The Cuneo giant pear tomato is an excellent representative of large tomatoes native to Italy. Valued for its giant fruits, unpretentiousness, and exquisite taste.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Mid-season | Reds | Large | Variety | Pear-shaped |
Giant Red
An indeterminate standard-type bush grows up to 180 cm. In the central zone, tomatoes are planted under film, but can be grown in open ground. The variety has good frost resistance, does not get sick, and is slightly affected by late blight, powdery mildew, and rot. Due to the high growth of the shoots, gartering and pinching are required. In terms of ripening time, Gigant belongs to the mid-season varieties, since 100-105 days pass from the moment of germination to harvest. The yield is 12 kg per sq.m.
The main pride of the variety are giant tomatoes with juicy sweet pulp. There is no sourness in the taste, the number of seed chambers is 6-8. The weight of one tomato can be about 700-800 g, or even more. The first ripe fruits reach a weight of almost kg. Giant Red is ideal for cutting into salads and for processing. The pulp makes excellent tomato juice, puree and even paste. The advantages of the Red Giant are:
- high taste characteristics;
- resistance to diseases;
- Possibility of landing outside;
- high yield.
The main disadvantage of the variety is insufficient preservation of the fruit. Tomatoes are not intended for long-term storage; they should be eaten or prepared immediately after harvest.
On a note! If you put ripe tomatoes in a cool place at a temperature of +4-6 degrees, they can be stored for up to 7-10 days.
Hybrid varieties of giant tomatoes.
Unlike conventional varieties, which are tall and have large fruits, hybrid varieties are easy to care for and also have good immunity to many diseases and pest attacks, as well as various unfavorable conditions. Also, such varieties have an even and increased yield - approximately 20-25 kg per 1 sq.m. (for ordinary varieties this figure is 15 kg). Another disadvantage is that having collected the seeds of hybrid varieties, you will not be able to grow them in your summer cottage every year. You will have to purchase it at a garden store.
— A giant red bull's heart.
Refers to mid-season, high-yielding varieties. Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground. The bush is quite powerful, can reach a height of up to 1.8 m. The fruits are red-pink in color, very large in size, round, slightly cone-shaped, the fruits weigh from 400 to 1.5 kg. The pulp is pink in color, fine-grained and juicy in consistency, and has a classic tomato aroma and taste. Well suited for fresh consumption, as well as for preparing juices, sauces and pastes. Unfortunately, it does not have good keeping quality. Read more about the variety here.
— Ural.
tomato ural
Refers to mid-season and high-yielding varieties. Well suited for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses. It is distinguished by its endurance and ease of care. has good resistance against various diseases and stress. The bush needs to be tied to a support. A procedure of pinching, pinching and forming a bush is required. Young plants vitally need good lighting, while adults need the necessary fertilizers. Fruit clusters can bear 3-4 tomato fruits. The fruits have a round, smooth, glossy surface and a bright red hue. Weight can reach up to 400 g. The skin and pulp differ in density. Well suited for fresh consumption and as canning. Tolerates transportation and long-term storage well.
- Krasnobay.
Refers to mid-late and super-yielding varieties. Well suited for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses. It has good immunity against many diseases and pests. The bush has a height of more than 2 m. It needs tying to a support, as well as pinching. The fruits are bright red in color, flat-round in shape, and weigh up to 450 g. The skin and pulp are dense. The pulp has an excellent aroma and decent taste. Well suited for fresh consumption, for canning, as well as for preparing juices and pastes. It tolerates transportation well and is stored for a long time, without losing either external or taste qualities.
- Cavalcade.
tomato cavalcade
Refers to early ripening, high-yielding varieties. Well suited for growing in greenhouses and open ground. It is unpretentious in care, has high resistance against nematodes, as well as some diseases. It is highly sensitive to dry weather and extreme heat. The bush has medium height. Needs a garter to a support. A brush can have 4-6 fairly large tomatoes. The fruits are smooth, flat-round in shape, bright red in color, weighing up to 250 g. The pulp is fleshy, juicy and sweet in taste. Well suited for fresh consumption, for canning, as well as for preparing various juices and pastes.
- Russian size.
Refers to late-ripening varieties that have a long fruiting period. Well suited for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses. It tolerates low temperatures well, tolerates shade well, and has good immunity to many diseases. The bush is powerful, can reach a height of up to 2 m. It needs tying to a support and pinching. The brush contains 2-3 ovaries. The fruits are flat-round in shape, red in color, and weigh up to 2 kg. The skin is thin, the pulp has excellent taste, is juicy, meaty, and moderately sweet. Well suited for fresh consumption and for preparing juices and pastes. We have considered only a part of the most popular varieties of giant tomatoes. But that shouldn't stop you from experimenting. You can start with these varieties and then try all the new tomato varieties with larger fruits.
