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The orange look of tomatoes was obtained experimentally relatively recently. Unusual tomatoes have earned recognition and popularity due to the simplicity and excellent taste of the variety. The resistance of the crop to various plant diseases provides an opportunity for gardeners to cultivate the variety everywhere, in all regions of the country.
In the common people, this variety is called the tomato Liskin nose, due to the similar shape and catchy color of the fruit.
Characteristics and features of the variety
Frost resistance
It is minimal, since this thermophilic culture does not tolerate return frosts. Therefore, it is necessary to plant sprouts in open ground only after the end of return frosts.
Yield
Tomato Orange Heart is classified as a mid-season, high-yielding variety. It is intended for cultivation in any region of the country, the seeds are sown in a greenhouse, a greenhouse or directly into open ground. You can also sow for seedlings. Fruit ripening period is 120-180 days. The variety has a long fruiting period, the fruits ripen until the first frost. In open field conditions, ripe fruits are removed every 40 days. During fruiting, a gardener from one bush can collect up to 10 kg of tomatoes. These indicators are influenced by land fertility, growing conditions. This tomato variety responds well to the care shown by the gardener, expresses its gratitude in the form of a decent harvest.
Tomato Orange Heart
Bloom
Any variety of tomatoes is self-pollinated because it contains male and female flowers. Aromatic flowering of tomatoes begins when up to 8 leaves appear on the sprouts. From the beginning of flowering to the filling of fruits, it takes up to 55 days.
Flowering tomatoes
Plant parameters
A fairly tall variety, a developed bush can reach 1.8 m. In greenhouses, this value can be 2 m. The plant is powerful, with developed stems. The tops of the variety have a rich green tone, leaf plates are medium in size.
Fruits are round, elongated from top to bottom, orange in color, the maximum weight of one specimen is 200-350 g. Orange tomato has low-juiced pulp, with a small content of seeds. The skin of a mature fruit is tender and easily injured. Orange fruits are prized for their sweet, acid-free taste. An unripe fruit has a characteristic spot around the stalk.
Agricultural technology of cultivation
The scheme for growing tomatoes follows the standard technology. Sowing seed starts in mid-March. Before planting, the material is treated with growth stimulants. The permissible depth of seeds is 1.5 cm. At the same time, high-quality seeds do not come out of orange tomatoes grown on their own plot, it is better to buy them again next year from a trusted manufacturer.
Seed sowing starts in mid-March
In terms of soil and its composition, the variety has no special requirements. It bears fruit on any soil. Comfortable temperature for growing it is 25 degrees.
Before planting, the seeds are hardened by placing them in the fruit box of the refrigerator for 3 weeks. Also, before sowing, the seeds are disinfected with a ready-made manganese solution. When two true leaves appear, the sprouts dive, placing them in a separate container for growing.
The dived sprouts are transferred to the beds into open ground at the end of May.When planting in open ground, the distance between the bushes is observed, it is allowed for 1 sq. m plant 1-2 bushes. Tall bushes require a garter, otherwise there is a risk of disturbing the plant. Throughout the growing season, feed formulations are added 3-4 times. Dissolved mullein is suitable for this.
An annual is provided with high-quality watering, preventing moisture stagnation. Tomatoes are susceptible to soil moisture and do not tolerate mild drought. If the irrigation regime is violated, their delicate skin cracks. At the slightest fluctuation in temperature conditions, the tomato variety begins to actively shed its leaves. Covering material will help protect weak shoots from the sharp heat.
Covering material will help protect weak shoots from the sharp heat.
Diseases and pests
This variety of tomatoes has increased immunity, a reliable degree of protection against certain diseases. Pests simply love this vibrant vegetable. To identify them, they put duct tape from flies. After that, they conduct her daily inspection. Thanks to these actions, insecticides are determined that will be used for plant safety.
To rid the orange tomato of fungi, it is treated with a solution containing copper. Only stop spraying 3 weeks before the start of harvesting.
With an unbalanced irrigation regime, fruits begin to crack. Get rid of this problem by establishing an irrigation system.
On excessively salty soil, fruit rot of a non-infectious nature may develop. At the same time, the affected fruits are destroyed, and effective compounds containing calcium are poured into the ground.
With an unbalanced irrigation regime, fruits begin to crack
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Farmers choose this variety for their plot due to its obvious advantages:
- The original shape of the fetus;
- Lack of acid in taste;
- Fleshy fruits;
- Unpretentiousness to the soil composition;
- Increased consumer interest in the unusual tomato.
For cultivation on a large industrial scale, it is not suitable for the following reasons:
- Large, tall bushes;
- Susceptibility to diseases and harmful pests;
- Increased requirements for climatic conditions;
- Short shelf life;
- Low yield rates;
- Store only in a refrigerator.
Gardeners recommend assessing all the possible risks associated with growing an Orange Heart tomato, studying the characteristics and description of the variety, and only after that start breeding.
