Tomato tree is an actual and fashionable novelty, a unique tomato hybrid that appeared relatively recently. Bright advertising pictures make a stunning impression: the sprawling crown, entangling the entire greenhouse, is strewn with large red fruits. And all this splendor is "held" by just one stem, which can reach a height of up to 4 meters!
Beginning summer residents are ready to pay any money for miracle seeds, gardeners with experience are less gullible and do not believe in the possibility of growing an exotic tomato on a trivial six acres. Let's try to understand the features of agricultural technology and varietal characteristics of the giant tomato.
Tomato tree Octopus is a special hybrid of carpal indeterminate tomato. Unlimited growth of shoots, the possibility of many years of growth and fruiting in one place, excellent resistance to pests and diseases - these are the main characteristics of the Octopus variety. The harvest is also impressive: with proper care and nutrition, you can get up to one and a half tons of fruits from one plant. But growing a tomato tree is not easy. You will not be able to achieve an "advertising" result, not only in the open field, but also in a temporaryfilm greenhouse. The only growing option is a capital greenhouse heated all year round. The usual greenhouse soil will not suit the capricious Octopus: not a single, even the most balanced, substrate will be able to ensure the proper development and nutrition of the plant for several years.
Experts recommend the use of hydroponic technologies - hydroponics will not only ensure a uniform supply of oxygen and important nutrients to the root system, but also protect the tomato tree from diseases and pests.
If you decide to try growing an exotic novelty, prepare a special spacious container, glass wool (hydroponic material), as well as a full range of mineral fertilizers.
To supply the roots with oxygen, you will need a compressor (a regular one, for an aquarium, is also suitable). In case of lack of natural light, use lamps for additional illumination of tomatoes.
In the first year of cultivation, the tomato tree should not bear fruit; only in this case will you form the plant correctly and get an amazing harvest (usually this happens in the second year of the capricious giant's life). There is no need to stepchild the Octopus: all the shoots are left on the plant and all the fruits are allowed to ripen, the energy, vitality of the giant is more than enough for this.
As you can see, it is not easy to grow an Octopus tomato tree. The technology of growing exotic is not only complicated, but also costly. But it bears fruit well and develops in an annual culture, inordinary (not year-round) greenhouse. In this case, the cultivation technology is similar to the agricultural technology of any tall variety. With proper care from one plant, you can get 10-12 kg of fruits of excellent taste. Another advantage of "sprutinok" is evenness; this makes them incredibly convenient for home canning.
