On warm spring days, many summer residents resume work on sites. One of the most popular and common vegetable crops are deservedly tomatoes. To date, many breeders have bred many interesting and productive varieties. These vegetables are grown both in closed ground in greenhouses and in open. Among the greenhouse varieties, gardeners especially enjoyed the King of Kings tomato. Reviews about this tomato, in general, are positive, in this article we will talk about everything in detail.
Tomato growing conditions
The Tomato King of Kings is a giant variety whose maturity dates are medium-late. This tomato has a powerful bush, the height of which reaches 1.8 m. The fruits are bright red in color, quite large, in some instances the weight can exceed 1 kg. The pulp of tomato has a high density.
If it is possible to use good agricultural technology, you can increase the yield from one bush to 5 kg or even more. Tomato King of Kings, reviews about his taste is only positive, it can be used to make fresh salads, and processed juice is used to make mashed potatoes and tomato paste.
Description of the variety King of Kings
Tomato King of Kings reviews on disease resistance is, in general, not bad. For example, this tomato easily tolerates late blight. A good “immunity” helps to minimize the chemical treatment of your plants. This will help grow healthy and environmentally friendly products.
The prospect of obtaining tomatoes with a pleasant taste makes this variety popular among gardeners. Does the King of Kings tomato have useful qualities? Customer reviews claim that these tomatoes, which are red in color, have an antioxidant in their composition, helping the body fight all kinds of diseases. In addition, like many other tomato varieties, the King of Kings prevents the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system. This tomato is considered a good antidepressant that fights against central nervous system problems. The beneficial properties of the King of Kings help the gastrointestinal tract and digestion in general.
Interesting
Fresh tomatoes contain a huge amount of substances useful for humans. However, you should know that they are best absorbed by your body when combined with any vegetable oil. It remains only to determine which oil is more suitable for dressing your salad.
Care
Sowing seedlings is made 50 days before planting at a permanent place. The best temperature for germination of these seeds is + 23 ... + 25 ° C. During planting in the ground, place 3 bushes per 1 m 2 . Form a bush in 1-2 stems, followed by a garter and mandatory pinching. Pinch the inflorescences, leaving at the same time 4-5 flowers. The King of Kings responds well to dressing with mineral complex fertilizers and watering. In order to speed up the process of seed germination, improve fruit setability and carry out general plant health, it is recommended to use special stimulants for plant development and growth.
Variety King early
This tomato was bred for a long time, in the seventies of the last century. Unlike its "royal" mid-season relatives, it has an early ripening period, for which it received its name "Tomato King of the Early". Reviews of summer residents about this variety are mostly positive. Its fruits are large, about 150-400 g each, have an elongated oval shape, excellent presentation, rich red color, there is no spot near the stalk. Highly productive variety, has stable fruiting in any weather. The main plus is the relatively early date of obtaining fruits. It can be grown in a greenhouse, and if necessary in open ground. In the latter case, it is recommended to use the original film. Low-growing plant - bushes grow up to 1 m high. Carefully choose a seed supplier - this variety is prone to degeneration, so grown tomatoes can be small and have a mediocre taste.
Grade King of London
This tomato belongs to medium early large-fruited varieties. This species was bred by Siberian breeders. He has a powerful bush, reaching a height of 1-1.7 m. The fleshy, raspberry-red fruits are heart-shaped, large in size, weighing 400-700 g, and in some cases the weight of a tomato can reach 1200 g. Many summer residents appreciate this variety for the original pepper shape, with a "nose".
This tomato is appreciated not only for its excellent appearance, but also for its high yield, transportability, resistance to many diseases, in particular to late blight.
Does the King of London taste good? Reviews indicate that this variety is especially well used in the preparation of all kinds of salads. However, it is also suitable for winter harvesting.
Tomatoes are grown in 1-2 stems in open ground or in special film greenhouses. Seedlings are planted on the 50-55th day. On 1 m 2 grow no more than three plants. Garter and enhanced nutrition are required during fruit formation.
Grade Pink King
Connoisseurs of pink tomatoes have long appreciated the Pink King tomato. Reviews about this variety say that its fruits are large or medium in size, but the main thing is not even that, but a great taste. The bushes of this plant are medium in size, strong and reliable. Fruits of a beautiful form, pleasant brilliant bright pink color. Seedlings can be planted on the 40-55th day after sowing. This variety is very fond of fertile, light and neutral soils. The Pink King variety is resistant to disease, therefore it does not require special care. Refers to mid-early hybrids.
Variety King of Siberia
This species is grown both in open ground and under the film. The plant is tall and leafy. Fruits weighing 300-400 g are orange in color, heart-shaped. And what does the King of Siberia taste like? Reviews indicate that this tomato variety has very tasty dense pulp, an increased content of healthy beta carotene and other vitamins. The King of Siberia is especially relevant for diet and baby food.
For the cultivation of this variety, high-fertile light soils are suitable. In greenhouses, seedlings can be planted in April, in open ground - in May. Determinant varieties can be planted in 7-9 pieces per 1 m 2 . If you have indeterminate varieties - plant 3-4 pieces per 1 m 2 . Tall tomatoes form in 1-2 stems, tightly tying them to vertical or horizontal trellises. Plants love regular watering (warm water).
Sort King of the market
This mid-early determinant hybrid is designed for open ground. It has beautiful rounded smooth fruits weighing about 300 g. Tomatoes have 2-3 chambers. Those specialists who have already tried to grow tomato King of the market, leave good reviews about it. Especially gardeners pay attention to the attractive appearance of the fruit, their high commercial quality. This variety has great resistance to cracking, it is very well transported. The pulp has a high density. This tomato is tolerant to many diseases. It is best to grow the King of the market in the south or in the middle lane. The yield of this variety can reach 10-12 kg per 1 sq. Km. m