The 'Giraffe' tomato variety belongs to the late-maturing group and is characterized by a long ripening period, which ranges from mass germination to the start of fruiting at 125-135 days. The plant is tall with an indeterminate growth habit, meaning it continuously forms fruits throughout the growing season. A distinctive feature of this variety is that the fruits do not fully ripen on the plant, but ripen over 30-40 days after harvest, acquiring an orange-yellow color with pale-red flesh.
The fruits of the 'Giraffe' variety have a round shape and average weight ranging from 200 to 300 grams. They are suitable for canning and pickling, making this variety versatile for various processing methods. Under good storage conditions, fresh fruits can retain their quality until March, ensuring a prolonged harvest period.
For growing this variety, the seedling method is recommended. Seeds are sown in trays, greenhouses, or containers at a depth of 1-1.5 cm, followed by transplanting and planting seedlings to their permanent location with row spacing of 60 by 70 cm. The yield of this variety reaches 14-18 kg per square meter, making it a productive choice for gardeners and farmers.
