Promising and adored by many farmers tomato "Honey giant": characteristics and description of the tomato variety

There are many varieties of tomatoes, but only a few evoke true love and admiration among gardeners. The “Honey Giant” tomato can rightfully be called one of those that cannot leave anyone indifferent from garden and vegetable lovers. It is about him that will be discussed in today's article, which provides the most complete and relevant information regarding this amazing variety.

It will focus on the methods of growing, the features of care and the main characteristics of the vegetable. Issues of origin, application and resistance to certain diseases will also be discussed.

Description of the variety

The variety can be called relatively new, since it was bred by Russian breeders in 2001, and registered in the State Register in 2003, but during its existence it managed to win the hearts of many gardeners.

The tomato gained its fame thanks to its commercial qualities and for many years topped the first places in the lists of the largest and most remarkable varieties. This variety is standard and indeterminate, since in terms of growth in height it can reach 150 cm.

Distinctive features

The very name of the variety already says a lot. Its huge size in relation to other tomatoes arouses such interest and recognition from both amateur gardeners and true collectors of the most attractive varieties.

According to statistics, with proper and constant care, a vegetable can easily grow from 600 grams to 1 kilogram. However, this applies more to real professionals, and in most cases, with average care, the result is a fetus of 350-400 g.

No less attractive is a beautiful bright orange, sometimes yellow color, in which the tomato is colored when ripe. Such coloring brings not only aesthetic pleasure, because yellow varieties of tomatoes have a more enriched vitamin and mineral composition, while yellow tomatoes do not cause allergies. They contribute to the healing and rejuvenation of the body.

Fruit characteristics and yield

If we talk about the fruits, then they are large and flattened. The skin is thin, bright yellow or orange, while in the cut, the tomato will even have pinkish tints. With the right approach, they can be easily stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well, while maintaining aesthetic and taste qualities.

The taste is juicy and sweet, moderately containing liquid and pulp, while resistant to cracking and after ripening have an excellent appearance. According to official data and certificates of gardeners, they contain up to 6% of dry matter. Average amount of seeds.

The yield is quite high. One bush can produce 5 to 7 kg of tomatoes. In terms of their yield, they surpass many varieties and bring to amateurs and professionals up to 15 kg of fruits per 1 sq. m.

How to grow seedlings

The sowing process begins around the beginning of March, but most gardeners are guided by the lunar calendar when choosing a suitable day for sowing. The first rule for starting seed preparation can be called familiarization with the instructions from the manufacturer, if any.

In most cases, manufacturers do not provide information regarding seed dressing, so preparation should be started with soaking. For this it is taken manganese solution, in which the seeds are soaked for one hour, after which they are thoroughly washed. It will not be superfluous to soak them in another solution for a few days immediately before planting - aloe with water in a ratio of 1 to 2.

Capacity and soil

The soil for seedlings can be used both purchased and ordinary from the garden, which experts advise to mix with humus and peat in a ratio of 1 to 1. Before planting, you can enrich the soil with special complex preparations with a high content of phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen.

Sowing

Before planting, the soil is watered with boiling water, and the seeds are planted at a depth of 1 cm, after which they are moistened and covered with foil. For seedlings to germinate, it must be at a temperature of 26-28 degrees, although after germination it must be reduced to 22 degrees during the day and 18 at night.

Growing and care

When the first shoots appear, the container with the seedlings is moved to the window so that the future tomatoes are heated in the sun for 8 hours. If natural light is not enough, then it is necessary to acquire special lamps and illuminate the seedlings during the same time.

Watering is necessary in moderation so that the water does not stagnate, spoiling the plant.

Important! The honey giant requires a mandatory pick in the phase of 1-2 true leaves.

Hardening of plants should be started two weeks before planting so that they can better survive the transfer.

Seedlings are planted in the ground after 60-65 days from sowing seeds.

We transplant and grow the Honey Giant

Before planting, the soil is necessarily checked and prepared. The soil should be loose, so it is dug up, along the way, removing any plant residues and weeds. It is advisable to enrich it with humus and, if necessary, add ash or lime if the soil is loose. After that, the soil is leveled with a rake and it is roughly planned how the holes will be located.

Usually, 1 sq. m. there are about three bushes, since this variety has a great height and range of bunches. If the soil is too heavy, then peat or sand is used, but here you need to look at the situation. Directly when planting in a hole, which should be 20 cm deep and at a distance of 60x50 cm from each other, it is advisable to add superphosphate, and after planting water the plant with warm water.

