Some gardeners do not recognize any tomato varieties other than red ones. For those who do not adhere to these stereotypes, the Orange tomato is suitable for several reasons. Firstly, it is unpretentious, secondly, the orange color of the vegetable and many other positive properties.
Variety criteria
Why the characteristics and description of the variety are needed, every summer resident knows. This information allows you to advantageously place the bushes on the site and properly care for them.
Plant:
- Superdeterminant.
- It belongs to the mid-season varieties, as it ripens in 100-115 days.
- Bush height 80 cm.
Tomato:
- Orange color.
- Round shape.
- Weighing 90-150 g.
- The taste is sweet, slightly sour.
- Density is average.
- Due to the thick skin, they tolerate transportation well, maintaining their presentation.
A variety of this variety is another type of tomato that is in demand among summer residents: Big Orange. It is distinguished by the indeterminate structure of the bush, early ripening, fruit weight up to 250 g, and total yield per 1 m2, amounting to 20 kg.
Planting seeds
Experienced summer residents advise growing tomatoes in seedlings, as there is a possibility of receiving fruits ahead of schedule. Seeds should be sown in advance, 60 days before transferring to a permanent place. Each gardener independently calculates the days when to start sowing, since the regional climate is different.
Land for seedlings is prepared in advance or purchased in stores. Its composition is as follows:
- 1 part of turf land;
- 1 part sand;
- 2 parts humus;
- some wood ash and sawdust.
Seeds purchased in specialized stores from trusted manufacturers do not need processing. It is recommended to immerse your planting material in a 3% solution of potassium permanganate for several hours.
Small seedlings need sunlight, 16 hours a day, air temperature from +20-22 ⁰С. Fertilizing is carried out 21 days after emergence. Use complex fertilizers or growth stimulants.
Transfer to the ground
The summer resident has no less trouble during the period of transfer to a permanent place. It is necessary to apply fertilizers and prepare the area for the beds. Humus and wood ash are added to the holes. Plants are watered and transplanted into them.
It is better not to water the tomatoes for the first few days, this will prevent the appearance of rot.
At 1 m2 There are 6 plants, they should not interfere with each other. Remove weeds in a timely manner, as they prevent tomatoes from developing properly and, in addition, are carriers of diseases and pests.
Loosening and hilling will provide oxygen access to the roots and retain moisture in the soil. Water tomatoes as needed in the evening. The water used is warm.
Feeding tomatoes at least 3 times:
- 14 days after transplantation.
- During the flowering period.
- During the period of fruit set and formation.
The plant does not need shaping. The bushes are not very spreading, no garter is needed, the strong stem itself can support the weight of the fruit.
Use in everyday life. Productivity
Use orange tomatoes everywhere. Added to salads, cooked dishes, used for pickling and canning. A special feature of the variety is the presence of beta-carotene in the fruit. Therefore, vegetables are used in dietary nutrition.
If all requirements are met, agricultural technicians receive up to 6.5 kg of tomatoes per 1 m2.
Plant immunity
An important criterion for choosing a variety is susceptibility to disease. The resistance of tomatoes to the disease makes the variety popular among others.
F1 Orange tomatoes resist:
- Alternaria.
- Tobacco mosaic.
For other diseases, preventive treatment is recommended. Using chemicals before flowering, and traditional methods after.
What do summer residents say about Orange tomatoes?
An excellent assistant for a beginning gardener are reviews from those who have already grown the variety on their site. In addition to their own opinions, some vegetable growers give specific advice on care and cultivation.
Vasily: “An excellent variety, good yield.Unpretentious and disease-resistant plants.”
Marina: “I’ve been growing it for 2 years in a row. The taste is excellent, the size of the vegetable is suitable for any method of consumption.”
Natalya: “I tried to plant Orange and Big Orange. I liked them and both remain in the collection.”
Tomato varieties have many beneficial properties, one of them is the presence of a special compound that is suitable for dietary nutrition.
