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Finding a person who does not like tomatoes is very difficult. 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 variety “Giant Lemon” fascinates lovers of exotic tomatoes 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 decorate 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 the agricultural technology of the original large-fruited tomatoes:
- Tall variety refers to the average ripening period.
- Growing method. Tomatoes “Lemon Giant” are planted both in open ground and in greenhouses. In the open field, large-fruited tomatoes are slightly smaller, but the number of fruits is greater than in greenhouse cultivation.
- Bush type 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 up and pinching, the Lemon Giant variety may not meet the grower’s expectations.
- Fruit. Large, multi-chamber, ribbed, the weight of one tomato with good care reaches 700-900 grams. The color of the tomatoes is lemon yellow saturated. The flesh 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 tomatoes “Lemon Giant” ripen at room temperature without losing their taste.
- The nutritional value is high. The fruits contain enough vitamin C and beta-carotene to nourish the human body. The variety is useful in the diet, with beriberi 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of tomato
In addition to the description, photos and recommendations of the manufacturer, the main source of information about the variety is the reviews of vegetable growers. 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;
- 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 tomato, 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 the quality and quantity of moisture. Therefore, to obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to water a large-fruited variety of tomatoes correctly.
- Nutritional requirements. Large-fruited tomato “Lemon Giant” will not show its qualities without proper nutrition. Gardeners should familiarize themselves with the schedule for feeding the variety in advance.
- Requirements for soil fertility. On poor land, a tall tomato will not be able to demonstrate varietal large-fruitedness and productivity. Tomatoes will be smaller, and the number of fruits per bush will be much lower.
If we consider the shortcomings from a different angle, then we can say that these are the usual requirements of elite tomatoes. To get extraordinary results, you have to work hard.
Agrotechnology for growing seedlings
Tomatoes of medium-ripening large-fruited varieties are recommended to be grown in seedlings, especially in regions with a cool climate.
Do not use fresh seeds for sowing. Take 2-3 years old to increase the percentage of germination.
The date of sowing 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;
- 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. Seeds of tall tomatoes are kept for 10-15 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. Then dry and start sowing.
Fertile soil and containers are prepared in advance. The soil and containers must also be disinfected before sowing seeds of tall tomatoes. If it is not possible to prepare the soil mixture yourself, then it is more reliable to buy ready-made soil in a specialized store. It should be light so that tomato seedlings do not suffer from moisture stagnation. After all, 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. 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 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 being washed out.
Now you need to cover the containers with a film to maintain humidity and the desired temperature. The ideal temperature for the germination of tall large-fruited Lemon Giant tomatoes is 24 ° C – 25 ° C.
As soon as the first sprouts 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 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-potato seedlings are transplanted after 2 weeks.
Planting tall tomatoes in the greenhouse is scheduled for the second decade of May. Pre-install trellis for garter tall large-fruited tomato “Lemon Giant”. Plants are planted in a permanent place according to the recommended scheme. On 1 square meter of area, no more than 3 bushes of large-fruited tomatoes are placed.
Care for adult tomatoes
Regardless of where large-fruited tall Lemon Giant tomatoes are grown, they require shaping, garters and pinching.
Form plants in 1-2 stems. For open ground, the formation of 2 stems is suitable, in greenhouses it is better to have one. This helps to avoid thickening of tall plants. The lower leaves and side shoots are removed.
Be sure to tie up the plants. The large-fruited tall variety Lemon Giant is famous for its yield, 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, potassium components – 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 sizes.
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, verticillium, fusarium. Preventive 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”, copper sulfate. This procedure will also help reduce the number of pest larvae that harm large-fruited Lemon Giant tomatoes – scoop, whitefly. With the invasion of insects, insecticides or folk compositions are used.
It is important to observe the humidity and temperature regime indoors in order to prevent problems.
Reviews
Tomatoes “Giant Lemon” – a very popular and favorite variety of vegetable growers, so they willingly share their reviews and photos.