Cuneo - giant pear
The result of Italian selection was a tomato variety with an unusual, self-explanatory name - Cuneo giant pear. The shape of a tomato really resembles a fruit: its shape is expanded towards the lower part, and its weight is 300-400 g. When cut, the pulp emits a pleasant aroma, and it tastes sweet, without sourness. Pears are bred for fresh consumption, for making juices, pastes and purees.
It is better to use a greenhouse for cultivation, since the plants have low frost resistance and do not tolerate temperature changes well. Plants of indeterminate type with medium foliage. The length of the main shoot reaches about 2 m; it requires tying to a trellis. Shoot formation is active, pinching should be carried out regularly. The plant is grown in 2-3 stems. The yield is 10-11 kg per 1 sq.m. The Cuneo giant pear has the following advantages:
- active formation of good quality fruits;
- excellent taste;
- universal use;
- good yield indicator.
The giant pear has disadvantages, for example, it does not tolerate not only frost, but also drought. Watering plants should be frequent, but in moderation. From a lack of moisture or from its excess, the tomato skin cracks.
Puzata hut
These tomatoes resemble a miniature pumpkin: they are just as ribbed. Fruiting occurs in several waves and lasts a long time. 3-5 fruits weighing up to 300 g develop in a cluster. The pulp contains a lot of plant sugars, which makes the taste sweet. For this reason, Puzatu khatu is successfully used in children's nutrition.
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If they are stored in the refrigerator, they perfectly retain their varietal qualities. Among early ripening tomatoes it can be called a very good choice.
Bull's heart
One of the most popular giant varieties is the Bull's Heart variety. The tomatoes ripen to a gigantic size and weigh 800-900 g. The flesh is red in color with a sweet taste, very juicy. The tomato has a heart-shaped shape, slightly elongated at the bottom. Tomatoes are for table use and are mostly used for processing. The fruits ripen 115 days after emergence.
Ox heart is grown in the Middle Zone in greenhouse conditions. The variety is suitable for outdoor cultivation, but only for the southern regions. When propagated under film, the yield is at least 10-12 kg per sq.m., and when propagated outdoors, the figure is 5 kg per sq.m. Plants with a stem height of under 2 m, the first ovaries are formed above the 8th leaf, and then repeated through the leaf. The Bull's Heart has a lot of advantages:
- simultaneous ripening of the crop;
- good transportability and keeping quality of fruits;
- sweet taste of fruits;
- attractive appearance.
Gardeners note minor shortcomings in the variety. First of all, it is low resistance to diseases. Bushes sometimes suffer from late blight and are attacked by insects.
Interesting! Larger tomatoes ripen on the lower shoots, and tomatoes with a smaller mass are formed on the crown and upper branches.
Russian size f1
In the early 2000s, Russian breeders introduced a hybrid with excellent taste characteristics and resistance to late blight, tobacco mosaic virus, and cladosporiosis. The plant is an indeterminate plant and grows up to 180 cm in height. In addition to strong immunity, the bushes are not afraid of night frosts, so in central Russia they can be grown not only under film covers, but also outdoors. The yield indicator is stable, less than 7-8 kg of tomatoes per 1 sq. m. does not happen.
The maturity stage occurs 125-130 days after the start of cultivation. Tomatoes are red in color with a glossy tint. The shape is round, very appetizing, weight - 350-400 g. There is no ribbing on the surface, the flesh is red when cut with a sweet taste. The variety is considered a salad variety and is also suitable for canning. Farmers grow the Russian size for sale; because of their attractive appearance, the tomatoes are quickly sold out. The positive qualities of the Russian size are:
- high taste qualities;
- correct form;
- strong immunity;
- stable yield indicator.
The main disadvantage of the variety is the late period of fruit ripening.
Pink Accordion
An excellent tall variety, which, with good agricultural technology, produces tomatoes weighing 600 g. Due to its height, it requires cultivation using supports and garters, otherwise the shoots will break under their own weight.
The main characteristic feature is the original shape of the fruit. The strong ribbing of the Pink Accordion attracts attention both in the beds and on the table. Tomatoes can be used not only in salads or for slicing, but also for stuffing. This is facilitated by the flat-round shape.
