Characteristics and description of the tomato "Giant"

The name of the "Ispolin" variety speaks for itself. The tomatoes grow unusually large and massive, yet have a pleasant flavor. Gardeners successfully grow this variety in all regions of Russia.

In the temperate zone, growing tomatoes is only possible in greenhouses, but in warmer climates, an excellent harvest is obtained even when growing the "Giant" in open ground.

Characteristic

This variety is characterized by large fruit and bush sizes. The plant reaches 150-180 cm in height.

In terms of ripening time, "Ispolin" is a mid-season variety. From sprouting to the first harvest, it takes an average of 100 days. The exact time depends on climate conditions and care.

Description of fruits

The fruits are large. The first fruits can reach 500 g, while subsequent ones weigh less, 300–400 g. Ripe tomatoes are bright crimson in color and round in shape. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and contains few seeds, yet still quite firm.

The fruit's skin is strong and resistant to cracking, making the tomatoes easy to store and transport.

How to use the fruits

This variety is considered versatile. Thanks to its pleasant, distinct tomato flavor, the fruits are used fresh in salads, as well as for making juice and tomato paste. Thick sauces and ketchup made with "Ispolin" tomatoes are distinguished by their beautiful, rich color. Later, smaller tomatoes are suitable for whole canning.

Thanks to their good shelf life, tomatoes can be grown in large quantities. They can be stored in boxes on an insulated balcony, in a pantry, or indoors.

Productivity

With proper care, a single "Ispolin" bush can yield up to 10 kg of tomatoes. This means that 1 square meter of land yields up to 30 kg.

Features of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings are sown three months before transplanting to the city. In warm climates, 'Ispolin' can be grown in open beds. In central and northern Russia, plants are kept in greenhouses. The bushes grow large and spreading, so they require space. When planting seedlings in the ground, three plants are planted per square meter.

During active growth and fruit set, it's crucial to feed the plants. A mineral fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium is suitable for this purpose.

Important! The bush stem and branches with fruit must be tied to supports.

Basic care involves timely watering, pinching, and weeding. The variety is resistant to the main tomato diseases.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages:

• High yield;
• Excellent taste;
• Not prone to cracking;
• The fruits are well stored and survive transportation;
• Resistance to major tomato diseases.

Flaws:

• Demanding of warmth and sunlight;
• It is important to follow the watering regime;
• The trunk and branches need reliable support.

Conclusion

The "Ispolin" variety produces a bountiful harvest with proper care and adherence to basic recommendations. Any gardener can grow large, juicy tomatoes with excellent flavor. These tomatoes can be used for any culinary purpose.

Reviews

Evgenia, Krasnodar region

I've been growing Ispolin tomatoes in my garden for five years now. I plant all my tomatoes outdoors. I care for and fertilize them whenever possible. I pay close attention to watering. The harvest from the Ispolin plants is excellent! I use the tomatoes fresh and use them to preserve tomato paste.

Daria

A good salad variety. The flavor is typical tomato, slightly sweet. The bushes grow spreading, so it's very important to plant them loosely! I usually plant 2-3 plants per square meter of greenhouse. I feed them twice a season – before and during flowering. As a result, I harvest an average of 7-8 kg of tomatoes per bush.

Katerina S.

Our climate is cool. Therefore, there's more of a "giant" quality to the bushes themselves than to the fruit. The plants grow large and tall, with thick stems. The fruit is medium-sized, and the yield is also average. The flavor is pleasant; we eat all the tomatoes fresh in salads.