The time-tested Titan tomato for growing in the open field
Tomato Titan is distinguished by high palatability of fruits and from year to year shows excellent yield. The mid-late variety performs well both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions. Let's take a closer look at why the Titan tomato is so fond of gardeners, and find out the secrets of a rich harvest.
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Description of the variety
The Titan tomato grows in 120-140 days from the moment of planting. The bushes are low, only 40-70 cm in height, do not require tying and pinching. Leafiness is average. The compact size allows you to grow the variety at home - on a windowsill or loggia.
Fruit characteristics and yield
The shape of mature tomatoes is round and even, the skin is smooth, red. The pulp is juicy and sweet, there are few seeds. Tomato weight varies from 80 to 120 g.
Due to its dense structure, Titanium is well stored and can be transported over long distances. The variety is resistant to diseases and unpredictable weather conditions. Summer residents collect about 5 kg of ripe and tasty tomatoes from one bush.
Titanium pink
The Titan variety is so named because of the dark pink color of its fruits. Unlike its “relative”, Titan pink gives a mid-early first harvest in 100-110 days.
Ripe tomatoes are small, about 100 g. However, in greenhouse conditions there are specimens of 200-250 g. They are unpretentious in care, they are valued by farmers for their versatility: Titanium pink is good both fresh and in preparations for the winter.
How to grow seedlings
Experienced farmers recommend planting the Titan variety in seedlings. This makes it easier for the plant to adapt to environmental conditions and show the best results. Let's take a closer look at what is required for tomato seedlings.
Seed preparation
Only high-quality seed is selected for planting. Gardeners recommend purchasing seeds from trusted suppliers and carefully reading the information on the package.
For future tomato bushes to show excellent results, you need:
- Check the material for germination. To do this, place seeds in a jar of water and stir gently. The seeds that remain on the surface are empty and are not suitable for seedlings. Those seeds that have sunk to the bottom are taken out and dried thoroughly.
- Disinfect the material using aloe juice, potassium permanganate solution or hydrogen peroxide. Disinfection lowers the risk of developing diseases in the future.
- Temper the seeds... For a week, the seeds are placed in the freezer every day for 1-2 hours, each time increasing the time. Thanks to hardening, the seeds adapt faster to external conditions.
- Sprout seeds. To do this, they are wrapped in damp gauze and left for 1-2 days in a warm, bright place.
Capacity and soil
Seedlings are grown in a variety of containers: flower pots, boxes, plastic cups... Many people prefer to plant tomatoes in milk bags, which are thoroughly disinfected before planting. Also popular are special peat tablets or plastic cassettes, which are sold in shops for gardeners.
As a soil, some summer residents use ready-made purchased soil "Krepysh" or "Universal", others prefer to prepare the land on their own.This requires soil from the garden, peat and humus in a ratio of 5: 1: 1.
For friability, river sand or sawdust is added, which act as natural drainage. Such a mixture must be disinfected with a manganese solution.
Sowing
Place soil in a clean and dry container so that it fills 1/2 of the container. With a simple pencil, small grooves are made in the ground at a distance of 10 cm from each other.
A seed is placed in the pits, sprinkled with earth on top and gently slapped. Water the seedlings with warm, settled water, cover with a film and place on the windowsill.
Important! If you are planting several varieties at once, make markings for each with the name of the variety and the date of planting. This will help you not to get confused and plant tomatoes in open ground on time.
Growing and care
Seedlings require sunlight. With its lack, the seedlings are illuminated with special phytolamps. Water the Titan tomato once every 5-7 days. It is not recommended to use cold tap water for watering, as its composition increases the risk of developing fungi and infections. It is important not to overmoisten the soil - because of this, the quality of the seedlings decreases, it becomes elongated and weak.
After 2 weeks, the seedlings are fertilized with organic fertilizing, for example, liquid bird droppings. The next feeding is carried out in 10-15 days. It is recommended to use mineral complexes and phosphorus-potassium compounds along with organic matter. The optimum air temperature for growing the Titan variety is from 17 to 22 degrees.
How to grow tomatoes
Before planting seedlings in the garden, the beds and soil are prepared. Since autumn, the earth is carefully dug up, all garbage and weeds are removed from the soil, and manure is introduced. With the arrival of spring, the soil is dug up again so that it becomes loose and nutritious.
Landing
During planting, it is important not to damage the fragile and still weak roots of plants, so they are transplanted as carefully as possible. The distance between the bushes should be 40-50 cm.
Take away for landing the sunniest and most spacious place in the garden, away from groundwater. The best precursors for tomatoes are cereals and legumes. It is not recommended to plant Titan after other tomatoes or potatoes.
Care
Tomato care consists of standard procedures. The variety does not require the formation and garter of the bush, which distinguishes it from other tomatoes.
