Characteristics of the Black Pear tomato variety
Tomato Black Pear differs from other varieties not only by its unusual color, but also by its delicate taste. The dark tomato is used for making pickles, for pickles or salads. Thanks to the dense pulp, the tomato produces a good tomato paste with an unusual dark shade.
Characteristics of the Black Pear tomato variety
A dark tomato is planted from seeds. The plant is unpretentious in care and adapts well to adverse environmental conditions, and high dense bushes allow you to harvest a large harvest in autumn.
General characteristics of tomato
The description of the culture always begins with the atypical color of the fruit rind.
Black tomato begins to darken immediately after ripening and the gardener concludes by the rich shade that the harvest is ready. The indeterminate variety shows good yields both after a dry summer and in a cold autumn. A medium-ripening plant is planted outdoors or stays in the greenhouse until harvest.
On average, the fruits ripen in 112 days from the moment the seedlings are planted. The quality of the fruits directly depends on watering and fertilizers, which must be periodically added to the soil. The advantages of tomato include a high content of carotene, which is good for humans. Bushes with long-term fruiting are resistant to bad weather, and tomatoes do not rot even during the heavy rainy season. The general characteristics of tomatoes allows you to properly prepare for planting and caring for a plant with black fruits.
Description of the bush and fruit
Low-growing bushes stretch upwards by one and a half, two meters. In the second, third month, long stems should be tied up: under the weight of green fruits, the branches bend and break. The rigid trunk prevents the crop from falling due to strong winds. A strong root system of the bush needs constant fertilization: once a month it is necessary to loosen the soil and saturate the soil with useful nitrogen-containing additives.
Description of fruits with an unusual color:
- tomatoes are small in size with an elongated "cap" (resemble a pear);
- the average weight of one fruit is 60-80 g;
- the pulp is dense;
- the color is burgundy, overripe fruits are dark brown;
- the variety is characterized by fruits that can be stored for a long period (during transportation, most of the crop remains intact and safe).
Black Pear variety is suitable for pickling or pickling for the winter. During heat treatment, the fruits retain their rich color and beneficial substances. Fresh black pears are used for making salads or appetizers.
The typical color of a tomato can be used for decorative purposes: ready meals are decorated with black slices. Black Pear is chosen for tomato paste because of its rich sweet and sour taste.
Growing and planting seedlings
With good care, a healthy plant will grow
Siberian Black Pear takes root in warm regions with moderate humidity.
Seeds germinate well in greenhouses or on sheltered land plots.The tomato grows from a ready-made hardened seedling, which is planted only in fertilized soil.
The bush that appears must be divided into two large stems (trunks), and then the Black Pear variety is grafted at the crown (for 7-8 ovaries). On average, the yield of one bush is 3-4 kg. 4 healthy stems are planted on 1 square meter, which quickly start growing.
Care and groundbait
Feedback from experienced gardeners will help organize proper crop care. Black Pear is an unpretentious tomato that is resistant to frequent diseases. Basic plant care includes fertilizing the soil and stems with natural solutions: whey helps protect the tomato from pests. With the help of "Fitosporin" seeds, seedlings and bushes of the black pear variety are processed.
The Black Pear variety needs constant watering. The soil is moistened at least 5 times a month. During heavy rains, soil fertilization is enhanced and the amount of watering is reduced. The tomato can withstand prolonged drought, but due to the lack of moisture, the fruits become bitter.
Diseases and prevention
A persistent tomato species can only suffer from seasonal diseases. The processed tomato is not susceptible to fungal diseases, but can suffer from:
- black leg disease;
- fusarium;
- the consequences of a whitefly attack.
To protect tomatoes and stems, they are treated with homemade solutions (whey with water), and before planting, the soil is treated with potassium permanganate diluted in a 1: 5 ratio.
For prevention, the culture with dark fruits is strengthened with vitamin fertilizers. Powder "Fitosporin" is diluted with water and used to irrigate the entire crop. The formed protective film protects the plant from diseases and pests.
Conclusion
Tomato Pear Black persistent and with a high yield rate, will be an adornment of any garden. Ripe fruits are used to prepare delicious dishes. The fortified salad supplement is useful for adults and children.
To fertilize crops, use homemade or purchased solutions on a natural basis. Watering is organized in a manner convenient for the gardener.