Tomato Giant Novikova: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

Tomato is a mid-season variety. After planting the seedlings, the fruits will fully ripen in 110 - 120 days. The type of culture is indeterminate, standard. Growing is successful both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

Characteristics of Giant Novikov

After ripening, tomatoes acquire a bright crimson color. The fruits have a rounded, flattened, fleshy, deep-ribbed shape. Tomato gives a large crop: from 500 to 900 grams - the weight of one tomato. Fruits until the first frosts.

In terms of taste, many varieties lose to Gigant Novikov. The tomato tastes sugary, sweet and juicy.

Fruits are not stored for a long time, after harvesting they are recommended to be eaten immediately or put into processing.

Description of variety features:

- has a wonderful taste and aroma;
- large-fruited variety;
- has good immunity to various diseases;
- tolerant of water scarcity;
- low yield;
- not every soil composition and type is suitable for cultivation.

The tomato was bred in the Soviet Union by selection. Earned a registration spot in 1990.

Fit features

Seedlings of seeds before sowing in the ground are produced in 60 days. After maturation, seedling shoots are planted in open ground or a greenhouse. No more than 4 bushes should be placed per 1 m² of the plot. You should dig a deep hole, add one bucket of manure, 0.5 liters of ash, a handful of complex fertilizers.

The bushes grow up to 2 meters high with lots of juicy fruits. Under greenhouse conditions, giant tomatoes produce less yield than in open ground, which may be due to the cramped space inside the greenhouse.

At the time of growth, it is recommended to tie up the trunk, and put props under the branches so that the bush does not break off. According to the advice of experienced summer residents, it is recommended to feed the tomato 5 times during the entire growth season.

Which regions are suitable for growing

Tomato of this variety takes root faster in the southern latitudes in the open field. In greenhouse conditions, it bears fruit well in the middle latitudes of the country. In the northern regions, it is better to grow tomatoes in well-heated greenhouse conditions.

Uses

Great variety for making various pickles, twists and simple dishes.

But for preserving whole fruits, it is still better to choose other varieties. Giant tomato is suitable for barrel pickling, tomato juice, paste and puree. It is recommended to eat it raw, as the fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Diseases and pests

Tomato Giant Novikov has good resistance to various fungi. A tomato can get sick if it has not been properly cared for. The right conditions for a good harvest are regular watering, good lighting and fresh air.

If the plant is sick with root rot, it is worth reducing the amount of watering. The soil around the root of the plant is raked, a mixture of sawdust, peat and sand is added.

The most dangerous insects:

potato scoop (destroyed by loosening the soil);
Colorado potato beetle (Prestige works well against it);
aphids and spider mites (they die when exposed to the Zubr drug);
slugs (the soil is sprinkled with sand).

Reviews of experienced gardeners say that a tomato always brings a stable large crop. But it is worth thinking about additional dressings in order to grow fruits up to 1 kg.

It is recommended to pay attention to the attack of pests, which can happen often due to the sweetness and juiciness of the culture.

According to the characteristics of the Giant Novikov tomato (reviews, photos, yield), truly unique properties: juiciness, depth of taste and fruit size tempt many summer residents to plant this variety in their garden. Beginners are also advised to try planting it in the garden - with experience and perseverance, it will be possible to achieve a good harvest.