For patient gardeners who are willing to wait, but at the same time getting a very large crop there is a very good variety, it is called "Titan". It is perfect for owners of low greenhouses, you can also try to grow it on the balcony of a city apartment, because its bushes are small.
The variety of tomatoes "Titan" was bred in Russia, in the regions of the North Caucasus. Received state registration as a variety recommended for unprotected soil and greenhouses in 2000. Since that time, it enjoys well-deserved attention from farmers and amateur gardeners.
You can learn more about these tomatoes from our article. We have prepared for you a description of the variety, its characteristics and characteristics of cultivation, photos.
Tomatoes Titan: variety description
Tomato "Titan", description and main characteristics: it is determinant, shtambovy grade. In terms of ripening is a mid-late species, from planting seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits, it is necessary to wait 120-140 days. The plant is not high: 40-60 cm. This type of tomato is recommended for growing on open ground and in greenhouse shelters.
Due to its small growth, it is successfully cultivated in urban areas on the balcony. It has high resistance to fungal diseases. Ripe fruits of red color and rounded shape. The tomatoes themselves are small and medium in size, about 80-120 g. The dry matter content of 5%, the number of chambers 3-4. Harvest well tolerates long-term storage in cool rooms and transportation, for which many fans and farmers like it.
Specifications
Best of all, tomatoes "Titan" will grow in the southern regions, such as the North Caucasus, Crimea, Astrakhan region. In such places it can be grown in open ground. In areas of central Russia, plants should be covered with foil; in more northern regions, they produce crops only in greenhouses.
The fruits of this type of tomato are very good fresh and will be a great addition to any dish. Due to its small size, these tomatoes are very good for preservation and barrel pickling. They also make great juice and pasta.
With the right approach to business, you can collect 4-4.5 kg from one bush. Permissible planting density of 7-9 bushes per square. m. Thus you can collect 30-35 kg! This is more than a good result, almost a record. Also worth noting is resistance to diseases. Low plants can also be attributed to the features.
Among the main positive qualities of this type of amateurs and experts say:
- disease resistance;
- very high yield;
- the possibility of growing in urban environments;
- high commercial quality;
- tolerance for lack of moisture.
The disadvantages of the variety are:
- poor tolerance to low temperatures;
- capriciousness at the growth stage to supplements;
- late harvest in the open ground in the middle lane may not have time to mature.
A photo
Growing tips
The trunk of the plant needs a garter as needed. The branches are literally covered with fruits and are under heavy load, they need props. The bush is formed in two or three stems, but more often in three. During development and active growth, it needs supplements containing potassium and phosphorus.
Diseases and pests
Of the possible diseases susceptible to late blight, to combat this disease it is necessary to reduce watering and often air the greenhouse, thus reducing the humidity and the disease recede. In the future, should be treated bushes drug "Fitosporin". Otherwise, only prevention is needed.
In open ground, especially in the southern regions may be affected Colorado beetle, against this pest use the tool "Prestige". When growing on the balcony, there are no significant problems with diseases and pests.
As you can see, this type of tomato does not require titanic efforts to grow, despite the name. A novice gardener can handle it and get a very good result. Successes you and big harvest.