To get a rich and tasty harvest, you must:
- To water beds 1 time in 5-7 days. One bush consumes 1.5-2 liters of water. The frequency and amount of watering depends on the weather conditions. If the summer is hot and humid, the procedure is carried out less often.
- Loosen the soil regularly before watering. Loosening improves oxygen access to the roots, making the soil more airy.
- Remove weeds that take vitamins and nutrients from tomatoes.
- Contribute organic and mineral feeding... Tomato Titan responds well to urea, liquid mullein, ash, nettle, ammonium nitrate. Top dressing not only strengthens the immunity of the bushes, but also improves the taste of the fruit.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Experienced farmers recommend liming the soil before planting. This reduces the acidity of the soil, fills it with nutrients and useful trace elements. For this, gardeners use lime or dry wood ash. For 1 sq. m consume 5 liters of substance.
To make the tomatoes grow tasty, foliar dressing is carried out. They protect vegetables from pests and diseases. As a foliar top dressing, spraying with a solution of nettle, ash or Bordeaux liquid is used. 1 bush requires 1.5 liters of solution.
Diseases and pests
Late blight is recognized as the most common disease... This is a fungal disease that appears as brown, brown and yellow spots on the leaves and fruits. Infection occurs through seeds, soil, garden tools.
The disease is actively developing in conditions of high humidity and heat.For prevention purposes, manganese or copper sulfate is used. If the bushes are already sick, it is better to remove the infected specimens and burn them away from the beds.
In addition to late blight, root rot attacks the beds. The disease affects the roots of the bushes, because of which the entire plant soon dies. Liming and ash are used against rot. Another disease is called powdery mildew. Dew looks like a white bloom on the leaves. It is recommended to deal with it with a soap solution.
Of the insect pests, the Colorado potato beetle, bear, aphid or whitefly are most often found on tomatoes.
Insects suck nutritious juices from the plant, destroy roots and fruits.
For prevention and control, professional drugs "Tornado", "Oksikhom", "Maxim" are used.
The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse
When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, it is important to maintain the required microclimate. There is high humidity in greenhouses, which often causes fungi and other diseases.
In order to prevent diseases, summer residents are advised to regularly ventilate the room using special vents in the walls. Before planting, all hard surfaces (doors, windows, panels) are disinfected with a manganese solution.
When grown in open ground, monitor the level of nitrogen-containing fertilizers introduced. An overabundance of them leads to the fact that foliage is actively developing, and the fruits grow slowly. In case of an excess of nitrogen, the beds are watered abundantly with water, after which a layer of straw is placed on them.
Harvesting and application of the crop
Tomatoes are harvested as they ripen: some gardeners prefer to pick vegetables at the stage of milk ripeness, others are already red and ripe. Overexposing the fruits in the beds is not recommended, as they begin to lose their elasticity and taste.
Titan tomatoes are great for preparing canned and pickled dishes. Vegetables are also used in recipes for salads, side dishes, soups and even jams. Of course, this is not a usual delicacy for tea, but an original sweet and sour sauce for meat dishes.
Interesting! Many housewives use the pulp of tomatoes as a rejuvenating face mask. Regular use of the mask improves skin elasticity and smoothes fine wrinkles.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Titan tomatoes have a number of positive properties. They are delicious, aromatic and suitable for a wide variety of dishes. Unpretentious compact bushes do not require individual care.
Vegetables rarely get sick, show stable high yields both in the open field and in greenhouses. Elastic fruits are perfectly stored and do not lose their taste after heat treatment.
Of the shortcomings, summer residents note the long maturation period. In a cool and short summer, tomatoes may not have time to show good results. This is especially true for the Urals and Siberia.
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Reviews of gardeners
Among the overwhelming majority of positive reviews, sometimes there are less enthusiastic ones. What do Russian gardeners think about the Titan variety?
Lyudmila, Voronezh: “I prefer to grow compact and unpretentious bushes. They decorate the site, while requiring a minimum of attention. Tomato Titan is just one of these varieties. I recommend it for landing. "
Maria, Cheboksary: “I love the sweetness and juiciness of the Titan tomatoes. I pick them at the stage of maturity, the tomatoes ripen on the balcony. I use it for pickles, vegetables do not crack and look appetizing in a jar. "
Oleg, Ufa: «After excellent reviews of the Titan variety, I expected a rich and tasty harvest. However, the results upset me: makismum harvested 1.5 kg from 1 bush. And the summer was warm, and courted by all the rules. What is the matter, I cannot understand. "
Conclusion
The delicious and beautiful Titan tomato has won the attention of many gardeners. Some are attracted by high yields, others are glad to see neat bushes on their site. Titan requires a minimum of time to leave. The main thing is to water the beds on time and apply fertilizers.
Tomatoes are stored well, they can be transported over long distances without problems.