Those who are important not only the taste, but also the appearance of the fruit, there is a wonderful variety that fully meets these requirements.
It is called "American ribbed", having an average yield, it is nevertheless worth it to plant it on his site. The unusual appearance and excellent taste of the tomato are very fond of domestic gardeners.
Read in our article a full description of the variety, get acquainted with its characteristics and peculiarities of cultivation, susceptibility to diseases and attack of pests.
American ribbed tomatoes: variety description
Grade name | American ribbed |
general description | Late-ripening, medium grown variety of tomatoes for growing in greenhouses and open ground. |
Originator | Amateur selection. |
Ripening | 120-125 days |
The form | Fruits are strongly ribbed, flat-rounded or in the form of "foot". |
Colour | The color of ripe fruit is red. |
Average tomato mass | 300-600 grams |
Application | Suitable for fresh consumption, for the preparation of sauces and juice, whole-fruit preservation. |
Yield varieties | 5.5 kg with 1 bush. |
Features of growing | Sowing 65-70 days before disembarking. 3 plants per 1 square meter. Scheme - 50 x 40 cm. |
Disease resistance | Complex resistant to diseases of tomatoes. |
Tomatoes "American ribbed" - this is a determinant, stem variety of tomatoes. In terms of ripening, it refers to medium late or late ripening, that is, 115–125 days pass from transplanting to the first mature fruits.
Plant srednerosly - in height reaches 120-150 cm. It has complex resistance to diseases of tomatoes.. Recommended cultivation in film shelters, in greenhouses made of glass and polycarbonate, in open ground.
Fruits that have reached varietal maturity of red are strongly flattened in form. The taste is bright, characteristic of tomatoes. They weigh 150-250 grams, with the first harvest they can reach 300-400 grams. The number of chambers 6-7, the solids content of about 6%.
Mature fruits are best eaten or processed immediately..
And in the table below you will find such a characteristic as the weight of fruits from other varieties of tomatoes:
Grade name | Fruit weight (grams) |
American ribbed | 150-250 |
Katya | 120-130 |
Crystal | 30-140 |
Fatima | 300-400 |
Explosion | 120-260 |
Raspberry jingle | 150 |
The Golden Fleece | 85-100 |
Shuttle | 50-60 |
Bella Rosa | 180-220 |
Mazarin | 300-600 |
Batyana | 250-400 |
Specifications
"American ribbed" was obtained by amateur breeding. There is no exact data about the year of breeding, but it has been well known since the 1980s. Since then, it has its admirers, primarily due to the appearance of both the bush itself and its fruits.
This variety will bring the best results in the south in the open field. In the areas of the middle band it is better to hide it under the film, then you can get a guaranteed harvest. In the more northern parts, its cultivation is possible only in greenhouses.
Fruit varieties of tomato "American ribbed" is not suitable for whole-canning, but can be used in barrel pickling. It will decorate any table with its look and taste. Very good for processing in juices, pastes and mashed potatoes.
If properly care, then 2.5-3 kg of fruit can be harvested from one bush. The recommended planting density for this species is 3-4 plants per square meter. m, thus, goes up to 12 kg. This is an average result, not a record at all, but you can’t call it small either.
As for the yield of other varieties, you will find this information in the table:
Grade name | Yield |
American ribbed | 12 kg per square meter |
Banana red | 3 kg per square meter |
Nastya | 10-12 kg per square meter |
Olya la | 20-22 kg per square meter |
Dubrava | 2 kg from a bush |
Countryman | 18 kg per square meter |
Golden anniversary | 15-20 kg per square meter |
Pink spam | 20-25 kg per square meter |
Diva | 8 kg from a bush |
Yamal | 9-17 kg per square meter |
Golden heart | 7 kg per square meter |
A photo
Photos of tomatoes "American ribbed" can be viewed below:
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main positive qualities of the variety "American ribbed" note:
- the appearance of the fruit;
- resistance to lack of moisture;
- good immunity;
- good yield.
Among the shortcomings should be said that this kind of quite capricious in terms of dressings, and with the wrong care, he loses the taste of the fruit.
On our site you will find useful articles about high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties. You will also learn how to get a good harvest of tomatoes in the open field, how to do it in the greenhouse all year round and what the finer points of growing early varieties are experienced gardeners.
Features of growing
Among the features of tomatoes of this type is to say about the appearance of the fruit, they are very beautiful. Another feature is resistance to diseases inherent in tomatoes grown in greenhouses. Although to know about the measures to combat them does not hurt and you can read about it here.
You may also find articles on determinant and indeterminate varieties useful.
Grow tomatoes in the usual rassadny way. After landing at a permanent place requires standard care, do not forget about the correct watering and mulching.
The trunk of the plant must be tied up, it will help protect the bush from wind gusts, its branches need props. Form plants in two or three stems. At all stages of growth is in need of complex dressings. Also not very fond of acidic soils, neutral suit best.
Read more about how to fertilize tomatoes with organic matter, how to use for this purpose yeast, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia. As well as how to use growth stimulants during planting and why boric acid for tomatoes.
Diseases and pests
"American ribbed" is often subject to cracking of fruits. To cope with this scourge is easy, you just need to reduce the humidity of the environment. Against a disease such as dry blotch successfully use the tool "Tattu" or "Antrakol".
Against other types of diseases, only prevention, irrigation and lighting, the timely application of fertilizers are required, these measures will save your tomato from all troubles. About tomatoes that are completely resistant to phytophthora read here.
Of the pests most often attacked by a scoop. This happens both in greenhouses, and in the open field. Against it there is a reliable remedy, the drug "Strela". In order for the pest to not become an uninvited guest again next year, for this it is necessary to thoroughly weed the soil in the autumn, collect the insect larvae and carefully spray it with an arrow.
It may also be attacked by a spider mite. To combat this pest, a strong soap solution is used, which is wiped with the areas of the plant that were struck by an insect. Flushing them and creating an environment unsuitable for their lives. It will not bring any harm to the plant.
Conclusion
The complexity of care, this type can be attributed to the average, we need some experience. But do not be upset if you approach the matter wisely and try a little bit, then everything will work out. Good luck and good harvest.
In the table below you will find links to informative articles about tomato varieties with different ripening terms:
Superearly | Early maturing | Medium early |
Big Mama | Samara | Torbay |
Ultra early f1 | Early love | Golden king |
Riddle | Apples in the snow | King london |
White filling | Apparently invisible | Pink Bush |
Alenka | Earthly love | Flamingo |
Moscow stars f1 | My love f1 | Mystery of nature |
Debut | Raspberry giant | New königsberg |