Tomato Titan (red, pink): variety description, photos, reviews

Low-growing tomatoes usually ripen and end fruiting early, even mid-ripening among them are rare. And this significantly reduces the time for obtaining fresh produce in commercial production in the open field - no one will tie and pinch tomatoes on a plantation, the area of ​​which is calculated in hectares. Tomato Titan, with a small bush size, yields late, occupying an almost free niche.

Advantages and disadvantages

According to the description, the positive qualities of pink Titan tomato include:

• pleasant taste;
• the duration of storage of tomatoes after harvest;
• resistance to transportation;
• versatility of fruit use;
• small size, which allows you to grow the variety in the absence of a large area of ​​the garden plot or even on the balcony;
• good resistance to fungal diseases;
• undemanding to watering.

The disadvantages of the pink Titan tomato variety include the fact that tomatoes love heat, therefore they grow poorly at low temperatures, and are easily amenable to late blight. After planting, the seedlings require constant feeding. In cooler climates, late harvests may not ripen in time.

The opinions of amateur gardeners

Feedback from users growing Titan tomatoes:

Vladimir Melnik:

“I'm not a fan of purchased seeds - too many disappointments. Either the variety does not correspond to the description, or it is afraid of diseases ... But every year I buy it. ))) But the basis of tomato prosperity are zoned varieties from their own plot. For me it is, first of all, Big Crimean Red, Titan red and pink (selection of our OSS). "

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Marina:

“A neighbor complains that her Titan has little harvest. I grow my bushes in a greenhouse and do not complain about fruiting. Enough not only for the whole family for dining purposes, but also for a present for relatives who are happy with delicious homemade tomatoes. "

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Karina:

“I had to fight a viral disease once. Many bushes had to be removed, but the remaining ones bore fruit for a long time, regardless of their determinism. Titan has an unusual taste. Most of all, I am pleased with the density of tomatoes, which allows me to use them for conservation. "

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Description of the bush

Tomatoes can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses or under plastic. With all the rules of agricultural technology, the productivity of the plant is up to 5 kg of fruits from one bush.

Pink Titan tomatoes can be attributed to both mid-ripening and late-ripening varieties, since the fruiting period from the moment the first sprouts appear until the day of fruit ripening is on average 125 days. According to the characteristics, these are determinant tomatoes, their stems reach a maximum of 100 cm, but the height of this plant varies from 40 to 60 cm.

The bush of this type of tomato is undersized, with an average amount of green mass. It has a sturdy stem that does not need a garter. Pickling is also not required, the fruits ripen well regardless of the number of shoots in the leaf axils.The leaves of tomatoes are large, dark green. The inflorescence usually appears above the sixth leaf, all others are laid in the intervals between the two leaves.

Tomato with improved properties

To improve the quality of the Titan variety, in recent decades, work has been carried out to develop tomatoes with improved properties. The new tomatoes are free of the previous disadvantages.

As a result of the improvements made, a new variety called Pink Titanium was obtained. The main characteristics remained similar to the original Titan tomato, but the ripening time was reduced. From the appearance of the first shoots to fruiting, standard bushes of the determinant type pass 100-115 days.

Compared to the original variety, Pink Titan is distinguished by increased productivity (almost 3 times), resistance to diseases of nightshade crops and unfavorable climatic conditions.

Reviews of vegetable growers indicate that, subject to the rules of agricultural technology, you can achieve a high yield from the bush.

Description of fruits

In shape, the fruits of the Pink Giant are round, slightly flattened. After ripening, they turn deep red. According to the description, one tomato weighs on average 100 g, the maximum weight is 150 g.

The fruit has a smooth, even skin without ribbing at the fruit stem. Its density is relatively high, so that the fruits do not crack under the influence of external factors. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, but not watery, with a small amount of seeds distributed in 3-4 chambers. The taste of the fruit is sweet, without sourness.

Titan characteristics

Description of the variety:

Growing seedlings

The yield of plants depends on the correct planting.

The variety is recommended to be planted in seedlings. This process goes through several stages: sowing seeds, caring for sprouts and planting seedlings in open ground.

