent place according to the recommended scheme. No more than 3 bushes of large-fruited tomatoes are placed on 1 square meter of area.
Adult tomato care
Regardless of where the large-fruited tall Lemon Giant tomatoes are grown, they require shaping, garters and pinching.
Plants are formed into 1-2 stems. For open ground, the formation in 2 stems is suitable, in greenhouses it is better in one. This helps to avoid thickening of tall plants. The lower leaves and side shoots are removed.
Tying up the plants is mandatory. The large-fruited tall variety "Giant Lemon" is famous for its productivity, so the stems need help in holding the brushes.
Top dressing for tall large-fruited varieties is necessary. It is necessary to apply complex mineral fertilizers three times during the growing season. Nitrogen components can be introduced with organic compounds, potash - with the help of wood ash. Additionally, the bushes are sprayed on the leaf with a complex of trace elements.
Pinching is another agrotechnical nuance for those who want to get very large fruits. It allows you to regulate the yield of large-fruited tall tomatoes of the Lemon Giant variety. After the third brush, the shoot is pinched, and no more than 2 fruits are left in the brush. In this case, the tomatoes grow to gigantic proportions.
Watering is plentiful, but not frequent. Water is taken warm and watered in the evening.
Pests and diseases
The large-fruited variety "Giant Lemon" is famous for its resistance to viral and fungal infections, verticillosis, fusarium. Preventive soil tillage before planting will even more reliably protect plants from diseases. In the greenhouse, the soil is disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate, "Fitosporin", and copper sulfate. This procedure will also help to reduce the number of pest larvae that harm large-fruited Lemon Giant tomatoes - scoop, whitefly. With an invasion of insects, insecticides or folk compositions are used.
It is important to keep the humidity and temperature in a closed room to prevent problems.
Testimonials
Tomatoes "Giant Lemon" are a very popular and favorite variety of vegetable growers, so they willingly share their reviews and photos.
