Before the summer people at the beginning of the season, the question often arises as to what to plant this year, which tomato to choose?
We can recommend an excellent hybrid with a number of remarkable properties, it has a wonderful juicy fruit flavor, and farmers like it for its beautiful presentation and unpretentiousness in cultivation.
This tomato wonder is called the Crimson Giant. In the article you will find a complete description of the variety, you can get acquainted with the main characteristics and characteristics of cultivation.
Raspberry Giant Tomato: variety description
Grade name | Crimson Giant |
general description | Mid-season determinant variety |
Originator | Russia |
Ripening | 90-100 days |
The form | Rounded |
Colour | Crimson |
Average tomato mass | 400-500 grams |
Application | Universal |
Yield varieties | up to 14-18 kg with square. meters |
Features of growing | Agrotechnika standard |
Disease resistance | Prone to vertex rot |
The variety was bred in Russia by the author of many wonderful varieties and hybrids L. Myazina. Received as registered variety received in 2008. After that, he earned the respect and popularity of gardeners for their qualities.
The "Raspberry Giant" is a tall plant, it can reach a height of 200 cm under film cover. It refers to medium-early hybrids, that is, after transplanting seedlings into the ground, the first ripe harvest will take 90-100 days. Shrub is a standard determinant.
It is well suited for cultivation both in large, spacious greenhouses and in open ground, but it is nevertheless preferable to be grown under cover in shelters, as the plant is high and can be damaged by gusts of strong wind. This hybrid variety has good resistance to major diseases of tomatoes.
This type of tomato has earned popularity for many qualities, including good yield. With proper attention and the necessary planting density, it is possible to collect up to 14-18 kg per square meter. meters.
You can compare the yield of a variety with others in the table below:
Grade name | Yield |
Crimson Giant | up to 14-18 kg per square meter |
Raspberry jingle | 18 kg per square meter |
Red Arrow | 27 kg per square meter |
Valentine | 10-12 kg per square meter |
Samara | 11-13 kg per square meter |
Tanya | 4.5-5 kg from a bush |
Favorite F1 | 19-20 kg per square meter |
Demidov | 1.5-5 kg per square meter |
King of beauty | 5.5-7 kg from a bush |
Banana Orange | 8-9 kg per square meter |
Riddle | 20-22 kg from a bush |
Specifications
Among the main advantages of this variety are noted:
- high yield;
- good immunity to diseases;
- wonderful taste and color of tomatoes;
- friendly ovary and maturation.
Among the drawbacks, there is a demand for irrigation and temperature indicators.
Characteristics of the fruit:
- Fruits in their varietal maturity have a raspberry color.
- The shape is rounded.
- Tastes excellent.
- The dry matter content of 4-6%.
- The number of cameras 6-8.
- The fruits are quite large, can reach 400-500 grams.
- Harvest can be stored for a long time.
"Raspberry Giant" is famous for the versatility of the use of fruits. These tomatoes are good for use in salads fresh, suitable for cooking delicious juices and thick pasta. Small fruits are perfect for canning.
Compare the weight of fruit varieties with others can be in the table below:
Grade name | Fruit weight |
Crimson Giant | 400-500 grams |
Bobcat | 180-240 grams |
Podsinskoe miracle | 150-300 grams |
Yusupovskiy | 500-600 grams |
Polbyg | 100-130 grams |
The president | 250-300 grams |
Pink Lady | 230-280 grams |
Bella Rosa | 180-220 grams |
Countryman | 60-80 grams |
Red Guard | 230 grams |
Raspberry jingle | 150 grams |
A photo
Below are some pictures of the tomato "Raspberry Giant":
Features of growing
If you grow this type of tomato under the open sun, then only the southern regions are suitable for this, since the plant is thermophilic and demanding of light. Most suitable Astrakhan region, the Crimea, the North Caucasus and the Krasnodar Territory. In the central and more northern areas, this hybrid should be grown in protected greenhouses.
The only difficulty that arises during cultivation is increased demands on the mode of irrigation and lighting.. Due to the large size of the plant, its branches need a garter.
Among the main features of this plant they note its high taste properties, resistance to the most frequent diseases of tomatoes, high yield and universality of cultivation. Ripe tomatoes can persist for a long time and tolerate transportation.
And also how to grow tomatoes in a twist, upside down, without land, in bottles and according to Chinese technology.
Diseases and pests
The most likely disease of this variety is the apical rot of tomatoes. They fight against it by reducing the nitrogen content in the soil, and the calcium content must be increased. Also effective measures will increase the irrigation and spraying of affected plants with calcium nitrate solution.
The second most common disease is brown spot. For its prevention and treatment it is necessary to reduce watering and adjust the temperature. Like many other "Crimson Giant" prone to late blight. To get rid of this disease, it is necessary to reduce the moisture of the soil and air, reducing watering and regularly airing the greenhouse. In the future, should be treated bushes drug "Fitosporin".
In the open ground, especially in the southern regions, the Colorado potato beetle may be affected; the Prestige tool is used against this pest. From the Solanova mine help drug "Bison". When landing on the balcony, there were no significant problems with diseases and pests.
Conclusion
Even a novice gardener can handle the cultivation of the Raspberry Giant variety. There are no significant difficulties in the care of him. Good luck in growing this wonderful tomato and great harvests.
Early maturing | Middle late | Medium early |
Crimson Viscount | Yellow banana | Pink Bush F1 |
The Tsar Bell | Titanium | Flamingo |
Katya | F1 slot | Openwork |
Valentine | Honey salute | Chio Chio San |
Cranberries in sugar | Miracle of the market | Supermodel |
Fatima | gold fish | Budenovka |
Verlioka | De barao black | F1 major |