Tomato "De Barao Black" is valued among vegetable growers for its original color and taste. In our article we will talk about the characteristics and characteristics of growing this variety, its description and how best to use the fruits of tomato.
- Appearance and description of the variety
- Characteristics of the fruit
- The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- Features of growing
- Conditions for maximum fruiting
- Harvesting
- Use of fruits
Appearance and description of the variety
"De Barao Black" was launched in Brazil. This is a mid-late variety of tomatoes, from the time of planting the seedlings to the appearance of the first fruits, 120-130 days pass. This variety is indeterminate, which means that the plant does not stop growing during its entire development. In height the bush can reach 3 m.
In the photo you can see what it looks like "De Barao Black".
Characteristics of the fruit
The brushes of this variety are simple, 8-10 fruits ripen on each of them.Ripened tomatoes have an oval or ovoid shape, the number of chambers is 2-3. The color of the fruit is close to black, more precisely - it is red-brown. The weight of tomatoes ranges from 40 to 80 g. One bush can produce up to 5 kg of crop. The flesh of the tomatoes is dense, with a sweetish taste. They tolerate transportation and long-term storage.
The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages of tomatoes "De Barao Black" include beautiful color of fruits, good yield, the possibility of long-term storage. They are quite resistant to low temperatures and have good immunity from many diseases.
Still, tomatoes can be affected by some diseases that need to be addressed:
- Black Bacterial Spot. It appears as black dotted spots on leaves, stems and fruits. Able to cause a significant reduction in yield and worsen the presentation of the fruit. To get rid of this disease will help the treatment of affected plants Bordeaux liquid.
- Vertex rot of fruit. The first sign of this disease is dark green flat spots on the tips of the fruit. Over time, the spots darken, and tomatoes deteriorate.With the defeat of vertex rot affected fruit and leaves are removed from the bush and spend feeding from 7-10 g of calcium nitrate in 10 liters of water.
Of the pests of this class are terrible:
- Colorado beetle. It must be collected manually, and then treated with special chemicals bushes.
- Slugs They need to be fought with the help of folk remedies. Effective remedy for dealing with slugs - tincture of mustard. At 10 liters of water you need 5-6 Art. l mustard powder. Mix thoroughly and pour between the rows.
Features of growing
The variety of tomatoes "De Barao Black" is grown in a seedling way, mainly in greenhouses, but it can grow in open ground. In the tank for seedlings need to pour a layer of sand or expanded clay, then fill them to the top with soil. You can buy ready-made soil or make a mixture of peat and sod land.
Soil moisturize and produce sowing.The ideal time for sowing is March-April. To make the seeds come up faster, the containers should be covered with a film. In this case, the greenhouse effect will occur, which will stimulate the growth of seeds. To avoid condensation, the film must be periodically lifted for ventilation. After seed germination, the film can be removed. Seedlings should be watered sparingly so that water does not stagnate.
Before planting seedlings be sure to do its hardening. To this end, the seedlings are carried out for a short time on the street or placed in a cool room. Seedlings are planted in May in the soil fertilized with humus and wood ash. On 1 square. m recommended to plant 3-4 plants. Landing is necessary in the evening or on a cloudy day.
"De Barao" is a tall variety, therefore it is better to install support for it immediately, in order to avoid damage to the roots in the future. It is necessary to dig a high stand next to the bush, to which the stem will be attached in the future. The shrub is formed in 1 or 2 stems and requires the obligatory removal of stepsons.
Conditions for maximum fruiting
To maximize the yield of tomato "De Barao Black", you should follow certain rules of care:
- Hilling. Necessary to strengthen the root system. It must be carried out with wet ground.
- Masking - removal of excess shoots. This must be done so that the plant does not nourish the excess greens and bring a good harvest.
- Removing lower leavesthat can be a source of various infections. In addition, the removal of the lower leaves helps to ensure that the plant gives all its power to fruits and flowers.
- During the flowering period, you must use a solution of boric acid for spraying. For 10 liters of water use 1 g of boric acid.
- During the period of fruit ripening, fertilizing from an aqueous solution of mullein or chicken manure is useful. Manure or litter must be diluted to a liquid state and insist up to three days.Then dilute the resulting tincture with water (manure in the proportion of 1:10, litter - 1:20). During the season, make 3 dressings with an interval of 10-12 days.
Harvesting
Collect tomatoes begin at 120-130 day. Fruiting lasts 3 months. Harvesting takes place from July to September. The last fruits may not ripen to the end. In this case, it is necessary to tear them from the bushes before the onset of frost, and they will ripen outside the bush. This variety is valued by gardeners for good yield. One shrub is capable of producing up to 5 kg of tomatoes. However, if you pay close attention to these tomatoes and do all the procedures in a timely manner to increase the quality and quantity, you can collect up to 8 kg of tasty tomatoes from a bush.
Use of fruits
Tomatoes "De Barao Black" are versatile in use. They are consumed fresh, they prepare healthy and tasty salads. The small and dense fruits of this tomato are ideal for preservation in general.
This variety of tomatoes is not prone to cracking and has good transportability, due to which it is transported over long distances without loss of presentation. Tomato "De Barao Black" is distinguished by its low demanding care and resistance to various diseases. Competent and attentive care of this tomato will surely provide you with a rich harvest.