The end result largely depends on the initial stage: on the quality of the seeds and their correct planting. It is recommended to plant Titan tomatoes only in those areas where cucumbers, carrots, zucchini or parsley used to grow.

Planting seeds

Seeds for seedlings are sown 2-2.5 months before planting in a permanent place. The soil should be fertile with a balanced level of nutrients and acidity. It is not so difficult to prepare a potting mixture on your own; it is enough to mix ordinary soil with sand, compost and peat.

When buying seed, you need to take into account the seed release date. It must not exceed 2 years. Before planting, the seeds are germinated. To do this, they are placed on a napkin, moistened with water, wrapped in a film or bag and placed in a warm place for 3-4 days. The napkin should be constantly damp.

After the seeds have germinated, they are planted in plastic cups and placed in seedling containers. At the same time, the soil must be moist. The seeding depth should not exceed 2 cm. After planting, the cups are covered with foil and placed in a warm place. The first shoots appear in 5-7 days.

Transplanting

A pick, that is, transplanting seedlings from a smaller container to a larger one, is carried out after the appearance of the first leaves. Seedlings in open ground are planted no more than 6 pieces per 1 m². An area 50 cm long and 40 cm wide is ideal.

The variety does not need abundant watering, therefore, after transplanting, the planting is watered only in the third week. For this, only warm settled water is used. The roots cannot be poured - it is necessary to moisten the ground around the bushes as the top layer dries.

Titan tomatoes love fertilizers, but are very picky about them. It is best used for feeding fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium. These trace elements give the fruit its sweetness. It is also permissible to add dolomite flour or wood ash to the soil.

Origin of culture

Titanium belongs to the determinant standard medium-late medium-fruited high-yielding varieties of table tomatoes. The variety was bred in 1982 by agricultural scientists of the Crimean OSS (experimental breeding station), located in the city of Krymsk (Krasnodar Territory). It is still part of SKNIIViS (North Caucasus Scientific Research Institute of Viticulture and Horticulture).

In 1986, the form passed state variety trials, and was entered into the Russian State Register of Breeding Achievements.

In the photo: in Central Russia, Titanium is grown in greenhouses. Photo: yes-

Officially, the variety is zoned in the territory of the Russian Federation only in the North Caucasus region. There and in the rest of southern Russia, it is grown outdoors. In other regions, Titanium can be cultivated in film tunnels and greenhouses.

Diseases and prevention

Late blight is the most common disease of this variety. To prevent infestation, it is necessary to provide the plants with a moderate level of moisture. It is impossible to pour tomatoes strongly. If they grow in a greenhouse, the room should be ventilated as often as possible.For prevention, the bushes are treated with a special agent to combat late blight.

Tomatoes often infect Colorado beetles, white beetles and moths. To combat these insects, separate preparations are used to destroy parasites, such as Prestige and Lepidocide.

Tomato care

Scheme of the correct pinching of tomatoes. Photo: To maximize crop yields, Titan bushes are formed. This is done in 2-3 fruiting, because if you leave 1 stem, the fruiting of the tomato will be very modest.

1. When formed in a pair of stems, of all the stepchildren's shoots, one of the most viable ones is left. It grows under the first inflorescence.
2. For the formation of 3 stems, one more stepson's fruit is left. It grows over the brush. Other shoots are pinched.

You need to irrigate tomatoes every 3 days. Photo:
Tomatoes are watered sparingly, as they do not like waterlogging. Based on weather conditions, the crop is irrigated 1-2 times a week. Each bush should have up to 5-6 liters of water.

Loose soil allows air and moisture to pass through better. Photo: fermer.blog

After irrigation of the bushes, their root zone is weeded from varietal grasses and loosened. This improves the nutrition of the tomatoes.

Fertilizer contributes to the maximum yield of tomatoes.

Tomatoes are fertilized 3-4 times per season. In this case, only potassium-phosphorus complexes are used, since nitrogenous preparations contribute to the excessive growth of green mass.

