Tomato Orange

Tomato Orange has won a leading position among the orange varieties of tomatoes. Excellent taste, attractive appearance are complemented by a stable yield. The skin color of a mature fruit indicates a high content of carotene. Therefore, the harvested crop is not only tasty and appetizing, but also healthy.

The history of the creation of the variety

Tomatoes were grown in Russia in the 18th century. Initially, they were cultivated as ornamental plants, and the fruits were not eaten, considering them poisonous. It was only in 1780 that Empress Catherine first tasted Italian tomatoes, the taste of which she liked very much. With the development of truck farming, the plant began to be grown not as decorative, but as food. The fruits were used in cooking, they began to invent ways of harvesting them.

Since that time, the variety began to quickly spread throughout all regions, gave excellent results and deserved the love of gardeners. Currently, the culture is grown mainly in the middle lane and in the south of the country, its popularity is only growing.

Characteristics of the variety

For summer residents who are thinking of starting an Orange tomato on their beds, the characteristics and description of the variety will be very interesting. The bush grows large, tall and requires a mandatory garter. The plant is semi-determinate, it needs pinching, removal of the lower leaves. Reviews of gardeners indicate that the best indicators of the yield of tomato varieties Orange are achieved when a bush is formed in 2 stems.

Tomato Orange Seeds

This varietal tomato has a characteristic feature. The first brush with peduncles is formed above the 7th leaf. The formation and ripening of fruits on it takes a long time, as a result of which the entire fruiting process is significantly slowed down. In order to avoid such a nuisance and enjoy the harvest as early as possible, gardeners resort to removing the first inflorescence. Subsequent peduncles, formed after 2-3 leaves, form fruits quite quickly, and they ripen together.

The mass of one tomato reaches 300 grams, and in some cases, subject to all conditions of agricultural technology, - 400 grams. The fruits are fleshy, sweet in taste. The pulp contains 3.2% of sugars, and 6.2% of dry matter, which is quite a lot. Each tomato contains 2-3 seed chambers. The variety is not hybrid, so the seed can be harvested independently from your own harvest.

The fruits of the Orange tomato variety at the stage of technical ripeness have a very beautiful rich orange color. On closer inspection, you can see a few yellow stripes. The skin is thin and delicate, but reliably protects tomatoes from cracking and external damage. The yield of this variety is about 20 kilograms of fruit per 1 square meter.

Tomatoes of the Orange variety have an excellent taste and excellent aroma, so they are eaten mostly fresh. The fruits are used in dietary nutrition and can be used as an alternative to red varieties in the presence of allergic diseases. Perfect for those people who suffer from a deficiency of carotene in the body or vitamins. It is recognized that this variety of tomatoes is able to normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.The orange can be canned and processed, but it will be problematic to keep the whole fruit due to its large size. But the variety is not suitable for long-term storage at all.

Tomato orange ripening

You can enjoy the first harvest of Orange tomatoes 110 days after germination. This allows us to classify them as mid-season species. Ripening does not occur simultaneously, which makes it possible to harvest the fruit for a long time. In the open field, the crop is harvested before the onset of cold weather, and in greenhouse conditions this time lasts until November.

Professionals recommend them for indoor cultivation, and outdoors - cultivate only in the south of the country. In a region like Moscow, this tomato variety should be grown only in a greenhouse. Otherwise, the quality and quantity of the crop can be significantly reduced. But Orange is characterized by increased resistance to major diseases. Plants can be damaged by various pests and parasites, therefore it is recommended to carry out preventive treatment with folk remedies. To get rid of slugs and mice, tomato beds are mulched with spruce legs.

Growing features

Orange tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Sowing seeds in special containers is carried out in early March. After 2 months, young plants dive to a permanent place of growth. By this time, the tomatoes should have formed a root system, and at least 6 leaves should form on the shoots.

The scheme for planting tomatoes Orange assumes the location of only 1 seedling on a site with dimensions of 40x50. After picking, the garden is well watered and covered. In the future, tomatoes will need regular watering and loosening of the soil.

A couple of weeks after planting the tomatoes on the garden bed, they begin to install the garter supports. During the entire growing season, the stem is strengthened about 5 times. In the process of carrying out the garter, you must not tighten the rope too tightly so that it does not cut into the tomato stem. In no case should wire or fishing line be used for these purposes, because they can cut the stem.

Wooden or metal pegs are most often used as supports. Their height is selected in accordance with the expected growth of an adult bush. The pegs are buried in the ground by 25 cm, retreating from the tomato bushes at least 10 cm. If the bed with tomatoes is large, then the garter can also be made on the trellis. To make it, you need a thin beam and several wooden pegs. The stems themselves are tied to a stretched wire.

Tomato Orange

If the plans include growing Orange tomatoes in the future, then it is advisable to build garter cages. They are durable, practical to use. A separate cage is required for each plant. But in subsequent years, you will not need to worry about how to tie up tomatoes and where to get material for the construction of supports.

There are other ways to tie tomatoes, both outdoors and in greenhouses, but they are more troublesome, costly and less practical. In addition, the effectiveness of their use raises some doubts among practicing gardeners.

For the first time, fertilizers are applied 2 weeks after planting in a permanent place of growth. In this case, rotted organic fertilizers are used. A week after the formation of the second brush with fruits, a complex mineral fertilizer is applied. For the third time, tomatoes are fed during the ripening of the crop, using the same preparation, but in a minimal dosage.

In all other respects, growing orange tomatoes is no different from other varieties. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, then even a novice summer resident will be able to harvest a good harvest.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Orange tomatoes have huge advantages over competitors, thanks to which they have gained great popularity.

These include:

• excellent taste and appearance characteristics;
• high productivity;
• increased resistance to major diseases;
• the possibility of using in dietary food.

The unique taste of the fruit has become the hallmark of this variety.

The tallness of the bushes, the need for compulsory pinching also add hassle with the care of varietal tomatoes. If this is not done, then a good harvest may not be expected, and the marketable and taste characteristics deteriorate significantly. This is especially scary for novice gardeners who do not have enough experience.

The fruits of the Orange tomato variety are loved by both adults and children. They are distinguished by their aesthetic appearance, harmonious taste and aroma. Even allergy sufferers can eat them. Growing a tasty and healthy crop is not too difficult, especially if you have practical experience and knowledge.