Tomato 'grandee' - one of the most productive and large-bodied varieties

Tomato "grandee" refers to the mid-ripening varieties, bred recently by domestic breeders and suitable for cultivation in various regions of the country. This variety is characterized by very large fruits, the mass of which reaches 800 g. The average weight of fruits is 600 g. Their color is crimson-pink. In shape, these tomatoes remotely resemble the heart. These tomatoes have a wonderful taste. They are distinguished by high sugar content. Fruits are fleshy, having a unique aroma. Most often they are consumed fresh, but this variety is also good for processing. It produces a very thick and fragrant tomato juice. Very good variety of gravy and sauces, cooked from these tomatoes.

In favorable climatic conditions, the fruiting period begins much earlier, therefore in southern regions this variety is often referred to as early-maturing tomatoes. From the moment of sowing seeds to the beginning of fruiting, only 100 days pass.

Tomato "grandee" has a fairly low bush. The maximum height of the plant is 1 m. The average height of the bush is 80-90 cm. The variety belongs to the category of determinant plants. It is the combination of the determinants of the plant and the large-fruit that makes the "grandee" tomatoes so popular among gardening hobbyists.

This grade is intended for cultivation in greenhouses from polyethylene film and in open ground. Despite the ways of cultivation, the tomato "nobleman" is distinguished by increased resistance to late blight and cracking of fruits. These tomatoes are resistant to many other diseases of tomatoes, which reduce yield and shorten the period of fruiting.

Tomato "grandee", as well as other varieties of tomatoes, is grown through seedlings. Seeds are sown in a fertile soil enriched with peat in February-March. Shoots require regular, but not too abundant watering. Often, modern growth stimulants are used to obtain uniform shoots and to accelerate the growth of seedlings. Many experts do not recommend doing so, because with too active stimulation of plants, their life time is significantly reduced, which leads to a reduction in the period of fruiting and a decrease in yield. For the best development of plants, it is necessary to use regular fertilizing with complex fertilizer.

Seasoned seedlings should be planted in the soil in May, and planted in the greenhouses at the end of April. It is not recommended to place more than 3 tomato plants per 1 sq. M., As the tomato "grandee" has powerful, branchy bushes, and a high planting density will complicate plant growth and regular maintenance. Since this variety belongs to the determinant, its main stem is limited in its growth. The first inflorescences appear over 8-9 leaves. All subsequent inflorescences are located through each 1-2 leaves. This plant has a strong shoot-forming capacity, therefore it has high productivity and is characterized by a uniform ripening of the fruit.

Care of plants is in the periodic feeding (once in 15 days), cutting off dry leaves, pasynkovaniya, regular loosening of the soil and timely irrigation. Tomato "nobleman" loves moist soil, so watering should be abundant, but without excess, because a strong waterlogged soil reduces the productivity of the plant.

Tomato "grandee", reviews of which leave many truck farmers on various forums and sites, has established itself as a highly productive variety that gives excellent in its taste and excellent in chemical composition fruits. Many experts who are engaged in cultivation of tomatoes, recommend this variety for cultivation in country and household plots.