Characteristics and description of the Big Red Shaker tomato

The "Shaker's Large Red" tomato (originally known as "Shaker's Large Red") was developed by American breeders back in the 19th century. This rare variety is well suited for greenhouse cultivation in central Russia. In southern regions, the bushes grow well in open beds. Domestic gardeners value this tomato for its high yield and beautifully shaped fruit.

Characteristics of the variety

Indeterminate bushes reach a height of 1.8 m. Ripening takes 90-110 days. The clusters are dense, and the petioles are short.

Description of fruits

The tomatoes are flattened and rounded with pronounced ribbing. Ripe fruits are medium-dense and bright red. Small cavities may be present. Each tomato weighs 150-350 grams. The flavor is pleasant, tomato-like, with a slight tartness and sweetness. The aroma is intense. The skin is dense and strong, not prone to cracking.

Usage

Big Red Shaker tomatoes have a classic tomato flavor and are well-suited for a variety of culinary uses. They are eaten fresh, added to salads and appetizers. Due to their firm shape and hollow interior, they are suitable for stuffing with various fillings. The fruits are resistant to cracking, making them suitable for pickling and salting.

Features of cultivation and care

Seeds for seedlings are sown 60-65 days before transplanting into the garden. They are pricked out after two weeks. When planting seedlings in the garden, they are spaced loosely, with three plants per square meter.

The best harvest can be achieved by training the bush into 1-2 branches. To oxygenate the soil, the soil in the bed is loosened periodically. Water regularly but sparingly. To stimulate yield, it is permissible to use specialized fertilizer complexes.

When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, it's important to ventilate it regularly. Tomatoes don't tolerate heat and high humidity well. In early to mid-August, the fruits begin to ripen almost simultaneously. The harvest can be done every 3-4 days.

Productivity

With timely watering and fertilizing, each bush of the Big Red Shaker variety can produce 4-5 kg ​​of tomatoes.

Diseases and pests

The "Big Red Shaker" tomato has good immunity and is resistant to major diseases and pests. In case of midge infestation, use natural solutions based on laundry soap or onion peels.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages:

• High yield.
• Pleasant taste.
• Universal use of fruits.
• Resistance to major tomato diseases and insect pests.
• Easy to care for.
• Beautiful appearance.

Flaws:

• It needs to be supported and stepsons removed.
• They do not tolerate temperature changes well, especially frost.

Conclusion

The "Big Red Shaker" variety is fairly easy to grow and requires basic care. Even a novice gardener can grow this tomato and reap a decent harvest of beautiful fruit.

Reviews

Evgeniya

I bought Big Red Shaker seedlings for the first time. I was pleased with the plants and the yield. I collected the seeds at the end of summer and now I plant these ribbed tomatoes every season. I used them for winter preserves – I made tomato paste and froze some. They also pair well with other vegetables in salads. I recommend them!

Oksana, Tambov

I've been growing this variety for three years now and I'm not planning on stopping. The plants don't require any special care. By early August, beautiful and flavorful tomatoes are already appearing on our tables. The flesh is juicy and the flavor is excellent – ​​I use them for everything from fresh eating to pickling.

Rita, Kirov region

This was my first time growing "Big Red Shaker" tomatoes from seed. I'm happy with the results; I encountered no problems. I trained the plants to a single stem, loosened the soil, and ventilated the greenhouse. I ended up with at least 10 medium-sized tomatoes from each plant. The only downside is that you have to constantly monitor the new side shoots; they grow quickly and need to be removed.