Orange tomato: variety description and cultivation process

The most common vegetable in the cottages and vegetable gardens of Russians is considered a tomato. Red varieties are especially common, but other varieties are in demand. The unusual tomato "Orange" attracts attention with a special color and a number of advantages.

This vegetable culture for many years has a special place on the localities of the country. Fruits are an integral part of the diet, especially in the summer. Due to the selection, agronomists develop new varieties that are more resistant to diseases, pests and other negative factors. And also improves the taste of the fruit.

Among the huge variety of varieties, it is worth noting some exotic representatives, for example, the variety "Orange", which is characterized by unusual taste and appearance.

Experts claim that this variety does not belong to the category of hybrids. This variety was brought out 18 years ago, and since then, the vegetable began to rapidly gain popularity among Russian gardeners due to the many positive characteristics.

With proper care and proper cultivation, from one square meter of plantings can be collected from 15 to 20 kilograms of tomatoes.

Tomatoes "Orange" primarily differ from other varieties in their unusual color. But this is not the only difference.

• Fruits have an unusual color, yellow with an orange tint. Due to which the variety got its name.
• The weight of one fruit can reach up to 400 grams, the average index is 250-300 grams.
• The shape of the tomatoes is round, has a slight ribbing.
• Four seed cameras.
• Juicy and fleshy pulp. Vegetable is often used to make juices due to the small amount of seeds.
• The sugar content is 3.2%. Dry matter - 6.2%. Pleasant and delicate taste with sweet notes.

When growing plants using pasynkovaniya methods, during which the bush forms from 1 to 2 stems for fruiting. Lateral processes are removed, and the shrub is tied up.

This variety of tomatoes belongs to the indeterminate. This means that the shrub has no growth restrictions. This is a tall vegetable, whose height reaches one and a half meters. And also the plant is characterized by strong branching, because of which it needs additional support. The size of the foliage of the characteristic green color is average.

The first inflorescences begin to tie over the 8-9 leaf. Depending on the type, they are divided into intermediate and simple. Flowering forms on the trunk every 2-3 leaves.

The first harvest from the bush can be harvested about 100 days after the sprouts appeared. Fruits in bright colors ripen early, especially if the vegetable grows in the southern region. As well as the rate of ripening of tomatoes and their number is significantly influenced by various dressings.

Specialists at a high level appreciate the gastronomic qualities of the vegetable, which combine sweetness, softness, juiciness, fleshyness and other qualities. Tomatoes are recommended to be consumed raw, but due to the perfect coloring, they are ideal for bright vegetable slices or colorful lettuce.

Tomatoes of this variety are recommended to be eaten for normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. And they are also taken with carotene deficiency and dietary intake.

One of the most common allergies is a reaction to red foods. This effect causes the pigment lycopene, which is contained in the composition of ordinary red tomatoes and other scarlet products. In the fruit varieties "Orange" this component is missing.Vegetables saturate the body with beneficial vitamins and minerals, while not provoking an allergic reaction.

Consider the positive qualities of this variety.

• A bountiful harvest. With proper care, you will consistently collect full baskets of tomatoes.
• The original and attractive appearance of the fruit.
• The plant has a high resistance to phytophthora.
• Excellent taste and fragrant aroma.
• Large size fruit.
• Useful properties of vegetables.
• Compact placement in the local area due to the height of the shrub.

Among the shortcomings there are several factors.

• Vegetable does not tolerate storage and quickly comes into disrepair.
• When transporting tomatoes lose their shape.
• The plant needs competent and careful care.

To get a rich harvest, special attention should be paid to preparing seedlings for planting, as well as to cultivate the soil. Experienced gardeners claim that the variety "Orange" can be grown using seedlings, or immediately sow the seeds in open ground.

If you decide to choose the second method, the material must be hardened before planting. To begin with, seeds are treated with a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius and then cooled in ice water. A popular method of soaking grains in a solution of potassium permanganate 1% is also popular. As part of the seeds must be kept for about half an hour. This procedure will protect the plant from various diseases and pests.

