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The variety “One hundred pounds” should be attributed to the category of unusual tomatoes. Such an original name most clearly demonstrates the peculiarity of these tomatoes: they are very large and weighty. Their shape resembles a huge drop or a small rag bag filled with something very heavy. A photo of such unique tomatoes and the main characteristics of the “One Hundred Pudov” variety are proposed later in the article. For all those interested, we will also try to give recommendations that will help you successfully grow amazing tomatoes with your own hands.
Detailed description of the variety
The variety of tomatoes “One hundred pounds” has recently become available to domestic gardeners. It was included in the State Register only in 2013. But in just a few years, this variety of amazing tomatoes has gained popularity and has become a favorite variety of many farmers.
Description of the plant
The variety “100 pounds” is indeterminate, characterized by a long period of fruiting. Its bushes grow constantly, and only adverse weather conditions can cause the completion of this process. It is possible to grow a variety of tomatoes “One Hundred Poods” in open beds only in the southern regions of the country. In the central and northern regions, it is recommended to grow tomatoes in greenhouses and greenhouses. It is also worth considering that it is in the conditions of the greenhouse that the variety demonstrates its record yield.
Throughout the cultivation of tomatoes “One Hundred Poods” must be correctly formed, removing the side stepchildren. In the process of formation, only one stepson can be left, which will eventually become the second fruit-bearing branch.
In open ground conditions and in a greenhouse, “One Hundred Poods” tomatoes do not have time to fully give up the entire crop, so many farmers a month before the end of the summer season pinch the top of a powerful tall bush. This allows you to direct nutrients not to grow additional leaves, but to ripen existing vegetables.
Indeterminate bushes in greenhouse conditions can grow up to 2-2,5 m. In open areas of soil, their height, as a rule, does not exceed 1,5 m. Fruit-bearing brushes with 3-5 ovaries are actively formed on high shoots. A few tomato leaves are recommended to be partially thinned out to optimize the distribution of nutrients and as a preventive measure for the development of diseases.
Tall tomato bushes “One hundred pounds” require careful garter. Moreover, not only the long stems themselves should be fixed on the support, but also the fruiting brushes, which can break under the weight of the tomatoes.
Characteristics of vegetables
Tomatoes of the variety “100 pounds” have an amazing characteristic. They have a unique, one-of-a-kind shape. Some experts argue that the shape of these tomatoes is teardrop-shaped, in many reviews it is characterized as pear-shaped. You can evaluate the real shape of the “One Hundred Poods” tomatoes in the photo below:
Large tomatoes of this variety weigh about 200-300 g. Their characteristic feature is the presence of pronounced longitudinal ribs located over the entire surface of the fruit. Ripe tomatoes have a bright red, very appetizing color. Tomato skin is quite thin and tender. When using fresh tomatoes, it is barely noticeable. The pulp of tomatoes is dense and fleshy. In the internal cavity of the vegetable, there is practically no free liquid and seeds.
When cutting a tomato, you can observe the spread of a bright, fresh aroma. It stimulates the appetite of every person nearby. Having tasted the pulp, no one will be disappointed, because a large amount of sugar and a low percentage of acidity make the tomato very, very tasty. And is it worth noting that with such taste characteristics, the Sto Pudov tomato variety is salad and is recommended for preparing fresh dishes.
A rather dense pulp and a low content of free liquid make it possible to successfully prepare pasta from tomatoes, however, it is unlikely that it will be possible to make juice from such vegetables. The taste of tomatoes after canning retains its uniqueness, but, unfortunately, for laying in a jar, large tomatoes will have to be cut into several parts.
Productivity of the variety
Variety “100 pounds” has a short period of fruit ripening. So, in order to obtain a mass harvest of vegetables, about 110 days must pass from the moment the first green shoots appear. Also, the period of ripening of tomatoes is affected by the number of transplants and the rate of adaptation of plants to new conditions.
It is recommended to grow tomatoes in seedlings. Seeds are sown in the ground in early April, and at the age of 45-55 days, seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or garden. In just a month it will be possible to taste the first ripe tomatoes. In general, the yield of plants of the variety “Sto poods” is quite high and is about 6 kg / bush or 20 kg / m2.
Disease resistance
The variety of tomatoes “One hundred pounds” has a high resistance to the effects of harmful microflora. The genetic protection of the plant allows you to grow a good, plentiful and environmentally friendly crop without the use of chemicals. At the same time, it is important to remember that if certain cultivation rules are not followed, the invasion of diseases and insects cannot be avoided. We will try to recall only some important nuances of growing “healthy” tomatoes:
- Before planting tomatoes, the soil should be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate.
- The greenhouse should provide for the presence of normal air circulation.
- Weeding, loosening and mulching the soil, removing excess foliage is an effective measure in combating the development of diseases.
- As a preventive measure in the fight against fungal diseases, spraying plants with a solution of potassium permanganate can be used.
- Timely inspection of plants will allow in the early stages to deal with insects, by mechanically eliminating them.
- Some folk methods allow you to effectively deal with diseases and pests, while maintaining the quality and environmental friendliness of vegetables.
Thus, it is not worth counting only on the genetic resistance of tomatoes to various diseases, because only a set of measures will surely preserve the health of plants and crops.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The characterization and description of the tomato variety “100 pounds” does not allow us to talk about any obvious shortcomings. The need to form and tie up a bush is perhaps the only nuance that can cause certain difficulties in the cultivation process. Otherwise, tomatoes “One hundred pounds” are characterized only by positive qualities:
- stunning appearance and taste of vegetables;
- high yield;
- short period of fruit ripening;
- unpretentiousness to growing conditions;
- good disease resistance.
Conclusion
For all its simplicity and unpretentiousness, “One Hundred Pudov” tomatoes have an excellent taste and aroma that leaves no one indifferent. These tomatoes are indispensable in a salad, they make a very thick, interesting sauce, and even after canning they remain unique. Anyone who has tried “One Hundred Pudov” tomatoes at least once will surely want to grow them on their own in their garden, so that at any time there is an opportunity to feel this excellent taste again.
