The subtleties of successfully growing amazing Pepper Giant tomatoes
Every summer resident is a breeder at heart and will not miss the opportunity to grow a new variety of tomatoes in the garden. Many gardeners prefer the Pepper Giant tomato. The variety has several variations in fruit color. The characteristics and description of the tomato variety are presented in our article.
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Description of the variety
Tomato Pepper Giant when grown in greenhouse conditions begins to bear fruit 110-115 days after germination.
For your information. In the open field, the fruit ripening period increases by 10-15 days.
Variety of indeterminate type... The bush grows up to 1.5–2 m. The plant has many leaves and branches, but the stems are thin, fragile, and therefore need to be tied to a support. Abundant flowering - from 5 to 8 fruits are tied on each brush. The fruiting period is long; under favorable conditions, the crop is harvested until mid-October.
Pros and cons of the variety
Benefits of the Pepper Giant Tomato:
- the original shape of the fruit;
- versatility of vegetables;
- good transportability and long-term storage;
- excellent taste;
- strong immunity to disease;
- high productivity;
- long fruiting period.
But the variety also has disadvantages... These include:
- the plant must be tied to a support;
- the bush needs to remove excess green mass.
Other varieties of pepper tomatoes:
Fruit characteristics and yield
Large elongated fruits resemble bell peppers outwardly... Average weight 150-200 g, length 14-15 cm. The shell is smooth, dense and elastic, without signs of ribbing. When fully ripe, tomatoes have a deep red color.
The pulp is dense, sweet, with the presence of a barely perceptible acidity and a pronounced aroma... The fruits of this variety are versatile in use. If agrotechnical rules are observed, vegetable growers collect from 6 to 8 kg of crops from one bush.
More varieties of tomatoes in the pepper series
The first pepper-shaped tomatoes appeared in Russia about 20 years ago, and at first they were represented only by foreign hybrids and varieties. The first representative was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2001.
Tomatoes in this series have different characteristics and colors.: Available in yellow, orange or crimson.
Yellow
The fruits ripen on the 120th day... There are few leaves on the plant. The variety is indeterminate. The height of the main stem is 180 cm. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, vegetable growers collect up to 3 kg of harvest from one bush.
Yellow Pepper Tomatoes are grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. Up to 7 fruits are tied on one hand.
The average weight of one vegetable is 150 g... Tomatoes are elongated with yellow skin and pulp. There are few seeds in a tomato. The crop is used both for conservation and for fresh consumption.
Orange
Pepper orange tomato is grown in greenhouse conditions... The culture belongs to the early varieties. Ripe vegetables are harvested 90–100 days after germination. The variety is indeterminate. The bush reaches a height of 1.8 m.
Up to 4 large fruits are tied on one hand. The weight of an average tomato is 180 g. The pulp is juicy and tender, the skin is thick and firm. Tomatoes do not crack when preserved.
Crimson
Another interesting tomato variety is Pepper Raspberry. The plant is of a determinant type, that is, the bushes are limited in growth and grow compact... The size of the tomatoes is quite large. The average weight of one tomato is 180 g. When fully ripe, the fruits acquire a raspberry hue.
Ripening period - 100 days after germination, therefore, the culture belongs to early maturing varieties. Tomatoes have an excellent sugar taste. When growing in greenhouse conditions, from 4 to 6 kg of yield is harvested from one plant.
Sturdy
Plant belongs to early varieties, fruit ripening occurs on the 110th day after sprouting. The variety is determinant, standard. Small bushes reach a height of 40-50 cm.
Sturdy well tolerates any weather conditions and has a strong immunity to diseases... The color of the tomatoes is deep pink, with a small green spot at the stalk. The vegetables taste sweet. The weight of a tomato is 150 g. Vegetable growers collect up to 4 kg of harvest from one bush.
How to grow
Variety Pepper Giant grown in greenhouses and open beds... The soil for tomatoes should be neutral or slightly acidic. The timing of planting seeds for seedlings depends on the region in which the tomatoes will be cultivated. In any case, plants are transplanted to an open bed at the end of the frost. Seedlings are grown for about 50-60 days.
Before planting, the seeds are soaked in salt water for 10 minutes (10 g of salt per 0.5 l of water). Those grains that float up are empty, they are thrown away, the rest are washed in clean water and placed in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes, then rinsed again.
The soil is purchased from a gardening store or prepared independently from the following components:
- garden land (2 parts);
- humus (part 1);
- sand or sawdust (1 part);
- wood ash (1 part).
Before use, the prepared soil mixture is disinfected - poured abundantly with boiling water or 1% potassium permanganate solution. This procedure will destroy all possible bacteria and larvae that cause diseases in tomatoes.
The seeds are deepened into the soil by 1-2 cm according to the 3x5 cm scheme... In order not to erode the ground, the soil is carefully sprayed from a sprayer. For humidification, use settled water at room temperature. Next, the container with seeds is covered with foil or transparent glass and placed in a warm, bright place.
To quickly grow roots, plants dive... The transplantation process is carried out at a time when 2-3 true leaves appear in tomato seedlings. After 6 full leaves are formed on the bushes, the plants are transplanted to a permanent place.
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Soil requirements for planting
A garden for growing tomatoes has been prepared since autumn... In dry weather, the earth is well dug to a depth of 20–30 cm. This will better saturate the soil with moisture and oxygen.
It is recommended to plant seedlings in the place where cucumbers, onions or carrots used to grow... If potatoes or tomatoes were previously grown in the garden, the risk of plant diseases, for example, late blight, increases.