For seedlings in time seeds sown in early spring. In May, the plants are already transplanted to the site. Containers used for growing must be prepared. Drainage is laid out on the bottom of the tanks and then covered with substrate. For a vegetable sandy or loamy soil is ideal. It is also recommended to feed the earth with organic substances and mixtures.

If you want to grow seedlings in the shortest possible period, cover the containers with a thick, transparent film. This create a greenhouse effect. Place the container in a well-lit area. As soon as 2 leaves are formed on the shoot, one should begin a dive.

Summer residents and gardeners who do not want to spend time and energy on growing seedlings, use the method of direct planting seeds directly into the ground. Work begins around the beginning of May. Despite the fact that this is the easiest way, in this case, to get an early harvest of fruits will not work. In addition, the process of ripening vegetables will take longer compared to growing from seedlings.

The ideal place for sowing - lighting area without strong winds and drafts. If green, pumpkin, legumes and root crops used to grow in this place, this land is ideal.

Observing the features of care and recommendations of experts, everyone can achieve excellent results. It is very important to know certain nuances when growing a particular variety. Even minor deviations from the norm can lead, at best, to a weak crop, at worst - to the death of the plant.

It is necessary to spend watering shrubs no more than 2 times a week. Basically, this process is carried out as it dries, especially during the dry summer. From 2 to 4 liters of water is enough for one plant.

The main feature of watering tomatoes is that it is carried out at the root of the plant. Do not forget to regularly weed the area from weeds, as well as loosen the soil in between water procedures.

The pledge of a rich harvest and excellent taste of the fruit - regular feeding, as well as the correct choice of formulations and substances. During the growing season it is necessary to fertilize the fruiting plant at least 3 times. Experts advise making a choice in favor of organic supplements. A week after planting, the soil is treated with the following composition: 1 kg of manure per liter of water.

The second time dressing is carried out with the flowering of 2-5 brushes. In this case, it is also preferable to use organic ingredients, however with the addition of special elements. About 2-3 grams of manganese and copper sulfate are added to 10 liters of water and manure.

The third time the shrub is fertilized when collecting the first fruits. The same composition is used as in the first feeding - manure and water in a 1: 1 ratio.

Tomatoes varieties "Orange" necessarily need a careful and periodic sticks. This is the process of removing excess lateral shoots. The process of pinching processes takes place when they appear. This is done so that the branches do not take away from the vegetable the forces necessary for fruiting. Standard shrub forming is 1-2 stems.

Tomatoes are considered to be resistant plants and rarely get sick, especially if all the rules of agrotechnics are properly observed when growing a certain variety. But also the resistance of the vegetable to the diseases and influences of harmful insects is affected by the preparation of seedlings and seed.

The first rule that protects the bush from ailments is to tie up the plant and ensure proper support for it. The design that supports the tomatoes, it is necessary that the branches of the plant minimally in contact with the ground, otherwise the process of decay will begin. And also the fruits will attack the slugs and fungus.

To quickly and effectively protect the vegetable from various troubles, gardeners use special formulations, which are offered in abundance by modern brands. In the gardening shop you will find solutions designed for tomatoes and other crops.

The variety that we reviewed in the article is actively discussed by summer residents and gardeners in runet open spaces. Users share tips on growing this variety, help solve problems arising in the process of growth and maintenance, as well as share their impressions of the variety.

Most of the comments posted on the forums and thematic sites are positive. Both newcomers in this field and experienced gardeners praise the Orange variety, noting the positive aspects (the advantages of the species are described above in the article).

The first thing the vegetable attracts attention is the original appearance. Further, high taste qualities are estimated, which will appeal to adults and children. Despite the fact that the cultivation of a variety includes certain features, caring for a plant is not difficult. Adhering to agricultural technology, you can get a rich harvest.

Negative feedback is also available. Some say that the vegetable is not suitable for preservation, and in this case it is better to give preference to the classic red tomatoes. And also the fruits can not be stored for a long time.

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