Tomato Orange Russian: characteristics and description of the variety, its yield with a photo

Every year, breeders never cease to amaze with new tomato crops. So quite recently, tomato varieties, the so-called bicolor, appeared on the consumer market. These are quite interesting vegetable crops, which, due to their unusual external structure and fruit characteristics, are loved by fruit and vegetable growers in many countries. In Russia, the Orange Russian 117 tomato is considered one of the most successful subspecies of bicolor. Despite the fact that this hybrid of foreign selection, it gained great popularity among Soviet summer residents in a fairly short period of time.

History of the variety and its cultivation

Tomato Orange Russian 117 is a mid-early vegetable crop that was obtained in the USA. The author of the selection achievement is Jeff Dawson. In 2010, the variety was cultivated in Russia, where, having passed all the test work, it was included in the State Register.

As the reviews of gardeners showed, the Orange Russian tomato has proven itself well in the southern and central regions of Russia, as well as in the Non-Chernozem zone when grown in open ground. Under greenhouse conditions, the variety grows well in the East European and West Siberian parts of the country.

Description of the plant

Sort Orange Russian 117 refers to bicolor plants, that is, when tomatoes consist of two or more colors. The bush itself is also endowed with an unusual structure, which allows you to place a large number of fruits.

Description of plant appearance:

1. Indeterminate bush, no growth limit.
2. On average, the height of a crop reaches 1.8-2 meters.
3. Stem-shaped plant, needs 2-3 stems to form.
4. The bush is bare, little leafy.
5. Decorative shaped leaves, deep green.

It is also worth noting that the culture has a well-developed root system that favorably affects its development.

Important: To increase the yield of a vegetable crop, it is recommended to form a bush in 2-3 stems. At the same time, in order to stop the growth of the plant, it is recommended to pinch it from above when it reaches 1.5-2 meters.

Yield and fruit characteristics

Fruits of the variety Orange Russian 117 begin to ripen in 111-125 days after seed germination. With proper agricultural technology, one bush can be harvested in open holes up to 3 kg., In greenhouses and hotbeds up to - 4.5 kg. The fruits of the variety Orange Russian 117 are endowed with a lot of advantages compared to other tomatoes of the indeterminate type.

Characteristics of the fruit, which can also be attributed to its virtues:

1. Weight. The average fruit weight is 300 grams.
2. Shape. Tomatoes are round, with a pointed tip. Heart shaped.
3. Color. The skin of tomatoes is covered with a red tint with orange strokes. The tips of the fruits are rich crimson in color. At the same time, the inside of the tomatoes is also of a non-uniform shade. In the thickness of the orange pulp, red streaks are observed.
4. Pulp. From the inside, Orange Russian tomatoes are dense, with a small amount of seeds.
5. Taste. The fruits are endowed with good taste, with a predominance of sugar.
6. Transportability. Due to the dense skin, tomatoes do not lose their appearance during long-distance transportation.
7. Shelf life. For 40 days at a temperature of +2 degrees, the fruits are able to maintain their presentation.

According to their purpose, tomatoes are used fresh and in preparation: whole-fruit preservation, sauces, natural juices and tomato pastes.

Tomato variety Russian 117 does not need special care. For its proper development, it will be enough to carry out timely watering, weeding and fertilizing with mineral and nitrogen fertilizers. Also, do not forget about insect pests. Timely prevention will also prevent the formation of infectious diseases.

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