Before planting, the soil is enriched with fertilizers and acidity is normalized... If this is not done, then even with timely feeding, the tomatoes will wither and hurt. The acidity level of the soil is checked using a special test, which is purchased at a gardening store. The ideal pH is between 6 and 7.
Lime is used to lower the acidity of the soil. - 500 g per 1 sq. m. To increase the acidity, sulfur is used in the same proportions.
Transplanting tomatoes
Seedlings are transplanted into greenhouses in mid-May.... Her age by that time should be at least 50-60 days. Each plant will have 5-7 leaves and one flower.
On a note. It is better not to rush with planting tomatoes.If the soil does not warm up enough, the roots will freeze and the bushes will die.
Tomatoes are planted in holes at a distance of 50 cm from each other... Leave 60–70 cm between the rows. Since the Pepper Giant has tall stems, most often the plants are planted in a checkerboard pattern. Do this so that the bushes receive enough light and are well ventilated. Before planting, a small layer of humus and superphosphate or ash is placed on the bottom of the holes. The soil is watered abundantly with water at room temperature. After planting, the plants are not moistened.
Care and watering after transplant
Proper crop care is a guarantee of high yields... Tomato The pepper-shaped giant does not require special attention to itself. Nevertheless, the maximum yield is obtained subject to agrotechnical rules.
In moderate summer, tomatoes are watered 1-2 times a week... To do this, use settled warm water. Cold water slows down plant development. In a hot period, watering is increased by 1-2 times, but waterlogging of tomatoes is not allowed. Plants are watered in the morning or evening under the root so that moisture does not get on the leaves and stem. Otherwise, the foliage will get burns, and when growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, rot and fungi attack the green mass.
During the entire growing season, tomatoes are fertilized three times... The first feeding is applied two weeks after planting the plants in a permanent place. For this, drugs with nitrogen and phosphorus are used. This feeding stimulates the development of roots and aboveground parts of plants. Organic fertilizers are also used in the form of a solution from water and mullein or bird droppings.
Re-feeding is carried out during the flowering periodto set more fruit. The amount of nitrogen is reduced, it gives way to potassium and phosphorus. "Superphosphate" is used as a fertilizer. Folk remedies - feeding with boric acid, yeast or iodine. Also the following preparations are used for fruit setting:
- "Bud";
- "Ovary";
- "Epin";
- "Ideal".
During the period of mass fruiting, plants are fertilized for the third time.... To improve the taste and increase the fruit, mineral dressings are used, for example, "Nitrofosku" or "Superphosphate". Organic fertilizers are not excluded. Also, the yield is well influenced by the treatment of bushes with solutions based on manganese, ash or iodine.
Bushes of the Pepper Giant lead into two trunks... All lateral shoots that have grown more than 5 cm are removed. The main stem and one stepson are left, which will form its branches and fruits in the future.
In addition to additional shoots, the lowest leaves are cut offthat create shade under the bushes. They also remove yellow and damaged greens, as they provoke diseases. Barren hands are also disposed of.
Prevention of diseases and pests
Variety Pepper Giant has good disease resistance, but for the prevention of late blight and Alternaria, the culture is sprayed with the drug "Ordan". The first treatment is carried out at the stage of 5-6 leaves, then every 10-14 days.
Important! Three weeks before harvesting, the use of the product is stopped.
Base and top rot are prevented by treatment plants with fungicides or folk remedies, for example, solutions of potassium permanganate, iodine, brilliant green or hydrogen peroxide.
Reviews of gardeners
The flavor and yield of the variety make the Pepper Giant more and more popular. among summer residents. Some of the opinions of gardeners - further.
Nadezhda, Tver: “I have been growing these tomatoes for 5 years. The variety does not require much attention to itself. Seedlings are strong, take root well in a new place. Plants practically do not get sick. The fruits are actively tied. Fertilized well, otherwise the yield will decrease. She took off the brown fruits from the lower brushes, so that the upper ones would pour faster. I especially like the quality of the tomatoes. The vegetables are beautiful and large, as in the photo of the package with seeds.Both fresh and canned tomatoes taste excellent. ".
Anatoly, Blagoveshchensk: “I started growing vegetables recently. A neighbor advised me to grow a Pepper Tomato. The ovaries were formed amicably. The culture was not sick. Giant bush - about 2 m. I was pleased with the result. I collected about 5 kg of harvest from one plant. The shape of the fruit really looks like a bell pepper. One tomato weighs about 200 g. The taste and aroma of vegetables are excellent. I will continue to plant this variety ".
Svetlana, Novosibirsk: “For two years in a row I have been growing the Pepper Giant tomato in the greenhouse. First I bought seeds from the agricultural firm "Siberian Garden", then I collected them from my own harvest. To prevent the culture from fattening, I applied a little fertilizer. I collected 3-4 kg of tomatoes from one bush. Everything suits me, I especially liked the quality of the fruits. Delicious salads are made from these vegetables. Tomatoes behave well when frozen and rolled. Great for stuffing and making ketchup. It is difficult to find such a versatile tomato. I advise everyone ".
Conclusion
Tomato Pepper Giant has established itself on the positive side. The culture does not require special attention and at the same time gives a good harvest. In addition, the plant has a strong immunity to diseases, which greatly simplifies the cultivation of this variety. When growing several varieties of Pepper Tomatoes, summer residents get a beautiful garden of colorful vegetables. Also thanks to this, vegetable growers harvest throughout the season at different times.
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