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Crimson Giant
An early-ripening determinate variety is the raspberry giant tomato variety. The ripening period occurs 100 days after the seeds germinate. There is no need to pinch the bush; the stem is formed strong, without excess foliage. The height of an adult plant does not exceed 1 meter. The raspberry giant is planted in a greenhouse, but outdoor growing of tomatoes is also possible. The yield is very high: from 1 sq.m. 18 kg of fruits are collected; when planted outside, the indicator may worsen.
The fruits grow beautiful and fleshy. The color of the skin and pulp is bright red. The weight of each fruit can be from 300 to 500 g. The pulp has a sweet taste, with a slight pleasant sourness. The raspberry giant is suitable for fresh consumption and for making preparations. Tomatoes are stored for a long time in a cool place and are characterized by good transportability and keeping quality.
The advantages of the Crimson Giant are as follows:
- early ripening;
- very good yield;
- resistance to pests and diseases;
- good transportability.
The disadvantages include the impossibility of harvesting seeds from the harvested crop, since the Raspberry Giant is a hybrid.
Brutus
The Brutus tomato variety is well suited for greenhouse cultivation. The bushes are tall, 1.6 m high, and require staking and pinching. To increase the number of tomatoes, agronomists recommend growing the plant with 1-2 stems, no more. Plants have average resistance to frost and viruses. The ripening period is mid-early, taking 110-120 days from the formation of seedlings.
The fruits ripen to a red color, weigh 500-600 g, sometimes the weight reaches 1 kg. The taste is standard, sweet and sour, the flesh is juicy. The variety is ideal for fresh consumption; housewives love to make juices, sauces, and homemade adjika from tomatoes. The yield, if the correct agricultural cultivation technique is followed, is 8-9 kg of tomatoes per planting meter. Brutus has a number of advantages:
- heavy weight of tomatoes;
- sweet juicy pulp;
- universal consumption;
- good yield indicator.
Brutus requires additional care when growing: this is a preventive treatment against diseases, since cases of infection with late blight and tobacco mosaic are common. The variety responds well to fertilizing with organic matter and mineral fertilizers.
Attention! The soil for tomato seedlings must be porous and fertile. To form the soil, peat and humus are used.
Napa Giant
New giant tomato varieties include the product of the American selection Giant Napa. It is only suitable for growing under film cover due to its low resistance to frost. The bushes are spreading, of the usual type, 1.8 m high. Plants need a strong garter and obligatory pinching. Formation into 1 stem is recommended. The ripening period is average, 110 days pass from the formation of seedlings to harvesting.
The fruits are flat-round in shape with sugar pulp. All tomatoes reach the ripe stage at the same time and acquire a pink color. There is no cracking on the skin. The pulp is sweet, “watermelon” type. The weight of one tomato reaches 350-500 g. If you normalize the number of ovaries, you can get tomatoes weighing almost 1 kg. The fruits are intended for any purpose: they are suitable for fresh consumption, for making pickles and sauces. The yield per plant is 3-4 kg of tomatoes.
The advantages of the Napa Giant are:
- gigantic tomatoes;
- good taste;
- resistance to diseases and pests;
- high productivity.
The Napa Giant does have its drawbacks. This is capriciousness to watering, the need for regular feeding. To get a good crop, tomatoes need to be looked after regularly.
Orange glasses from Minusinsk
These mid-early tomatoes are grown both in the garden and in greenhouses. Orange glasses from Minusinsk are an example of high yield, resistance to diseases and adverse weather conditions. At the same time, the tomatoes are meaty and very tasty. But their most noticeable feature is their amazing shape, as they resemble a thick spindle spindle.
When growing, you need to remember that for good harvests you will need mandatory pinching. Two main shoots are left on which the buds are tied. Despite the orange color, the fruits smell very strongly of tomatoes.
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Giant
Plants form into upright bushes 1.3-1.5 m high. Giant can be planted in a greenhouse; street planting is also suitable. The variety is unpretentious in care, not demanding on weather conditions and ambient temperature. Resistance to diseases is high, the bushes are not affected by powdery mildew, tobacco mosaic, rot and late blight. The ripening period is early, the fruits ripen 100 days after planting the grains for seedlings.
Giant is famous for its high-quality harvest. The tomatoes are beautiful, large, weighing 400-500 g. The weight of the first fruits can be 700 g. The number of seed chambers inside is 5-6, there are few seeds. The pulp and skin are bright pink in color, the taste is sweet and sour. The purpose of the variety is fresh consumption, preservation, production of juices and purees. The yield is 8-10 kg of tomatoes per planting meter.
The giant has the following advantages:
- attractive shape and good taste;
- low maintenance;
- possibility of outdoor cultivation;
- resistance to diseases.
The variety has no drawbacks; summer residents recommend planting it not only in the central zone, but throughout Russia.
