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The Standard King tomato is a popular and valuable variety that is grown in any region of Russia, even in areas with a difficult climate. It produces beautiful beefsteak-fleshed tomatoes covered in thin skin.
When and how did it appear
Siberian scientists are constantly working on developing new varieties of tomatoes. As a result of their painstaking work, many varieties have appeared, adapted to local climatic conditions. Among them is the Standard King variety. In northern regions with short summers, it is cultivated in greenhouse conditions, and in the south of the country - in open ground.
The Standard King tomato has become famous for its good yield, but only if the cultivation technology is followed
Description and characteristics of tomato variety Standard King
The description and characteristics of the Standard King tomato classify it as a determinate plant.They do not require pinching or complex care.
Features of the Standard King variety:
- The bush is low-growing, up to 60 cm high. The stem is standard, straight and strong.
- Brushes are placed every 1-2 sheets. They have large yellow flowers.
- The crown is squat and dense. The leaves are corrugated and green.
- The fruits are medium-sized, weighing 200-550 g. They are shaped like a heart.
- The pulp is juicy, with a pleasant balanced taste and a small amount of seeds.
Bushes without a garter break under the weight of ripe fruits
Ripening and fruiting
Standard King is characterized by mid-ripening. The period from germination to fruit ripening is 100-110 days. In cold regions, tomato is comfortable in a greenhouse, and in mild and warm climates it develops well in open ground. Fruiting is stable and friendly.
Tomato yield Standard king
Farmers and summer residents praise this tomato for its high yield. By following simple agricultural techniques, it is possible to collect up to 6 kg of beautiful fruits from one bush.
To achieve high yields, tomatoes need to be planted frequently.
Disease resistance
The tomato is resistant to fungal diseases, including blossom end rot. To prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests, it is necessary to carry out basic preventive measures. It is important to observe the watering norm, regularly loosen the soil, and spray the bushes with biological fungicides and insecticides, for example, Fitosporin and Bioabsolute.
What temperature can the Standard King tomato withstand?
The tomato can withstand moderate cold temperatures down to +5-6 °C. At lower temperatures it gets sick and takes a long time to recover. It does not tolerate severe and prolonged frosts and dies.
Growing regions
Tomatoes of this variety are grown in Siberia and the Urals, in the middle zone, as well as in the south of Russia. Depending on the region, the method of cultivating the variety is chosen: greenhouse or open beds.
The fruits always ripen fully on the bushes
Purpose and application
Gourmets value Standard King tomatoes for their rich taste and the ability to experiment in the kitchen. They make delicious sauce, soup, tomato paste and juice. The fruits retain their shape well when sliced and are combined with other vegetables. But to enjoy the vibrant flavor of these tomatoes, it is best to eat them fresh.
Advantages and disadvantages
This variety of tomatoes is suitable for beginning gardeners because it does not require specific care. The standard king will not leave his caring owner without a harvest.
Tomatoes exude a distinct aroma
Pros:
- excellent taste of fresh fruits;
- suitable for canning;
- high-yielding;
- forms a lot of ovaries;
- resistance to diseases.
Minuses:
- bushes cannot do without a garter;
- instability to blossom end rot.
Planting dates and scheme
To get a good harvest of tomatoes, first of all, you need to grow strong seedlings. Sowing of seeds is carried out approximately two months before transplanting the seedlings to a permanent place. All this time, the seedlings are provided with careful care.And when real foliage appears on it, they pick it out in separate pots.
In the southern regions, seedlings are transferred to open ground in mid-May, as soon as the risk of return frosts is minimal. In the north, around the same time, bushes are planted in closed ground.
Tomato planting scheme:
- On the day of planting, the beds are prepared with the application of fertilizers and drainage material (expanded clay, pebbles, broken bricks).
- The seedlings are pre-watered for free and safe removal from the containers along with a lump of earth. It is important not to damage the fragile root system.
- The plants are placed in the prepared holes and, holding the stem with your hand, sprinkle the entire lower part with soil. The root zone is carefully squeezed and compacted with palms.
The bushes are tied to a support so that they do not fall over.
Tomato care Standard king
Although standard plants are unpretentious, there are subtleties of cultivation that all gardeners should know about:
- Standard varieties especially need watering. The root system of such plants is located superficially, and even slight drying out is detrimental to it. In hot weather, watering should be abundant and frequent. It is advisable to carry it out early in the morning or late in the evening.
- After watering, the soil is mulched, which helps protect it from drying out. Straw, sawdust or black agrotextiles are suitable as mulch.
- The next day after watering, the beds are loosened with a small rake so that a crust with cracks does not form.
- Nutrients are added throughout the season.Liquid mineral complexes are used as fertilizers.
It should be taken into account that standard varieties have strong immunity. They are practically not exposed to major diseases. However, in rainy summers, it is recommended to follow a schedule of watering and preventive measures.
Treatment against diseases and pests
Tender green shoots and sweet tomatoes attract pests. Control measures must be taken against them, otherwise their numbers will grow exponentially.
Aphids and spider mites can be found on bushes. These insects attack plants not only in open beds, but also in greenhouses.
Before fruiting begins, tomatoes are sprayed with any insecticide.
At the moment of appearance and ripening of fruits, use the drug Fitoverm, which is safe for humans.
Bushes affected by a fungal disease are difficult to cure. In most cases, they are dug out of the ground along with their roots and destroyed.
For preventive purposes, regularly spray all parts of the tomato.
Conclusion
The Standard King tomato is not afraid of cool weather, since it was specially bred by breeders for cultivation in Siberia. The main thing is to provide the bushes with the correct agricultural technology, then they will show their best qualities. This crop is demanding on the presence of moisture, so it is better to always keep the soil moist. The fruits will be juicy and sweet.
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