Fungicide will destroy harmful microorganisms that cause crop diseases

Titan often suffers from late blight, stolbur, macrosporiosis and septoria. Therefore, 2-4 times per season, its bushes for preventive purposes should be sprayed with fungicides and insecticides. This could be:

• Karbofos;
• Actellik;
• Quadris;
• Acrobat;
• Ridomil;
• Agate;
• Fundazol;
• Bordeaux liquid.

These drugs are used strictly according to the instructions printed on their packaging.

Features of fruiting varieties

To improve yields, it is recommended to follow the advice of experienced gardeners:

• sowing seeds must be performed a couple of months before the intended movement of seedlings into the ground;
• must precede the tomatoes zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, dill, parsley;
• the best landing option - scheme "fifty by forty" centimeters;
• watering begins two weeks after transplanting, acting as needed;
• garter perform as it grows so that the bush does not break.

To prevent the bush from breaking under the weight of the fruit, it is necessary to make a garter

Method of use

One of the most important parameters of vegetable crops, according to which gardeners are determined with the choice of a variety, is the purpose of the resulting crop. Titanium can be consumed fresh. In addition, tomatoes will be an excellent addition to complete meals, not just salads.

The small size of the tomatoes allows them to be preserved. They are great for cask pickling. If desired, vegetables can be used to make tomato pastes, purees and juices.

Transplanting seedlings into open ground

For the southern regions of Russia, this time falls for may, the central part carries out a transplant at the beginning of summer... If growing in greenhouse conditions is supposed, everyone can tolerate seedlings in May.

If the soil is sufficiently fertilized and regular feeding is carried out, seedlings can be planted according to the scheme nine bushes per square meter... Before transplanting, the soil is spilled with a solution of copper sulfate, mineral fertilizers are applied to each hole.

Before planting the seedlings of Titan, the soil is poured into the ground with copper sulfate

Harvesting and application of the crop

Tomatoes are harvested as they ripen: some gardeners prefer to pick vegetables at the stage of milk ripeness, others are already red and ripe.It is not recommended to overexpose the fruits in the beds, as they begin to lose their elasticity and taste.
Titan tomatoes are great for preparing canned and pickled dishes. Vegetables are also used in recipes for salads, side dishes, soups and even jams. Of course, this is not a usual delicacy for tea, but an original sweet and sour sauce for meat dishes.

Interesting! Many housewives use tomato pulp as a rejuvenating face mask. Regular use of the mask improves skin elasticity and smoothes fine wrinkles.

Pest and disease control

The Titan variety requires increased protection against late blight. The disease manifests itself as spots on the back of the leaves. Gradually, the shoots turn black and die off, dark areas are also formed on the fruits. Against late blight, drugs Topaz, Skor, Horus, Ridomil are used. On their basis, a solution is prepared for spraying plantings.

Another dangerous disease for Titan tomatoes is stolbur. It is diagnosed by deformed shoots. The leaves turn purple, turn yellow and die off. To combat the disease, a solution of the Phytoplasmin preparation is prepared and the tomatoes are sprayed every week.

For the prevention of diseases, plantings are treated with fungicides every 2-3 weeks. Agrotechnics must be observed: watering norms, ventilate the greenhouse, weed weeds, stepchildren.

Titan tomatoes are attacked by leafhoppers, spider mites, bear, caterpillars. Insecticides Fitoverm, Iskra, Aktellik are effective against pests. Preventive treatments help to avoid the appearance of insects. Instead of chemicals, you can use natural products with a strong odor: infusion of onion peels, garlic, wormwood.

Reviews who planted

Gardeners note the high quality of the seeds and fruits of this variety. Many people manage to grow tomatoes weighing more than 400 grams. The pulp is rated 5 out of 5.

Below are the reviews of those who planted the Titan pink tomato. After reading them, you will understand all the advantages of the variety and the secrets of its cultivation.

Olga, 50 years old, Astrakhan

Natalia, 46 years old, Volgodonsk

Marina, Apsheronsk

Alexey, Ufa

Vyacheslav, Tomsk

Evgeniya, Saransk

Vladimir, Moscow