Orange is a tomato variety with very large fruits. They differ from other orange varieties in their high palatability and excellent yield. Tomato Orange is a relatively new variety bred in 2000 by breeders V. Korochkin, A. Dynnik and S. Korotkov.
Characteristics
Tomato belongs to indeterminate varieties. He has the growth of the main stem is not limited and can reach two meters in height. If there is heating in the greenhouse, the tomato can grow for about a year. To prevent the formation of thickening places during the growth process, it is necessary to form a plant throughout the entire development. Typically, indeterminate varieties are formed into one, rarely two stems.
The fruits of tomato Orange have a round shape, weighing up to 250 grams. The variety got its name for its unusual bright orange color. Taste is excellent.
The ripening period of tomatoes is 110 days from the time the shoots appear.
Grade description
Tomatoes of the Orange variety are fairly tall plants with numerous branching. Under its own weight, the plant can lie on the ground. To prevent this from happening, the plant is tied to high stakes or to trellis.
The first bloom is formed over the eighth or ninth leaf. The following brushes are laid every two to three sheets. The type of inflorescence is simple.
In tomato Orange, smooth, rounded fruits are formed with a smooth surface. Weight can range from two hundred to two hundred and fifty grams. Each tomato has four large seed chambers.
In unripe form, the fruits have a green tint. The stalk has a dark spot. In mature form, the hue becomes saturated orange.
The consistency of tomato. The orange is fleshy, soft, the fruit tastes sweetish due to the rather high content of sugars. The purpose of the variety is fresh use.
Features
You can grow a plant in any region. It is intended for open ground and temporary film shelters. The variety was created specifically for summer residents and owners of small farms.
For a good harvest, you must follow the rules of agricultural technology. On one square meter should be planted no more than three plants. During development, they must be formed by removing all stepsons at a distance of one centimeter from the main stem. Pinch the top a month before the end of the growing season (growth period).
Due to the massiveness and severity of the fruit, the stems must be tied up. If this is not done, then the tomato may break or fall to the ground.
Tomato yield is average, from one plant you can collect up to four kilograms of delicious, juicy tomatoes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The indeterminate type of plant requires little room for growth. The yield of the variety is not too big, but stable. From year to year, the plant gives a harvest, you can not worry that there will be no tomatoes. Orange always bears fruit, even if other varieties are susceptible to disease. This is due to the unique resistance of the variety to a variety of diseases.
The disadvantages include complex agricultural technology when growing varieties.
Public opinion
Information about the high value of the variety, the stability of the crop, excellent taste is confirmed by tomato reviews. Each summer resident who planted a grade speaks positively of it. For many, he shows excellent results in any weather. Because of this, the variety is planted annually.
Growing
The uniqueness of Orange is that it can be grown both in seedlings and sown directly in open ground. At the first, sowing methods are carried out closer to mid-March. Seeds are sown in cups one seed. Sixty days later, the seedlings are transferred to the beds.
If at the time of transplanting the seedlings will be cold weather, then it is better to cover the plants with a film. With the arrival of heat, the shelter is removed.
An ideal place to plant a tomato is a calm, sunny place. According to reviews, gardeners who planted tomato on loamy soil with the addition of organic fertilizers get the best results.
To get a good harvest, Orange must be looked after. The main rules of care are timely watering, weeding and loosening, as well as fertilizing. During the growing season, the plant is fed three times. The first time fertilizers are applied two weeks after planting in a permanent place. The second time they feed after blooming the second fruit brush. The last top dressing is done during the collection of tomatoes. For feeding, it is best to use a mullein solution, diluting a liter of manure in three liters of water. The finished composition is watered, introducing two liters of the mixture under each bush.
The plant can be damaged by slugs, dustpan, aphids. So that the pest does not spoil the crop, they are treated with chemicals that are available in stores, or alternatively.
Photo of tomato Orange shows how to properly tie a plant. Ideally, the leaves, the fruits should not touch the ground. This will help protect the plant from rot damage. A well-groomed, tied plant will long delight you with fresh, juicy, tasty tomatoes. In addition, these tomatoes have healing properties.