A distinctive feature of this variety is its sensitivity to high temperature extremes, therefore, the seedlings mulch straw, covering it about 10 cm thick.

Supports must be prepared, since the plants are tall.

Care

Experts advise feeding the plants after two weeks from the date of transfer with potassium nitrate, and after another two weeks, it is advisable to fertilize the soil with a solution of manure and water in a ratio of 1 to 10. Further, it is advisable to look at the situation and alternate these dressings and complex fertilizers to achieve the best result.

Once a week in the evening, it is necessary to remove the stepsons (as a result, there should be one left in the upper bosom) and the old lower leaves, and after each watering, carefully loosen the soil. If the seedlings are located in a greenhouse, then they are often ventilated.

Hilling is carried out 10 days after planting, and this is done exclusively after glaze... Re-hilling occurs after a couple of weeks. This treatment stimulates active plant growth and improves resistance to various diseases and numerous parasites.

When the stem reaches a height of one and a half meters, pinching is required. At the same stage, tying takes place so that the stem does not break under the weight of the fruit and takes the correct shape.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

It is necessary to actively monitor the growth of plants, because due to the rather high stem, it may need not only a garter, but also a reliable support. Considering how heavy the fruits come out, of which there will be many on one bush, this is a prerequisite, otherwise the stem may break and the plant will die.

Disinfect the support before positioning it. When the fruits are already there and begin to ripen actively, remove most of the leaves so that nothing prevents the tomatoes from ripening. Many gardeners at this stage water the wells with a manganese solution to prevent a deficiency of elements and improve the plant's immunity.

Root spraying should not be done, as this method is completely unsuitable for this variety. "Honey Giant" is not considered a particularly fastidious and difficult variety, therefore, even with average care, it gives a good yield.

It is advisable to leave only 1-2 stems in the bush.

Diseases and pests

The tomato is quite easy to care for and, in principle, does not succumb to fungal-type diseases. The only thing that can provoke trouble is poor grooming.... It is important to observe the watering regime, feed the plant, thoroughly loosen the soil and actively fight various weeds.

If we talk about parasites, then this kind of tomato, like most others, succumbs to such misfortunes as thrips, whitefly, bear, slugs, Colorado potato beetle and melon aphid. If such unpleasant situations do happen, then you should use such means as "Bison" from thrips and "Confidor" from whitefly, although folk remedies can help.

For example, a solution of one spoonful of pepper and a bucket of water will help solve the problem with aphids, slugs and a bear, or replace the pepper with mustard powder. It is important to use these products for both spraying and watering for best results.

Keep in mind that all parasite control products accumulate in the fruit, so they are used before flowering.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Growing and nursing in a greenhouse and open field differs in only a few of the points described. In the greenhouse, the main thing is to monitor the air and humidity, since with improper care there is a high chance that the plant will be susceptible to fungal diseases and parasites.

It is important to plant the seedlings correctly at the correct distance from each other so that the plants have the freedom to grow without interference. Supports are placed in any case, because with tall plants it will not be possible to achieve high yields and tasty fruits in another way.

In the open field, you need to correctly calculate the day when it is worth planting the plant. It is important to insulate the soil for seedlings after planting with a layer of straw, about 15 cm thick.

Harvesting and application of the crop

By their taste characteristics, the fruits are best suited for fresh consumption. In particular, they complement well various salads dressed with oil or special dressing.

For preservation, the fruits are too large and as a whole it is unlikely to be able to be placed in jars, so they are used to make winter salads or something like a stew. Thanks to their attractive color, tomatoes are an advantageous decoration for any dish.

As for juices and pastes, the Honey Giant is not used for this.

Advantages and disadvantages

The characteristic of the variety allows you to quickly assess the advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, these include high palatability, excellent yields, health benefits from eating tomatoes, disease resistance and the ability to grow tomatoes for sale.

Of course, the variety also has disadvantages. This is a step-by-step care, which for some may seem quite difficult, the need for constant feed, picking, tying, forming a bush and the impossibility of using in some types of conservation.

Farmers reviews

Farmers speak positively about this variety, because it can be stored for a long time, does not crack when ripe, easily tolerates transportation and conquers with its appearance and taste.

Conclusion

The tomato is mid-season, suitable for growing in different types of soil and in different weather conditions, if you use a greenhouse. It gives a high yield, the fruits are large and fleshy, while not cracking. Do not be afraid of certain difficulties in care, because "Honey Giant" generously rewards its owners with beautiful, juicy and incredibly tasty fruits.