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There are a huge number of different varieties of tomatoes that are cultivated in all regions of Russia. Quite a few gardeners and gardeners liked tomatoes from the black category. The Black Crimea tomato is especially popular; it gives beautiful fruits of an unusual color.
Characteristics and description of the variety of tomato Black Crimea
Since the culture belongs to the indeterminate group, the stem in growth is not limited.
Main characteristics:
- Crimean black tomato has a flat-rounded shape.
- The fruits grow quite large, on average, the weight of one reaches 200-300g.
- There is a lot of pulp inside, the skin of the fruit is dense
- The unripe fruit is brownish green in color.
- After ripening, the fruit becomes maroon, almost black.
- Dry matter - within average values.
- The height of the Crimean tomato bush reaches 180 cm. But this is only if it was formed correctly, and therefore the plant needs to be tied up in time and the side shoots removed.
- The plant is very productive.
- Resistant to pests and diseases.
Cutaway Black Crimea tomato
Black Crimea tomatoes are not hybrid. Despite the fact that there are many other varieties that are similar in appearance, the culture does not have the same name hybrids.
Landing region
Black Crimea tomatoes are, first of all, a heat-loving plant that requires a lot of sun and light for good growth. Only under such conditions, combined with proper care, can a large yield be expected. It is cultivated in different climatic conditions, but the care of the plant is slightly different in different regions.
To obtain a rich harvest in the southern territory, Crimean tomatoes are planted in open soil, and greenhouse conditions are required for the middle zone.
Tomato Black Crimea
Ripening time and yield
In the case of proper plant care, as well as following the planting instructions, 4 kg of fruit can be harvested from one bush of the Black Crimea. To increase the yield, it is recommended to form a bush of two stems.
Tomato varieties for open ground in Crimea are usually mid-season. Fruits reach full maturity 75-85 days after sowing for seedlings or directly in open ground.
Growing tips
Tomatoes of this variety can be cultivated in two ways - with and without seedlings. In the first case, the seeds are sown for seedlings 55-60 days before the intended planting in the soil. After sowing, the shoots appear within 2-5 days.
In order to grow tomatoes without using seedlings, you must immediately sow the seeds into the soil. This is done from mid-May to June. To harvest a good harvest, the plant must be tied up and side shoots removed, leaving a bush of 2-3 stems.
Diseases and pests
Tomato Black Crimea is a very productive variety
This tomato variety is resistant to almost all types of diseases, which distinguishes it from others. To protect it from pests, it must be treated with special insecticidal preparations.
Having decided to grow black-fruited tomatoes, you should opt for the Black Crimea. This variety is distinguished by its large size, characteristic taste and original color. Separately, it is worth noting the ease of its cultivation - minimal basic care is enough for it.
