Characteristics and description of the tomato "Big Zak"

The "Big Zach" tomato variety is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest tomato. Although it requires a lot of attention, even beginners can grow it.

Tomatoes of this variety can be found throughout Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and some other countries. However, they are most commonly grown in the United States and Canada.

Advantages:

• high yield – up to 5 kg from one bush;
• large fruits – up to 500 g;
• they are very tasty and do not crack;
• can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground.

Flaws:

• it is necessary to remove side shoots several times per season;
• frequent feeding is required;
• treatments against pests and diseases are required.

Description

The real name of this variety is Big Zac. It grows in central Russia, as well as some Baltic countries, Belarus, and Ukraine.

Today, it's the largest tomato variety. A single bush can yield up to 6 kg!

This variety was bred by Mini Zachariah, who lived in the USA. For 10 years now, this tomato has held the title of the largest variety in the world.

Characteristic

• It can reach 2 meters in height.
• It is essential to tie the plant to a support and remove side shoots several times per season.
• The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, juicing and pickling.
• It bears fruit well if planted in a greenhouse.
• The fruits have a sour taste.

Sowing and planting in open ground

• Seeds should be sown 2 months before planting in open ground.
• Seedling care is standard: watering and loosening the soil. Place the seedlings on windowsills facing south, southeast, and southwest.
• It is important to plant in open ground and in a greenhouse after the threat of recurrent frosts has passed.
• Immediately after planting, it is advisable to cover the plantings with spunbond for a week or two.
• No more than 2-3 tomato bushes will grow well per square meter.
• After planting, make holes around the bushes and fill them with water. You'll then need to water the plants regularly in these holes.
• After planting, immediately tie it to a support.
• The best yield can be obtained by forming tomatoes into 2 stems.
• Once the first flower clusters appear and fruit sets on them, remove the lower leaves. Remove every other leaf above the clusters.

Caring for tomatoes

• "Big Zach" loves water. If growing in a greenhouse, tomatoes need to be watered every 2-3 days.
• It is necessary to fertilize and disinfect from diseases and pests.
• It is better to grow tomatoes in 2 trunks - there is a greater chance of a good harvest.
• Tomatoes should be side-sonned several times during the season.
• If the tomato is growing in a greenhouse, it must be opened for several hours.
• The ideal temperature for good plant development is +22-24 degrees.
• To prevent late blight, it is good to spray the bushes with an aqueous solution of milk whey (1 liter per 12 liters of water) once every 12 days (after fruit set).
• If the soil is poor, be sure to apply complex mineral fertilizers once every 2 weeks (according to the instructions).

Three tips for improving soil

1. The most popular method is to add manure over the winter and cover it with plastic. In the spring, dig the manure into the soil.
2. If tomatoes have been growing in a greenhouse for several years, it is necessary to add complex mineral fertilizers to improve the soil, following the recommendations in the instructions included with them.
3. Most often, gardeners complain about acidic soil. In such cases, it's necessary to choose fertilizers with less nitrogen. And once a year, apply ash or dolomite flour (1 kg per 2-3 square meters).

Reviews

Maria Viktorovna, Moscow region

I've been growing these tomatoes for several years now. On average, I get about 7-9 fruits per bush. They weigh 300-500 grams. They turn red right on the bush; there's no need to pick them and leave them on the windowsill to ripen. Overall, I'm very pleased with this variety.

Yana Igorevna, Ulan-Ude, Eastern Siberia

Despite our rather harsh climate, Big Zak grew beautifully. The bed was in partial shade, with little sun. The fruit ripened beautifully. Surprisingly, it's a very easy-to-grow plant.

Lyudmila Pavlovna, Vitebsk

I grew 'Big Zak.' The bushes are almost a meter tall. I was delighted with the large fruits, weighing up to 350 grams. They were very tasty. Moreover, I grew them outdoors.