Beautiful and delicious tomatoes - tomato "Orange Russian 117"

Breeders of the West rarely create varieties, which they give names associated with specific countries. Orange Russian - just such a plant. A tomato with an unprecedented power of growth and fruits surprising in color came to the Russian seed market from the USA.

He was able to acquire hundreds of fans, as it combines the decorative and taste qualities of the fruit. You can read more about it in our article. In it you will find not only a complete description of the variety, but also get acquainted with its characteristics and cultivation features.

Tomato "Orange Russian 117": description of the variety

Tomatoes "Orange Russian" ("Orange Russian 117", "Orange Russian 117") - mid-season variety with indeterminate growth type. Powerful bushes of the plant are covered with thin graceful leaf plates, because of which the bush looks openwork. It does not form a stem, but grows more than 150 cm in height.

Suitable for planting in greenhouses and open ground. Disease resistance is average. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped, the size is large. The average mass of ripe tomato is 280 g. The fruit of the tomato belongs to the classic two-color.

The orange-yellow peel of the “Russian” tomato is covered with pronounced red strokes, and the tip is painted in a rich raspberry color. From the inside it is also of a non-uniform color: red "arrows" are clearly visible in the thick orange pulp. Seed chambers are narrow, almost dry, with a small number of small seeds. Their number in one fruit does not exceed 6 pieces.

Tomatoes in a state of technical ripeness tolerate transportation well.. Stored in the refrigerator for no more than 45 days.

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Specifications

The variety is bred in the USA by breeder Jeff Dawson. In Russia registered in 2010. The variety is suitable for cultivation in the southern regions of Russia, the Nonchernozem zone and in the Moscow region. Under greenhouse conditions, it can be grown in Siberia and the Urals.

The fruits of "Orange Russian" are suitable for making sauces and juices, as well as for fresh use for children and diet.

With each bush, with the observance of the norms of agrotechnology receive at least 3 kg of commercial tomatoes. When grown in a greenhouse, the yield increases to 4.5 kg. From the advantages of the variety, the decorative effect of the fruits and their high taste and quality indicators are distinguished.

Among the shortcomings can be called only relatively low resistance to various kinds of fading. The main feature of the variety - a combination of decorative and taste of the fruit. To maximize yield, it is recommended to form bushes in 3 stalks.

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Features of growing

The seedlings of tomato "Russian" are planted on seedlings 55 days before the intended landing in the ground. At the first pick, it is recommended to pinch the central sprout. After planting in the ground, the tomato needs a garter, and after the start of flowering, it needs to be staved.

At the same time on the bush leave 2 stepson below the first fetal brush for the formation of additional shoots. The rest are plucked out as they appear. The variety responds well to fertilizing with mineral and complex fertilizers for tomatoes and regular abundant watering. To avoid cracking the fruit, it is recommended to keep the soil hydrated. Hilling bushes or deep planting contributes to higher yields.

Diseases and pests

When grown in greenhouses, the Orange Russian variety is attacked by aphids. To eliminate them, use classic insecticides and folk remedies in the form of infusions of bitter herbs with soap. When detecting plants affected by wilt, it is recommended to shed the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate and remove the diseased shrub. To prevent the development of phytophthora at the time of the pouring and ripening of tomatoes, the planting is treated with Bordeaux mixture or phytosporin.

Tomato "Orange Russian" is able to become a real decoration of the garden and table. The high bushes of this plant during the ripening of fruits look impressive, and the taste of the resulting crop is appreciated by lovers of fresh vegetables very high.

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