Tomato King of Kings

Growing varieties of tomatoes with huge fruits will be interesting for any summer resident to do. Especially for such lovers, a unique type of tomato was developed - the King of Kings. A variety with a sonorous name gives truly giant berries.

The record holder among tomatoes was brought out at the Russian Institute of General Genetics. Vavilov. The cultivation of tomatoes began in 2000 - the time of entry into the State Register. The resulting indeterminate variety was created for cultivation in greenhouse conditions, which means the possibility of obtaining a harvest in any region of the Russian Federation. However, southern areas may allow open field placement of seedlings.

The King of Kings has very strong and tall bushes. Even with the condition of pinching, they reach a mark of 1.4-1.8 m. There are many branches on the plant, which are covered with leaves. There are relatively few leaf blades. Simple green specimens do not differ in impressive size. During the formation of inflorescences, the first brush appears above the 9th leaf. Further, the formation goes with an interval of 3 plates.

The smallest fruits of the King of Kings will weigh about 200-300 grams. Even a novice summer resident will receive such tomatoes by simply watering the plants. If agrotechnology is strengthened, then flat-rounded red giants weighing 1.5 kg will grow on the ovaries. Unripe fruits have a spot near the stalk. Its disappearance indicates the ripeness of the berry. Harvest immediately as the peel can crack, especially in extreme heat.

The King of Kings has a smooth skin and firm flesh. Tomatoes do not have a high liquid content, there is no wateriness. The taste is sweet due to the high sugar content, but a slight acidity balances it. There are many useful substances in fruits, therefore they are highly recommended for children and people with weak immunity.

The resulting harvest is used to make thick saturated juices, healthy ketchups and pasta. Tomatoes of this variety are ideal as an ingredient for a salad; they are also used to make lecho. As for canning, here the situation is hopeless - the giant will not get through the can's neck in any way.

The king of kings has an average ripening period, so it is ranked among the mid-season varieties. For such a tomato to ripen, it needs about 4 months. It should be noted that in the southern regions, plants mature a little faster, even in open ground. Fruiting is gradual, slightly extended. The whole crop cannot be harvested at once. The plant reaches ripeness by the end of July or the beginning of August.

If you properly care for the crop, then it will give 5 kilograms of berries from the bush. Using simple arithmetic, you can calculate that it will be possible to harvest about 15 kg of the crop per square meter. In general, these are excellent indicators for the tomato variety.

Like many other tomato varieties, the King of Kings will require the grower to pre-cultivate the seedlings.The optimal time to start this work is the end of the first month of spring, but in cooler regions, the dates are postponed to early April. The main thing is that at least 65 days should elapse between sowing the seeds and the removal of the finished shoots into the ground.

The easiest way is to purchase already processed crop seeds. Otherwise, they will have to be disinfected on their own. Containers are chosen from cardboard or wooden; peat pots are also perfect. The mixture is recommended to be purchased, as the variety is capricious. But you can do it yourself using compost, humus and wood ash. The seeds are deepened by one and a half centimeters, the layer of earth covering them must be thin, otherwise they will germinate for a long time. The shelter is allowed to be removed 14 days after germination.

When the tomatoes are completely ready, they must be planted in a permanent place. If the greenhouse is heated, then the seedlings are transferred there 2 months after sowing. If planted in open ground, the sprouts will need to be kept there under a film for 14 days so that the bushes can acclimatize. Planting in open soil is done only when the soil warms up to +18 degrees.

To grow tomatoes of the King of Kings variety, you must choose a sunny area. The acidity should be at a medium to low level. Experienced gardeners advise adding the following substances to the holes:

• wood ash - half a glass;

• superphosphate - 1 tablespoon;

• potassium sulfate and fish meal - the same.

Bushes with strong roots and branches should have plenty of room to grow. The maximum number of sprouts per 1 m2 is 3, but it is better to limit yourself to two plants. The spacing is 50 centimeters, the spacing is 60.

The first watering is carried out immediately after planting the bushes. The plants are then left alone for about a week and left untouched. Then you can water according to the standard schedule. The need for the procedure is determined by the condition of the soil. If there are cracks, then water is needed. Basically, the frequency is once every 7 days. Water in dosage: first, half of the water, then wait for absorption, then another half. After the procedure, the soil is loosened.

The King of Kings responds well to feeding, which must be given at least once every 14 days. After picking, the plants are recommended to be fertilized with potassium-phosphorus compounds. Active growth will require organic matter, mainly mullein diluted with water is taken. Mineral complexes give at the time of the formation of ovaries and ripening of berries. Gardeners are advised to pay special attention to the infusion of stinging nettle. This unique remedy is well received by the variety. It is simple to prepare: 150 grams of chopped nettle is poured with 5 liters of heated liquid. After 2 days, the strained solution can be used to water the soil.

The king of kings grows tall and this process must be kept under control. In order not to start the plant, it is necessary to cut off the stepsons and pinch the top. In total, three pinching procedures will be required during the season. It is also necessary to pay attention to the formation of the plant. As a rule, only 1 stem is left.It will definitely need to be tied up, since the brushes will contain several tomatoes, each of which will grow huge.

The king of kings has genetic immunity. He is not afraid of diseases that usually attack tomatoes. The only disease that can undermine the culture is late blight. But it will only happen if there is prolonged rains or excess humidity in the greenhouse. And since most gardeners grow the variety in a greenhouse, it is enough to ventilate it daily to prevent disease.

The whitefly, on the other hand, is often a problem. A tiny butterfly drinks the juice of the foliage, which leads to the rapid death of the bush. It will be possible to stop the pest only with the help of insecticides.