Tomato Titanic - description and characteristics of the variety

A large part of the population of our country is engaged in the cultivation of fresh vegetables. Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable crop. Variety Titanic has become one of the interesting developments of domestic breeders. The undersized plant develops well in low greenhouses, in open ground, as well as at home. The variety was officially registered in the state register in 2000.

Note! Bushes do not tolerate sharp jumps in temperature.

General description of the variety

Compact bushes reach a height of 65 cm. They are distinguished by high leafiness, the ovaries are formed by the wrist method. In each brush 5-6 fruits are tied. From one bush per season, you can collect up to 7 kg of ripe tomatoes. Fruits are small in size, rounded in shape. When fully ripened, the tomatoes acquire a dark red color. The average weight of one fruit reaches 250 grams. The skin is strong, not prone to cracking. Tomatoes are perfectly stored fresh for a long time, and also lend themselves well to transportation without loss of marketable appearance.

The juicy pulp is dense, in the section there are 4-5 chambers for storing seeds. The taste of tomatoes is sweet. Tomatoes are suitable for cooking vegetable salads, for pickling and pickling, as well as for making juice, pasta and sauces.

Growing Features

Sowing seeds is carried out in a generally accepted way. Prepared soil is poured into the boxes, the seeds are treated with a weak manganese solution. After sowing, the boxes are covered with foil and put away in a warm, well-lit place. After a few days, the seedlings will hatch.

In a phase of 2-3 leaves, plants dive into individual pots. Before planting at a permanent place, the seedlings undergo a hardening stage. To do this, the seedlings are carried out for a short time in fresh air. 3 seedlings should be placed on one square meter. As it grows and develops, support is established for the hands. Stepsons should be cut off in a timely manner. Bushes are formed into 2 stems - following this rule, you can achieve better results in harvesting.

Care Tips

To get a richer crop, you must follow the rules for caring for the bushes.

1. It is necessary to carry out regular watering. Although the plants tolerate a lack of moisture well, in order to achieve the best results, it is required to water the bushes once a week with warm water.
2. Loosening the soil and removing weeds will help normalize air exchange in the root system and get rid of larvae of harmful insects.
3. An important aspect is the application of organic fertilizers. Tomatoes should receive supplements containing phosphorus and potassium.

There is a high probability of late blight. To avoid diseases, the bushes are treated with special drugs. In open ground, bushes can attack dangerous pests. The Colorado potato beetle is the main enemy of the tomato. Chemicals will help get rid of adversity.

Reviews gardeners

Everyone who was engaged in the cultivation of the Titanic variety noted the positive characteristics of tomatoes. Excellent taste allows you to cook various preparations from tomato. Easy care allows you to grow wonderful healthy fruits. Productivity is always high, even in adverse weather conditions.

1. Albert Grigorievich, 51 years old: I grow a Titanic hybrid in my apartment on the balcony. I am always proud of the results. Bushes bear abundantly. Tomatoes are excellent, not very large. The taste is sweet, the pulp is juicy. Plants do not require complex care rules. It is enough to regularly feed, loosen the ground and irrigate. Tomatoes are good for pickling and making sauces. I advise all lovers of home-made fresh vegetables to plant this variety.
2. Veronika A., 46 years old: I grow a variety of Titanic in a greenhouse. The stems of the bushes are weak, so they need to be tied, although they do not grow more than 65 cm in height. I always feed the soil with organic and minerals. The result is always excellent. Bushes abundantly bear fruit. If you carry out the treatment with insecticides, then you can not be afraid of late blight and pests. Watering plants are not demanding. The fruits are saturated red. I always make various preparations that my household eats with pleasure in winter. Now I want to try several bushes to plant at home.

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