THICKSTER

Tomato variety Thickster is a medium-early or medium-ripening large-fruited variety with unique characteristics. Plants can be low-growing, reaching a height of 60 to 90 cm, or taller — up to 1.1-1.5 m, depending on the specific variety. Bushes form clusters with 2-5 fruits, which are distinguished by their large size and weight ranging from 400 to 800 g, with individual specimens reaching up to 700 g. Fruits have a heart-shaped or flattened-conical shape, bright red color, smooth surface, and juicy flesh. When cut, tomatoes exhibit sweetness and a rich aroma, making them especially tasty and appealing for salads and other culinary purposes. The Thickster variety is ideal for salad use, as well as for making tomato paste, juice, purée, and sauces. Due to its juicy and sweet flesh, one fruit can provide a large portion of salad for the whole family. For obtaining particularly large fruits, it is recommended to leave only one fruit per cluster. Yield per plant can reach 3.5 kg, allowing this variety to be grown not only for personal consumption but also for sale. Plants require support during cultivation, especially tall varieties, and prefer well-lit areas with fertile, loose soil. Growing Thickster tomato begins with sowing seeds for seedlings in February-March at a depth of 1-2 cm, followed by transplanting in the 2-3 true leaf stage. Seedlings are transplanted into greenhouses in May and into open ground in June, with a recommended planting scheme of 40×50 cm. The variety is distinguished by high resistance to diseases and pests, which simplifies care and increases yield stability. The vegetation period ranges from 100 to 120 days depending on growing conditions and specific variety.